Remodeling in Winnetka, IL — handled by one accountable team.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home additions for Winnetka, IL homeowners. Free on-site estimates, in-house team, 2-year warranty — in writing, on every build.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- ZIPs 60093fully 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.
Where Winnetka draws the permit line
The Village of Winnetka spells out remodeling permits in unusual detail. Replacing existing kitchen or bath cabinets does not require a permit when no electrical work is included and plumbing fixtures use the existing supply and drain lines. A permit is required for new walls, removal of existing walls, or replacing 100 square feet or more of drywall or plaster. In a basement, building or altering walls, extending electrical circuits, plumbing drains or vents, or ductwork requires a permit. Any addition needs a permit regardless of size.
Interior remodels and additions require a scope of work. The village says interior remodeling reviews typically take two to three weeks, additions typically take three weeks for initial plan review, and revision submittals typically add seven to ten business days. A building permit is valid for 15 months. Winnetka does not maintain its own contractor licensing program and accepts State of Illinois licenses, or licenses from testing municipalities for electricians.
Site rules for additions
The addition application calls for a plat of survey no more than five years old, civil engineering plans, and a tree protection plan, and the zoning worksheets cover lot coverage and gross floor area. A removal permit is required for any tree 8 inches or more in diameter at breast height. Grading changes and new or replaced impermeable surfaces such as patios and walkways also need permits, and floodplain development has its own permit application. The construction site guidelines set regular hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, prohibit construction on Sundays and holidays, and keep demolition, excavation, and foundation concrete off weekends. Street openings are prohibited between November 15 and March 15, which can affect when utility connections happen.
Starting a Winnetka project with ADS
ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Winnetka. A free in-home visit lets us measure and sort out which parts of the plan cross the permit line. ADS then prepares a written estimate, pulls the permits, and requests inspections at least 24 hours ahead, as the village requires.
Review the Village of Winnetka work requiring permits page and the work not requiring permits page before work begins.
Six remodeling services. One in-house team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Winnetka
How ADS builds a kitchen: cabinetry lead times, the six-to-eight week sequence, the temporary kitchen, and…
See pricing & timeline →Bathroom Remodeling in Winnetka
How ADS builds a bathroom: the sequence, who is in your house, what the written estimate…
See pricing & timeline →Basement Remodeling in Winnetka
How ADS finishes a basement: moisture first, then framing, egress and permits, and what the written…
See pricing & timeline →Living Room Remodeling in Winnetka
How ADS rebuilds a living room: structural changes, built-ins and floors, and what an itemized written…
See pricing & timeline →Hallway Renovations in Winnetka
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 Winnetka
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 Winnetka.
Three steps from first call to keys-in-hand.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Winnetka 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 Winnetka 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 Winnetka
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Winnetka 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.