Mount Prospect Basement Remodeling
Basement Remodeling Experts
Expert Basement Remodeling Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Basement Remodeling. 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 Basement Remodeling 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 Basement Remodeling expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Basement Remodeling project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Mount Prospect basement finishing
Randhurst Village, Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Metra station (UP-NW), Prospect High School, Mount Prospect Golf Club, Melas Park, Mount Prospect Village Hall, Northwest Highway
Neighborhoods we work in
- Forest View
- Kensington Business Center
- Prospect Estates
- Mount Prospect Plaza
- South Mount Prospect
- Indian Grove
- Hearthstone
- Old Orchard
Basement finishing in Mount Prospect, IL
Basement finishing in Mount Prospect frequently transforms the underutilized lower levels of the village's prevalent 1950s and '60s ranches and split-levels. These homes, originally built with minimal or unfinished basements, offer substantial square footage ripe for conversion into modern living areas. Our projects often involve reconfiguring these spaces, which typically feature open expanses or basic utility setups, into functional rooms like family entertainment zones, dedicated home offices, or supplementary bedrooms. The robust foundations of these mid-century builds provide an excellent starting point for adding significant value and usable space without altering the home's exterior footprint. For homes in areas like Prospect Estates, even larger two-story homes from various eras often possess basements ready for a custom build-out, enhancing their overall liveability.
What Mount Prospect homeowners ask for
Mount Prospect homeowners commonly request spacious entertainment areas in their finished basements, often incorporating custom built-ins for media centers or wet bars. Dedicated home offices or study nooks are also highly sought after, especially in homes where main-floor space is at a premium. Additionally, many clients opt to add a full bathroom or an extra bedroom, transforming their basement into a versatile guest suite or a private retreat for family members.
About Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect's housing stock is largely defined by a postwar boom of 1950s and '60s ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods, alongside older developments and newer downtown condominiums. These homes offer significant potential for open-concept transformations, modern amenity upgrades, and expanded living spaces.
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. 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. 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.
The postwar boom's prevalence of 1950s and '60s ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods often means basements with lower ceiling heights and a need for updated moisture control and drain tile systems, as these were built on former farmland. Homes from Axel Lonnquist's 1920s developments and older sections of town may present unique challenges for egress window installation due to their established character and construction methods. The growth around the rail stop and the redevelopment that began in the 1990s around the UP-NW Metra station indicate varying foundation types and potential for ejector pumps in some areas. Mechanicals in the way are common in mid-century homes, requiring careful planning to integrate modern amenities. The municipal water system and cost-share program for service lines can be a consideration during basement bathroom additions, while lot constraints in older, denser sections often make basement finishing the most viable option for expanding living space.
Mount Prospect's building department reviews basement finishing projects to ensure compliance with egress, ventilation, and electrical codes, particularly requiring inspections at various stages of framing, electrical rough-in, and insulation. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages the full permit application process and coordinates all necessary inspections, ensuring a seamless progression from start to finish.
How your Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
Greg and Patryk do amazing work and are incredible to work with! GS Construction completed two extensive bathroom renovations for us, including completely reconfiguring layouts and expanding one. Both bathrooms are absolutely beautiful, and they have significantly improved our family's quality of life in our home. Patryk and Greg are great communicators, take pride in their work, and have good attention to detail. Throughout the project, they really listened to us, took the time to understand what we wanted, kept progress going in a timely manner, and provided expert advice/suggestions and help on specific questions along the way. Every one of their team members did high-quality work. We couldn't be happier with the end result, and definitely will hire them for future renovations!
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Mount Prospect say
“Greg and Patryk do amazing work and are incredible to work with! GS Construction completed two extensive bathroom renovations for us, including completely reconfiguring layouts and expanding one. Both bathrooms are absolutely beautiful, and...”
“We found G&S on Houzz.com and couldn’t be happier. They created a full basement bathroom and did drywall work to enclose a section of the basement to create a small 4th bedroom. Not only was the price reasonable but their communication and...”
“We had an excellent experience working with GS Construction on our primary bedroom and bathroom renovation. From the very beginning, they were incredibly thorough and transparent in outlining the scope of work, budget, and timeline. Everyth...”
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Completed projects around Mount Prospect
GS Construction crews have completed 223 projects within 10 miles of Mount Prospect — 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 basement remodeling in Mount Prospect 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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Mount Prospect and surrounding Chicagoland areas