Evanston Home Remodeling & Construction Contractor

A whole-home renovation takes a different kind of planning than remodeling one room at a time. We manage renovations that reconfigure layouts, open or rebuild spaces, and update kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, electrical, plumbing, and finish carpentry throughout the house, all under one plan.

Structural work is part of the job when a new layout calls for it. That can mean removing or relocating walls, reframing, or correcting existing conditions. When engineering is required, we coordinate it within the same project instead of handing it off to another contractor.

In an established city like Evanston, most custom homes are built on an existing lot, often where another house stands today. We coordinate the full build from pre-construction planning through completion: plans, schedule, trades, materials, inspections, and close-out.

New homes in Evanston must meet the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, which applies to permit applications filed since October 1, 2025. Demolishing a landmark or a house in a local historic district also requires Preservation Commission review. We account for both before construction is scheduled.

An addition gives you the space you need without leaving a neighborhood you like. Second-story additions, rear expansions, and larger family rooms and kitchens all have to tie into the existing foundation, framing, roof, and mechanical systems. That is where older Evanston houses need the most care.

Additions in Evanston require a current Plat of Survey, may trigger a zoning analysis, and need a temporary construction fence during the work. On historic properties they also go through preservation review. We build all of this into the plan from the first meeting.

We renovate and build out commercial spaces for Evanston business and property owners, including retail, restaurant, and office interiors. Commercial projects involve more reviewers and tighter schedules, often while a business is waiting to open or trying to stay open.

Our team coordinates the construction scope, trades, building systems, permits, and inspections, with a single point of contact from planning to opening day.