Prospect Heights Basement Remodeling
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 Prospect Heights basement finishing
Chicago Executive Airport, Prospect Heights Metra station (North Central Service), Rob Roy Golf Course, Gary Morava Recreation Center, Lions Park, Prospect Heights Public Library, MacArthur Middle School, Camp McDonald Road, Milwaukee Avenue
Neighborhoods we work in
- Old Town
- Prospect Heights Highlands
- Countryside
- Rob Roy Country Club Village
- River Trails
- Willow Creek
- Stonegate
Basement finishing in Prospect Heights, IL
Basement finishing in Prospect Heights frequently involves transforming the lower levels of the predominantly 1950s and 60s ranch and split-level homes. These properties often feature substantial unfinished basements, presenting a blank canvas for expanding living areas. Many of these original constructions have lower ceilings and may require careful planning to integrate modern amenities without feeling cramped. Our projects typically convert these underutilized spaces into functional extensions of the main living area, adding significant value and usability to homes originally designed with simpler, less integrated basement spaces. We often encounter original concrete floors and block walls, providing a robust foundation for new layouts and finishes. The transformation focuses on creating bright, inviting environments from what were once utilitarian or storage-focused areas.
What Prospect Heights homeowners ask for
Prospect Heights homeowners most often request dedicated home offices, spacious family rooms, or guest suites with private bathrooms in their finished basements. Given the generous lot sizes, many also seek to incorporate larger recreational areas or even home gyms, taking advantage of the expansive footprints found in these mid-century homes. Another common request is for additional storage solutions that blend seamlessly with the new finished aesthetic.
About Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights has been Chicagoland's take on country living since 1935. This blend of spacious lots and more compact modern living defines the remodeling landscape here.
Prospect Heights was founded when developers Carlton Smith and Allen Dawson built the first homes near Camp McDonald and Elmhurst Roads. The city, incorporated in 1976, grew out of that vision: postwar ranches on half-acre lots, with later condo and townhome pockets such as the Rob Roy development off Wheeling Road. The original housing stock, predominantly built in the 1950s and 60s, consists of well-built, often brick, ranch and split-level homes. The city's growth has seen distinct areas develop, from the original ranch homes near Camp McDonald Road to the townhomes and condos around Rob Roy Golf Course, offering a diverse range of renovation opportunities. GS Construction remodels these homes end to end — kitchens, baths, basement finishing, additions that half-acre lots absorb easily, and whole-home renovations — all within minutes of District 23's neighborhood schools like MacArthur Middle School, the Prospect Heights Metra station, and Chicago Executive Airport, which the city co-owns with Wheeling. Whether it’s modernizing a classic ranch near Lions Park or updating a condo convenient to the Gary Morava Recreation Center, we approach each project with precise local knowledge.
The original 1950s and 60s ranch and split-level homes often have basements with lower ceiling heights, requiring careful design to maximize usable space. Given the prevalence of private wells in the majority of homes, basement finishing projects must account for specialized plumbing and drainage considerations from the outset. The generous half-acre lots mean that egress windows can often be integrated without significant site constraints, facilitating the addition of legal bedrooms. While the text doesn't explicitly mention flood history, the focus on well-water systems implies a need to consider water management in basements, potentially including drain tile or ejector pump solutions where needed. Our deep familiarity with the structural aspects of 1950s and 60s construction ensures we can effectively address mechanicals and other elements that might impact basement layouts.
Basement finishing projects in Prospect Heights require staged inspections for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and framing work. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the complete permit application process and schedules all necessary inspections through the City's Building Department.
How your Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights
GS Construction crews have completed 276 projects within 10 miles of Prospect Heights — 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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GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and basement remodeling in Prospect Heights 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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Prospect Heights and surrounding Chicagoland areas