Northlake Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Northlake 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 Northlake 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 Northlake whole-home remodels
West Leyden High School, Northlake Public Library District, Centerpoint Preserve, Grant Park Recreation Center (Veterans Park District), North Avenue (IL 64), Lake Street (US 20), Wolf Road, I-294 North Avenue interchange
Neighborhoods we work in
- Westgate
- The Pines
- Orchard Place
- Northlake Woods
- Maplewood
Whole-home remodeling in Northlake, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Northlake frequently involves transforming the town's compact postwar Cape Cods and ranches. Many projects focus on reimagining these mid-century layouts, which often feature smaller, compartmentalized rooms. We commonly address the need to open up kitchens into living areas, expand tight bathrooms, and reconfigure bedrooms for better flow and functionality. A typical whole-home remodel here might include updating plumbing and electrical systems, especially in homes retaining original knob-and-tube wiring or galvanized pipes, and expanding living space either within the existing footprint or through a modest addition.
What Northlake homeowners ask for
Northlake homeowners often request a complete modernization of their 1950s and 60s homes, seeking open-concept living on the main floor, sometimes including a second-story dormer addition to expand bedrooms. Families frequently aim to integrate previously separate dining and living areas, creating a more cohesive and contemporary feel suitable for entertaining and daily life. Another common request is to add a dedicated master suite, which often requires reconfiguring existing bedrooms or extending the home's footprint.
About Northlake
Northlake is a town of compact postwar Cape Cods and ranches on modest lots. These homes are a natural fit for opening up small kitchens, updating tight bathrooms, and finishing basements into real living space.
Northlake's housing story is unusually specific: beginning in the late 1930s, the Midland Development Company sold "semi-finished" Cape Cod and ranch houses near North Avenue and Wolf Road that buyers finished themselves. After incorporating in 1949, the city filled out through the 1950s and '60s, when the Automatic Electric telephone plant arrived and industry settled the west side while homes stayed east. Families feed Mannheim District 83 schools and West Leyden High School, with the I-294/North Avenue interchange minutes away.
The early "semi-finished" Cape Cods and ranches from the late 1930s often present unique challenges, as their original DIY completion means varying construction quality and potentially non-standard layouts that require careful assessment before opening walls. For homes built after the 1949 incorporation and throughout the 1950s and '60s when the city filled out, their compact designs often necessitate creative structural solutions to achieve open-concept spaces. The original wiring and plumbing in these homes, built for families feeding Mannheim District 83 schools and West Leyden High School, typically require full upgrades to support modern living and new layouts. Remodeling while families live through the project in these mid-century homes means strategically sequencing work to maintain functionality, especially with the I-294/North Avenue interchange nearby emphasizing the need for minimal disruption. Given the city's lead service line replacement program, checking the line before plumbing-heavy work is a crucial early step to integrate into the project timeline.
For whole-home remodels in Northlake, structural changes, significant plumbing or electrical system replacements, and additions necessitate specific inspections from the City of Northlake Building Department. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all permit applications and coordinates these required inspections throughout your project.
How your Northlake 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 Northlake Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
A spectacular experience from beginning to end. Greg & Patryk are attentive, communicative, and very detail oriented. They put significantly thought into every piece of work and help resolve any lingering concerns in a timely manner. They were on site consistently and worked to finish the project in a very reasonable timeline. I would highly recommend their work to anyone looking to complete a full kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom renovation.
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Northlake
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Northlake. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Northlake 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 Northlake
GS Construction crews have completed 26 projects within 10 miles of Northlake — 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 Northlake 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
Northlake and surrounding Chicagoland areas