Kitchen, bathroom & basement remodeling in Downers Grove.
30-year Chicagoland contractor specializing in Downers Grove's pre-1980 housing stock. We know the knob-and-tube electrical, cast-iron drains, plaster walls, and undersized panels. The quirks are why you call us.
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Why Downers Grove homeowners choose ADG
Downers Grove is one of the most established suburbs in DuPage County, and that means the housing stock skews pre-1980. The tree-lined streets in Pierce Downer's Heritage, Denburn Woods, Belmont Estates, the Maple Avenue corridor, and North Downers Grove are gorgeous, but the homes behind those streets often have knob-and-tube electrical, cast-iron drain stacks, plaster-and-lath walls, undersized 60-100 amp service panels, and original galvanized supply lines. ADG has expanded into Downers Grove because remodeling these homes properly takes 30 years of experience, not a national franchise's checklist.
We pull permits at the Village of Downers Grove Community Development Department ourselves and coordinate every inspection directly with the Village. Plan review typically runs 2-3 weeks. The Downers Grove inspectors are reasonable when you submit complete plan sets the first time and respect the older housing stock's quirks.
For older Downers Grove homes specifically, the kitchen and bathroom remodel quote you receive should always include line items for: panel upgrade if existing service is 100 amps or less ($1,800-$3,500), galvanized supply line replacement ($1,500-$4,000), cast-iron drain replacement if cracked ($1,200-$4,500), and partial knob-and-tube rewire scoped to the affected areas ($2,500-$7,000). A contractor who quotes without these line items is hiding the surprise from you. We don't.
You will work directly with President Tom Fisher and the ADG team from your first phone call to your final walk-through. We have been remodeling Chicagoland's older housing stock for 30+ years and know how to do it right. For an itemized Downers Grove quote with our line-by-line pricing and the actual receipts for every material, call us or use the estimate form above.
Our work in Downers Grove
Three core services. Each one done extraordinarily well, even on a 1920s home.
Downers Grove Remodeling FAQ
The questions Downers Grove homeowners ask Tom most often.
Do you pull permits in Downers Grove?
Yes. We pull every permit through the Village of Downers Grove Community Development Department. Plan review typically runs 2-3 weeks. We submit complete plan sets the first time to avoid rejection delays.
What about knob-and-tube electrical?
Many pre-1950 Downers Grove homes still have original knob-and-tube wiring. Code requires replacement when you open walls during a remodel. Full house rewire: $8,000-$22,000+. Partial rewire scoped to remodel areas: $2,500-$7,000. Insurance carriers increasingly refuse to cover active knob-and-tube. We test for it during the walkthrough.
How do older Downers Grove homes affect remodel cost?
Pre-1980 homes often have: 60-100 amp service that needs 200-amp upgrade ($1,800-$3,500), galvanized supply lines to replace ($1,500-$4,000), cast-iron drain stacks to replace ($1,200-$4,500), and small original layouts needing reconfiguration. Budget 10-15% contingency on top of contracted price.
Can you work around plaster walls?
Yes. Older Downers Grove homes typically have plaster-and-lath. We can match-patch existing plaster ($35-$70/sq ft) or strip to studs and re-board with drywall (faster and cleaner for rerouting electrical and plumbing). Full drywall replacement after demo is included in mid-range kitchen and bath packages.
What is the typical kitchen remodel cost?
Most full Downers Grove kitchen remodels run $30,000 to $85,000+. Older homes typically push toward mid-range or custom because layout reconfigs to open up the kitchen are common. Refresh kitchens (cabinet paint, new counters, lighting) run $15K-$30K when the layout is already good.
How quickly can you start a Downers Grove project?
Most projects start within 4 to 8 weeks of contract signing. Tom can usually do an in-home estimate within the same week you call. Permit review adds 2-3 weeks. Older-home demo often needs an extra week of buffer for surprises.
Ready to Talk About Your Downers Grove Project?
Call Tom directly. We will set up a free in-home estimate within the week.