Wheeling Home Additions

Wheeling's residential landscape largely reflects its most significant growth periods from the 1950s through the 1980s. You'll find a prevalence of ranches, split-levels, and traditional two-story homes in established subdivisions like Dunhurst, Meadowbrook, Hollywood Ridge, and Eastchester. Beyond these classic subdivisions, later decades brought townhome and condo communities, particularly around areas like the bustling Wheeling Town Center. Throughout Wheeling, from the charming blocks near the Metra North Central Service station to homes closer to Restaurant Row on Milwaukee Avenue, GS Construction’s services are ideally suited to the local housing stock. While Wheeling doesn't have a broad historic district that significantly impacts typical residential remodels, areas near the Des Plaines River, while beautiful, may have specific considerations for basement finishing or additions due to potential flood plain regulations. The diverse family-oriented communities, served by CCSD 21 schools feeding Wheeling High School in District 214, often seek to optimize their homes for growing families. Whether it's a home near the greens of Chevy Chase Country Club or closer to the recreational opportunities at Heritage Park and the Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center, families here appreciate modern, functional living spaces that reflect their lifestyle.

The prevalence of ranches, split-levels, and traditional two-story homes in subdivisions like Dunhurst, Meadowbrook, Hollywood Ridge, and Eastchester means additions must carefully consider existing rooflines and foundations for seamless integration. Homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s often have lot sizes and setbacks that can accommodate bump-outs or second-story additions, particularly for expanding enclosed kitchens or adding primary suites. The Village's Community Development Department reviews exterior changes for additions, especially for properties near the Des Plaines River where flood plain regulations may apply. Given the solid construction of these homes, tying new additions into existing structures requires expertise in matching materials and ensuring structural integrity. The absence of a broad historic district simplifies exterior change reviews compared to other areas, focusing instead on modern, functional living spaces for growing families.

Home additions in Wheeling require comprehensive plan review by the Village's Community Development Department, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing components. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all permit applications, plan submittals, and coordinates necessary inspections for every phase of your addition project.