Prospect Heights Home 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.

What that means for whole-home remodeling in Prospect Heights: The original 1950s and 60s ranches and split-levels, often brick, feature compartmentalized layouts, meaning whole-home remodeling frequently involves opening up these spaces, which requires careful planning around existing structural elements and the sequencing of work for families living through the renovation. The majority of homes running on private wells necessitates a specialized approach to plumbing, integrating proper filtration, pressure, and drainage from the outset of a kitchen or bathroom expansion. Given the well-built nature of these homes, whole-home projects often involve updating dated electrical and plumbing systems while preserving the sound structure. The spacious half-acre lots common in areas like Prospect Heights Highlands readily absorb additions, allowing for significant expansions to living areas or master suites without compromising outdoor space. Our deep familiarity with the structural aspects of 1950s and 60s construction, from electrical systems to plumbing configurations, ensures a smooth process, especially when transforming unfinished basements into valuable living areas or reconfiguring existing layouts.

Whole-home remodeling in Prospect Heights necessitates multiple structural, electrical, and plumbing inspections throughout the project lifecycle, often requiring engineering review for significant layout changes. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages all permit applications, plan submissions, and coordinates every required inspection with the City of Prospect Heights Building Department.