Riverwoods Home Remodeling

Arlington Heights kitchen remodel with wood cabinets, white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and pendant light

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 projectour commitment never expires
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"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

Whole-home remodeling in Riverwoods, IL

GS Construction provides expert remodeling services to homeowners in Riverwoods and throughout the North Shore. As a family-owned company serving the Chicago suburbs since 2015, we bring decades of experience to every project. We specialize in transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and entire homes.

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. Most of the village is on municipal Lake Michigan water purchased from Northbrook, but some homes still run private wells with a village-required annual test, something we confirm before a kitchen or bath project moves plumbing. GS Construction remodels with that context in mind: kitchens, bathrooms, basement build-outs, additions, and whole-home renovations sympathetic to Humrich-era architecture. 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.

Riverwoods permits & building codes for whole-home remodels

The Village of Riverwoods Building Department requires permits for renovations, additions, structural changes, demolition, decks, siding, and window or exterior door replacement, with plan review handled through the office of the Village Engineer. Exterior projects also need an up-to-date plat of survey and certificates of insurance for every contractor naming the Village as additionally insured. Uniquely for Riverwoods, removing any tree or shrub larger than 1.5 inches in diameter takes a separate Tree Removal Permit reviewed by the Village Ecologist, and no more than 20 percent of a lot's protected woodland may be removed. GS Construction manages the entire permit process — building application, plans, tree review, and inspection scheduling — from start to finish.

How your Riverwoods project runs

Process

The same six stages on every job — free in-home estimate through warranty.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

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 after I changed my mind. He wanted me to be completely happy when he was done. He always left the work area clean each day and start each day on time. Because of the workmanship, GS Construction is doing a family member's bathroom remodel. It was an easy choice!

Terri F Wheeling, IL May 2015 Bathroom

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Our Work

Home Remodeling Projects in Riverwoods

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Completed projects around Riverwoods

GS Construction crews have completed 274 projects within 10 miles of Riverwoods — part of 409 completed projects across 68 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.

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Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction

Contact GS Construction

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Riverwoods. 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.

Telephone
(224) 735-4200
Service Area
Service Area
Riverwoods and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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Home Remodeling Coverage Around Riverwoods

We provide home remodeling in Riverwoods and nearby communities to keep schedules, crews, and permitting coordination efficient.

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