#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Kitchen Remodel Contractor
in Oak Park, Illinois
Transform your kitchen with Oak Park's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Oak Park 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 Oak Park'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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park is one of the region’s great architectural communities, home to Victorians, Prairie School designs, American Foursquares, and bungalows from the 1890s through the 1920s. Its kitchens were built small and tucked at the back of the house, and many sit in historically significant or landmark-district homes. We remodel Oak Park kitchens to open, functional spaces that respect the architecture, and we handle Village of Oak Park permitting, including any historic review.
Historic & Landmark Homes
Oak Park's Victorians, Foursquares, and Prairie School homes are architecturally significant, some in landmark districts. We remodel their kitchens with care for original detail and any preservation rules.
Back-of-House Kitchens
Oak Park kitchens were built small and separate, often near a butler's pantry or rear stair. We reconfigure them into open, modern spaces while respecting the floor plan's bones.
Village of Oak Park Permits
Kitchen work with structural, electrical, or plumbing changes needs a Village of Oak Park permit, and landmark homes may require historic review. We manage the process.
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 Oak Park Kitchen Remodel
At Pegasus Construction, our mission is to help Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Oak Park?
Yes. The Village of Oak Park requires permits for kitchen work involving structural, electrical, or plumbing changes, and homes in historic districts may need additional review. We confirm scope and handle the permitting.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Oak Park?
Most Oak Park kitchen remodels run from about $35,000 for a mid-range update to $100,000 or more for a full renovation in a larger historic home. We provide a fixed budget after design.
How do I know if a wall in my Oak Park kitchen is load-bearing?
In Oak Park’s Victorians and Foursquares, the walls around the kitchen and rear stair are frequently load-bearing and carry upper floors. We verify framing before committing to a layout and engineer any beam up front.
What happens if there’s old wiring or plumbing behind my kitchen walls?
In century-old Oak Park homes, knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized lines, and old cast-iron waste are common finds. We flag anything during demo and fold the fix into the plan.
Is a kitchen island realistic for my Oak Park home?
Often yes once the kitchen and pantry area are opened up, though some narrow plans suit a peninsula better. We model the options in your actual space first.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Oak Park?
Most Oak Park kitchen remodels take about five to eight weeks, longer when historic detail or review is involved. We give you a week-by-week schedule up front.
