Home Remodeling in Cicero, IL
Cicero's housing is close kin to Berwyn's — 1920s brick, densely built, with two-flats mixed among the single-family bungalows.
What Cicero homes are actually built like
Brick bungalows and two-flats from the 1910s and 1920s dominate, on narrow lots with alley access. Many properties have been in the same families for decades, with updates layered on over time rather than done all at once.
What that means for your project
- Partial updates done across many decades mean the wiring and plumbing can change from room to room.
- Two-flat and multi-unit work carries stricter code requirements around egress, separation and permits.
- Original masonry needs correct mortar; modern hard mortar damages century-old brick over time.
- Basements are usable but ceiling height is limited compared with newer construction.
Common questions in Cicero
Do you work on two-flats and rental units?
Yes. Multi-unit work is common in this area. The permitting and code requirements differ from single-family, and we scope it accordingly.
Is tuckpointing worth doing?
On century-old brick, yes, and with the right mortar. Using a modern hard mortar on soft old brick causes the brick face to spall over time.
What we do in Cicero
Kitchen RemodelingThe room your home revolves around, rebuilt to work for you.
Bathroom RemodelingSpa-grade bathrooms built on waterproofing done right.
Flooring InstallationHardwood, LVP, and tile installed flat, tight, and quiet.
Interior & Exterior PaintingCrisp lines, full coverage, and zero drips on your floors.
Basement FinishingTurn dead square footage into the best room in the house.
Electrical ServicesPanels, lighting, and EV chargers wired safely to code.
Plumbing ServicesFrom a dripping faucet to a full repipe, fixed properly.
Handyman ServicesThe whole to-do list, knocked out in one visit.