Home Additions Experts
Expert Home Additions Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Home Additions. As a father-son team, we bring decades of combined experience to every project.
From the first walkthrough to the last punch-list item, Greg or Patryk runs your Home Additions project themselves. That means a scope written out line by line instead of one number, permits pulled and handled with your village, and the same faces on site rather than a crew you've never met.
- Specialized Home Additions expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Home Additions project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Libertyville home additions
Downtown Libertyville Historic District on Milwaukee Avenue, Cook Memorial Park and Rose Garden, Butler Lake Park, Adler Memorial Park, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Libertyville Metra station (Milwaukee District North Line), Libertyville High School, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Adler Arts Center (formerly the David Adler Music and Arts Center)
Neighborhoods we work in
- Mundelein
- Countryside
- Cambridge Estates
- Butler Lake
- Canterbury
- Rockland
- Northgate
- Heritage Oaks
Home additions in Libertyville, IL
Expanding a home in Libertyville often means navigating the architectural styles of its varied housing stock, from the charming, often compact, pre-war homes near the historic district to the more expansive post-war ranches and 1990s subdivision builds. Home additions here typically involve extending living areas, adding new bedrooms, or creating dedicated home office spaces to accommodate growing families or evolving lifestyle needs. For 1950s ranches in areas like Copeland Manor, an addition can transform a single-story footprint into a multi-level dwelling, significantly enhancing usable space. Many century-old homes, while rich in character, often benefit from an addition that introduces modern open-concept living or a primary suite update. Tying a new structure seamlessly into existing homes, whether a Victorian-era charmer or a contemporary build, is a key consideration for both aesthetics and structural integrity.
What Libertyville homeowners ask for
Libertyville homeowners frequently request two-story additions to expand modest ranches, adding primary suites with walk-in closets and spa-like bathrooms. Creating larger, open-concept kitchen and family room additions is another common desire, especially in homes with more compartmentalized layouts. Many also seek to add dedicated home offices or mudrooms, recognizing the need for functional spaces tailored to modern family life.
About Libertyville
Libertyville's housing stock reads in layers, from 1880s railroad boom homes to 1990s subdivisions. Remodeling here spans that whole range, from opening up a compartmentalized kitchen to building an addition.
The oldest homes date to the 1880s railroad boom around downtown's Milwaukee Avenue historic district — a commercial core rebuilt in brick after the 1895 fire. Postwar neighborhoods like Copeland Manor, where more than 300 homes went up between 1947 and 1949, filled in as the village's population tripled between 1950 and 1980, and later subdivisions carried growth through the 1990s.
The pre-1895 homes around the Milwaukee Avenue historic district often present challenges with compact lot sizes and strict setback requirements due to their age and proximity to the commercial core. Postwar subdivisions like Copeland Manor, built between 1947 and 1949, typically feature more generous lots, allowing for easier expansion of their ranch-style homes while considering existing foundation and rooflines. Later subdivisions from the 1990s offer diverse architectural styles, requiring careful design to integrate additions seamlessly with varied roof pitches and exterior materials. For any addition, the Village's review process will scrutinize exterior changes to ensure compatibility with the established neighborhood character, particularly in areas near Cook Memorial Park or the historic district. Homeowners should also be aware of the Village's lead service line replacement program when planning plumbing-intensive additions, as this could impact project timelines or considerations.
For home additions, Libertyville's Building Division conducts specific inspections at various construction stages, including foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, ensuring all new structural and utility components meet code. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the complete permit application process and coordinates all necessary inspection scheduling, from groundbreaking to final occupancy.
How your Libertyville 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 Libertyville 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.
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Libertyville 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...”
“I don't even know where to begin, Patryk & Greg are just amazing! We hired them to remodel approximately 4000 sqft of a 1985 house which included an unfinished basement. The whole experience could not have been better. It took about 7 month...”
“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...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our home additions cost guide — and what your Libertyville permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Libertyville
GS Construction crews have completed 75 projects within 10 miles of Libertyville — 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 additions in Libertyville 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
Libertyville and surrounding Chicagoland areas