General contractor in St. Charles, IL

Homes built in St. Charles between 1970 and 1990 were constructed with materials and layouts that made sense at the time but create specific challenges for remodeling today. Galvanized drain lines, aluminum wiring in some cases, and closed-off kitchen layouts are common discoveries once walls open up. A contractor who handles the full project rather than just the finish work is better positioned to address what is found behind the drywall without stopping the job.

Ranch homes throughout St. Charles present a particular remodeling condition. Their exterior walls often carry roof load, which limits where openings can be cut without adding a beam and post system. Kitchen remodeling in a ranch that involves removing a wall between the kitchen and living area requires that structural work to be done correctly before any finish work begins. We assess load paths before demo so the scope is accurate from the start.

The western edge of St. Charles near Campton Hills includes properties on larger lots with more rural access conditions. Delivering materials and staging equipment on these sites is different from working in a dense subdivision. Projects in this part of the service area often include additions and larger home renovations where lot size allows for expansion that would not be possible on a standard suburban parcel.