Remodeling in Wilmette, IL — handled by one accountable team.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home additions for Wilmette, IL homeowners. Free on-site estimates, in-house team, 2-year warranty — in writing, on every build.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- ZIPs 60091fully 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.
Wilmette’s permit list reaches further than many owners expect
The Village of Wilmette asks property owners to apply for permits before work starts. Its published list of work that requires a permit includes any alteration to a structure, kitchen and bath cabinets, bathtub or shower replacement, relocating plumbing fixtures, interior piping changes, new outlets or lights, interior demolition, and new wallboard over 100 square feet. If a permit is not obtained, the village says the work will be stopped until one is issued, a surcharge will be added, and work done without a permit may be subject to removal.
For interior-only remodeling, Wilmette’s submittal checklist calls for two sets of plans drawn to scale, contractor information, and the plan review and standard permit fees. A plumbing contractor’s letter of intent is needed when the project includes plumbing. Projects with structural work, or with a construction cost above $25,000, require drawings signed and stamped by an Illinois registered architect or structural engineer. The plan reviewer may also request a professional stamp on smaller projects that are complex enough, and the village names kitchens, baths, new window openings, and basement remodeling as examples.
Planning around review time
Wilmette sets a goal of ten business days for each reviewer to handle a first review, and it stresses that complete, accurate submittals are critical for faster issuance. Because a kitchen or basement may need an architect’s stamp, it helps to decide early whether walls, windows, or structure will change. That decision affects the design budget as much as the construction budget.
How ADS prepares the scope
ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Wilmette. We begin with a free in-home assessment and a written estimate based on the existing house, noting where structural, plumbing, or electrical changes could lead to a stamped plan. A Wilmette bathroom remodel is part of the ADS portfolio, and its photos appear further down this page.
- List any walls, doors, or windows you would like to move.
- Think about the budget range you are comfortable with.
- Tell us if a plumbing fixture will move or a new sink is planned.
Review the Village of Wilmette permit submittal requirements and confirm the current checklist with Community Development before work begins.
Six remodeling services. One in-house team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wilmette
How ADS builds a kitchen: cabinetry lead times, the six-to-eight week sequence, the temporary kitchen, and…
See pricing & timeline →Bathroom Remodeling in Wilmette
How ADS builds a bathroom: the sequence, who is in your house, what the written estimate…
See pricing & timeline →Basement Remodeling in Wilmette
How ADS finishes a basement: moisture first, then framing, egress and permits, and what the written…
See pricing & timeline →Living Room Remodeling in Wilmette
How ADS rebuilds a living room: structural changes, built-ins and floors, and what an itemized written…
See pricing & timeline →Hallway Renovations in Wilmette
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 Wilmette
How ADS builds an addition: zoning check, engineered drawings, permits, footings and roof tie-in, and the…
See pricing & timeline →Real homes we've finished here.
Three steps from first call to keys-in-hand.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Wilmette 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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Wilmette 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.