Elmwood Park Bathroom Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms for Elmwood Park 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.
A Elmwood Park bathroom usually takes 3–5 weeks. The parts that matter are the ones you never see again once the walls close, so one of us is here while it happens and the village signs off before anything gets covered. You get the scope written out line by line up front, not one number you can't check.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- Waterproofing and shower pans built to spec, not to schedule
- Plumbing and electrical permits pulled with Elmwood Park
- Workmanship warranty on every bathroom — our commitment never expires
"Typically 3–5 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Elmwood Park bathroom remodels
Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park Metra Station (Milwaukee District West), Elmwood Park High School, John Mills Elementary School, Elmwood Park Public Library, Central Park, Elmwood Park Community & Recreation Center, Grand Avenue, Harlem Avenue
Neighborhoods we work in
- Triangle
- Circle
- Royal Park
- Elmwood Park North
- East Elmwood Park
Bathroom remodeling in Elmwood Park, IL
Bathroom remodeling in Elmwood Park frequently involves updating the compact layouts found in 1920s brick bungalows and 1950s postwar homes. These projects often entail reconfiguring existing plumbing to accommodate larger showers or double vanities within limited square footage. We commonly encounter original cast iron drain lines and undersized vent pipes, necessitating careful planning and replacement to meet modern codes and improve functionality. Transforming these vintage bathrooms means addressing decades of wear, improving lighting, and enhancing ventilation to create a more comfortable and efficient space for Elmwood Park families. Our work often focuses on maximizing storage and visual space, crucial in these smaller footprints.
What Elmwood Park homeowners ask for
Elmwood Park homeowners frequently request expanding their shower enclosures by converting old tub-shower combos, often relocating or removing a linen closet to gain space. We also see strong demand for adding exhaust fans with increased CFM, especially in second-story bathrooms, to combat moisture issues common in older homes. Many also ask to replace pedestal sinks with full vanities to improve storage, a practical upgrade for the modest bathroom sizes.
About Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park's housing stock still tells the story of its 1920s boom and postwar construction, which means remodeling here often involves masonry walls, modest footprints, and vintage mechanicals.
Elmwood Park's housing stock still tells the story of its 1920s boom, when John Mills & Sons built Westwood — a 245-acre subdivision of brick bungalows fanning out from the Conti Parkway circle — and postwar construction filled in the remaining blocks with solid brick homes on compact lots. Commuters ride Metra's Milwaukee District West line from the Elmwood Park station on Grand Avenue, and kids stay local in District 401 schools.
The 1920s boom of brick bungalows in Westwood means many homes have a single, centrally located bathroom with compact dimensions. Postwar construction filled remaining blocks with solid brick homes, often featuring similar modest bathroom counts and layouts. Remodeling these homes frequently involves addressing original galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains, typical of vintage mechanicals. The modest footprints of these lots mean that adding a primary suite often requires creatively carving space from existing small bedrooms or planning a basement finish to gain additional living areas. Venting in these older homes may be undersized or improperly routed, necessitating upgrades to meet modern code during a remodel. The floor structure under existing tile in these 1920s and postwar homes often requires reinforcement or leveling to support new, heavier finishes.
Bathroom remodeling projects in Elmwood Park require plumbing and electrical inspections from the Village's Code Administration/Building Department, particularly for drain and vent changes, and new or relocated fixtures. GS Construction & Remodeling handles all necessary permit applications and schedules these crucial inspections, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
How your Elmwood Park project runs
ProcessThe same six stages on every job — free in-home estimate through warranty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Elmwood Park Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
I am a designer in Chicago and worked with Greg and his team on two bathroom renovations. They were exceptional. Their communication was really impressive, they were on time, on budget and fantastic to work with. I really have nothing but good things to say. I really look forward to working with them again in the near future. A great contractor is hard to come by, but I would recommend GS to anyone!
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Bathroom Projects in Elmwood Park
Browse our bathroom remodeling projects completed near Elmwood Park. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every bathroom project.
What homeowners near Elmwood Park say
“I cannot say enough good things about GS Constructions / Greg and Patryk Szady. From the start, their proposal and cost estimate was broken down, item by item, which most contractors don't do. It allowed us to alter our project to fit our b...”
“GS Construction worked on my condo renovation. Patryk had wonderful insight on details that that other potential contractors didn't even think of. They took all surprise issues in stride, and solved them before I even knew about the issues!...”
“You will not regret choosing GS Construction & Remodeling. We are beyond happy with our condo remodel, and it is all thanks to Greg, Patryk, and their team of hardworking and meticulous professionals. We completely remodeled our two bedroom...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our bathroom remodeling cost guide — and what your Elmwood Park permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Elmwood Park
GS Construction crews have completed 75 projects within 10 miles of Elmwood Park — part of 429 completed projects across 69 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.
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Contact GS Construction
Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and bathroom remodeling in Elmwood Park is work Greg and Patryk run themselves. 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.
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- (224) 735-4200
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Service Area
Elmwood Park and surrounding Chicagoland areas