Oak Lawn Basement Remodeling

Finished lower-level rec room with wood-stove fireplace, paneling and daylight windows — representative of the finished basement projects GS Construction builds in Oak Lawn, IL

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 initial design consultation to final walkthrough, we handle every aspect of your Basement Remodeling project with care. Our hands-on approach means you'll always have Gregory or Patryk on-site, ensuring quality at every step.

  • Specialized Basement Remodeling expertise
  • On-site supervision for every project
  • Transparent pricing with no surprises
  • Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"Your Basement Remodeling project deserves the best—we deliver it."

Basement finishing in Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn was one of Chicagoland's classic postwar boomtowns — the village grew from under 9,000 residents in 1950 to more than 60,000 by 1970 — so most of its housing is brick ranches, raised ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods from those decades, in subdivisions like Ranch Manor and Jolly Homes west of Pulaski Road, alongside blocks rebuilt after the April 1967 tornado. That vintage shapes how we remodel here: opening up compact kitchens, gut-renovating original bathrooms, finishing basements for real living space, and building additions when a family outgrows the original footprint. The village runs its own Water Division on Lake Michigan supply and is replacing roughly 2,300 lead and galvanized service lines, so plumbing-heavy projects get the service line checked early in planning. Families are served by Ridgeland District 122, Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123, and Oak Lawn Community High School, with Metra's SouthWest Service stopping at the Patriot Station in the redeveloped 95th Street downtown.

Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Oak Lawn basement remodels

Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn Patriot Metra Station, Oak Lawn Community High School, Stony Creek Promenade, Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, Centennial Park, Stony Creek Golf Course, Oak Lawn Public Library, 95th Street

Oak Lawn permits & building codes for basement remodels

The Village of Oak Lawn requires permits for most remodeling work — moving or adding walls, decks, garages, window replacement, roofing, and electrical or plumbing changes — with applications submitted through the village's BS&A Online portal and permits issued by the Building Division at Village Hall. Contractors must hold a current Oak Lawn contractor license and certificate of insurance before any permit is issued, and licensed trades such as plumbers, electricians, and roofers must document their state or municipal credentials. GS Construction manages the full permit process for Oak Lawn projects, from application and contractor registration through final inspections.

Basement Remodeling Coverage Around Oak Lawn

We provide basement remodeling in Oak Lawn and nearby communities to keep schedules, crews, and permitting coordination efficient.

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Planning Basement Remodeling in Oak Lawn

Most Oak Lawn projects start with scope alignment: what to renovate now, what to phase later, and which finishes deliver the highest daily impact. We build plans around your home layout, timeline, and budget priorities.

Execution and permitting in Oak Lawn

We handle sequencing, trade coordination, and code-compliance requirements for Basement Remodeling projects in Oak Lawn. Permit context: The Village of Oak Lawn requires permits for most remodeling work — moving or adding walls, decks, garages, window repla....

Nearby service coverage from Oak Lawn

In addition to Oak Lawn, we regularly complete Basement Remodeling projects in nearby communities including Hometown, Palos Park, Willow Springs. This helps keep crews, vendors, and scheduling logistics efficient across the area.

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What homeowners near Oak Lawn say

“I cannot say enough good things about GS Constructions / Greg and Patryk Szady. From the start, their proposal and cost estimate was broken down, item by item, which most contractors don't do. It allowed us to alter our project to fit our b...”
Adam S — Chicago, IL
“GS Construction worked on my condo renovation. Patryk had wonderful insight on details that that other potential contractors didn't even think of. They took all surprise issues in stride, and solved them before I even knew about the issues!...”
Karen B — Chicago, IL
“You will not regret choosing GS Construction & Remodeling. We are beyond happy with our condo remodel, and it is all thanks to Greg, Patryk, and their team of hardworking and meticulous professionals. We completely remodeled our two bedroom...”
Lu H — Chicago, IL

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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our basement remodeling cost guide — and what your Oak Lawn permit will add in our permit guide.

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5 Stars

After reviewing three contractors for our kitchen and first floor remodel we decided to move forward with GS Construction and were very pleased we did. From the very beginning process, Patryk was very clear and detailed about the quote and communicated next steps and expectations. Both Greg and Patryk came up with solutions when issues came up and made sure the project moved along. Overall we are very pleased with the work done and would highly recommend them for any home remodeling project.

Josephine P
Josephine P
· Feb 2025

Completed projects around Oak Lawn

GS Construction crews have completed 4 projects within 10 miles of Oak Lawn — part of 399 completed projects across 67 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.

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Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Oak Lawn. 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.

Telephone
(224) 735-4200
Service Area
Service Area
Oak Lawn and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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