River Grove Kitchen Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled kitchens 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 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 River Grove 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 River Grove
- Workmanship warranty on every kitchen — our commitment never expires
"Typically 8–12 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our River Grove kitchen 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
Kitchen remodeling in River Grove, IL
Kitchen remodeling in River Grove frequently involves transforming compact, closed-off layouts common in the village's brick bungalows, Cape Cods, and ranches built between the 1920s and 1950s. Many of these homes feature kitchens originally designed as utilitarian spaces, separate from living areas. Our work often focuses on opening these kitchens to adjacent dining rooms or living spaces, creating more integrated, modern floor plans. This typically entails removing non-load-bearing walls or, in some cases, strategically reinforcing load-bearing structures to achieve a more expansive feel. Updating plumbing and electrical systems is also a common necessity, ensuring these revitalized spaces meet contemporary demands while respecting the home's historic integrity.
What River Grove homeowners ask for
River Grove homeowners commonly request open-concept kitchen designs, seeking to merge their existing kitchen with a dining area or family room for better flow and entertaining. Another frequent request involves maximizing storage and counter space within these often-smaller footprints, utilizing custom cabinetry and efficient layouts. Furthermore, homeowners often prioritize integrating modern appliances and updated lighting schemes to enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of their revitalized kitchens.
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 village's origins as a blue-collar railroad community, with early subdivisions like the 1920s Chicago Home Gardens, means many kitchens were built with original footprints designed for utility, often separate from living areas. The compact nature of the village suggests that kitchens frequently have walls between them and dining or family rooms, reflecting earlier design trends. Gas and electrical service in these older homes may require significant updates to support modern appliances and lighting. Venting options in homes from these early subdivisions might be limited, necessitating creative solutions during a remodel. Given the village's ongoing replacement of lead service lines, a kitchen remodel is an opportune time to assess and update water supply lines, especially with the village running its own Lake Michigan water system.
Kitchen remodeling in River Grove necessitates specific permits for electrical, plumbing, and any structural alterations like wall removal, triggering inspections by the Building Department. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all permit applications, plan submissions, and coordinates the required inspections throughout your kitchen renovation.
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
Our Work
Kitchen Projects in River Grove
Browse our kitchen remodeling projects completed near River Grove. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every kitchen 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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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our kitchen remodeling cost guide — and what your River Grove permit will add in our permit guide.
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 kitchen 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