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 Lincolnshire home additions
Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Spring Lake Park, North Park, Florsheim Nature Preserve, Marriott Theatre at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Lincolnshire Corporate Center, Half Day Road (Route 22), Rivershire Park and Nature Center, Prairie View Metra station (nearby, North Central Service)
Neighborhoods we work in
- Village Green
- Sugar Creek
- Braidwood
- Rivershire
- The Sanctuary
- Crane's Landing
- Lincolnshire Woods
- Half Day Estates
Home additions in Lincolnshire, IL
Expanding your home in Lincolnshire often means enhancing spaces within 1960s-80s split-levels, ranches, and two-story colonials, where original footprints sometimes feel dated for contemporary living. Many additions address the need for more open-concept family areas or dedicated home offices, a shift from the more compartmentalized layouts common in earlier builds. We frequently integrate new living spaces that blend seamlessly with existing brick, siding, or stone exteriors, ensuring the character of your Lincolnshire home is preserved or thoughtfully updated. Whether extending a kitchen, adding a primary suite, or building a sunroom, the goal is often to create functional square footage that complements the generous lot sizes characteristic of the village.
What Lincolnshire homeowners ask for
Lincolnshire homeowners frequently request expanded family rooms or great rooms, often designed to open directly from existing kitchens for improved flow. Primary suite additions, incorporating larger bedrooms, walk-in closets, and spa-like bathrooms, are also a common desire, particularly for homes built before the trend of expansive master retreats. Dedicated home offices or multi-generational living suites are another popular addition, reflecting evolving family needs and work-from-home trends.
About Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire homes range from 1956 builds to later luxury estates, often on wooded, half-acre-and-larger lots. This variety means remodeling here spans a whole arc, from opening up older floor plans to planning additions and whole-home renovations.
Lincolnshire began as a 1955 subdivision — Ladd Enterprises' 280 acres carved from the historic Half Day settlement — and grew into a village of wooded, half-acre-and-larger lots concentrated east of the Des Plaines River. The earliest homes date to 1956, most of the village filled in through the 1960s–80s, and later luxury builds like Whytegate rose on the former Florsheim estate along Riverwoods Road. With Stevenson High School and District 103 schools in town and Metra's North Central Service at nearby Prairie View.
What that means for home additions in Lincolnshire: The initial 1955 Ladd Enterprises subdivision, with its half-acre-and-larger lots, generally provides ample space for additions while respecting setbacks. As most of the village filled in through the 1960s–80s, additions to these homes often involve tying into existing rooflines and foundations common to those decades. Later luxury builds, like those on the former Florsheim estate in Whytegate, may present opportunities for more expansive additions, requiring careful consideration of existing architectural styles. The village's focus on solid infrastructure, with Lake Michigan water since 1982, means additions with plumbing can proceed with confidence in the base utility. The generous lots throughout Lincolnshire mean many homes have room for additions that expand living space while maintaining the character of the original wooded setting.
Home additions in Lincolnshire require detailed plan review covering structural integrity, foundation, roof tie-ins, and all new electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. The Village's Community and Economic Development Department conducts multiple inspections throughout the construction process, from footing and foundation to framing, rough-ins, and final occupancy. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all permit applications, plan sets, revisions, and coordinates every required inspection to keep your project on schedule.
How your Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
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 floors. They converted an outdated tub/ shower combo into a beautiful walk-in shower and we are thrilled with the results . Their team was prompt, courteous and clean, taking off shoes and wiping down the area which with a toddler in the home was extra appreciated. They even helped us install a shower rod in another bathroom that was not part of the project. We are so happy they were recommended to us and we would definitely recommend them for your project.
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Lincolnshire say
“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...”
“Greg came highly recommended for my bathroom remodel. From demolition to final product, I was very happy with my choice in contractors! Greg listened to what I wanted done, made some suggestions and even changed tile layout in the tub area...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our home additions cost guide — and what your Lincolnshire permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Lincolnshire
GS Construction crews have completed 282 projects within 10 miles of Lincolnshire — 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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GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and home additions in Lincolnshire 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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Service Area
Lincolnshire and surrounding Chicagoland areas