Elmwood Park Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes 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.
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 Elmwood Park across every trade
- Workmanship warranty on the whole project — our commitment never expires
"One scope, one schedule, one point of contact."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Elmwood Park whole-home 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
Whole-home remodeling in Elmwood Park, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Elmwood Park often centers on reimagining the enduring brick bungalows and solid post-war homes that define its streetscapes. These projects frequently involve opening up the compact, segmented layouts common in homes built between the 1920s and 1950s, creating more fluid connections between living, dining, and kitchen areas. Many homeowners seek to update the entire living envelope, from modernizing electrical and plumbing systems to reconfiguring interior walls for better flow and function. This comprehensive approach transforms homes that have served generations into contemporary spaces suited for today's families while preserving their inherent charm and sturdy construction. It's about making every square foot work harder, especially on lots where outward expansion isn't an option.
What Elmwood Park homeowners ask for
Elmwood Park homeowners undertaking whole-home remodels frequently request open-concept living, especially by removing interior walls to expand kitchens into adjacent dining or living rooms. They also prioritize updating all bathrooms and kitchens simultaneously for a cohesive aesthetic and improved functionality throughout the entire house. Another common desire is to integrate a finished basement into the overall living space, creating a unified flow from the main floor down.
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 and solid postwar brick homes on compact lots means whole-home remodels often involve navigating masonry walls and modest footprints. Opening up these structures for an open concept requires careful planning around existing load-bearing elements and vintage mechanicals. Sequencing a whole-home remodel in these homes, especially with families living through it, demands strategic phasing to minimize disruption while addressing electrical and plumbing updates. The Village's Lead Service Line Replacement Program also makes a whole-home remodel an opportune time to coordinate service line checks with the Village's water utility. Expanding living space often means finishing basements, as outward additions are limited on these compact lots.
A whole-home remodel in Elmwood Park necessitates careful coordination with the Village's Code Administration, particularly regarding structural modifications, new electrical runs, and plumbing system overhauls, which trigger specific inspections. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages all permit applications and inspection scheduling to ensure compliance at every stage.
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.
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! I work full-time and could not be present during work hours, but Patryk communicated well and worked around my schedule. They understood my personal style and added small finishing touches that align perfectly with the design.
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Elmwood Park
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Elmwood Park. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling 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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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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Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and home 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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Service Area
Elmwood Park and surrounding Chicagoland areas