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 Gurnee basement finishing
Gurnee Mills, Six Flags Great America, Warren Township High School, Warren-Newport Public Library, Viking Park, Des Plaines River Trail, Bittersweet Golf Club, Grand Avenue (IL 132)
Neighborhoods we work in
- The Preserve
- Spaulding Corners
- Stonebrook
- Hunt Club
- Providence Village
- Pembrook
- Churchill Corners
- Grandwood Park
Basement finishing in Gurnee, IL
Basement finishing in Gurnee primarily transforms the expansive, often open-concept lower levels found in homes built from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Many properties in subdivisions like Stonebrook Estates and Providence Village feature generous footprints ripe for conversion into functional living areas. These projects typically involve framing out new walls to define distinct rooms, installing insulation to enhance comfort and energy efficiency, and upgrading electrical and plumbing systems to support new bathrooms, wet bars, or laundry zones. We frequently encounter opportunities to reimagine these spacious subterranean levels, converting them from simple storage or utility areas into vibrant extensions of the main home. The goal is to seamlessly integrate the finished basement with the existing architecture and aesthetic, providing a significant boost in usable square footage and property value.
What Gurnee homeowners ask for
Gurnee homeowners frequently request dedicated home offices and children's playrooms, optimizing the often-open basement layouts for family-centric living. Media rooms with built-in entertainment centers are also highly sought after, reflecting a desire for specialized leisure spaces in these 1980s and 1990s era homes. Additionally, many clients opt for a full guest suite, complete with a bedroom and full bathroom, leveraging the ample space often available.
About Gurnee
Gurnee's housing arrived in waves, with most of the village going up after Six Flags opened in 1976 and Gurnee Mills followed in 1991. Subdivisions from those decades are now at the age where original kitchens, primary baths, and unfinished basements come due.
Gurnee's housing arrived in waves. The oldest homes cluster near the historic river-town core along Grand Avenue and the Des Plaines, but most of the village went up after Six Flags opened in 1976 and Gurnee Mills followed in 1991 — the population roughly doubled in the 1990s alone. Subdivisions from those decades, like Stonebrook Estates, Providence Village, and Ravinia Woods, are at the age where original kitchens, primary baths, and unfinished basements come due. Families feed Gurnee District 56 or Woodland District 50, then Warren Township High School, with Metra a short drive away in Waukegan or Libertyville.
The prevalence of homes in Stonebrook Estates, Providence Village, and Ravinia Woods from the late 1970s through the 1990s often means basements with adequate ceiling height for finishing, but also a potential need for drain tile upgrades due to their age. Homes in the Des Plaines floodplain, Gurnee's historic core, require a specific floodplain check, indicating a higher likelihood of moisture management considerations. The village's clean water system, using Lake Michigan water, simplifies plumbing aspects as there are no known lead or galvanized service lines to contend with. The expansive, often open-concept layouts common in these subdivisions facilitate flexible egress window placement and allow for efficient planning around existing mechanicals and ejector pumps.
For basement finishing projects in Gurnee, the village's building department conducts various inspections throughout the process, focusing on framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and insulation. GS Construction & Remodeling meticulously prepares all necessary plans and documentation, handles the permit application, and coordinates every required inspection to ensure full compliance and a smooth project flow.
How your Gurnee 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 Gurnee Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
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 months and for most of it, we lived in the house with two children. They are incredibly professional, can troubleshoot any issue and are 100% dependable. Patryk led the project and he was very detail-oriented. Everything had a purpose and was finished with beautiful extra touches. I changed my mind frequently and they didn't miss a beat. They worked around the changes and kept moving. The materials they used and the teams they brought in were all top notch. They didn't spend money where it wasn't necessary and in fact, they were always trying to find ways to save money. Finally, they are really nice guys. Polite, respectful and very accomodating. After spending so long in my house, we (almost) miss having the around. As I mentioned, we had the whole house remodeled and its impossible to post every picture so I will showcase just a few highlights. The whole house is beautiful! Scott & I THANK YOU!!!
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Gurnee 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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Completed projects around Gurnee
GS Construction crews have completed 28 projects within 10 miles of Gurnee — 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 Gurnee 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
Gurnee and surrounding Chicagoland areas