Kitchen, bathroom & basement remodeling in La Grange.
30-year Chicagoland contractor. Tom Fisher pulls every Village of La Grange permit. Specializes in pre-1950 bungalow and craftsman renovations. LTHS 204 feeder.
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Why La Grange homeowners choose ADG
La Grange is one of the most established Cook County suburbs and has the housing stock to prove it: pre-1950 bungalows, Craftsmans, American Foursquares, and small Victorians dominate the village center, East La Grange, and the train station area. The 1960s ranches in La Grange Highlands round out the inventory. ADG has expanded into La Grange because remodeling these pre-1950 homes properly is exactly where 30 years of fine-detail experience earns its keep.
A bungalow renovation in La Grange almost always means opening up the original kitchen to the dining room (rooms were partitioned in 1925 in ways no modern family lives), upgrading the single small original full bathroom, finishing the basement for additional living square footage, and updating all the systems that get exposed in the process: plaster walls, knob-and-tube electrical, original radiator systems, cast-iron drain stacks, undersized 60-100 amp service. Budget a 15-20% contingency for pre-1940 La Grange homes. The demo always reveals something.
We pull permits at the Village of La Grange Community Development Department ourselves. La Grange is distinct from La Grange Park (a separate village). Plan review typically runs 2-3 weeks. For homes feeding into Lyons Township High School District 204 (LTHS) - one of the top-rated high schools in the Chicago suburbs - the school district premium is real and consistent, so renovation ROI on updated kitchens and finished basements lands at the higher end of the typical range.
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 bungalows for 30+ years. For an itemized La Grange 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 La Grange
Three core services. Bungalow and Craftsman expertise.
La Grange Remodeling FAQ
The questions La Grange homeowners ask Tom most often.
Do you pull permits in La Grange?
Yes. We pull every permit through the Village of La Grange Community Development Department. Plan review typically runs 2-3 weeks. La Grange is distinct from La Grange Park (a separate village); we cover both.
What is the typical La Grange remodel cost?
Kitchens: $30K-$110K+ (pre-1950 homes often push to mid-range or custom for layout reconfigs). Bathrooms: $15K-$55K+. Basements: $30K-$150K+, with older home stock requiring more waterproofing and code updates.
Can you renovate a La Grange bungalow?
Yes. La Grange has many beautiful pre-1950 bungalows. Bungalow renos almost always include kitchen layout reconfig (opening to dining), bathroom upgrades, and basement finishing. Budget 15-20% contingency for plaster, knob-and-tube, and cast iron surprises.
How does Lyons Township school district affect resale?
La Grange feeds Lyons Township High School District 204 (LTHS), one of the top-rated suburban high schools. LTHS desirability drives consistent demand for updated homes. Updated kitchens and finished basements show 60-86% ROI at resale.
Do you handle additions in La Grange?
Yes, when lot setbacks allow. La Grange's smaller older lots often constrain additions, but rear kitchen extensions and second-story additions on ranches are feasible in many neighborhoods. Full primary suite additions run $150K-$350K+.
How quickly can you start a La Grange project?
Most projects start within 4 to 10 weeks of contract signing. Older-home renovations often need additional time for design and surprise contingency in demo. Tom can usually do an in-home estimate within the same week you call.
Ready to Talk About Your La Grange Project?
Call Tom directly. We will set up a free in-home estimate within the week.