Remodeling in Northbrook, IL — handled by one accountable team.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home additions for Northbrook, IL homeowners. Free on-site estimates, in-house team, 2-year warranty — in writing, on every build.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- ZIPs 60062fully 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.
Northbrook’s interior alteration permit
The Village of Northbrook requires an alteration permit when any interior walls or structural elements change within a single-unit residence. The application packet includes a building site and utility data worksheet, a water service and meter worksheet, a tree protection agreement, and a fire protection letter of understanding. When plumbing is involved, the village asks for a copy of the plumbing contractor’s license and a notarized or sealed letter of intent.
Before drawings are submitted, Northbrook points applicants to its Residential Plan Review Checklist and a page on common residential plan submission mistakes. The village estimates up to ten business days for small projects such as basements and kitchens or baths, and up to fifteen business days for larger single-family projects such as additions or large-scale remodeling.
Additions and major renovations
Northbrook separates additions from major renovations. When added habitable floor area, not counting the basement, exceeds 115 percent of the existing habitable floor area, the project requires a Major Renovation permit, and the area calculations must appear on the cover sheet of the plans. Knowing which category a project falls into early helps set realistic design and review expectations.
Planning the details with ADS
ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Northbrook. We start with a free in-home visit, measure the existing rooms, and prepare a written estimate that shows which walls, fixtures, and systems would change. Northbrook requires general, electrical, plumbing, concrete and paving, and sewer contractors to hold valid licenses to work in the village. Construction noise is allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and not on Sunday. Building inspections need at least 48 hours of notice, and rough-in, framing, and insulation inspections take place before walls or ceilings are closed in.
- Share the square footage of the rooms involved, if you know it.
- Mention any addition ideas, even if they would come later.
- Tell us which rooms must stay usable during the work.
Review the Village of Northbrook interior alteration permit page and confirm current requirements with Development and Planning Services before work begins.
Six remodeling services. One in-house team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook
How ADS builds a kitchen: cabinetry lead times, the six-to-eight week sequence, the temporary kitchen, and…
See pricing & timeline →Bathroom Remodeling in Northbrook
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See pricing & timeline →Basement Remodeling in Northbrook
How ADS finishes a basement: moisture first, then framing, egress and permits, and what the written…
See pricing & timeline →Living Room Remodeling in Northbrook
How ADS rebuilds a living room: structural changes, built-ins and floors, and what an itemized written…
See pricing & timeline →Hallway Renovations in Northbrook
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 Northbrook
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See pricing & timeline →The kind of work we'd bring to Northbrook.
Three steps from first call to keys-in-hand.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Northbrook 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.