Home Additions Experts
Expert Home Additions Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Home Additions. 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 Home Additions 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 Home Additions expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Home Additions project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Gurnee home additions
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
Home additions in Gurnee, IL
Expanding your living space in Gurnee often means thoughtfully extending the footprint of homes built from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Many of these residences, particularly in subdivisions like Providence Village or Ravinia Woods, feature layouts that can feel constrained as families grow or lifestyles evolve. A home addition here typically addresses a need for more square footage that a basement finish or interior remodel alone can't provide, often involving adding a new room or significantly enlarging an existing one. We frequently see projects that extend living areas, create dedicated home offices, or add bedroom suites, transforming the functionality and flow of the original design. These additions often seamlessly integrate with the existing structure, maintaining the architectural character prevalent in Gurnee's suburban landscape.
What Gurnee homeowners ask for
Gurnee homeowners frequently request two-story additions to expand both ground-floor living and add a new upstairs bedroom or bathroom. Single-story family room bump-outs are also common, providing much-needed space for entertaining or relaxation off the kitchen. We also see requests for primary suite expansions, creating luxurious new bathroom spaces or larger walk-in closets.
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 age of subdivisions like Stonebrook Estates, Providence Village, and Ravinia Woods suggests that lot sizes and setbacks might accommodate additions, but specific surveys are crucial to confirm. Given the Des Plaines floodplain forming Gurnee's historic core, additions near the river corridor will require an initial floodplain check, which can influence foundation types and design. The prevalence of homes from the late 1970s through the 1990s implies common roof lines like gables or hips, and standard slab or crawl space foundations, which are critical considerations for seamless tie-ins. The village's long-form application for additions indicates a thorough review process for structural integrity, foundation work, and roof tie-ins, emphasizing the need for detailed plans that respect existing architectural styles.
For home additions in Gurnee, the village's long-form application specifically triggers reviews for structural integrity, foundation work, and roof tie-ins. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly prepares all required plans and handles the permit application process, scheduling all necessary inspections from foundation to final occupancy.
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.
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 bring to them pictures/ideas from Houzz & Pinterest and ask how we can duplicate high end looks on a budget and they pull it off - magnificently - every time. Not only do they know their craft, but they have a great design sense as well and make suggestions that always enhance the project. Their communication (providing estimates for changes as we go along, keeping in touch regarding scheduling, etc.) is excellent. They're nice people and incredibly respectful too - top notch all around.
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 home additions 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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Service Area
Gurnee and surrounding Chicagoland areas