Lake Forest Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Lake Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest whole-home remodels
Market Square, Lake Forest College, Onwentsia Club, Ragdale, Elawa Farm, Forest Park Beach, Gorton Community Center, Deerpath Golf Course
Neighborhoods we work in
- Amberley Woods
- Conway Farms
- Everett Ridge
- Lake Forest Estates
- Meadowood
- The Sanctuary
- West Lake Forest
Whole-home remodeling in Lake Forest, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Lake Forest often means reimagining the grand proportions of early 20th-century estates or updating the functional layouts of mid-century ranches. We frequently encounter projects that involve opening up confined formal rooms in older homes to create more fluid living spaces, while meticulously preserving or replicating original architectural details like intricate crown molding or bespoke millwork. For homes built in the 1950s and '60s, a typical whole-home renovation might focus on modernizing infrastructure, reconfiguring kitchens and bathrooms for contemporary living, and enhancing energy efficiency without sacrificing their inherent charm. This trade here often involves a comprehensive re-evaluation of every space, from basement to attic, ensuring a cohesive design language flows throughout the entire residence. We specialize in transforming these diverse housing types to meet modern expectations for comfort and style while respecting their unique historical or architectural integrity. A full renovation addresses not just aesthetics but the underlying structure and systems to create a truly revitalized home.
What Lake Forest homeowners ask for
Lake Forest homeowners embarking on whole-home remodels frequently seek to integrate smart home technology seamlessly into existing structures, particularly in larger, older residences. There's also a strong demand for creating dedicated home office suites and fitness areas as part of a comprehensive renovation. Many clients desire expanded mudrooms and larger laundry facilities, especially in homes with active families, often carving these out from underutilized spaces or through small additions that blend harmoniously with the original architecture.
About 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, and postwar ranches and newer construction farther west.
Lake Forest has 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.
What that means for whole-home remodeling in Lake Forest: The country-place-era estates off Green Bay Road and brick Georgians and Tudors near Market Square often feature complex original floor plans with numerous smaller rooms, requiring careful structural planning to open up spaces while preserving architectural integrity. Postwar ranches and newer construction farther west typically offer more straightforward layouts for whole-home renovations, though updating their original wiring and plumbing for modern demands is common. With five local historic districts, including East Lake Forest, whole-home exterior changes on these properties must be reviewed by the city's Historic Preservation Commission, adding a critical step to the project timeline. For plumbing-heavy remodels, homeowners are responsible for the service line from the city main to the house, a factor integrated into project sequencing. Living through a whole-home remodel in these diverse homes requires careful phasing, especially when dealing with the distinct structural and system characteristics of each era.
A whole-home remodeling project in Lake Forest necessitates a series of structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections throughout the different phases of construction, all coordinated through the city's building department. GS Construction & Remodeling handles all necessary permit applications and schedules every required inspection, ensuring compliance at each stage of your comprehensive renovation.
How your Lake Forest 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 Forest 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.
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Home Remodeling Projects in Lake Forest
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Lake Forest. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Lake Forest 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...”
“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...”
“In a word, superb. This is the first time I've taken the trouble to review a contractor. We hired GS Construction to remodel a bathroom. The job took about 3 weeks; during that time, they were always on time and didn't miss a single day. Th...”
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Completed projects around Lake Forest
GS Construction crews have completed 61 projects within 10 miles of Lake Forest — 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 Forest 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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- (224) 735-4200
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Service Area
Lake Forest and surrounding Chicagoland areas