Lake Barrington Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington whole-home remodels
Lake Barrington Shores, Grassy Lake Forest Preserve, Citizens for Conservation's Flint Creek Savanna, Wild Onion Brewery on Pepper Road, Kelsey Road, Illinois Route 22, Barrington 220 schools, Metra UP-NW at Barrington, Lake Barrington Village Hall
Neighborhoods we work in
- Barrington Shores
- Laurel Hill
- Wynstone
- Saddlebrook
- Fox Point
- Lake Barrington Shores
- The Oaks
- Flint Creek
Whole-home remodeling in Lake Barrington, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Lake Barrington often transforms mid-century ranches and split-levels into contemporary living spaces, addressing layouts that no longer suit modern family dynamics. These comprehensive projects frequently involve reconfiguring interior walls to create open-concept kitchens and living areas, alongside updating all finishes and fixtures throughout the residence. For homes built between the 1970s and 1990s, especially within Lake Barrington Shores, whole-home renovations commonly entail a complete aesthetic overhaul, bringing a cohesive, updated style to every room. We often see the need to integrate smart home technology and improve energy efficiency across the entire property. The scope extends beyond aesthetics, addressing structural elements, electrical systems, and plumbing infrastructure to ensure longevity and functionality.
What Lake Barrington homeowners ask for
Lake Barrington homeowners pursuing whole-home remodels frequently request a complete redesign of the kitchen and primary suite, often involving expanding footprints and incorporating custom cabinetry throughout the house. A common desire is to modernize original floor plans, replacing enclosed spaces with open-concept designs that maximize natural light and flow. Many projects also include adding functional spaces like mudrooms or dedicated home offices, particularly in larger single-family homes, to better accommodate contemporary lifestyles.
About Lake Barrington
Lake Barrington's housing reflects its wooded, large-lot character, protected since its 1959 incorporation. This diverse housing stock, from mid-century homes to newer custom builds and townhomes, offers unique remodeling opportunities.
Lake Barrington incorporated in 1959 to keep zoning in local hands, and the wooded, large-lot character it protected shows in every era of its housing. Barrington Harbor Estates off Kelsey Road dates to the late 1950s; Lake Barrington Shores added 1,317 gated townhomes and condominiums around a 96-acre private lake between 1974 and 1996; and newer subdivisions like the custom Enclave of Heritage Estates and Taylor Morrison's Tallgrass carried building through the 2010s into the 2020s. Families here are served by Barrington 220 schools, with Metra's UP-NW line in neighboring Barrington.
For Barrington Harbor Estates homes from the late 1950s, whole-home remodeling often involves significant structural considerations to open up original floor plans, alongside updating electrical and plumbing systems that predate modern standards. The Lake Barrington Shores units built between 1974 and 1996 present opportunities for modernizing layouts and integrating new technologies, though the condominium structure impacts the scope of wall removal. Newer custom homes in subdivisions like the Enclave of Heritage Estates and Taylor Morrison's Tallgrass, built through the 2010s and into the 2020s, typically focus on reconfiguring existing spaces for enhanced functionality and aesthetic updates rather than fundamental structural overhauls. Given the absence of a village-wide water system, any whole-home project involving plumbing in most houses requires careful sequencing to account for private wells and septic systems and Lake County Health Department requirements, which can influence project timelines. The large-lot character of the village often allows for additions that expand living space, particularly on wooded single-family lots, requiring careful integration with existing structures and systems.
Whole-home remodeling in Lake Barrington triggers comprehensive plan review by the village's contracted building code firm, encompassing structural changes, electrical system upgrades, and new plumbing layouts. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all required applications, coordinates with the Lake County Health Department for well and septic considerations where needed, and schedules all necessary inspections throughout the project lifecycle.
How your Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington 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.
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Home Remodeling Projects in Lake Barrington
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Lake Barrington. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington
GS Construction crews have completed 185 projects within 10 miles of Lake Barrington — 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 remodeling in Lake Barrington 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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Lake Barrington and surrounding Chicagoland areas