Start Your Home Project in Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect grew up around its rail stop — incorporated in 1917 with about 300 residents, then reshaped by a postwar boom that pushed the population from roughly 1,700 in 1940 to nearly 35,000 by 1970. That boom defines much of the housing stock: a prevalence of 1950s and '60s ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods built on former farmland, alongside homes from Axel Lonnquist's 1920s developments, and newer downtown condominiums from the redevelopment that began in the 1990s around the UP-NW Metra station. These mid-century homes, often featuring smaller, compartmentalized kitchens and dated hall baths, are ripe for the open-concept transformations and modern amenity upgrades that are a hallmark of our work. We spend much of our time here updating those original kitchens, hall baths, and often unfinished or minimally finished basements for contemporary living. Many of these homes, particularly those closer to the Metra station and along Northwest Highway, offer solid foundations but present opportunities for expanded living spaces through additions or reconfigured interiors.

Beyond the mid-century core, areas like the Prospect Estates and Old Orchard subdivisions reveal a mix of housing styles, including larger two-story homes and more custom builds from various eras, each with their own remodeling potential. The older sections of town, with their mature trees and established character, sometimes feature homes that predate the postwar boom, offering different architectural challenges and opportunities for sensitive renovations. For many of these properties, especially the ranches and split-levels, a basement remodel is a highly effective way to add significant living space, whether it's a family room, home office, or additional bedrooms, without altering the home's exterior footprint. Given the common layouts, whole-home remodels often involve reimagining the flow between living areas, integrating modern conveniences while preserving the home’s original charm.

Two local details particularly shape our planning and execution in Mount Prospect. The village requires new electrical wiring to run in conduit, a practice we are well-versed in and incorporate seamlessly into our project timelines and budgets. Additionally, most of town is on municipal water, and the village offers a cost-share program for replacing older lead or galvanized service lines. This is a detail we frequently discuss with homeowners during initial consultations, especially for kitchen and bathroom remodels, as upgrading these lines can be a wise investment in conjunction with interior renovations. While Mount Prospect does not have extensive historic districts with strict architectural review boards, our team is always mindful of maintaining neighborhood aesthetics and working within the village’s permitting and inspection processes to ensure a smooth project from start to finish. Lot constraints, particularly in some of the older, denser sections, can influence the scope of additions, prompting creative interior reconfigurations or basement finishing as alternative ways to expand living space. From Randhurst Village to Prospect High School, and extending to properties near the Mount Prospect Golf Club or Melas Park, GS Construction remodels kitchens, baths, basements, and whole homes across Mount Prospect, understanding the nuances of its diverse housing stock and local regulations.