Des Plaines Home Remodeling

Arlington Heights kitchen remodel with wood cabinets, white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and pendant light

Des Plaines Home Remodeling

GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Des Plaines homeowners since 2015. Gregory and Patryk are a father-son team with more than 40 years between them, and one of them is on your job personally.

Whole-home work lives or dies on the order things happen in. We run it as one job with one schedule and one number to call, with an owner here on site and a portal showing you the schedule, any change orders and your balance — so the trades aren't tripping over each other and you aren't running your own remodel.

  • Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
  • One itemized scope and one schedule across every room
  • Permits and inspections handled with Des Plaines across every trade
  • Workmanship warranty on the whole projectour commitment never expires
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"One scope, one schedule, one point of contact."

Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Des Plaines whole-home remodels

Lake Opeka at Lake Park, Des Plaines Theatre, Metropolitan Square, Rivers Casino, Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, Prairie Lakes Community Center, Oakton College, Maine West High School, Metra UP-NW at Des Plaines and Cumberland

Whole-home remodeling in Des Plaines, IL

GS Construction provides expert remodeling services to homeowners in Des Plaines and throughout Cook County. As a family-owned company with decades of experience, we're committed to bringing your remodeling vision to life. Contact us for kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations.

Des Plaines is a postwar boom town — its population nearly quadrupled between 1950 and 1970 as ranches, Cape Cods, split-levels, and bi-levels filled in around a downtown centered on Miner and Ellinwood Streets since the 1870s, while the Cumberland neighborhood mixes 1920s Tudors into that stock. Remodeling here usually means opening up compartmentalized floor plans, rebuilding original bathrooms to the studs, or adding space with an addition or whole-home project. Two local factors shape the work. Most homes get Lake Michigan water through the City's own system, but thousands of service lines are known or suspected lead or galvanized — a city-funded replacement plan has been proposed — so we verify the line before plumbing-heavy remodels. And with the Des Plaines River just east of downtown, we plan basements around flood protection: overhead sewers, backwater valves, and backup sump pumps that can qualify for the City's Flood Rebate Program. Families are served by District 62 schools and Maine West, with Metra UP-NW stops downtown and at Cumberland.

Des Plaines permits & building codes for whole-home remodels

The City of Des Plaines requires building permits for remodeling, additions, repairs, and demolition, issued through the Community and Economic Development Department's Building Division. Contractors must be licensed, bonded, and insured with the City before a permit can be issued. If a basement project adds flood-control measures such as an overhead sewer or backwater valve, the City's Flood Rebate Program can reimburse 30 percent of eligible costs up to $2,000. GS Construction manages the full permit process — application, plan review, and inspection scheduling — as part of every Des Plaines project.

How your Des Plaines project runs

Process

The same six stages on every job — free in-home estimate through warranty.

1

Free in-home estimate

Greg or Patryk — the owners, not a salesperson — walk your space, take real measurements, and give you honest feedback on what your budget buys.

2

Itemized scope & contract

Labor, materials, demolition and disposal priced line by line, not one mystery number. Payment terms and warranty are in the written contract.

3

Design & selections

Bring your own designer, use our architects and designers, or choose everything yourself. Selections are scheduled ahead so lead times never stall the site.

4

Permits & scheduling

We pull and manage building, plumbing and electrical permits with your village — typically 1–2 weeks — and hand you a written schedule before demo day.

5

The build, owner-supervised

Long-standing trade partners working in sequence under daily owner supervision. Your client portal shows the schedule, change orders and current balance.

6

Walkthrough & warranty

We walk the finished job together, close out every punch-list item, hand over manufacturer paperwork, and your written workmanship warranty starts. Our commitment never expires.

Testimonials

Your Neighbours in Des Plaines Love Us

Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.

Greg and Patryk do amazing work and are incredible to work with! GS Construction completed two extensive bathroom renovations for us, including completely reconfiguring layouts and expanding one. Both bathrooms are absolutely beautiful, and they have significantly improved our family's quality of life in our home. Patryk and Greg are great communicators, take pride in their work, and have good attention to detail. Throughout the project, they really listened to us, took the time to understand what we wanted, kept progress going in a timely manner, and provided expert advice/suggestions and help on specific questions along the way. Every one of their team members did high-quality work. We couldn't be happier with the end result, and definitely will hire them for future renovations!

Carrie & John K Mount Prospect, IL Feb 2023 Kitchen

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Our Work

Home Remodeling Projects in Des Plaines

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Completed projects around Des Plaines

GS Construction crews have completed 235 projects within 10 miles of Des Plaines — part of 409 completed projects across 68 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.

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Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction

Contact GS Construction

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Des Plaines. Expect clear communication, quality craftsmanship, and a straightforward plan—reach out today to schedule a free in-home consultation and get a detailed estimate and honest feedback.

Telephone
(224) 735-4200
Service Area
Service Area
Des Plaines and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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Home Remodeling Coverage Around Des Plaines

We provide home remodeling in Des Plaines and nearby communities to keep schedules, crews, and permitting coordination efficient.