#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
in Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois



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.
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A successful home remodel starts with a clear plan. With hundreds of satisfied Gold Coast, Chicago customers, our proven 6-Step Design-Build Process ensures a smooth and stress-free remodeling experience.
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.
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.
Gold Coast kitchens span two very different eras — the original pre-war layouts of historic greystones and courtyard buildings, and the more recent builds in newer high-rises where the kitchens look modern but don’t function well. Pegasus Construction remodels both, delivering kitchen upgrades in Gold Coast properties that match the quality of the address.
Kitchen remodels in Gold Coast condos and co-ops require coordination with building management for access, noise windows, elevator scheduling, and material deliveries — in addition to City of Chicago permits. We handle all of it, so the project runs without friction for either the homeowner or the building.
Pre-war Gold Coast kitchens were designed for a different century — often separate from the living areas, with limited counter space and plumbing that hasn't been updated in decades. We reconfigure these layouts for modern cooking and entertaining while respecting the structural realities of 90-year-old construction.
Gold Coast homeowners expect kitchens that perform at the level of the rest of their home — custom cabinetry, professional appliances, and materials that actually hold up to daily use. We design and build kitchens that match what the Gold Coast address demands, without compromising on craft or detail.
At Pegasus Construction, our mission is to help Gold Coast, Chicago 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.
Schedule an advisory call with a Design Consultant
Invite us to your home for an initial evaluation
Align on a budget and meet to discuss the design
In River North Chicago, any project involving structural changes, new electrical circuits, or plumbing alterations requires a permit from the Chicago Department of Buildings. Cosmetic updates like painting, new cabinet doors, and replacing fixtures with like-for-like models generally do not. Your Pegasus project manager will pull all required permits before any work begins.
Kitchen remodels in River North Chicago typically range from $25,000 for a mid-range update to $85,000 or more for a full high-end renovation. The biggest cost drivers are cabinet quality, countertop material, appliances, and whether the layout changes. Pegasus provides a detailed line-item estimate before any contract is signed.
In vintage Chicago bungalows, two-flats, and greystones, walls running perpendicular to floor joists or sitting directly above a beam or foundation wall are often load-bearing. Our team identifies structural walls during the pre-construction walkthrough. If a wall needs to come down, we install a properly engineered header so you get the open layout you want safely.
It is one of the most common discoveries in River North Chicago homes. Knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes, or undersized drain lines often need to be brought up to current code before finishing. Pegasus walks you through any surprises immediately and provides updated cost options before proceeding.
An island needs at least 42 inches of clearance on all sides for comfortable movement. Many vintage Chicago bungalows, two-flats, and greystones have kitchens that can accommodate a modest island once a layout is optimized. We show you a scaled floor plan during design so you can see exactly what is possible before any demo begins.
Most kitchen remodels in River North Chicago take four to seven weeks from demo to punch list, depending on scope and material lead times. Cabinet and countertop orders are the longest lead items. Pegasus coordinates deliveries and trade schedules to minimize the time your kitchen is out of service.
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