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 River Grove basement finishing
Triton College, River Grove Metra Station, River Front Park, Trumbull Park, Sunset Bridge Meadow, Des Plaines River Trail, River Grove Public Library, Rhodes School District 84.5, Grand Avenue
Neighborhoods we work in
- Rhodes
- Elmwood Park Manor
- Thatcher Woods
- River Grove Village Center
Basement finishing in River Grove, IL
Basement finishing in River Grove often transforms the sturdy, sometimes utilitarian, lower levels of brick bungalows, Cape Cods, and ranches into vibrant, functional extensions of the main living space. Many homes here, built from the 1920s through the mid-century, possess solid concrete foundations and generous ceiling heights, making them ideal candidates for conversion. We frequently encounter layouts that were originally designated for laundry and storage, now ripe for reimagination as family rooms, home offices, or guest suites. The goal is to maximize every square foot, integrating modern amenities and finishes while respecting the home's historic character and the practicalities of a below-grade environment. This work typically involves addressing moisture control, enhancing natural light, and strategically routing new plumbing and electrical to create comfortable, usable spaces.
What River Grove homeowners ask for
River Grove homeowners commonly request dedicated entertainment zones or multi-generational living areas in their finished basements, especially in homes with more compact main floor plans. Given the prevalence of bungalows and Cape Cods, adding a full bathroom in the basement is a frequent request, alleviating pressure on the single bathroom upstairs. We also see interest in creating specialized areas like home gyms or quiet study nooks, leveraging the natural sound insulation of a finished basement.
About River Grove
River Grove's housing stock includes brick bungalows, Cape Cods, ranches, and turn-of-the-century frame homes on tight lots. Remodeling in these homes means making solid but dated floor plans live larger.
River Grove is a compact village on the Des Plaines River in Leyden Township, incorporated in 1888 as a blue-collar railroad community and filled in through early subdivisions like the 1920s Chicago Home Gardens. Triton College anchors the community, elementary students attend Rhodes 84.5 or River Grove 85.5 schools, and the River Grove Metra station offers Milwaukee District West service to Union Station.
Basement finishing in River Grove frequently involves navigating the lower levels of homes from early subdivisions like the 1920s Chicago Home Gardens, which often means dealing with original, lower ceiling heights and potential moisture challenges typical of that era's construction. The blue-collar railroad community origins suggest functional, sometimes unfinished basements that may lack modern drain tile or egress windows, requiring careful planning for comfort and safety. Given the village's ongoing water-main projects and lead service line replacements, integrating new plumbing for a basement bathroom or wet bar is an opportune moment to assess the home's water service. Furthermore, the compact nature of these homes and the prevalence of additions where lots allow often means existing mechanicals or structural elements might require creative solutions to maximize usable basement space.
Basement finishing in River Grove requires detailed plans and inspections for framing, electrical, plumbing, and insulation, ensuring all work meets local building codes. GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages all necessary permit applications and coordinates every inspection with the River Grove Building Department.
How your River Grove 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 River Grove 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 River Grove 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...”
“I cannot say enough good things about GS Constructions / Greg and Patryk Szady. From the start, their proposal and cost estimate was broken down, item by item, which most contractors don't do. It allowed us to alter our project to fit our b...”
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Completed projects around River Grove
GS Construction crews have completed 67 projects within 10 miles of River Grove — 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 basement remodeling in River Grove 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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- (224) 735-4200
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Service Area
River Grove and surrounding Chicagoland areas