Remodeling contractor in Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest kitchen, bathroom & whole-home remodeling

Modern kitchen remodel with walnut cabinets, blue backsplash, white countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

5/5 from 3 verified reviews from Lake Forest and surrounding homeowners

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Remodeling projects we've completed near Lake Forest, IL

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Remodeling Services Homeowners Search for in Lake Forest

This page is structured around real Lake Forest search intent: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, home additions, mudroom remodeling, and home remodeling. Local focus: Market Square, Lake Forest College, Onwentsia Club, Ragdale, Elawa Farm, Forest Park Beach, Gorton Community Center, Deerpath Golf Course

ZIP codes we commonly serve near Lake Forest

What remodeling costs in Lake Forest

Typical local ranges — every project is quoted after a free in-home visit.

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Kitchen remodel
$35k–$80k

Cabinets, countertops & layout changes

Bathroom remodel
$15k–$60k

Hall bath to custom primary suite

Basement finishing
$45k–$150k

Standard build-out to bath + wet bar

Home addition
$60k–$350k

≈ $200–$400 per square foot

Demolition, debris removal and dumpster fees are included in every Lake Forest-area estimate — no surprise charges on the final invoice.

Lead water pipe replacement in Lake Forest

Illinois law requires every water system to inventory and replace lead service lines — and many suburbs cover part or all of the cost. See how to check your Lake Forest line and what it means mid-remodel.

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Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Lake Forest remodeling projects

Market Square, Lake Forest College, Onwentsia Club, Ragdale, Elawa Farm, Forest Park Beach, Gorton Community Center, Deerpath Golf Course

Remodeling in Lake Forest, IL

GS Construction provides expert remodeling services to homeowners in Lake Forest and throughout Lake County. We specialize in transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and entire homes with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Contact us to discuss your remodeling project in Lake Forest.

Lake Forest remodeling means working inside some of the North Shore's most pedigreed housing: country-place-era estates off Green Bay Road, brick Georgians and Tudors near Market Square — the 1916 Howard Van Doren Shaw development often cited as the nation's first planned shopping center — and postwar ranches and newer construction farther west. Five local historic districts, including East Lake Forest and Vine/Oakwood/Green Bay Road, put exterior changes in front of the city's Historic Preservation Commission, so additions and facade work need design judgment as well as craft. GS Construction delivers kitchens scaled for entertaining, primary-suite and bath renovations, basement build-outs, and whole-home updates that keep original millwork and proportions intact. Utilities are city-run — Lake Forest operates its own water plant and roughly 168 miles of mains — but the service line from main to house is the homeowner's responsibility here, a detail we fold into plumbing-heavy remodels; the city even waives permit fees on lead-line replacements.

Lake Forest permits & building codes for remodeling projects

The City of Lake Forest issues its own building permits, and homes in the city's five local historic districts — or designated landmarks — also need a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission before exterior alterations, additions, or demolition can proceed. One homeowner-friendly wrinkle: the city waives permit fees when a project includes replacing a lead water service line. GS Construction manages the full permit process for Lake Forest projects, from historic-review submittals through final inspections.

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Your Neighbours in Lake Forest Love Us

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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.

Lisa R Vernon Hills, IL May 2015 Home Remodel

Completed projects around Lake Forest

GS Construction crews have completed 56 projects within 10 miles of Lake Forest — part of 410 completed projects across 68 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.

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Remodeling Near Lake Forest, IL

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Contact GS Construction

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Lake Forest. 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.

Telephone
(224) 735-4200
Service Area
Service Area
Lake Forest and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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