Basement Remodeling Experts
Expert Basement Remodeling Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Basement Remodeling. As a father-son team, we bring decades of combined experience to every project.
From the first walkthrough to the last punch-list item, Greg or Patryk runs your Basement Remodeling project themselves. That means a scope written out line by line instead of one number, permits pulled and handled with your village, and the same faces on site rather than a crew you've never met.
- Specialized Basement Remodeling expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Basement Remodeling project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Glenview basement finishing
The Glen Town Center, Gallery Park, Lake Glenview, Kohl Children's Museum, Historic Wagner Farm, The Grove National Historic Landmark, Glenbrook South High School, Metra MD-N at Glenview and North Glenview stations
Neighborhoods we work in
- The Glen
- Swainwood
- Park Manor
- Countryside
- Kimberly Heights
- East Glenview
- Highlands
- North Glenview
Basement finishing in Glenview, IL
Basement finishing in Glenview transforms often-overlooked lower levels into vibrant, functional extensions of the main living space. For homes in Swainwood and the older sections of Tall Trees, this often means converting a damp, utilitarian basement into a dry, insulated area with improved ceiling height, respecting the original footprint while adding modern amenities. Postwar ranches and split-levels, common throughout the village, often present more generous ceiling heights, making them prime candidates for expansive family rooms, dedicated home offices, or comfortable guest suites. In newer homes within The Glen, basement finishing typically involves optimizing an already dry and structurally sound space, often adding another bedroom, a full bathroom, or a dedicated entertainment zone to an existing footprint. Our work addresses the unique structural and moisture considerations inherent in each Glenview home's era, ensuring a seamless integration with the upper levels.
What Glenview homeowners ask for
Glenview homeowners frequently request dedicated home gyms and media rooms in their finished basements, especially in homes with growing families. We also see strong demand for adding a legal bedroom and full bathroom to basements, providing valuable guest accommodations or additional private living space. For families with active children, playrooms and craft areas are popular, designed for durability and easy cleanup.
About Glenview
Glenview offers a diverse tapestry of homes, spanning a full century of housing, which allows us to remodel across various styles and eras. Our deep local expertise helps us navigate these unique characteristics, from preserving historical character to modernizing for contemporary living.
Near downtown and the Depot Street Metra and Amtrak station sit established neighborhoods like Swainwood, where many homes date from before 1940 through the 1960s. The Glen, built on the 1,028-acre former Glenview Naval Air Station which closed in 1995, added an entire district of newer homes around Gallery Park, Lake Glenview, and the Glen Town Center. These homes were typically built from the late 1990s onward. Zooming in past the broad eras, Glenview becomes a map of named subdivisions we know street by street. Tall Trees, built largely in the 1960s north of Lake Avenue west of Waukegan Road, features homes ranging from roughly 2,300 to 4,300 square feet. Glen Oak Acres, off Lake west of Wagner Road, boasts spacious yards. Indian Ridge, on Landwehr north of Lake Avenue, is a 1980s community. In unincorporated pockets like Glenview Countryside, building permits run through Cook County's Building and Zoning department rather than Village Hall.
For homes in established neighborhoods like Swainwood, built before 1940 through the 1960s, basement finishing often involves addressing lower ceiling heights, potential moisture issues requiring drain tile, and updating original electrical and plumbing systems. Postwar ranches and split-levels common throughout the village may offer more generous ceiling heights, but mechanicals can be centrally located, requiring strategic design around them. Newer homes in The Glen, built from the late 1990s onward, typically feature basements with better moisture control and higher ceilings, making egress window installation and ejector pumps for new bathrooms more straightforward. In areas like Indian Ridge, a 1980s community, basements are often prime candidates for finishing, though attention to existing layouts and mechanicals is key. The village's stormwater management requirements for cumulative impervious surface increases can influence exterior basement access points or window well designs, especially in older subdivisions.
Basement finishing in Glenview necessitates specific inspections for framing, electrical, plumbing, and insulation work, ensuring all improvements meet village safety and building codes. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the full permit application process, including all necessary plans and scheduling every inspection with the Glenview Development Center.
How your Glenview 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 Glenview Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
We cannot say enough good things about GS Construction and about Greg and Patryk. We hired them on a strong recommendation from a friend and are very pleased with the results. Our project included remodeling a kitchen and master bathroom and adding wood floors to several rooms in our condo. We had definite ideas of what we wanted since we have done many remodeling projects in several previous homes, but both Patryk and Greg added great value with suggestions and ideas of their own based on their experience and talent. Their follow through was excellent and we feel confident that if anything needs attention, they will be there to make it right. P.S. They did a great clean up at the end of the project......i
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Glenview say
“We cannot say enough good things about GS Construction and about Greg and Patryk. We hired them on a strong recommendation from a friend and are very pleased with the results. Our project included remodeling a kitchen and master bathroom an...”
“We have used GS for two bathroom projects-the first a small update; the second a complete remodel. We were thrilled with both. Everything was as promised; the timeline, price, and what it would look like. We were able to buy our own tile an...”
“Greg and Patryk do amazing work and are incredible to work with! GS Construction completed two extensive bathroom renovations for us, including completely reconfiguring layouts and expanding one. Both bathrooms are absolutely beautiful, and...”
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Completed projects around Glenview
GS Construction crews have completed 149 projects within 10 miles of Glenview — 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 basement remodeling in Glenview 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
Glenview and surrounding Chicagoland areas