#1 Chicago General Contracting Contractor: Pegasus Construction
Kitchen Remodel Contractor
in Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Transform your kitchen with Uptown, Chicago's most trusted remodeling contractor
Does Your Uptown, Chicago 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 Uptown, Chicago'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 Uptown, Chicago 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 Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Uptown is a vibrant, architecturally rich lakefront neighborhood combining historic greystones and brick courtyard buildings with vintage walk-ups and high-rise condos. Its kitchens range from compact greystone and courtyard-unit kitchens to dated condo kitchens. We open and modernize Uptown kitchens while keeping their vintage character and coordinating any association rules, and we pull permits from the Chicago Department of Buildings.
Greystone & Courtyard Kitchens
Uptown's greystones and courtyard buildings have characterful but compact kitchens. We open and modernize them while keeping the vintage detail.
Condo & Association Coordination
Many Uptown homes are condos in vintage or high-rise buildings. We tailor each kitchen to the unit and coordinate association approvals.
Chicago Department of Buildings Permits
Kitchen work moving walls, plumbing, or electrical pulls a Chicago Department of Buildings permit, which we manage.
Our Uptown, Chicago Service Area
We Renovate Homes In The Uptown, Chicago Area
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 Uptown, Chicago Kitchen Remodel
At Pegasus Construction, our mission is to help Uptown, 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.
Pegasus may not be a good fit for your Uptown, Chicago 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 Uptown, Chicago 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 Uptown?
Yes. In Uptown, any kitchen project with structural changes, new electrical, or moved plumbing needs a Chicago Department of Buildings permit. We pull and manage the city permits, which take longer than suburban towns, so we plan for it.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Uptown?
Most Uptown kitchen remodels run from about $30,000 for a mid-range update to $85,000 for a full open-concept renovation. We give you a fixed, line-item budget after design.
How do I know if a wall in my Uptown kitchen is load-bearing?
In Uptown’s greystones and vintage walk-up buildings, the kitchen wall is usually load-bearing and carries the floors above. We confirm framing at a small inspection point and engineer a beam before removing it.
What happens if there’s old wiring or plumbing behind my kitchen walls?
In Uptown’s century-old buildings we find knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized lines, and old cast-iron waste. We flag anything during demo and fold the upgrade into the plan rather than springing a change order.
Is a kitchen island realistic for my Uptown home?
Often yes in larger units once a wall comes down; tighter vintage units may suit a peninsula. We model it first.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Uptown?
Most Uptown kitchen remodels take about five to eight weeks plus Chicago permit time. We give you a schedule and handle the city process up front.
