Prospect Heights Kitchen Remodeling
Prospect Heights Kitchen Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled kitchens for Prospect Heights 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.
A Prospect Heights kitchen usually takes 8–12 weeks, and Greg or Patryk is here for those weeks — not a project manager passing your questions along. We pull the Prospect Heights permits, bring in the trades we've worked with for years in the right order, and price every line of it before demo day.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- Itemized scope — labor, materials, demolition and disposal, line by line
- Building, plumbing and electrical permits pulled with Prospect Heights
- Workmanship warranty on every kitchen — our commitment never expires
"Typically 8–12 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Prospect Heights kitchen remodels
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
Kitchen remodeling in Prospect Heights, IL
Kitchen remodeling in Prospect Heights often centers on transforming the smaller, more enclosed kitchens typical of 1950s and 60s ranch and split-level homes. These original layouts frequently feature separate dining rooms, creating a desire for open-concept designs that integrate cooking, dining, and living areas. Our work here frequently involves removing non-load-bearing walls to create expansive, light-filled spaces that better suit modern family life and entertaining. We address outdated finishes, inefficient layouts, and limited storage that are common in these well-built but aging properties. The goal is always to enhance functionality and aesthetic appeal while respecting the home's original character and structure, making the kitchen a true focal point.
What Prospect Heights homeowners ask for
Prospect Heights homeowners frequently request expanded kitchen islands for both prep and casual dining, replacing smaller, dated peninsula layouts. There's a strong demand for integrated, high-performance appliance packages and custom cabinetry that maximizes storage within the existing footprint. We also see frequent requests for improved lighting solutions, including recessed lighting and under-cabinet illumination, to brighten spaces that were originally designed with less natural light.
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.
What that means for kitchen remodeling in Prospect Heights: The original 1950s and 60s ranch and split-level homes near Camp McDonald and Elmhurst Roads often have original kitchen footprints that were smaller and more compartmentalized, frequently with walls separating the kitchen from dining or family rooms. Remodeling these homes often involves reconfiguring gas and electrical service to accommodate modern appliance layouts and open concepts. Venting solutions need careful planning in these well-built, often brick, homes to integrate with new designs. For the majority of homes on private wells, water supply lines require a specialized approach to ensure proper filtration, pressure, and drainage in kitchen remodels, unlike the municipal system supplying Lake Michigan water to the Rob Roy and Lake Claire areas. The large half-acre lots, a vision from developers Carlton Smith and Allen Dawson, mean that whole-home renovations, including kitchen expansions, are common and easily absorbed by the property without density constraints.
Kitchen remodels in Prospect Heights require inspections for structural changes, plumbing alterations, new electrical wiring, and any gas line work. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages all permit applications, plan reviews, and schedules the necessary inspections with the Building Department, ensuring a smooth project progression.
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
Our Work
Kitchen Projects in Prospect Heights
Browse our kitchen remodeling projects completed near Prospect Heights. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every kitchen project.
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...”
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“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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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our kitchen remodeling cost guide — and what your Prospect Heights permit will add in our permit guide.
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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Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and kitchen 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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Service Area
Prospect Heights and surrounding Chicagoland areas