Lake Forest Home Remodeling

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Lake Forest Home Remodeling

GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

GS Construction & Remodeling is a family business serving Lake Forest homeowners. Run by Gregory and Patryk, a father-son team with over 40 years of combined home remodeling experience.

From open floor plan conversions to complete home renovations, we handle every aspect of your Lake Forest home remodel with care. We make sure you're comfortable with every decision, catching concerns early so your project stays smooth and stress-free.

  • Whole home renovation expertise
  • Dedicated Lake Forest home remodeling specialists
  • On-site supervision for every project
  • Top-notch craftsmanship guaranteed
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Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"Your Lake Forest home remodel is in good hands with us."

Whole-home remodeling in Lake Forest, IL

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.

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

Lake Forest permits & building codes for whole-home remodels

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.

Home Remodeling Coverage Around Lake Forest

We provide home remodeling in Lake Forest and nearby communities to keep schedules, crews, and permitting coordination efficient.

Local ZIP coverage

60045
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Planning Home Remodeling in Lake Forest

Most Lake Forest projects start with scope alignment: what to renovate now, what to phase later, and which finishes deliver the highest daily impact. We build plans around your home layout, timeline, and budget priorities.

Execution and permitting in Lake Forest

We handle sequencing, trade coordination, and code-compliance requirements for Home Remodeling projects in Lake Forest. Permit context: The City of Lake Forest issues its own building permits, and homes in the city's five local historic districts — or desi....

Nearby service coverage from Lake Forest

In addition to Lake Forest, we regularly complete Home Remodeling projects in nearby communities including Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, Green Oaks. This helps keep crews, vendors, and scheduling logistics efficient across the area.

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Our Work

Home Remodeling Projects in Lake Forest

Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed in 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...”
Lisa R — Vernon Hills, IL
“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...”
kalorama — Buffalo Grove, IL
“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...”
Bruce L — Buffalo Grove, IL

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Testimonials

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Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.

5 Stars

Greg and Patryk did a great job on our kitchen and first floor remodel. They were very detailed, communicated next steps and expectations, and problem solved issues that came up. Overall we are very pleased with the work done and would recommend them to others looking to have home projects done.

Josephine "Jo" P
Josephine "Jo" P
· Feb 2025
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Completed projects around Lake Forest

GS Construction crews have completed 54 projects within 10 miles of Lake Forest — part of 399 completed projects across 67 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.

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Home Remodeling in Nearby Areas

We also serve these communities near Lake Forest, IL. Click for home remodeling info specific to each city.

Lake Bluff Home Remodeling 1.4 mi Great Lakes Home Remodeling 3.5 mi Green Oaks Home Remodeling 4.6 mi Highland Park Home Remodeling 5.6 mi Lincolnshire Home Remodeling 5.9 mi Libertyville Home Remodeling 6.0 mi Deerfield Home Remodeling 6.0 mi Vernon Hills Home Remodeling 6.5 mi
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - 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
Email
[email protected]
Service Area
Service Area
Lake Forest and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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