Kenilworth Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Kenilworth 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.
Whole-home work lives or dies on the order things happen in. We run it as one job with one schedule and one number to call, with an owner here on site and a portal showing you the schedule, any change orders and your balance — so the trades aren't tripping over each other and you aren't running your own remodel.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- One itemized scope and one schedule across every room
- Permits and inspections handled with Kenilworth across every trade
- Workmanship warranty on the whole project — our commitment never expires
"One scope, one schedule, one point of contact."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Kenilworth whole-home remodels
Kenilworth Club, Kenilworth Assembly Hall, Joseph Sears School, Townley Field, Green Bay Trail, Sheridan Road, Kenilworth Metra station (UP-N), New Trier High School
Neighborhoods we work in
- Kenilworth Gardens
- Kenilworth Shores
- The Village Center
Whole-home remodeling in Kenilworth, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Kenilworth frequently involves updating the expansive Tudor and Colonial Revival residences that define the village’s character. These projects typically address layouts from the 1890s through the 1920s, reconfiguring interior spaces to better suit contemporary family living while respecting original architectural features. A typical whole-home job here might involve opening up enclosed kitchens, expanding or adding bathrooms, and creating more fluid connections between living areas. We often see requests to modernize electrical and plumbing systems throughout the entire house, ensuring these grand homes are as functional and efficient as they are beautiful. These comprehensive renovations aim to integrate modern comfort and convenience seamlessly into homes that often predate current standards by a century or more, preserving their unique charm.
What Kenilworth homeowners ask for
Kenilworth homeowners commonly request the complete transformation of their home's internal flow, often desiring an open-concept great room that merges kitchen, dining, and family spaces. Another frequent request is for the addition of a dedicated mudroom or a more functional laundry area, spaces often absent or undersized in homes from the early 20th century. We also see strong demand for creating luxurious primary suites that might incorporate an expanded bathroom, walk-in closets, and a private sitting area, making the most of the generous existing footprints.
About Kenilworth
Kenilworth is the North Shore's youngest lakefront village and its most deliberately planned: Joseph Sears laid out 223 acres between the rail line and Lake Michigan in 1889. Remodeling here means working inside that 1890s-1920s fabric, where the majority of the housing stock reflects the village’s foundational vision.
Joseph Sears laid out 223 acres between the rail line and Lake Michigan in 1889, and Prairie School architect George W. Maher went on to design roughly 37 of its homes along with parks and civic monuments. Most homes are substantial Tudor and Colonial Revival houses, often featuring plaster walls, original millwork, and early-generation wiring. The intentional design of Kenilworth, with its large lots and mature, tree-lined streetscape, as envisioned by Sears, means additions must be meticulously planned to respect the original footprint and aesthetic. This is particularly true for homes situated near landmarks like the Kenilworth Club or the Kenilworth Assembly Hall, where maintaining architectural harmony is paramount. The village as a whole is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the expectation of preserving architectural integrity is strong. The layout of the village, bisected by Sheridan Road and bordered by the Green Bay Trail, provides a clear sense of place, with homes generally maintaining a consistent scale and style throughout the original Sears development. While distinct named subdivisions are less common than in some newer communities, the overall character of Kenilworth remains cohesive. The presence of the Joseph Sears School (District 38) through eighth grade and New Trier High School after, coupled with the convenient Metra UP-N stopping at Kenilworth's own station off Green Bay Road, underscores the strong family orientation of the community.
What that means for whole-home remodeling in Kenilworth: Remodeling within the 1890s-1920s fabric of Kenilworth homes means carefully integrating new layouts with existing structural elements and managing early-generation wiring and older piping. Opening up these homes requires thoughtful planning to connect spaces while preserving plaster walls and original millwork. Sequencing a family living through a remodel often involves navigating older construction techniques, such as foundation waterproofing in century-old basements, and coordinating with the Village’s 2027 cost-share replacement program for lead and galvanized water services. Additions must be meticulously planned to respect the original footprint and aesthetic, especially near landmarks like the Kenilworth Club, and exterior remodels often engage with architectural review processes to maintain the village’s strong expectation of preserving architectural integrity.
Whole-home remodels in Kenilworth trigger comprehensive structural and engineering reviews, along with multiple inspections at various phases of the project, including foundation, framing, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, and final inspections. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages all necessary permit applications and coordinates every inspection with the Village’s Building/Planning Division.
How your Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth 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
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Home Remodeling Projects in Kenilworth
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Kenilworth. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Kenilworth 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...”
“My designer and I chose GS Construction for the rehab of my kitchen and other small projects in my newly purchased condo. They were recomended by a client of the designer, Mark Zancanaro Design, who raved about their professionalism and com...”
“Greg and Patryk came highly recommended by another client of theirs and I too would highly recommend them. They have done a kitchen renovation for me as well as other carpentry and tiling projects. They are courteous and punctual and respon...”
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Completed projects around Kenilworth
GS Construction crews have completed 90 projects within 10 miles of Kenilworth — 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 remodeling in Kenilworth 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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Kenilworth and surrounding Chicagoland areas