Northfield Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Northfield 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.
Whole-home work lives or dies on the order things happen in. We run it as one job with one schedule and one number to call, with an owner here on site and a portal showing you the schedule, any change orders and your balance — so the trades aren't tripping over each other and you aren't running your own remodel.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- One itemized scope and one schedule across every room
- Permits and inspections handled with Northfield across every trade
- Workmanship warranty on the whole project — our commitment never expires
"One scope, one schedule, one point of contact."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Northfield whole-home remodels
New Trier High School Northfield Campus, Sunset Ridge Country Club, Clarkson Park, Willow Park, Fox Meadow Park, Northfield Community Center, Northfield Village Center on Happ Road, Edens Expressway at Willow Road
Neighborhoods we work in
- Sunset Ridge
- Middlefork
- Willow Wood
- Winnetka Highlands
- Northfield Estates
Whole-home remodeling in Northfield, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Northfield often focuses on reimagining the extensive collection of mid-century ranches and classic colonials prevalent across the village. These projects typically involve opening up compartmentalized floor plans, updating dated infrastructure, and integrating contemporary design elements while respecting the home's original architectural character. For many homeowners, a whole-home transformation of a 1950s or 60s residence means converting smaller, separate rooms into expansive, flowing living areas ideal for modern family life and entertaining. This frequently includes reconfiguring the entire main level, from kitchen and dining spaces to living rooms and primary suites, to create a cohesive and highly functional environment. We also encounter projects that extend to full basement build-outs and strategic additions, ensuring the renovated home meets current lifestyle demands without needing to move.
What Northfield homeowners ask for
Northfield homeowners undertaking whole-home remodels frequently request comprehensive structural reconfigurations to achieve open-concept living, particularly in mid-century ranches where original layouts are often restrictive. A common desire is to modernize the entire home's aesthetic, seamlessly blending updated interiors with the existing exterior architecture. Many also seek to improve energy efficiency throughout the entire property, integrating new insulation, windows, and HVAC systems as part of the broader renovation.
About Northfield
Northfield's housing stock is largely a postwar story: most homes here date from the 1950s onward, spanning mid-century ranches and classic colonials to custom contemporaries on generous wooded lots.
Northfield's housing stock is largely a postwar story: most homes here date from the 1950s onward, spanning mid-century ranches and classic colonials to custom contemporaries on generous wooded lots — including a small enclave of Carl Koch's prefab Techbuilt homes off Old Willow Road. Daily life centers on the Happ Road Village Center just west of the Edens, with Sunset Ridge District 29 schools and New Trier's freshman campus right in town.
The prevalence of postwar homes, particularly mid-century ranches and classic colonials, means whole-home remodels often address original compartmentalized layouts and older infrastructure. Custom contemporaries and Techbuilt homes, while varied, also present opportunities to integrate modern living into existing, sometimes unique, structural frameworks. Given the age of many homes, opening up interior spaces frequently involves evaluating and updating original wiring and plumbing systems. Sequencing a whole-home remodel in these Northfield residences, especially with families living through it, requires careful planning around the existing structural elements and the potential for lead service line replacement, which can be bundled with the project.
Whole-home remodeling projects in Northfield necessitate thorough structural engineering reviews and multiple phased inspections by the Village's Community Development Department as work progresses. GS Construction & Remodeling meticulously prepares all required applications, including architectural and engineering plans, and manages all inspection scheduling from foundation to finishes.
How your Northfield 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 Northfield Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
We have used GS for two bathroom projects-the first a small update; the second a complete remodel. We were thrilled with both. Everything was as promised; the timeline, price, and what it would look like. We were able to buy our own tile and fixtures and were not tied to any company's showroom. We got what we wanted and likely saved money doing so. GS also installed interior doors. The workmanship was great. The only downside is that now the bathrooms are the two nicest rooms in the house! I would heartily recommend GS construction!
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Our Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Northfield
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Northfield. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Northfield say
“We have used GS for two bathroom projects-the first a small update; the second a complete remodel. We were thrilled with both. Everything was as promised; the timeline, price, and what it would look like. We were able to buy our own tile an...”
“We cannot say enough good things about GS Construction and about Greg and Patryk. We hired them on a strong recommendation from a friend and are very pleased with the results. Our project included remodeling a kitchen and master bathroom an...”
“My designer and I chose GS Construction for the rehab of my kitchen and other small projects in my newly purchased condo. They were recomended by a client of the designer, Mark Zancanaro Design, who raved about their professionalism and com...”
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Completed projects around Northfield
GS Construction crews have completed 116 projects within 10 miles of Northfield — 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 remodeling in Northfield 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
Northfield and surrounding Chicagoland areas