Mount Prospect Kitchen Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled kitchens for Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect
- Workmanship warranty on every kitchen — our commitment never expires
"Typically 8–12 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Mount Prospect kitchen remodels
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
Kitchen remodeling in Mount Prospect, IL
Kitchen remodeling in Mount Prospect often centers on transforming the smaller, often galley-style kitchens common in 1950s and '60s ranches and split-levels into open, inviting spaces. We frequently remove walls separating kitchens from dining rooms or living areas, creating a more contemporary flow that suits modern family life and entertaining. For homes in Prospect Estates or Old Orchard, which might feature larger, more traditional kitchens, the focus shifts to updating finishes, improving functionality with custom cabinetry and integrated appliances, and maximizing storage. Regardless of the era, these projects consistently aim to brighten and modernize the heart of the home, adapting layouts to better serve today's homeowners.
What Mount Prospect homeowners ask for
Mount Prospect homeowners frequently request larger kitchen islands, often multi-functional with seating and prep space, to serve as the new focal point of an open-concept layout. Another common request is for integrated smart appliances and improved task lighting, especially in kitchens with limited natural light. We also see strong demand for expanded pantry storage and custom solutions to maximize every inch of space, a particular challenge in the original footprints of mid-century homes.
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 prevalence of 1950s and '60s ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods in Mount Prospect means original kitchens often have smaller footprints and compartmentalized layouts, requiring wall removal between kitchen and dining or family rooms to achieve open concepts. Homes from Axel Lonnquist's 1920s developments and older sections of town may present different challenges for gas and electrical service, and water supply lines, potentially requiring more extensive upgrades. The village's requirement for new electrical wiring to run in conduit impacts electrical service planning and execution, particularly in mid-century homes. Venting considerations vary significantly between the prevalent ranches and split-levels and the larger two-story homes in areas like Prospect Estates or Old Orchard. The availability of a cost-share program for replacing older lead or galvanized municipal water service lines is a crucial detail for water supply line upgrades in conjunction with kitchen remodels, especially in older homes.
Mount Prospect kitchen remodeling projects typically trigger inspections for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, along with structural changes if load-bearing walls are modified. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the entire permit process, from initial application submission to scheduling and coordinating all necessary inspections.
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
Our Work
Kitchen Projects in Mount Prospect
Browse our kitchen remodeling projects completed near Mount Prospect. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every kitchen project.
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...”
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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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Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and kitchen 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