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 Hawthorn Woods home additions
Hawthorn Woods Community Park, Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center, Hawthorn Woods Country Club, Spencer Loomis Elementary School, Countryside Meadows Park, St. Matthew Lutheran Church & Early Childhood Center, Old McHenry Road, Midlothian Road, Quentin Road
Neighborhoods we work in
- Forest Lake
- Hawthorn Woods Country Club
- Meadowview
- Old Hawthorn
- The Sanctuary
- Fairway Ridge
- Pine Meadows
Home additions in Hawthorn Woods, IL
Hawthorn Woods’ spacious lots often present ideal conditions for expanding living areas, with the village's predominantly post-1990 housing stock frequently accommodating additions that seamlessly integrate with existing architecture. Many homes from the 1970s and 80s, while well-built, often feature more compartmentalized layouts that additions can open up and modernize, enhancing flow and natural light. Whether extending outward or upward, a home addition here typically transforms a home's functionality, adding dedicated spaces for growing families or accommodating evolving lifestyle needs. Tying a new foundation into an existing structure is a common undertaking, as is ensuring the new roofline blends harmoniously with the original. Matching exterior materials, from brick and stone to siding profiles, is crucial for maintaining aesthetic integrity across the village's diverse home styles.
What Hawthorn Woods homeowners ask for
Hawthorn Woods homeowners frequently seek two-story additions to create luxurious primary suites with expansive walk-in closets and spa-like bathrooms, often above existing garages or single-story wings. Family room bump-outs that extend existing living areas are also popular, providing more space for entertainment and gatherings. Additionally, sunrooms or three-season rooms that bring the outdoors in are a common request, leveraging the large, scenic lots prevalent throughout the village.
About Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods incorporated in 1958 as an estate-lifestyle community, and its housing still shows it: roughly 96 percent of homes are detached single-family houses on large lots, with a median build year of 1998.
Nearly two-thirds of the stock went up after 1990, in subdivisions like Hawthorn Woods Country Club (where M/I Homes still builds new), Hawthorn Trails, and Countryside Meadows. The 1970s–80s homes make up about a third of the village. Families are zoned to Lake Zurich District 95 (Spencer Loomis Elementary is in town) or Fremont District 79; commuters drive to Metra in Barrington, Mundelein, or Vernon Hills.
The prevalence of post-1990 subdivisions like Hawthorn Woods Country Club and Hawthorn Trails means additions often need to integrate with more contemporary designs, while the 1970s–80s homes may require tying into older rooflines and foundations. Additions in areas relying on private wells and septic will necessitate Lake County Health Department review for any plumbing expansion. The village's focus on maintaining aesthetic continuity across its diverse housing stock, including M/I Homes' ongoing construction, suggests that exterior material matching and architectural compatibility are key considerations for additions. Given that many homes are now reaching first-remodel age, additions can be part of a larger whole-home remodel, particularly for the 1970s–80s properties. For additions in the Country Club area, tying into municipal well water systems will be a different consideration than for properties on private wells.
For home additions in Hawthorn Woods, specific inspections for foundation, framing, roofing, and mechanical systems are required at various stages of construction. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages all necessary applications, drawings, and inspection scheduling with the Village Building Department.
How your Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
Our project turned out better than we expected and as things were going along, we added more projects. Patryk, Greg and their team did a fantastic job. They were always so nice to work with, even suggesting things which was helpful. They never left a project until they thought it was perfect. We did a full kitchen remodel, even closing off a window to move a fridge and pantry to the other side to allow more cabinets and much needed counter space. They widen the entrance and the kitchen seems so much bigger. We think it’s Beautiful! They did laminated floors throughout the first floor, painted all walls and new baseboards. They created a wine bar which was just a cubby hole. They put in a pantry like cubby hole in our laundry room and added cabinets and above wall unit. One of the projects we had them add is new wooden stairs to the 2nd floor, white spindles and railing that curves instead of a wall and laminate floors on the 2nd floor. Other odd and ends that they never hesitated to do. We appreciate all they have done in our home, To us, it’s amazing how nice it is and how it should have been all the years we have lived here. Its exciting to show it off, it feels like a new house. These guys are amazing and would definately recommend them to anyone. Very reliable and easy to get in contact with when needed.
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Hawthorn Woods say
“Our project turned out better than we expected and as things were going along, we added more projects. Patryk, Greg and their team did a fantastic job. They were always so nice to work with, even suggesting things which was helpful. They ne...”
“GS Construction is a reliable contractor who did top quality work at a reasonable price. We completed a first floor remodel (kitchen renovation with wall removal, half bath remodel, new hardwood floors, updated laundry room) which required...”
“I cannot say enough good things about Greg & Patryk and their team! One of my biggest hesitations about doing such a large project was knowing how hard it is to find a reliable contractor who would give us top quality work at a reasonable p...”
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Completed projects around Hawthorn Woods
GS Construction crews have completed 228 projects within 10 miles of Hawthorn Woods — 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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GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and home additions in Hawthorn Woods 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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Hawthorn Woods and surrounding Chicagoland areas