Great Lakes Bathroom Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms for Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes
- Workmanship warranty on every bathroom — our commitment never expires
"Typically 3–5 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Great Lakes bathroom remodels
Naval Station Great Lakes, Recruit Training Command, Ross Field parade ground, Building 1 clocktower, National Museum of the American Sailor, Great Lakes Metra station (UP-N), Forrestal Elementary School, Forrestal Village, Sheridan Road
Neighborhoods we work in
- Naval Station Great Lakes Housing
- Forrestal Village
- Ross Field
- Fort Sheridan (nearby)
- Green Oaks (nearby)
Bathroom remodeling in Great Lakes, IL
Bathroom remodeling in Great Lakes homes often involves updating spaces from the mid-20th century, where many properties feature original fixtures and layouts common for their era. These bathrooms frequently present opportunities to reconfigure plumbing for better flow, such as relocating a toilet or shower to optimize a compact footprint. Homes built in the 1950s and 60s often have smaller, compartmentalized bathrooms that can benefit from opening up walls or consolidating functions. We regularly address outdated tile, inefficient ventilation, and aging plumbing systems in these residences. A typical project might transform a cramped hall bath into a more functional space with modern amenities, while preserving the character of the surrounding home.
What Great Lakes homeowners ask for
Great Lakes homeowners frequently request larger walk-in showers, often replacing existing tub-shower combos to maximize space and improve accessibility. Upgrading to dual vanities is another common desire, especially in master bathrooms, providing more counter space and storage for busy households. Many also seek to enhance lighting and ventilation, moving away from single overhead fixtures to layered lighting and more powerful, quieter exhaust fans.
About Great Lakes
Great Lakes is not a typical suburb: the entire community is Naval Station Great Lakes — a federal installation with its own ZIP code (60088) inside North Chicago's city limits. So when Great Lakes families plan a remodel, it is usually for an owner-occupied house just outside the gates.
Great Lakes is home of the Navy's only boot camp at Recruit Training Command and the largest military installation in Illinois, sitting in Shields Township between North Chicago and Lake Bluff. Even the water is Navy-run, drawn from Lake Michigan and treated at the base's own plant rather than by a village utility. Housing on base is privatized — Great Lakes Family Housing, managed by Hunt Military Communities, maintains more than 1,460 duplexes, triplexes, and single-family homes across six neighborhoods, including Forrestal Village beside the newly rebuilt Forrestal Elementary School (North Chicago District 187).
Homes in the six neighborhoods managed by Hunt Military Communities, including Forrestal Village, likely feature layouts with bathrooms typical of their construction era, often with one or two full baths. The prevalence of duplexes and triplexes suggests a need for efficient space utilization in bathroom design. Given the military installation's own water treatment, plumbing systems would have been designed to handle this specific supply. Residences built for Navy households and base civilian staff often have original cast-iron or galvanized plumbing, which frequently requires replacement during remodeling. Floor structures under existing tile may be less robust than modern standards, necessitating reinforcement for new installations. Creating primary suites from smaller bedrooms in these homes often involves reconfiguring existing plumbing lines and ensuring adequate venting for new fixtures.
Bathroom remodels in Great Lakes area homes typically require plumbing permits for changes to drain and vent lines, and electrical permits for new outlets or lighting. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all permit applications and coordinates inspections with the relevant jurisdiction, ensuring all work meets local building codes.
How your Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
They did an outstanding job on our complete bathroom renovation! Our bathroom was an icebox due to poor insulation from the original build. They made excellent design recommendations to resolve the poor insulation and also installed heated floors. They converted an outdated tub/ shower combo into a beautiful walk-in shower and we are thrilled with the results . Their team was prompt, courteous and clean, taking off shoes and wiping down the area which with a toddler in the home was extra appreciated. They even helped us install a shower rod in another bathroom that was not part of the project. We are so happy they were recommended to us and we would definitely recommend them for your project.
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Bathroom Projects in Great Lakes
Browse our bathroom remodeling projects completed near Great Lakes. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every bathroom project.
What homeowners near Great Lakes say
“GS Construction & Remodeling is the best of the best. We've hired them to work on 5 different properties (4 were extensive remodels) and continue to be thrilled with their work and have referred them to friends and family. I constantly brin...”
“I don't even know where to begin, Patryk & Greg are just amazing! We hired them to remodel approximately 4000 sqft of a 1985 house which included an unfinished basement. The whole experience could not have been better. It took about 7 month...”
“They did an outstanding job on our complete bathroom renovation! Our bathroom was an icebox due to poor insulation from the original build. They made excellent design recommendations to resolve the poor insulation and also installed heated...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our bathroom remodeling cost guide — and what your Great Lakes permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Great Lakes
GS Construction crews have completed 45 projects within 10 miles of Great Lakes — 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 Great Lakes 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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Service Area
Great Lakes and surrounding Chicagoland areas