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#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Home Remodel Contractor
in Des Plaines, Illinois
Transform your home with Des Plaines's most trusted remodeling contractor
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Does Your Des Plaines Home Need Any of These Changes?
- Improve your floor plan and re-design your home with a whole home remodel
- Open your living space and create space to entertain with a kitchen remodel
- Improve the beauty and luxury of your primary bathroom
- Build your dream home, tailored to your lifestyle.
- Add extra living spaceto your home by converting your basement
- Add new bedrooms or bathrooms by designing and building a home addition
- Make your home multi-generational with a whole home remodel
- Boost your home's curb appeal asthetic of your home with an exterior remodel
Design & Build Remodeling Contractor
Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, home addition, or any other project, Pegasus Construction offers the ideal combination of expert designers and skilled craftsmen.
Kitchen Remodeling
Transform your kitchen into the heart of your home with our expert kitchen remodeling services. We bring your vision to life with custom designs, high-quality materials, and flawless craftsmanship, ensuring a beautiful and functional space that suits your lifestyle.
Bathroom Remodeling
Elevate your Chicago bathroom from functional to extraordinary with our expert bathroom remodeling services. Whether it’s a powder room, guest bath, or primary suite, we transform your space into a stunning retreat. From custom tile work to steam showers, saunas, and luxurious tubs, we bring your dream bathroom to life.
Home Additions
Your home may have been perfect when you first moved in, but needs change over time. Our expert team specializes in home additions, whether you’re planning a ground-level expansion or a new second story. Home additions not only enhance your living space but also increase your property’s value. With skilled craftsmanship and dedicated support, we bring your vision to life—every step of the way.
New Home Construction
If you’re ready to start fresh with a custom-built home, our new construction services are designed to bring your vision to life. As an experienced home builder in Chicago, Pegasus Construction specializes in creating personalized living spaces that match your lifestyle and needs. Building a new home doesn’t have to be overwhelming—our team will guide you through every step of the process to ensure your dream home becomes a reality.
Exterior Remodeling
Transform your home’s curb appeal and enhance its durability with our expert exterior remodeling services. From roofing upgrades and siding installation to high-quality window installation, Pegasus Construction ensures that every element is built to withstand Chicago’s weather while elevating the look of your home. Our team focuses on craftsmanship and quality materials to deliver lasting results that protect and beautify your property.
203k Consulting
Construction Consulting Services: Our expert construction consulting services streamline your home renovations and new builds. Pegasus Construction ensures smooth execution and compliance with local regulations. As a certified 203k Consultant, we specialize in 203k Consulting, helping homeowners maximize FHA 203k loan benefits for property renovations. Whether planning a major remodel or exploring 203k financing, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Work With Des Plaines's Home Remodeling Experts
Choosing the right contractor for your home remodel can feel overwhelming. At Pegasus Construction, we’re dedicated to helping you navigate the process smoothly and remodel your home to match your unique needs.
We’ve all heard the horror stories—contractors who abandon projects, inflate costs, or fail to deliver on quality. You can avoid these issues by knowing the key questions to ask and understanding what to look for from the start.
Download our free 3 Step Guide To Choosing a Contractor, where we’ll teach you the right questions to ask and the things to look for in a great contractor.
Clear & Proven Process
A successful home remodel starts with a clear plan. With hundreds of satisfied Des Plaines customers, our proven 6-Step Design-Build Process ensures a smooth and stress-free remodeling experience.
True Cost Accuracy
1 in 3 remodels exceed their budget—but yours doesn’t have to. At Pegasus Construction, we’ve created a budgeting system to eliminate surprise costs, with our projects averaging just a 5% variance from the initial budget to the final price.
Your Project, On Time
Feel confident knowing your home remodel is managed by experts. Each project is assigned a dedicated team, led by an experienced master carpenter, ensuring timely completion. While other companies face delays of weeks or months, our projects average less than a 2-day difference from the original schedule.
Your Home Remodeling Contractor in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines grew up in a rush. When Chicago O’Hare opened in the 1950s, it transformed a quiet Cook County town of 9,000 into a suburb of over 50,000 in less than a decade. The housing built to absorb that growth — ranch homes, split-levels, Cape Cods — filled the streets around the downtown and the Des Plaines River corridor. These are practical homes, built quickly for working families, and they’re now 60 to 70 years old. Which means the kitchens, bathrooms, and mechanicals are ready for a serious update.
