Remodeling in Wheaton, IL — handled by one accountable team.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home additions for Wheaton, IL homeowners. Free on-site estimates, in-house team, 2-year warranty — in writing, on every build.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- ZIPs 60187, 60189fully 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.
Wheaton’s interior remodeling requirements
The City of Wheaton requires permits for construction or remodeling work that involves structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing work. For a residential interior remodel, the city asks for architectural plans with existing and proposed layouts, a floor plan that includes the electrical layout, and a cross-section wall detail when applicable. Plumbing isometric plans must cover both the supply and the waste and vent systems, including an overhead sewer if one is located in the basement, and a water service line sizing form is needed when fixtures are added to the home.
Structure is a key trigger. If load-bearing walls or framing members are altered, moved, or removed, Wheaton requires the plans to be signed and sealed by an Illinois-licensed architect or structural engineer. The city lists the 2024 International Residential Code, the 2023 National Electrical Code, the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, and the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code as the applicable codes.
Safety upgrades that come with a permit
Wheaton notes that the 2024 International Residential Code requires smoke alarms when additions, alterations, or repairs requiring a permit occur, including an alarm in each sleeping room and in the hallway next to sleeping areas. Carbon monoxide alarms follow the same trigger in homes with an attached garage that opens into the dwelling, among other conditions. In a basement, habitable space needs at least one emergency egress window, and each basement sleeping area needs its own.
Planning the project with ADS
ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Wheaton. We begin with a free visit to measure the space and identify the walls, plumbing runs, and circuits your plan would affect. The written estimate then separates structural and system changes from finishes, so it is easier to see where an engineer’s seal or added alarms may belong in the budget. The city lists rough inspections before insulation or concealment, an insulation inspection before drywall, and a final inspection at the end of the project.
- Tell us whether a wall you want to open might carry load.
- Count any fixtures you would like to add.
- Note where bedrooms and any attached garage sit in relation to the work.
Read the City of Wheaton interior residential remodeling requirements and confirm current requirements with the Building Department before work begins.
Six remodeling services. One in-house team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton
How ADS builds a kitchen: cabinetry lead times, the six-to-eight week sequence, the temporary kitchen, and…
See pricing & timeline →Bathroom Remodeling in Wheaton
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See pricing & timeline →Basement Remodeling in Wheaton
How ADS finishes a basement: moisture first, then framing, egress and permits, and what the written…
See pricing & timeline →Living Room Remodeling in Wheaton
How ADS rebuilds a living room: structural changes, built-ins and floors, and what an itemized written…
See pricing & timeline →Hallway Renovations in Wheaton
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 Wheaton
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See pricing & timeline →The kind of work we'd bring to Wheaton.
Three steps from first call to keys-in-hand.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Wheaton 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 Wheaton 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 Wheaton
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Wheaton 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.