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 Streamwood home additions
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
Home additions in Streamwood, IL
Home additions in Streamwood frequently involve expanding the footprint of single-family homes built from the late 1950s through the 1990s. Many of these residences, often ranch-style or two-story colonials, feature original layouts that can feel constrained for modern families. A typical addition project here might involve extending the rear of the house for a larger family room or an expanded kitchen, or adding a second story to a single-level home. The goal is often to create more open living spaces or accommodate growing family needs without moving. These projects often blend new construction with existing structures, requiring careful consideration of architectural consistency and structural integrity.
What Streamwood homeowners ask for
Streamwood homeowners frequently request master suite additions, often incorporating a larger bedroom, walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom. Another common request is for multi-purpose room additions, providing flexible space for a home office, playroom, or guest suite, particularly in homes with limited existing square footage. Mudroom additions are also popular, especially for homes with direct garage access, to manage entryways and improve organization.
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 require careful consideration for foundation tie-ins, as traditional basements are not present. Later building waves through the 1990s, like Woodland Heights, likely feature varying lot sizes and setbacks that influence addition footprints. The Village's review of exterior changes will likely focus on maintaining architectural consistency with the existing structures, particularly for homes in established neighborhoods. Tying into existing rooflines and foundations will be a critical design element, especially for homes that allow for finished basements. The absence of lead service lines simplifies plumbing tie-ins for additions, ensuring a clean start with Lake Michigan water.
Home additions in Streamwood, by their nature, trigger full plan review by the Village's Building Department due to structural changes and expanded square footage. This involves multiple inspections throughout the construction process, from foundation and framing to electrical, plumbing, and final occupancy, all of which GS Construction & Remodeling expertly manages, including all applications and scheduling.
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 home additions 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 home additions 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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Service Area
Streamwood and surrounding Chicagoland areas