Oak Park Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park whole-home remodels
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple, Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum, Oak Park Conservatory, Austin Gardens, Pleasant District, Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District, Gunderson Historic District
Neighborhoods we work in
- Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
- Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District
- Gunderson Historic District
- Pleasant District
- Hemingway District
- Arts District
- South East Oak Park
Whole-home remodeling in Oak Park, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Oak Park often means transforming a 1920s brick bungalow or a turn-of-the-century Victorian, preserving its intrinsic character while completely reimagining its interior functionality. We frequently encounter layouts with smaller, segmented rooms, common in homes built before open-concept became the norm. A typical whole-home project here involves updating multiple levels, from reconfiguring the flow on the main floor to modernizing bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, and often finishing the basement. This comprehensive approach addresses everything from outdated electrical systems and plumbing to inefficient heating and cooling, ensuring the home meets contemporary living standards while honoring its architectural heritage. The goal is always a cohesive transformation that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in the home's original design ethos. Such projects often extend to integrating smart home technology without disrupting the historic aesthetic.
What Oak Park homeowners ask for
Oak Park homeowners frequently request opening up kitchen and dining areas, even in homes with load-bearing walls, to create more contiguous living spaces while maintaining period detailing. Another common request is adding a primary suite with an updated bathroom and walk-in closet, often requiring reallocating existing bedroom footprints on an upper floor. We also see strong demand for creating dedicated home offices or adaptable flex spaces within the existing structure, reflecting evolving work-from-home needs in these historic homes.
About Oak Park
Oak Park may be the most architecturally protected place we work, with much of the housing predating 1940, meaning remodels must work with the existing fabric.
Three local historic districts — Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture, Ridgeland-Oak Park, and Gunderson — cover much of the village, and the Wright district holds the world's largest concentration of Prairie School homes, anchored by the Wright Home and Studio and UNESCO-listed Unity Temple. Much of the housing predates 1940: Victorians, stucco Prairie designs, brick bungalows, and two-flats with plaster walls, original trim, and aging mechanicals.
Whole-home remodeling in Oak Park often involves navigating the unique challenges of Victorians, stucco Prairie designs, brick bungalows, and two-flats built before 1940, which typically feature plaster walls and original trim. Opening up these homes requires careful consideration of existing structural elements and the integration of modern layouts with vintage wiring and plumbing, especially in the context of the Frank Lloyd Wright-Prairie School of Architecture, Ridgeland-Oak Park, and Gunderson historic districts. The prevalence of aging mechanicals means comprehensive updates are essential, often requiring the replacement of private-side lead service lines from the parkway to the house in older blocks, coordinating with the village's public portion replacement. Sequencing a family living through such a renovation demands strategic planning around these historic elements and utility upgrades, ensuring street-facing character is preserved for historic review while updating interiors.
Whole-home remodeling in Oak Park triggers extensive review by the village's Development Customer Services Department, encompassing structural, electrical, and plumbing changes across multiple areas of the home. GS Construction & Remodeling meticulously manages all necessary permit applications and coordinates every inspection phase, ensuring continuous compliance for the entire project.
How your Oak Park 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 Oak Park Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
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! I work full-time and could not be present during work hours, but Patryk communicated well and worked around my schedule. They understood my personal style and added small finishing touches that align perfectly with the design.
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Our Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Oak Park
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Oak Park. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Oak Park 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...”
“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!...”
“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...”
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Completed projects around Oak Park
GS Construction crews have completed 67 projects within 10 miles of Oak Park — 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 Oak Park 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
Oak Park and surrounding Chicagoland areas