Home Additions in Riverwoods, IL.
Honest home additions for Riverwoods, IL homeowners. Same team, same project manager, same name on every invoice - from demo day through final walkthrough.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- 2-yrwritten warranty
- ★★★★★five-star Google reviews
- $0for the estimate visit
- 15+ Years Combined crew experience
- Licensed & Insured $2M general liability
- 2-Year Warranty Written, on every project
- ★★★★★ on Google five-star verified reviews
Home Additions planned for how Riverwoods homeowners live.
Riverwoods treats an addition differently from an interior remodel, and the village says so itself: additions follow their own submittal requirements. The first step is a conversation with the Building Department, and we have it before design goes far.
What the village requires
The Village of Riverwoods lists additions and structural modifications among the projects that require a permit. An application goes to the Building Department with copies of the plans, specifications or scope of work, and an up-to-date plat of survey for external projects. Certificates of liability insurance must be provided for all contractors, naming the Village of Riverwoods as additionally insured, and plumbers, electricians and roofers must provide their licenses.
The debris rule for larger additions
A renovation or addition of more than 1,500 square feet of gross floor area needs a Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Plan with the permit application. Plan review does not begin until that form is filed, and at least 75 percent of the debris must be diverted from landfills. That changes how demolition and hauling are priced, so it belongs in the estimate.
Timing
Inspections are required on all permits, and permits expire one year after issuance. The village lists work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
How ADS runs it
We measure the house and the lot during a free in-home visit, then write an estimate that separates foundation, framing, roofing, mechanical work and finishes. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections. Confirm current requirements on the town page and with the municipality before design begins.
How ADS builds an addition: zoning check, engineered drawings, permits, footings and roof tie-in, and the schedule you get in writing.
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What Riverwoods homeowners get when they hire ADS.
The kind of craft we'd bring to your Riverwoods home.
Three steps from first call to final walkthrough.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Riverwoods home, measure the space, and listen. Written scope usually within 48 hours of the visit.
Detailed written quote
Materials, finishes, schedule - priced in person, line by line, in writing. You see where every dollar goes before you sign.
Build & final walk
Our team runs the agreed schedule. Punch-list walkthrough, then 2-year written warranty kicks in.
Book your Riverwoods visit
We respond to most inquiries within 2 hours on business days. Estimate visit is free, no 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.
One Team Accountable
One accountable team from demo day to final walkthrough. Specialty trades work under our supervision, so there is no scheduling chaos and no "the other guys did that part."
Get your free home additions estimate in Riverwoods
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Riverwoods 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
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Home Additions near Riverwoods.
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 one project lead coordinates every trade, so the schedule doesn't stall between steps.
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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.