Prospect Heights Bathroom Remodeling

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 ranches and split-levels near Camp McDonald Road typically feature one or two compact bathrooms, often with cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines that require full replacement during remodeling. Venting in these older homes is frequently inadequate or non-existent, necessitating new systems to meet modern code. The floor structure under original tile in these postwar homes may require reinforcement or leveling before installing contemporary finishes. For homes on private wells, bathroom plumbing must be carefully planned from day one to accommodate the specific water source, ensuring proper filtration and pressure. In areas like Rob Roy and Lake Claire, homes on the municipal system will have different plumbing considerations for supply and drainage. Carving a primary suite from existing small bedrooms in these original homes often involves reconfiguring interior walls, a common renovation opportunity given their well-built, often brick, construction.

Bathroom remodels in Prospect Heights necessitate specific inspections for plumbing rough-ins, drain and vent changes, electrical work, and waterproofing. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages the entire permit process, from initial application to coordinating every required inspection with the City of Prospect Heights Building Department.