Lake Forest Kitchen Remodeling

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

Lake Forest Kitchen Remodeling

GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled kitchens 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.

A Lake Forest kitchen usually takes 8–12 weeks, and Greg or Patryk is here for those weeks — not a project manager passing your questions along. We pull the Lake Forest permits, bring in the trades we've worked with for years in the right order, and price every line of it before demo day.

  • Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
  • Itemized scope — labor, materials, demolition and disposal, line by line
  • Building, plumbing and electrical permits pulled with Lake Forest
  • Workmanship warranty on every kitchenour commitment never expires
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"Typically 8–12 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."

Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Lake Forest kitchen remodels

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

Kitchen 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 kitchen 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.

How your Lake Forest project runs

Process

The same six stages on every job — free in-home estimate through warranty.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

Lisa R Vernon Hills, IL May 2015 Home Remodel

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Our Work

Kitchen Projects in Lake Forest

Browse our kitchen remodeling projects completed near Lake Forest. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every kitchen project.

What homeowners near Lake Forest say

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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our kitchen remodeling cost guide — and what your Lake Forest permit will add in our permit guide.

Completed projects around Lake Forest

GS Construction crews have completed 59 projects within 10 miles of Lake Forest — part of 409 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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Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction

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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Kitchen Remodeling Coverage Around Lake Forest

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

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