Home Additions Experts
Expert Home Additions Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Home Additions. 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 Home Additions 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 Home Additions expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Home Additions project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our River Grove home additions
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
Home additions in River Grove, IL
Home additions in River Grove often address the inherent space constraints of its charming, yet compact, housing stock. Many brick bungalows, Cape Cods, and ranches, built between the 1920s and 1960s, feature efficient but sometimes restrictive floor plans that homeowners seek to expand. A typical home addition here might involve extending the rear of a ranch home to create a larger kitchen-dining area, or adding a second-story dormer to a Cape Cod to gain a full primary suite. These projects are carefully planned to integrate seamlessly with the existing structure's architectural style and material palette. We specialize in transforming these solid, well-built homes to accommodate modern living needs while respecting their original character and neighborhood aesthetic.
What River Grove homeowners ask for
River Grove homeowners frequently request additions that provide expanded living space or extra bedrooms, often driven by growing families or the desire for dedicated home offices. Second-story additions to single-story homes, or rear bump-outs for enlarged kitchens or family rooms, are particularly common. The goal is typically to create more open and functional layouts without sacrificing the distinct curb appeal of these established properties.
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 early subdivisions like the 1920s Chicago Home Gardens suggest smaller, more traditional lot sizes, which means careful planning for setbacks is crucial for any addition. The village's history as a blue-collar railroad community implies a prevalence of solid, functional construction, requiring expert integration of new foundations and rooflines to maintain structural integrity. Given the village's compact nature, additions must respect existing property lines and neighborhood density, with the village review process likely emphasizing harmonious exterior changes. The ongoing water main projects and lead service line replacements mean coordinating plumbing tie-ins for additions may coincide with village infrastructure work, requiring careful scheduling and adherence to local utility requirements.
For home additions in River Grove, the building department's plan review will closely examine structural integrity, foundation details, roof tie-ins, and all new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. GS Construction & Remodeling meticulously prepares all necessary drawings and documentation for application and coordinates all required inspections, from footings to final occupancy.
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 home additions 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