Evanston Home Additions

Rear home addition under construction with new masonry walls and windows going in — representative of the home addition projects GS Construction builds in Evanston, IL

Home Additions Experts

Expert Home Additions Services

GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Home Additions. As a father-son team, we bring decades of combined experience to every project.

From initial design consultation to final walkthrough, we handle every aspect of your Home Additions project with care. Our hands-on approach means you'll always have Gregory or Patryk on-site, ensuring quality at every step.

  • Specialized Home Additions expertise
  • On-site supervision for every project
  • Transparent pricing with no surprises
  • Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"Your Home Additions project deserves the best—we deliver it."

Home additions in Evanston, IL

Evanston remodels differently than the villages to its north: it is a full-sized city of Victorian-era frame houses, foursquares, and greystones in the Lakeshore and Ridge historic districts, 1920s brick around Central Street, and postwar stock farther west. Four local districts — Lakeshore alone counts 765 contributing structures — plus landmarks like the 1894 Dawes House put exterior changes under Preservation Commission review, while interior kitchen, bath, and basement remodels proceed on standard permits. Older systems set the agenda: plaster walls, knob-and-tube-era wiring, and lead service lines the City is replacing block by block through its annual water-main program, free to owners in project areas — worth checking before basement work. GS Construction handles kitchens, bathrooms, basement finishing, additions, and full-gut renovations across the city, from the Main-Dempster Mile's walkable southeast to homes near Northwestern and the Grosse Point Lighthouse. The Purple Line and three Metra UP-N stops connect it all; teens attend ETHS.

Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Evanston home additions

Northwestern University, Grosse Point Lighthouse, Charles Gates Dawes House, Downtown Evanston, Main-Dempster Mile, Central Street, Lakeshore Historic District, Evanston Township High School

Evanston permits & building codes for home additions

Evanston runs permitting through its Accela Citizen Access portal (permits.cityofevanston.org), where building permit applications, contractor registration, and inspection records are all handled online through the City's Permit Desk. If a property is an Evanston landmark or sits in one of the four local historic districts, exterior changes require a separate Certificate of Appropriateness from the Preservation Commission — interior remodels generally do not trigger it. GS Construction manages the full permit process on every Evanston project, from portal submittal and contractor registration through final inspection.

Home Additions Coverage Around Evanston

We provide home additions in Evanston and nearby communities to keep schedules, crews, and permitting coordination efficient.

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Planning Home Additions in Evanston

Most Evanston projects start with scope alignment: what to renovate now, what to phase later, and which finishes deliver the highest daily impact. We build plans around your home layout, timeline, and budget priorities.

Execution and permitting in Evanston

We handle sequencing, trade coordination, and code-compliance requirements for Home Additions projects in Evanston. Permit context: Evanston runs permitting through its Accela Citizen Access portal (permits.cityofevanston.org), where building permit ap....

Nearby service coverage from Evanston

In addition to Evanston, we regularly complete Home Additions projects in nearby communities including Wilmette, Kenilworth, Skokie. This helps keep crews, vendors, and scheduling logistics efficient across the area.

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What Evanston homeowners say

“My designer and I chose GS Construction for the rehab of my kitchen and other small projects in my newly purchased condo. They were recomended by a client of the designer, Mark Zancanaro Design, who raved about their professionalism and com...”
Donna M — Evanston, IL
“Greg and Patryk came highly recommended by another client of theirs and I too would highly recommend them. They have done a kitchen renovation for me as well as other carpentry and tiling projects. They are courteous and punctual and respon...”
Mark Z — Evanston, IL

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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our home additions cost guide — and what your Evanston permit will add in our permit guide.

Testimonials

Your Neighbours in Evanston Love Us

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

5 Stars

We had a truly amazing experience with GS Construction remodeling our kitchen and first floor. As remodeling novices, we connected with GS Construction through our designer and were so happy with this match made in heaven. Having heard horror stories from friends about remodels that went on forever and tales of unreliable contractors who don’t communicate, we were nervous when we started and expected the process to be long and painful. Our experience could not have been more different. Greg and Patryk were great at keeping us informed and the total amount of time from demo to the unveiling to friends and family was really reasonable at a little over 2 months. We received great personalized attention and they were great at offering ideas and trouble shooting various things that came up. But the real highlight is the quality of the work. They were so attentive and made sure that we loved every inch of our new space. We have never loved our house more!

Carol T
Carol T
Hoffman Estates, IL · Jun 2022

Completed projects around Evanston

GS Construction crews have completed 99 projects within 10 miles of Evanston — part of 399 completed projects across 67 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

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Evanston. 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
Evanston and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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