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 Vernon Hills basement finishing
Hawthorn Mall, Cuneo Mansion & Gardens, Century Park, Big Bear Lake, White Deer Run Golf Club, Vernon Hills High School, Vernon Hills Metra station (North Central Service), Milwaukee Avenue, Townline Road (Route 60)
Neighborhoods we work in
- Gregg's Landing
- Grosse Pointe Village
- Hawthorn Club
- Deerpath
- Stone Fence Farm
- New Century Town
- Tiffany Woods
- Westwood
- Mallard Ridge
- Olde Mill
Basement finishing in Vernon Hills, IL
Basement finishing in Vernon Hills frequently transforms underutilized lower levels into vibrant, functional extensions of the main living space. Homes built in the 1970s and 80s near Hawthorn Mall often feature unfinished basements with lower ceilings and more compartmentalized layouts, presenting opportunities for creative space planning. In contrast, properties in Gregg's Landing, constructed from the late 1990s onward, typically have higher ceilings and more open floor plans, allowing for expansive entertainment zones or multi-functional areas. Many of these projects involve adding new bedrooms, bathrooms, and dedicated spaces for work or recreation, significantly enhancing the home's liveability and value. We specialize in navigating the unique structural and design considerations presented by Vernon Hills' diverse housing stock, from older split-level homes to contemporary custom builds.
What Vernon Hills homeowners ask for
Vernon Hills homeowners frequently request home theaters and dedicated game rooms, especially in homes with walk-out or English basements that allow for more natural light. We also see strong demand for adding a guest suite with an attached bathroom, catering to multi-generational living or out-of-town visitors. For homes with younger families, requests for children's play areas with built-in storage are common, providing a dedicated space for toys and activities separate from the main living floors.
About Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills grew in distinct waves, and remodeling here means matching the wave. This mix maps cleanly to our work, from kitchen and bath updates to whole-home renovations and additions.
The village incorporated in 1958 around a single 125-home subdivision, then boomed in the 1970s when New Century Town rose around Hawthorn Mall as a planned community of condominiums, townhomes, and single-family streets. A later wave built Gregg's Landing on the former Cuneo estate from the late 1990s — custom and semi-custom homes wrapped around White Deer Run Golf Club. Families here feed Hawthorn District 73 and Vernon Hills High School, with Metra's North Central Service running to Union Station.
The 1970s boom around Hawthorn Mall often means basements with lower ceiling heights, while homes from the late 1990s in Gregg's Landing typically offer higher ceilings for more flexible layouts. Properties near Big Bear Lake may require careful moisture management, potentially involving drain tile installation to address local ground conditions. Older homes, especially those built in 1986 or earlier, necessitate verification of service line material before extensive plumbing work, which impacts ejector pump installation and new bathroom additions. The planned community nature of New Century Town and Gregg's Landing often means consistent mechanical placements, simplifying planning for egress windows and avoiding obstructions.
Basement finishing projects in Vernon Hills require several inspections as they progress, including framing, electrical, plumbing, and insulation, all coordinated through the village's Community Development Department. GS Construction manages the entire permit application process, ensuring all plans meet Vernon Hills' specific requirements for egress, ventilation, and structural integrity, and handles all inspection scheduling.
How your Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
I don't even know where to begin, Patryk & Greg are just amazing! We hired them to remodel approximately 4000 sqft of a 1985 house which included an unfinished basement. The whole experience could not have been better. It took about 7 months and for most of it, we lived in the house with two children. They are incredibly professional, can troubleshoot any issue and are 100% dependable. Patryk led the project and he was very detail-oriented. Everything had a purpose and was finished with beautiful extra touches. I changed my mind frequently and they didn't miss a beat. They worked around the changes and kept moving. The materials they used and the teams they brought in were all top notch. They didn't spend money where it wasn't necessary and in fact, they were always trying to find ways to save money. Finally, they are really nice guys. Polite, respectful and very accomodating. After spending so long in my house, we (almost) miss having the around. As I mentioned, we had the whole house remodeled and its impossible to post every picture so I will showcase just a few highlights. The whole house is beautiful! Scott & I THANK YOU!!!
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Vernon Hills say
“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 brin...”
“I don't even know where to begin, Patryk & Greg are just amazing! We hired them to remodel approximately 4000 sqft of a 1985 house which included an unfinished basement. The whole experience could not have been better. It took about 7 month...”
“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...”
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Completed projects around Vernon Hills
GS Construction crews have completed 127 projects within 10 miles of Vernon Hills — 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 Vernon Hills 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
Vernon Hills and surrounding Chicagoland areas