Forest Park Bathroom Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms for Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park bathroom remodels
Madison Street dining and shopping district, CTA Blue Line Forest Park terminal, Forest Home Cemetery and the Haymarket Martyrs' Monument, Ferrara Candy Company factory on Harrison Street, Park District of Forest Park Aquatic Center, Forest Park Public Library, Proviso Math and Science Academy, The Altenheim, Des Plaines River
Neighborhoods we work in
- Downtown Forest Park
- The Park
- Circle Avenue
- Harlem Avenue
Bathroom remodeling in Forest Park, IL
Bathroom remodeling in Forest Park often involves updating spaces from the village's pre-1940 building boom. Many homes, from frame worker cottages to brick two-flats and bungalows, feature compact, original bathrooms that served a different era. Our work typically transforms these smaller footprints, improving functionality and aesthetic without compromising the home's historic character. We frequently reconfigure layouts to accommodate larger showers or better storage, often addressing aged plumbing and electrical systems behind the walls. For second-floor bathrooms in these older homes, careful planning is essential to manage existing structural elements and ensure proper subfloor integrity for new fixtures and tile.
What Forest Park homeowners ask for
Forest Park homeowners frequently request expanding their single, original bathroom into a more comfortable space, often by reallocating closet space or a small adjacent room. There's strong demand for converting outdated tub-shower combos into spacious walk-in showers, especially in bungalows. Many also seek to replace inefficient, original ventilation systems with modern, quiet exhaust fans that meet current building codes and prevent moisture issues.
About Forest Park
Forest Park packs its housing into 2.4 square miles along the Des Plaines River, and the stock is genuinely old: nearly half of the village's homes were built before 1940, with a median build year of 1949.
Queen Annes and frame worker cottages share the oldest blocks with brick two-flats and Chicago-style bungalows, while condo buildings — roughly a quarter of all housing units — line the busier corridors. Families here get District 91 schools, the selective-enrollment Proviso Math and Science Academy, Madison Street's restaurant row, and the CTA Blue Line's western terminal.
The prevalence of Queen Annes and worker cottages on the oldest blocks suggests homes from different eras, with earlier builds likely featuring a single bathroom and cast-iron drains, while bungalows might have slightly more updated but still compact layouts. Adding a second bathroom to a home where one still serves the whole house often means careful planning for new supply and drain lines, potentially through floor structures not originally designed for extensive plumbing. Finishing century-old basements, often where a second bathroom is added, requires addressing moisture control first to protect new bathroom finishes and subfloors. Whole-home renovations or additions to accommodate a growing family often include creating primary suites, which might involve converting a small existing bedroom into a new bathroom with updated venting and floor support for tile. The village's phased replacement of lead service lines, while beneficial for water quality, means internal supply lines to new fixtures should be compatible with the updated service.
Bathroom remodels in Forest Park require specific permits for any changes to plumbing drainage, venting, or the addition or relocation of fixtures. The village's Building Department will conduct rough plumbing and electrical inspections before walls are closed, and GS Construction & Remodeling manages all applications and schedules these crucial checks.
How your Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park
Browse our bathroom remodeling projects completed near Forest Park. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every bathroom project.
What homeowners near Forest 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 Forest Park permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Forest Park
GS Construction crews have completed 66 projects within 10 miles of Forest 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 bathroom remodeling in Forest 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
Forest Park and surrounding Chicagoland areas