Remodeling in Highland Park, IL — handled by one accountable team.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home additions for Highland Park, IL homeowners. Free on-site estimates, in-house team, 2-year warranty — in writing, on every build.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- ZIPs 60035fully covered
- ★★★★★five-star Google reviews
- 2-yrwritten warranty
- 15+ Years Combined crew experience
- Licensed & Insured $2M general liability
- 2-Year Warranty Written, on every project
- ★★★★★ on Google five-star verified reviews
A remodeling team that comes to your home and stays accountable.
Highland Park wants the whole package at once
The City of Highland Park says permits are required for most construction projects, with exemptions listed in the city’s code amendments. Permit applications and supporting documents are submitted through the city’s Civic Access Portal, and every permit requires a signed Property Owner Authorization Form. The city asks that all applications and supporting documentation arrive at the same time and states that incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Permit fees are calculated from the city’s annual fee schedule once the review is done.
After all required documents are received, the city’s plan review typically takes 5 to 15 business days, depending on the type of project and the information provided. Once the plans are approved and the fee is paid, the permit placard and approved drawings are issued to the applicant.
What that means for a remodel schedule
Because a partial submittal is not accepted, the scope, drawings, and contractor information should be settled before anything is filed. A kitchen or bath plan that still has open questions about layout, fixtures, or structure is better resolved during the estimate than during review. If the contractor changes later, Highland Park requires a Change of Contractor request together with a new Property Owner Authorization.
How ADS prepares a Highland Park project
ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Highland Park. After a free in-home visit, we provide a written estimate that describes the work room by room and identifies the plumbing, electrical, and structural items a submittal will need to cover. The city limits outdoor construction to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with none on Sundays and holidays. An applicant, owner, contractor, or other representative should be on site for inspections, and the plumber must attend any plumbing inspection.
- Confirm who will sign the Property Owner Authorization Form.
- Collect any existing plans or surveys of the home.
- Decide on fixture and appliance locations before drawings begin.
Check the City of Highland Park building permit requirements and confirm the current submittal list with the Building Division before work begins.
Six remodeling services. One in-house team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland Park
How ADS builds a kitchen: cabinetry lead times, the six-to-eight week sequence, the temporary kitchen, and…
See pricing & timeline →Bathroom Remodeling in Highland Park
How ADS builds a bathroom: the sequence, who is in your house, what the written estimate…
See pricing & timeline →Basement Remodeling in Highland Park
How ADS finishes a basement: moisture first, then framing, egress and permits, and what the written…
See pricing & timeline →Living Room Remodeling in Highland Park
How ADS rebuilds a living room: structural changes, built-ins and floors, and what an itemized written…
See pricing & timeline →Hallway Renovations in Highland Park
How ADS rebuilds a staircase and foyer: structure first, custom railings cut in-house, and what the…
See pricing & timeline →Home Additions Built to Last in Highland Park
How ADS builds an addition: zoning check, engineered drawings, permits, footings and roof tie-in, and the…
See pricing & timeline →The kind of work we'd bring to Highland Park.
Three steps from first call to keys-in-hand.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Highland Park home, measure, and listen. Written scope-of-work usually within 48 hours of the visit.
Detailed written quote
Materials, finishes, written schedule — priced in person, line by line, in writing. You see where every dollar goes before you sign.
Build & final walk
Our in-house crew executes on the agreed schedule. Punch-list walkthrough, then 2-year written warranty kicks in.
Book your Highland Park visit
We respond to most inquiries within 2 hours during business days. Estimate visit is free, with zero pressure to sign that day.
Four guarantees we put in writing — before any work begins.
Most contractor horror stories trace back to four broken promises. We close all four in our contract, not in marketing.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every joint, tile, fixture, and finish is backed for two full years. If our build fails, we come back and fix it — no charge, no debate.
Free On-Site Estimates
We assess your project in person and put the estimate in writing — line by line, free, no obligation. If anything changes on site, you hear it from us first, with numbers.
Fully Licensed & Insured
Illinois-licensed contractor, $2M general liability, workers' comp on every crew member. We bring proof of insurance before we bring tools.
In-House Team — No Subs
Same crew from demo day to final walkthrough. No subcontractor handoffs, no scheduling chaos, no "the other guys did that part."
Get your free estimate in Highland Park
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Highland Park home and price it in writing. No fees, no hard sell.
- Free on-site visit & written estimate
- Fixed price before work starts
- Licensed & insured · 2-year warranty
Prefer to talk? (224) 284-4533
Five questions every homeowner asks first.
Plain answers — the kind we'd give a neighbor over coffee, not the ones written for a brochure.
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How much does a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel cost?
Bathroom remodels in our area typically run $18,000–$45,000. Mid-range kitchens are usually $35,000–$80,000 — full custom kitchens can reach $120,000+. We give you a detailed estimate in writing after the in-home visit, so you see the numbers line by line before signing anything.
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How long will my project take?
A bathroom is usually 3–5 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. A standard kitchen runs 6–8 weeks. Basement finishes are 5–8 weeks. We give you a written schedule before we start — and because we use our own in-house crew, we don't lose days waiting on a subcontractor to show up.
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Do you handle the permits and inspections?
Yes — every time. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and meet with the inspectors. You don't deal with the village. We handle Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and the rest of our service area.
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Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Almost always, yes. We seal off the work zone with plastic, set up a temporary kitchen if we're remodeling yours, vacuum daily, and do a deep clean at the end. Most clients stay in the home for the full project — we plan the sequence around your daily life.
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How do payments work?
A small deposit at signing, then progress payments tied to milestones (rough-in complete, drywall complete, final walkthrough). You never pre-pay for work that hasn't started. Final payment is only released after you sign off on the final walkthrough — not before.