Riverwoods Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Riverwoods 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.
Whole-home work lives or dies on the order things happen in. We run it as one job with one schedule and one number to call, with an owner here on site and a portal showing you the schedule, any change orders and your balance — so the trades aren't tripping over each other and you aren't running your own remodel.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- One itemized scope and one schedule across every room
- Permits and inspections handled with Riverwoods across every trade
- Workmanship warranty on the whole project — our commitment never expires
"One scope, one schedule, one point of contact."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Riverwoods whole-home remodels
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Des Plaines River Trail, Riverwoods Village Hall, Deerfield High School, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Milwaukee Avenue, Riverwoods Road, Metra Milwaukee District North at Deerfield
Neighborhoods we work in
- Thorngate
- Riverwoods Farm
- Riverwoods Village
- Deerfield Woods
- Red Oak Farm
Whole-home remodeling in Riverwoods, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Riverwoods often means transforming a mid-century ranch or a 1970s custom build to meet contemporary living standards while honoring its original character. These projects frequently involve opening up compartmentalized layouts common in earlier designs, particularly around living rooms and kitchens, to create more fluid spaces. We regularly update electrical and plumbing systems that served homes well for decades but are now undersized for modern demands. This comprehensive approach allows homeowners to reimagine their entire living environment, from interior finishes to structural reconfigurations, ensuring every room functions harmoniously within the updated design. The goal is always to deliver a cohesive aesthetic and enhanced functionality throughout the entire property, rather than a series of disconnected updates. Such projects in Riverwoods respect the substantial footprint of these homes and the desire for sophisticated, integrated design.
What Riverwoods homeowners ask for
Riverwoods homeowners frequently request integrated smart home technology throughout their whole-home remodels, from lighting controls to climate systems, often requiring new wiring runs. We also see strong demand for converting underutilized formal dining rooms or separate dens into open-concept great rooms that flow seamlessly into updated kitchens. Another common ask involves expanding primary bedroom suites to include larger walk-in closets and luxurious en-suite bathrooms, often by reconfiguring adjacent smaller bedrooms or hallways.
About Riverwoods
Riverwoods incorporated in 1959 specifically to protect its woodlands, and that origin still shapes every remodel here. Homes sit on large wooded lots governed by the village's Tree and Woodland Protection Ordinance, so additions, decks, and exterior work get planned around protected trees from day one.
The housing stock leans mid-century — including more than 40 nature-infused modernist houses designed by architect Edward Humrich in the 1950s and '60s — alongside later ranches and custom builds along Riverwoods Road and Portwine Road. Families are served mostly by Deerfield District 109 schools and Deerfield High School, with portions attending Stevenson, and Metra's Milwaukee District North nearby in Deerfield.
The prevalence of mid-century and Humrich-designed modernist houses from the 1950s and '60s often means working with original post-and-beam structures that allow for significant open-concept transformations. Later ranches and custom builds along Riverwoods Road and Portwine Road, while potentially having different structural considerations, also present opportunities for modernizing layouts. Updating these homes for families served by Deerfield District 109 and Deerfield High School often involves reconfiguring spaces to accommodate contemporary family life, such as opening up kitchens and living areas. For homes on private wells, confirming the village-required annual test is a critical early step when planning plumbing changes in a whole-home renovation. Renovations sympathetic to Humrich-era architecture often involve careful consideration of existing electrical and plumbing systems, which may require comprehensive upgrades to support modern demands while preserving the home's character.
Whole-home remodels in Riverwoods trigger comprehensive structural review, including beam calculations and foundation work, along with multiple inspections for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems as work progresses. GS Construction & Remodeling meticulously prepares and submits all necessary building applications and coordinates every inspection with the Village of Riverwoods Building Department.
How your Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
GS Construction & Remodeling is the best of the best. We've hired them to work on 5 different properties (4 were extensive remodels) and continue to be thrilled with their work and have referred them to friends and family. I constantly bring to them pictures/ideas from Houzz & Pinterest and ask how we can duplicate high end looks on a budget and they pull it off - magnificently - every time. Not only do they know their craft, but they have a great design sense as well and make suggestions that always enhance the project. Their communication (providing estimates for changes as we go along, keeping in touch regarding scheduling, etc.) is excellent. They're nice people and incredibly respectful too - top notch all around.
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Riverwoods
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Riverwoods. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What homeowners near Riverwoods say
“Greg came highly recommended for my bathroom remodel. From demolition to final product, I was very happy with my choice in contractors! Greg listened to what I wanted done, made some suggestions and even changed tile layout in the tub area...”
“They did an outstanding job on our complete bathroom renovation! Our bathroom was an icebox due to poor insulation from the original build. They made excellent design recommendations to resolve the poor insulation and also installed heated...”
“In a word, superb. This is the first time I've taken the trouble to review a contractor. We hired GS Construction to remodel a bathroom. The job took about 3 weeks; during that time, they were always on time and didn't miss a single day. Th...”
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Completed projects around Riverwoods
GS Construction crews have completed 285 projects within 10 miles of Riverwoods — 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 remodeling in Riverwoods 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
Riverwoods and surrounding Chicagoland areas