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 the first walkthrough to the last punch-list item, Greg or Patryk runs your Basement Remodeling project themselves. That means a scope written out line by line instead of one number, permits pulled and handled with your village, and the same faces on site rather than a crew you've never met.
- Specialized Basement Remodeling expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Basement Remodeling project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Park Ridge basement finishing
Uptown Park Ridge, Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge Metra station (UP-NW), Dee Road Metra station, Maine South High School, Hodges Park, Centennial Park, Wildwood Nature Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Neighborhoods we work in
- South Park
- Northwest Park
- Country Club
- Devonshire
- Oriole Park
- North Park
- Centennial Park
- Uptown Park Ridge
Basement finishing in Park Ridge, IL
Basement finishing in Park Ridge frequently involves transforming the lower levels of mid-century ranches and split-levels, alongside the more compartmentalized foundations of pre-war bungalows and Tudor Revivals. These projects often address the specific challenges of older construction, such as lower ceiling heights common in homes from the 1910s and 20s, or the need to integrate modern amenities into the open, yet often unfinished, spaces of postwar residences. Our work typically reimagines these underutilized areas into vibrant, functional extensions of the main living space, adding significant value and comfort to Park Ridge homes. We focus on maximizing natural light where possible and creating efficient layouts that complement the existing architectural style above.
What Park Ridge homeowners ask for
Park Ridge homeowners frequently request dedicated home offices and children's play areas, especially in homes with growing families seeking to maximize their existing footprint. Media rooms and home gyms are also popular additions, particularly within the more expansive basement footprints of 1950s and 60s ranches. In older, smaller basements, the focus often shifts to creating cozy, multi-functional spaces that serve as guest quarters or supplementary living rooms.
About Park Ridge
Park Ridge's housing tells the story of its development, from early 20th-century commuter homes to postwar ranches, and remodeling often involves opening up compartmentalized floor plans behind solid masonry.
Park Ridge began as Brickton, the clay-pit town that supplied Chicago's builders, and its housing still tells that story: the 1910s–'20s commuter boom filled the blocks around Uptown and the 1928 Pickwick Theatre with brick bungalows and Tudor Revivals, wartime Georgians followed (many built for Douglas Aircraft plant workers), and 1950s–'60s ranches and split-levels rounded out the postwar edges. Metra's UP-NW stops at Uptown and Dee Road keep the Loop close.
The early 20th-century commuter boom homes around Uptown, like the brick bungalows and Tudor Revivals, often feature lower ceiling heights and may require drain tile installation given their age. Wartime Georgians, built for Douglas Aircraft plant workers, can present similar moisture challenges due to their construction era. Postwar ranches and split-levels from the 1950s–'60s typically offer more generous ceiling heights, but their original layouts may necessitate ejector pumps for new basement bathrooms. The city's own water system, using Lake Michigan water, means any plumbing work in basements must consider the ongoing lead service line inventory. The long history of replacing smaller homes with larger ones suggests that existing mechanicals in basements may be undersized or poorly located for modern, open floor plans.
Park Ridge's Community Preservation and Development department requires specific inspections for basement finishing projects, including electrical, plumbing, and framing, all of which GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages from initial application through final scheduling. Any modifications to structural elements or the addition of new egress windows will also trigger plan review through the city's permitting portal.
How your Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge 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
What homeowners near Park Ridge 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 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...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our basement remodeling cost guide — and what your Park Ridge permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Park Ridge
GS Construction crews have completed 148 projects within 10 miles of Park Ridge — 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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Contact GS Construction
Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and basement remodeling in Park Ridge 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.
- Telephone
- (224) 735-4200
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Service Area
Park Ridge and surrounding Chicagoland areas