Hallway Renovations for Chicagoland homeowners.
How ADS rebuilds a staircase and foyer: structure first, custom railings cut in-house, and what the written estimate covers.
- 1–2 weeksTypical timeline
- $6,000 – $18,000Typical price range
- 2-yrWritten warranty
- ★★★★★five-star Google reviews
- 15+ Years Building in Chicagoland
- Licensed & Insured $2M general liability
- 2-Year Warranty Written, on every project
- ★★★★★ Google five-star verified reviews
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We call or text back within 2 business hours. 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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What staircase and foyer work with ADS covers
Railings and balusters, treads and risers, the stair structure underneath, foyer and hallway flooring, trim, lighting and wall finishes. A lot of these projects start the same way, with carpeted steps, a plain railing and a foyer floor that shows its age.
Structure first
A stair that squeaks or flexes has a structural issue, not a cosmetic one. Before we price new treads or a railing, we check what holds the stair up, and we open it if we need to.
If the framing is sound, new treads and a new railing may be all you need, and that is the smaller job. If it is not, we fix it before any finish goes on.
Railings cut in-house
The railing is designed and cut by our own carpenters to fit your stair, not ordered as a kit. Code sets the height and baluster spacing. The design is yours, from wood handrails with iron balusters to a custom geometric panel.
How the job runs
Estimate. Brian, the owner, measures the stair and the floor around it and checks the structure. The itemized written estimate lists the railing as its own line.
Protection. Floors are covered from the entry, and the work is sequenced so the stairs are safe to use every evening. If a rebuild means closing them for a stretch, you get the exact days in advance.
Tear-out and structure. Old carpet, treads and railings come out, stringers are refastened or rebuilt, and wiring for stair or foyer lighting goes in.
Finish. Treads, risers, railing, flooring, trim and paint, then a walkthrough and your 2-year written workmanship warranty.
Timeline, cost and permits
Most staircase and foyer projects take 1 to 2 weeks and cost $6,000 to $18,000.
Moving a staircase, changing its run or removing a balcony is structural work. It needs an engineer and a permit, which we pull, and it takes longer and costs more than a tread and railing update. The written schedule and estimate show that before we start.
Within the typical range, the price moves with capping existing treads versus replacing them, wood versus iron versus glass in the railing, lighting, and how much of the foyer and upstairs hall gets new flooring.
What to have ready
Clear the stairs and foyer, take down photos along the stairwell, and plan where pets will stay during work hours.
Staircases we have built
Modern geometry staircase, Glen Ellyn. The old stair structure and balcony were removed, and the staircase was redesigned around a custom geometric handrail, with a large chandelier and LED lighting above the stair.
Staircase and foyer, Glen Ellyn. Old railings replaced with wood handrails and wrought-iron balusters on a curved stair, a runner added, marble-look porcelain in the foyer, and the wallpaper stripped.
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Three steps from first call to final walkthrough.
Free in-home estimate
We come to your home, measure, and listen. Written scope-of-work 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 in-house crew executes the agreed schedule. Punch-list walkthrough, then 2-year written warranty kicks in.
Book your free estimate
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.
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."
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.