#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Kitchen Remodel Contractor
in Evanston, Illinois
Transform your kitchen with Evanston's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Evanston Kitchen Need A Remodel?
- Your kitchen's layout makes cooking more of a chore than a joy.
- You don't have the space or the features to make meals you love.
- You're afraid that your kitchen's design owers your home's value.
- You want an open floor plan that feels connected and welcoming.
- Hosting guests feels stressful because your kitchen doesn't meet your standards.
- There isn't enough space in your kitchen to comfortably fit your family and friends.
Work With Evanston'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 Evanston 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 Evanston, Illinois
Evanston is a historic North Shore suburb and home to Northwestern, with everything from Victorians and four-squares to brick Georgians, two-flats, and lakefront homes. Their kitchens range from dated originals to high-end spaces, and tailoring the remodel to each home is what we do here.
Navigating Evanston Permits
Kitchen remodels in Evanston that touch plumbing, electrical, or structure need a permit from the City of Evanston Community Development Department at the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue. We handle the application and inspections for you.
Respecting Historic Homes
Evanston's Victorians, four-squares, and Georgians have real architectural character and often closed-off original kitchens. We open them to the living space while honoring the period detail, and we flag early if your home sits in a historic district.
Built for How You Cook
Evanston homeowners want kitchens with a generous island, quality finishes, and an open flow for entertaining. We design around how your household actually uses the space.
Design-Build Kitchen Remodeling
Our easy-to-follow remodel process will help you transform your kitchen without the typical home improvement hassle.
1. Work With Our Designers to Plan Your Remodel
2. Our Build Teams Remodel Your Space
3. Gather With Your Friends and Family in Your New Kitchen
Finding the Right Contractor For Your Needs
Is Pegasus Construction The Right Fit For Your Evanston Kitchen Remodel
At Pegasus Construction, our mission is to help Evanston homeowners transform their current kitchen into their dream kitchen. However, not every kitchen remodeling project is the right match for our team. Here’s how to determine if Pegasus Construction is the right fit for your kitchen remodel.
Pegasus may not be a good fit for your Evanston Kitchen 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 Evanston Kitchen 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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Hear that this client had to say!
“…I felt truly heard and valued during our conversation. I came to your company with questions about our projects, and Greg provided thoughtful, flexible scenarios and options to help us achieve our goals. He genuinely seemed to care about me and my family as real people.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of kitchens do you remodel most in Evanston?
Evanston ranges from Victorians and four-squares to brick Georgians, two-flats, and lakefront homes, so the kitchens vary widely. The common thread is opening dated, closed-off kitchens into bright, high-quality spaces that still fit the home.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Evanston?
Yes — kitchen remodels that touch plumbing, electrical, or structure need a permit from the City of Evanston Community Development Department at the Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue. We handle the application and inspections, and we account for Evanston’s thorough review.
Will Evanston’s historic districts affect my kitchen remodel?
Interior kitchen work is usually unaffected, but Evanston has several historic districts and landmark homes where exterior changes get review. We check your address early and flag anything that needs preservation approval.
Can I open the wall between my kitchen and dining room in an Evanston home?
Often yes, but Victorians, four-squares, and two-flats frequently have load-bearing walls. We confirm the structure and engineer a properly sized beam before anything comes down.
Can you keep the character of my historic Evanston home?
Yes. We design the kitchen to fit the architecture — cabinetry, trim, and proportions that suit a Victorian, four-square, or Georgian rather than a generic remodel.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Evanston?
Most Evanston kitchen remodels run from roughly $48,000 to $105,000 or more, reflecting the larger kitchens and higher-end finishes common here. We give you a fixed, itemized number before any work starts.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Evanston?
Plan on about 8 to 12 weeks of construction for a full kitchen, plus design and Evanston permitting, which can run longer than other suburbs. Older homes can add time if we find dated wiring or plumbing, and we flag that early.
Will a kitchen remodel add value to my Evanston home?
Yes — in Evanston’s market the kitchen is one of the first things buyers judge. A well-built kitchen that fits the home both helps it sell and makes daily life better while you’re there.
