How We Work

The GS process, step by step

Every GS Construction remodel follows the same owner-led process: a free in-home estimate, an itemized written scope, permits handled by us, an owner-supervised build you can track in a live client portal, and a final walkthrough backed by a written warranty. Most kitchen remodels take 6–10 weeks and most bathrooms 3–5 weeks, with a written schedule before work begins.

  1. 1

    Free in-home estimate

    Week 0

    Greg or Patryk — the owners, not a salesperson — walk your space, talk through what you want, and take real measurements. You get honest feedback on what your budget buys, grounded in the project ranges we publish openly.

  2. 2

    Itemized scope & contract

    Within days of the visit

    Your proposal is an itemized scope — labor, materials, demolition, disposal, line by line — not a single mystery number. Payment terms and warranty coverage are spelled out in the written contract. No surprise charges on the final invoice.

  3. 3

    Design & selections, your way

    Parallel with permits

    Bring your own designer or architect, use our design-build help, or be your own designer — we send you to trusted showrooms and install what you choose. Selections are scheduled ahead of the build so lead times never stall the site.

  4. 4

    Permits & scheduling

    Typically 1–2 weeks in most suburbs

    We pull and manage building, plumbing, and electrical permits with your village — Arlington Heights, Palatine, Winnetka, Schaumburg, and every town we serve — and hand you a written schedule before demo day.

  5. 5

    The build, owner-supervised daily

    Kitchens 6–10 wks · Baths 3–5 wks

    Our long-standing trade partners work in sequence under daily owner supervision. Your private client portal shows the schedule (past and upcoming), current change orders, and up-to-date balances — and you always have a direct line to the owners.

  6. 6

    Walkthrough, punch list & warranty

    Final week

    We walk the finished project together, close out every punch-list item, hand over manufacturer paperwork, and your 1-year workmanship warranty starts — with the owners a phone call away if anything ever needs attention.

Typical timelines at a glance

Project Construction time Notes
Kitchen remodel 6–10 weeks Custom-cabinet projects can run 12+ weeks due to lead times
Bathroom remodel 3–5 weeks Large primary baths with custom tile and glass: 6–8 weeks
Permits (most suburbs) +1–2 weeks Pulled and managed by GS before construction starts

Every project gets a written schedule before work begins — these are the honest ranges we see across our completed projects, not best-case marketing numbers.

Process questions

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Most kitchen remodels take 6–10 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Custom-cabinet projects can take 12+ weeks due to lead times. GS Construction provides a written schedule before work begins.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A typical bathroom remodel takes 3–5 weeks. Larger primary bathrooms with custom tile and glass enclosures can take 6–8 weeks. Permits in some Chicago suburbs add 1–2 weeks.

Who is my point of contact during the project?

The owners — Greg and Patryk Szady — from the first call to the final walkthrough, plus a private client portal that tracks your schedule, change orders, and balances in real time.

Do you handle permits?

Yes. We pull and manage building, plumbing, and electrical permits with the village or city for every project that requires them.

Ready to start step one?

Book your free in-home estimate — you'll have an itemized scope and a real timeline before you commit to anything.

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