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Whole-House Remodeling Company

Your whole-house remodeling journey begins with an in-depth consultation at your home or our Wheeling showroom. We walk through your home room by room, discussing what works, what frustrates you, and how you envision each space functioning.

During this meeting, we assess your existing home's layout, structural considerations, system capacities (electrical panel, plumbing mains, HVAC), and code compliance concerns. Highland Park homeowners appreciate our thorough approach that identifies potential challenges before the work starts to help prevent future surprises.

What happens during consultation:

• Comprehensive walkthrough of your entire home with detailed measurements.
• Discussion of must-have features versus nice-to-have upgrades for each space.
• Review of our portfolio showcasing similar projects in Winnetka, Lake Forest, and Glencoe.
• Initial timeline estimate based on project scope (typically 4-6 months for full transformations).
• Budget range discussion without pressure or obligation.
• Assessment of whether you can stay during renovation or should arrange for temporary housing.

After your consultation, our design team creates detailed plans for your whole-house transformation. We provide layout options that optimize space efficiency while incorporating your desired features across all rooms. If needed, we develop 3D renderings that visualize finished kitchens and bathrooms.

From there, we guide you through material selection in our showroom, where you'll choose from our exclusive European tile collection for all bathrooms, the kitchen, the mudroom, and entries. You’ll also select coordinated flooring throughout, review cabinetry and countertop options, and choose fixtures and hardware from premium manufacturers.‍

Design phase includes:‍

• CAD drawings showing proposed layouts for all renovated spaces with exact dimensions
• Multiple tile and material options at various price points for coordinated aesthetics
• Fixture and hardware selection from premium manufacturers for kitchens and bathrooms
• Lighting design plan for optimal illumination throughout your home
• Detailed project specification document covering all rooms and systems
• Material coordination ensuring kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces work cohesively

Once you've finalized your design decisions, we provide a comprehensive written proposal that outlines your home’s complete scope of work, itemized material costs for each room, labor breakdown by trade and space, project timeline with phase milestones (typically demolition, rough-in, installations, finishes), and payment schedule. Transparent proposals are essential, as we want you to know exactly what we're doing in each room, when we're doing it, and what it costs. This detailed planning prevents the scope creep that plagues many Northbrook and Deerfield remodels.

Your proposal includes:

• Line-item breakdown of all materials with quantities and specifications by room
• Labor costs separated by trade (tile installation, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry)
• Permit fees and timeline for obtaining necessary approvals from your municipality
• Waste removal and comprehensive job site protection costs
• Living arrangements recommendations (whether staying is feasible or temporary relocation advised)
• Payment schedule typically structured as: 1/3 deposit, 1/3 at project midpoint, 1/3 upon completion

When construction starts, our dedicated project manager coordinates every aspect of your whole-house remodel across all rooms and trades. We protect your Wilmette or Kenilworth home with dust containment barriers and floor protection throughout.

For families staying during renovation, we phase work to keep the kitchen and bathroom accessible for as long as possible. We provide weekly progress updates with photos and immediate notification of any unexpected discoveries (hidden water damage, outdated wiring, structural issues) that need attention.

What to expect during construction:

• Systematic demolition starting with less-disruptive areas, progressing to kitchens/bathrooms
• New plumbing rough-in and electrical updates installed throughout to code
• HVAC modifications and insulation upgrades during wall-open phases
• Cement board and waterproofing applied to all wet areas (bathrooms, kitchen, mudroom)
• Custom tile installation using NTCA best practices in all tiled spaces
• Cabinetry and countertop installation with precision leveling
• Flooring installation coordinated throughout the main living areas
• Fixture installations, painting, and finish work in the final phases
• Daily cleanup to maintain a safe, organized workspace
• Estimated timeline for comprehensive whole-house projects: 4-6 months, depending on scope

The final step is conducting a comprehensive walkthrough of your completely transformed home, room by room, before requesting final payment. We demonstrate all fixtures and systems (smart thermostats, shower controls, appliance features, lighting controls), ensure every detail meets our quality standards throughout your home, and address any final adjustments.

There’s nothing more important to us than your satisfaction, and we don’t consider the project complete until you're thrilled with every space. Then we provide written warranty documentation covering our workmanship and discuss care instructions for your new materials.

Post-completion service includes:

• Detailed walkthrough of every renovated space, identifying and addressing any concerns
• Instructions for maintaining your tile, grout, fixtures, and systems throughout your home
• Warranty coverage details for workmanship and installations (typically 2 years)
• Contact information for any future questions or service needs
• Final invoicing with detailed accounting of all work performed
• 30-day follow-up to verify everything functions as intended