River Grove Bathroom Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled bathrooms for River Grove 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 River Grove bathroom usually takes 3–5 weeks. The parts that matter are the ones you never see again once the walls close, so one of us is here while it happens and the village signs off before anything gets covered. You get the scope written out line by line up front, not one number you can't check.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- Waterproofing and shower pans built to spec, not to schedule
- Plumbing and electrical permits pulled with River Grove
- Workmanship warranty on every bathroom — our commitment never expires
"Typically 3–5 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our River Grove bathroom remodels
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
Bathroom remodeling in River Grove, IL
Bathroom remodeling in River Grove homes often involves navigating the compact layouts typical of 1920s Chicago Home Gardens subdivisions and later mid-century construction. These homes, from brick bungalows to Cape Cods, frequently feature original bathrooms that are small, sometimes lacking adequate storage, and often contain cast-iron plumbing and original tilework that, while charming, is past its prime. A typical River Grove bathroom remodel aims to maximize every square foot, improving functionality and updating aesthetics without necessarily expanding the footprint, though adding a second full bath, particularly in basements or by reconfiguring existing space, is a common upgrade for these properties. We frequently address layouts where a single, small full bath serves multiple bedrooms, or where a half-bath could be upgraded to a full. This work is about bringing modern comfort and efficiency to well-built homes whose original designs prioritized economy over spaciousness.
What River Grove homeowners ask for
River Grove homeowners frequently request complete overhauls of their single existing bathrooms, often seeking to replace dated fixtures and finishes with contemporary, space-saving designs. Upgrading to walk-in showers with glass enclosures is a popular choice to open up smaller spaces, as is incorporating built-in storage solutions and wall-mounted vanities. We also see many requests to convert half-baths into full baths, especially in the tight footprints of bungalows, or to add an entirely new full bathroom in a previously unfinished basement to accommodate growing families or provide greater convenience.
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.
The compact layouts of 1920s Chicago Home Gardens subdivisions often mean original homes have only one small full bathroom, making additions or reconfigurations for a second full bath a common need. Homes built in this early railroad community frequently feature original cast-iron or galvanized plumbing for both drains and supply lines, requiring careful consideration during fixture replacement. Venting systems in these older, compact homes may be inadequate for modern exhaust needs, necessitating upgrades during a remodel. Floor structures under original tile in these early subdivisions might be less robust than modern standards, requiring reinforcement for new, heavier materials. Carving primary suites from small existing bedrooms in these tight layouts often involves relocating or adding new bathroom facilities, sometimes into previously unfinished basement spaces.
Bathroom remodeling in River Grove involves specific plumbing and electrical inspections to ensure compliance with village codes, particularly for drain and vent changes, new fixture installations, and waterproofing. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the full permit application process, including plan submission and scheduling all necessary inspections with the 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.
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 quality of work were outstanding. They did a weekly walk through during the project which was helpful to gage the progress of the project and to make any change requests. This was our first large house project and they guided us through the entire process. I would definitely recommend them and we plan to use them in the future.
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Bathroom Projects in River Grove
Browse our bathroom remodeling projects completed near River Grove. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every bathroom project.
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 bathroom 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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Service Area
River Grove and surrounding Chicagoland areas