Forest Lake Bathroom Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms for Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake
- Workmanship warranty on every bathroom — our commitment never expires
"Typically 3–5 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Forest Lake bathroom remodels
Forest Lake (the namesake lake), Forest Lake Community Association beaches, Old McHenry Road, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, Lake Zurich High School, Ela Area Public Library, Barrington Metra station (UP-NW)
Neighborhoods we work in
- Forest Lake Estates
- Deerpath
- Lake Forest Shores
- Pine Ridge
- Woodland Hills
Bathroom remodeling in Forest Lake, IL
Bathroom remodeling in Forest Lake presents a unique blend of opportunities, from updating compact 1930s cottage baths to modernizing the larger primary suites of 1980s raised ranches and even the recently built custom homes. Many original bathrooms in the older lakeside properties feature dated fixtures, cramped footprints, and layouts that no longer serve contemporary family needs. We frequently transform these spaces, relocating fixtures for better flow, expanding shower areas, and integrating new ventilation systems where none existed. For the mid-century homes, we often encounter bathrooms with original tilework and plumbing that, while sturdy, are aesthetically past their prime and require comprehensive overhauls. Our work addresses these diverse eras, ensuring each remodel respects the home's character while delivering modern functionality and comfort.
What Forest Lake homeowners ask for
Homeowners in Forest Lake frequently request expanding shower footprints, often converting old tub-shower combos into spacious walk-in showers, especially in the primary bathrooms of larger ranches. Another common request involves reconfiguring layouts in the smaller cottage-era homes to maximize space, sometimes incorporating pocket doors or wall-mounted vanities. We also see strong demand for upgrading exhaust ventilation systems, a critical improvement for moisture control in bathrooms across all housing eras here.
About Forest Lake
Forest Lake's housing stock tells the story of its evolution from a vacation community to a year-round home, with cottages, Cape Cods, and raised ranches, leading to a mix of remodeling projects from opening up kitchens to whole-home renovations.
Forest Lake is one of the smallest places we work — an unincorporated pocket of Ela Township wrapped by Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer, founded in 1935 as a vacation community for Chicagoans and centered on its namesake lake. The housing tells that story: cottages and Cape Cods on lakeside streets like Park Road and Forest Drive, raised ranches from later decades, and steady teardown-and-rebuild activity since the late 1980s. Families are zoned to Lake Zurich District 95 schools, commuters drive to Metra's UP-NW line in Barrington, and the Forest Lake Community Association's parks and beaches anchor summer life.
The earliest 1935 vacation cottages and Cape Cods often feature a single, compact bathroom, likely with original cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines, and minimal or no mechanical ventilation. Raised ranches from later decades typically include a primary bathroom and a secondary hall bath, possibly with slightly larger footprints. For homes built before 1988, especially those with original plumbing, lead service lines are a consideration for all plumbing-heavy bathroom projects. The steady teardown-and-rebuild activity since the late 1980s means newer homes may have multiple bathrooms, including spacious primary suites, but some renovations of older homes might involve carving a primary suite from a small bedroom, requiring careful planning for layout and structural support under new tile. The prevalence of tight lakeside lots in the original community often necessitates creative solutions for bathroom additions or reconfigurations to maximize space and ensure proper venting.
Lake County's Planning, Building and Development Department requires specific inspections for plumbing rough-ins, drain and vent changes, and electrical work during a bathroom remodel. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the full permit application process and coordinates all necessary inspections with county officials, ensuring every stage of your project meets regulatory standards.
How your Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
Patryk and Greg were a pleasure to work with. Not only did they have wonderful communication, keeping us updated on daily progress, they were fast and reliable as well. When a problem arose with our tub, Patryk took the lead and dealt with the retailer and manufacturer so we didn't have to worry. They did amazing work and we are so pleased with our final bathroom! We will definitely use them again!
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Bathroom Projects in Forest Lake
Browse our bathroom remodeling projects completed near Forest Lake. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every bathroom project.
What homeowners near Forest Lake say
“Our project turned out better than we expected and as things were going along, we added more projects. Patryk, Greg and their team did a fantastic job. They were always so nice to work with, even suggesting things which was helpful. They ne...”
“GS Construction is a reliable contractor who did top quality work at a reasonable price. We completed a first floor remodel (kitchen renovation with wall removal, half bath remodel, new hardwood floors, updated laundry room) which required...”
“I cannot say enough good things about Greg & Patryk and their team! One of my biggest hesitations about doing such a large project was knowing how hard it is to find a reliable contractor who would give us top quality work at a reasonable p...”
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Completed projects around Forest Lake
GS Construction crews have completed 231 projects within 10 miles of Forest Lake — 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 bathroom remodeling in Forest Lake 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
Forest Lake and surrounding Chicagoland areas