Basement Remodeling Experts
Expert Basement Remodeling Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Basement Remodeling. 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 Basement Remodeling 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 Basement Remodeling expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Basement Remodeling project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Streamwood basement finishing
Hoosier Grove Barn & Schoolhouse Museum, Hoosier Grove Park, Streamwood Oaks Golf Club, Poplar Creek Public Library District, Streamwood High School, Park Place Family Recreation Center, Irving Park Road (IL Route 19), Metra Milwaukee District West at Bartlett
Neighborhoods we work in
- Streamwood Lakes
- Woodland Heights
- Sunnydale
- Streamwood Oaks
- Cambridge Lakes
- Sutton Park
- Woodview
- Parkside
- Canterbury Fields
Basement finishing in Streamwood, IL
Basement finishing in Streamwood homes often transforms underutilized lower levels into vibrant, functional extensions of the living space. Many properties, particularly those built from the 1960s through the 1990s in areas like Sunnydale or Woodview, feature full basements with adequate ceiling heights, making them prime candidates for conversion. These homes frequently present open-span basement layouts, allowing for flexible design of new rooms without extensive structural modifications. A typical project might involve creating a family room, an additional bedroom, or a dedicated home office, significantly enhancing the home's square footage and utility. We frequently encounter opportunities to work with existing plumbing rough-ins, simplifying the addition of a new bathroom or wet bar.
What Streamwood homeowners ask for
Streamwood homeowners frequently request dedicated entertainment spaces, such as home theaters or game rooms, to host gatherings without impacting the main floor. There is also strong demand for guest suites or additional bedrooms, often paired with a new bathroom, to accommodate growing families or provide private spaces for visitors. Many also seek out home gym setups or quiet study areas to support remote work and healthy lifestyles.
About Streamwood
Streamwood grew up fast after incorporating in 1957, with successive building waves that ran through the 1990s. That history shapes remodeling here: kitchens and bathrooms in these late-20th-century homes are ready for full updates or whole-home renovations.
The first houses were prefabs from National Homes, assembled on concrete slabs near Bartlett and Schaumburg Roads by local contractor Maxon Construction. Successive building waves that ran through the 1990s added neighborhoods like Woodland Heights off Irving Park Road. Commuters catch Metra's Milwaukee District West line in neighboring Bartlett or Hanover Park, Streamwood's partners in the Tri-Village area.
The earliest prefab homes on concrete slabs near Bartlett and Schaumburg Roads generally lack basements, while successive building waves through the 1990s in neighborhoods like Woodland Heights often feature basements suitable for finishing. Homes from these later building waves may require attention to modern drain tile systems to manage moisture effectively, as older construction methods varied. Egress window installation is a common consideration for adding bedrooms in basements of homes from these successive building waves, ensuring safety and code compliance. Mechanicals in basements of homes built through the 1990s can sometimes pose layout challenges, requiring creative solutions for ductwork or piping. The local ground conditions and flood history, particularly given Streamwood's partnership in the Tri-Village area, mean that proper waterproofing and ejector pump considerations are vital for many basement finishing projects.
Basement finishing projects in Streamwood require specific inspections for framing, electrical, plumbing, and insulation, ensuring all work meets safety and building codes. The addition of new walls, electrical circuits, or plumbing fixtures triggers a full plan review by the Village's Building Department. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the entire application process and coordinates all necessary inspections, ensuring a smooth project progression.
How your Streamwood 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 Streamwood Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
We had a truly amazing experience with GS Construction remodeling our kitchen and first floor. As remodeling novices, we connected with GS Construction through our designer and were so happy with this match made in heaven. Having heard horror stories from friends about remodels that went on forever and tales of unreliable contractors who don’t communicate, we were nervous when we started and expected the process to be long and painful. Our experience could not have been more different. Greg and Patryk were great at keeping us informed and the total amount of time from demo to the unveiling to friends and family was really reasonable at a little over 2 months. We received great personalized attention and they were great at offering ideas and trouble shooting various things that came up. But the real highlight is the quality of the work. They were so attentive and made sure that we loved every inch of our new space. We have never loved our house more!
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Streamwood say
“We had a truly amazing experience with GS Construction remodeling our kitchen and first floor. As remodeling novices, we connected with GS Construction through our designer and were so happy with this match made in heaven. Having heard horr...”
“My designer, Jennifer Peterson, discovered GS Construction for us and we hired them for our kitchen renovation. Greg & Patryk are consummate professionals and I would recommend them to my friends and family, as well as hire them again for m...”
“GS Construction was the contractor recommended to us for our remodeling project by our designer, Jenn Peterson of J. Peterson Design. The project involved gutting most of the first floor and doing a complete remodel of the kitchen and famil...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our basement remodeling cost guide — and what your Streamwood permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Streamwood
GS Construction crews have completed 126 projects within 10 miles of Streamwood — 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 basement remodeling in Streamwood 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
Streamwood and surrounding Chicagoland areas