Forest Park Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes 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.
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 Forest 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 Forest Park whole-home 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
Whole-home remodeling in Forest Park, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Forest Park often involves navigating the charm and challenges of its predominantly pre-war housing stock. Many homeowners in Forest Park are looking to update their turn-of-the-century worker cottages or early 20th-century bungalows, often characterized by smaller, segmented rooms and original electrical and plumbing systems. A typical whole-home remodel here might involve reconfiguring the main floor to create an open-concept living area, expanding the kitchen footprint, and adding or relocating bathrooms to better serve a modern family. Addressing outdated infrastructure, such as knob-and-tube wiring or galvanized pipes, is a common and critical component of these comprehensive renovations, ensuring both safety and functionality for decades to come. These projects transform homes while preserving their unique character.
What Forest Park homeowners ask for
Forest Park homeowners frequently request whole-home remodels that merge historic details with contemporary living, often by removing walls to open up compact bungalow layouts. Many desire to add a second-story master suite, especially in smaller, single-story homes, or to convert underutilized attic space into functional bedrooms or home offices. Integrating smart home technology and energy-efficient upgrades throughout the entire residence is also a consistent request, optimizing comfort and reducing utility costs across older structures.
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.
What that means for whole-home remodeling in Forest Park: The presence of Queen Annes and frame worker cottages on the oldest blocks suggests that opening up interior spaces will often involve assessing original balloon framing and lathe and plaster walls, which can be more complex to alter than modern drywall. Remodeling Chicago-style bungalows often means reconfiguring their typically smaller, segmented layouts to create more open living areas, requiring careful consideration of load-bearing walls. For homes where one bathroom still serves the whole house, adding a second bathroom will involve integrating new plumbing lines into existing, potentially outdated, systems. Finishing century-old basements necessitates addressing moisture control as a primary step before any finishing work, due to the age of the foundations. The village's ongoing replacement of lead service lines by the Water Department is a critical factor for plumbing-heavy work, as it can impact the sequencing and scope of water supply upgrades.
Whole-home remodeling in Forest Park necessitates a sequence of detailed inspections, including rough framing, electrical, and plumbing, with structural alterations triggering engineering review. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the full permit application process, coordinating all required documentation and scheduling inspections with the Village's Building Department.
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.
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 Forest Park
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Forest Park. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling 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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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 home 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