Winnetka Home Additions

Rear home addition under construction with new masonry walls and windows going in — representative of the home addition projects GS Construction builds in Winnetka, IL

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 initial design consultation to final walkthrough, we handle every aspect of your Home Additions project with care. Our hands-on approach means you'll always have Gregory or Patryk on-site, ensuring quality at every step.

  • Specialized Home Additions expertise
  • On-site supervision for every project
  • Transparent pricing with no surprises
  • Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"Your Home Additions project deserves the best—we deliver it."

Home additions in Winnetka, IL

Winnetka's housing runs from 1890s-1920s Tudors and colonials on the tree-lined blocks east of Green Bay Road to the storefront charm of Hubbard Woods, in a village that takes architecture seriously — Crow Island School here is a National Historic Landmark. Most remodels start inside vintage construction: plaster and lath, generations of patched wiring, and water services the Village's own utility reports are still lead or partially lead at roughly a third of its 4,494 connections. GS Construction builds those realities into the plan — kitchens opened up within pre-war floor plans, primary baths reworked from compartmented layouts, basements dried in and finished under original foundations, additions coordinated with Winnetka's landmark and demolition review when it applies, and whole-home renovations that fold service upgrades in while walls are open. District 36 schools feed New Trier's Winnetka campus, and three Metra UP-N stops — Hubbard Woods, Winnetka, and Indian Hill — serve the village.

Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Winnetka home additions

Crow Island School (National Historic Landmark), New Trier High School Winnetka campus, Winnetka Community House, Winnetka Village Green, Tower Road Beach, Elder Lane Beach, Hubbard Woods Park, Skokie Lagoons, Winnetka / Hubbard Woods / Indian Hill Metra stations (UP-N)

Winnetka permits & building codes for home additions

Winnetka has no online permit portal — applications are Village PDF forms filed with Community Development at 510 Green Bay Road, and interior remodels typically clear plan review in two to three weeks (additions closer to three). Since January 1, 2024, major permit fees run 3% of estimated construction value, and a permit is triggered by structural work, any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes, or removing 100 square feet or more of drywall or plaster. The Landmark Preservation Commission reviews alterations to designated landmarks and weighs in on demolition applications. GS Construction manages the full permit process — scope-of-work packets, trade worksheets, and phone-scheduled inspections — on every Winnetka project.

Home Additions Coverage Around Winnetka

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

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Planning Home Additions in Winnetka

Most Winnetka projects start with scope alignment: what to renovate now, what to phase later, and which finishes deliver the highest daily impact. We build plans around your home layout, timeline, and budget priorities.

Execution and permitting in Winnetka

We handle sequencing, trade coordination, and code-compliance requirements for Home Additions projects in Winnetka. Permit context: Winnetka has no online permit portal — applications are Village PDF forms filed with Community Development at 510 Green....

Nearby service coverage from Winnetka

In addition to Winnetka, we regularly complete Home Additions projects in nearby communities including Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield. This helps keep crews, vendors, and scheduling logistics efficient across the area.

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What homeowners near Winnetka say

“We have used GS for two bathroom projects-the first a small update; the second a complete remodel. We were thrilled with both. Everything was as promised; the timeline, price, and what it would look like. We were able to buy our own tile an...”
pawpost — Glencoe, IL
“We cannot say enough good things about GS Construction and about Greg and Patryk. We hired them on a strong recommendation from a friend and are very pleased with the results. Our project included remodeling a kitchen and master bathroom an...”
Madelyn & John K — Wilmette, IL
“My designer and I chose GS Construction for the rehab of my kitchen and other small projects in my newly purchased condo. They were recomended by a client of the designer, Mark Zancanaro Design, who raved about their professionalism and com...”
Donna M — Evanston, IL

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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our home additions cost guide — and what your Winnetka permit will add in our permit guide.

Testimonials

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Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.

5 Stars

After reviewing three contractors for our kitchen and first floor remodel we decided to move forward with GS Construction and were very pleased we did. From the very beginning process, Patryk was very clear and detailed about the quote and communicated next steps and expectations. Both Greg and Patryk came up with solutions when issues came up and made sure the project moved along. Overall we are very pleased with the work done and would highly recommend them for any home remodeling project.

Josephine P
Josephine P
· Feb 2025

Completed projects around Winnetka

GS Construction crews have completed 82 projects within 10 miles of Winnetka — part of 399 completed projects across 67 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

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Winnetka. 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
Service Area
Service Area
Winnetka and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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