Home Remodeling in Skokie, IL
Skokie's housing is dominated by solid post-war brick, and much of it still has its original kitchens and bathrooms.
What Skokie homes are actually built like
The village filled in rapidly through the 1950s with brick ranches, Georgians and Cape Cods on compact lots. The masonry construction has held up extremely well; the interiors are frequently untouched from the original build.
What that means for your project
- Original 1950s kitchens are small and closed off, with a doorway rather than an opening to the dining room.
- Electrical service is often undersized for modern appliance loads.
- Solid masonry exterior walls make additions and window changes more expensive than in frame construction.
- Basements are usually dry and usable but have lower ceilings than newer stock.
Common questions in Skokie
Can the kitchen be opened to the dining room?
Usually yes, but in these homes the wall is often load-bearing and the work needs a header and a permit. It is a very common and worthwhile change here.
Is it hard to add windows to a brick house?
Harder than in frame construction. Cutting masonry requires lintels and proper structural support, so it is priced accordingly rather than as a simple window swap.
What we do in Skokie
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.