GS Construction is a family-owned, licensed remodeling contractor serving the 60045 ZIP code in Lake Forest, Illinois. Free in-home estimates for kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations. We've completed 7 projects in and around this ZIP.
One contract, one project lead
Greg & Patryk run every job with licensed trade partners under GS supervision — see how the process works.
Permits handled for you
Application, village registration, and every inspection through final sign-off — on every Lake Forest project.
Written warranty
Workmanship stands behind every remodel — read the GS warranty.
GS Construction crews have completed 9 projects in ZIP 60045 alone — real jobs from our project records, not a service-area claim. The map at the bottom of this page shows how that work spreads across Lake Forest and the surrounding ZIP codes.
Remodeling services available in Lake Forest 60045
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Forest
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Bathroom Remodeling in Lake Forest
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Whole-Home Remodeling in Lake Forest
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Basement Remodeling in Lake Forest
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Home Additions in Lake Forest
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Recent projects in Lake Forest 60045
About ZIP 60045 in Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest remodeling means working inside some of the North Shore's most pedigreed housing: country-place-era estates off Green Bay Road, brick Georgians and Tudors near Market Square — the 1916 Howard Van Doren Shaw development often cited as the nation's first planned shopping center — and postwar ranches and newer construction farther west. Five local historic districts, including East Lake Forest and Vine/Oakwood/Green Bay Road, put exterior changes in front of the city's Historic Preservation Commission, so additions and facade work need design judgment as well as craft. GS Construction delivers kitchens scaled for entertaining, primary-suite and bath renovations, basement build-outs, and whole-home updates that keep original millwork and proportions intact. Utilities are city-run — Lake Forest operates its own water plant and roughly 168 miles of mains — but the service line from main to house is the homeowner's responsibility here, a detail we fold into plumbing-heavy remodels; the city even waives permit fees on lead-line replacements.
Permit notes: The City of Lake Forest issues its own building permits, and homes in the city's five local historic districts — or designated landmarks — also need a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission before exterior alterations, additions, or demolition can proceed. One homeowner-friendly wrinkle: the city waives permit fees when a project includes replacing a lead water service line. GS Construction manages the full permit process for Lake Forest projects, from historic-review submittals through final inspections.
What homeowners near Lake Forest 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...”
“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...”
“In a word, superb. This is the first time I've taken the trouble to review a contractor. We hired GS Construction to remodel a bathroom. The job took about 3 weeks; during that time, they were always on time and didn't miss a single day. Th...”
Lake Forest homeowner guides
Building permits in Lake Forest
Who needs one, fees, review times & inspections — from official village sources.
Lead pipe replacement in Lake Forest
Who pays, how to check your line, and what it means mid-remodel.
What remodeling really costs
Real 2026 price ranges for kitchens, baths, basements & additions.
Remodeling in 60045 — common questions
- Do you serve ZIP code 60045?
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Yes — Lake Forest (60045) is part of GS Construction's core service area, where our crews have completed 9 projects to date. We provide free in-home estimates throughout the area.
- Who pulls the building permit for a remodel in Lake Forest?
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We do. GS Construction prepares the drawings and application, registers with the village where required, and schedules every inspection through final sign-off on all Lake Forest projects.
- What remodeling services do you offer in 60045?
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Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, home additions, and whole-home renovations — one contract and one project lead, with licensed trade partners under GS supervision.
- How do I get a quote for a project in Lake Forest?
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Request a free in-home estimate — we visit the home, discuss the scope, and deliver an itemized quote. There is no charge and no pressure at any point.
Nearby ZIP codes we serve
Completed projects around Lake Forest
GS Construction crews have completed 54 projects within 10 miles of Lake Forest — 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.
Remodeling in 60045? Let's talk.
Free in-home estimate with an itemized scope — permits, drawings, and inspections handled by us on every Lake Forest project.