Remodeling in Des Plaines means working with the realities of 1950s and ’60s construction: layouts built before open floor plans were a concept, plumbing that’s been patched rather than replaced, and load-bearing walls exactly where today’s homeowners want to open things up. Pegasus has worked throughout Des Plaines and understands what it takes to modernize these homes without losing what made them solid in the first place.
Des Plaines Permit Requirements
Building permits in Des Plaines are issued through the City's Community and Economic Development Department at 1420 Miner Street (City Hall, second floor). Most remodeling projects involving structural, electrical, or plumbing work require a permit. We handle the application, coordinate all required inspections, and make sure the project passes code from start to finish.
Ranch Homes and Split-Levels from the O'Hare Era
The ranch homes and split-levels built across Des Plaines in the 1950s and '60s were designed for a specific household model — separate rooms, small kitchens, single bathrooms. Modernizing them typically means opening walls, updating plumbing stacks, and working through load-bearing conditions that weren't documented when they were built. We assess all of it upfront.
A Solid House in a Well-Located City
Des Plaines is five miles from O'Hare, close to the Metra, and priced significantly below the North Shore suburbs it borders. Homeowners who've found value here tend to stay — and a targeted renovation turns a 1960s ranch or split-level into a home that competes with newer construction without paying new construction prices.
Our Des Plaines Service Area
We Renovate Homes In The Des Plaines Area
Simple and Hassle-Free
Design-Build Home Remodeling
Our easy-to-follow remodel process will help you transform your home without the typical home improvement hassle.
1. Work With Our Designers to Plan Your Remodel
2. Our In-House Build Teams Rebuild Your Home
3. Enjoy a Remodeled Home Built Exactly to Your Needs
Finding the Right Contractor For Your Needs
Is Pegasus Construction The Right Fit For Your Des Plaines Home Remodel
At Pegasus Construction, our mission is to help Des Plaines homeowners transform their current houses into their dream homes. However, not every remodeling project is the right match for our team. Here’s how to determine if Pegasus Construction is the right fit for your remodel.
Pegasus may not be a good fit for your Des Plaines Home Remodel if.....
- You want to hire the cheapest contractor.
- You prefer to design the project as it is being built.
- You plan to do most of the work yourself.
- You want to begin the construction immediately.
- You want to assemble your own remodeling team.
Contact the Pegasus Construction team about your Des Plaines Home Remodel if.....
- You prefer a balance of cost, quality and experience.
- You understand the value i thorough design plans
- You value high quality craftsmanship.
- You want to take the time to carefully plan your remodel.
- You want a team that works together to guide you.
Schedule and Advisory Call to Discuss your Remodel
Step 1
Schedule an advisory call with a Design Consultant
Step 2
Invite us to your home for an initial evaluation
Step 3
Align on a budget and meet to discuss the design
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of home remodeling do you do in Des Plaines?
We’re a design-build remodeler handling kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, basements, and whole-house projects in Des Plaines, where the housing is mostly post-war ranches, bungalows, and split-levels. We manage design through construction under one roof, so one accountable team carries your project from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Do I need a permit to remodel my home in Des Plaines?
Most projects that touch plumbing, electrical, or structure do. Permits go through the City of Des Plaines, and we handle the application, plan review, and inspections so you don’t have to navigate the process yourself.
How much does a home remodel cost in Des Plaines?
It depends on scope. In Des Plaines, kitchen remodels typically run $35,000 to $110,000, bathrooms $15,000 to $60,000, and home additions $250 to $425 per square foot. After the design phase we give you a fixed, line-item budget so there are no surprises.
Can you open up the floor plan of my Des Plaines ranch or split-level?
Yes — opening the kitchen to the living and dining areas is the most-requested project in Des Plaines. We confirm which walls are load-bearing and engineer a beam wherever one comes out.
Can you add a primary suite or second story to my Des Plaines home?
Often yes. We add primary-suite wings, family rooms, and second stories to Des Plaines’s post-war homes, designed to match the original brick or siding and roofline.
Why choose Pegasus Construction for your Des Plaines remodel?
We know Des Plaines — a long-established suburb along the river — handle the local permitting, and give you a fixed budget and schedule up front, backed by clear communication and a single point of accountability. Book a free design consultation to get started.
