General Contractor & Home Remodeling in Mayfair, Chicago

Name: Maya Construction Group
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Maya Construction Group is a licensed Chicago general contractor (#TCG039361) providing high-intent home remodeling in Mayfair since 1998. We specialize in the structural execution, permit management, and system modernization of classic brick bungalows, historic frame homes, and multi-family residential properties near Elston Avenue, Lawrence Avenue, and the beautiful Mayfair Park blocks.

In Mayfair, our most requested work includes kitchen open-concept conversions in classic Chicago brick bungalows, and full bathroom rehabs with updated plumbing for older bungalow-era framing.

We also handle basement finishing to address foundation drainage common in this river-adjacent part of the neighborhood, rear and second-story home additions that expand living space while keeping bungalow rooflines intact, and condo remodeling for Mayfair’s smaller multi-unit buildings near the river.

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Custom Kitchen Remodeling

Opening up the typically small, closed-off rear kitchens found in classic Mayfair brick bungalows. We specialize in removing interior dividing walls, creating open-concept family layouts, and installing custom cabinetry maximize utility.

Kitchen remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling

Replacing outdated plumbing lines and executing advanced waterproofing systems inside historic frame homes. We design code-compliant layouts and install premium tile work tailored for older subfloors.

Bathroom remodeling

Structural Basement Finishing

Converting low-clearance bungalow basements into comfortable family rooms or guest suites. We focus on fixing central support settlement, adding sub-slab water management, and installing code-compliant overhead sewers.

Basement remodeling

Home Additions & Layout Changes

Safely expanding single-family footprints within strict Mayfair RS-2/RS-3 zoning guidelines. We manage full structural framing, add second-story vertical attic dormers, and install load-bearing steel headers.

Home additions

Multi-Family & Multi-Unit Modernization

Complete interior layout transformations for local mid-century multi-flats and two-flats. We navigate city fire separation rules, improve sound isolation between levels, and manage residential job site logistics smoothly.

Condo remodeling

Navigating Mayfair Construction Standards

Housing Type	Common Home Challenge	Maya’s Smooth Remodeling Solution
Classic Chicago Brick Bungalows	Rear kitchens feel isolated from the living room; attics are uninsulated or cramped for expanding families.	We remove non-structural dividing partitions to open the main floor layout and construct structural attic dormer additions for new primary suites.
Vintage Wood-Frame Homes	Central support beams sag over a century of natural movement, causing noticeably uneven or sloping floors.	We safely lift and level your floor support systems from the basement up and install brand-new structural center posts.
Mid-Century 2-Flats & Ranches	Original plumbing lines are slow or deteriorating, and outdated 100-amp electrical panels cannot handle modern appliances.	We completely replace aging utility branches and execute full code-compliant 200-amp electrical panel upgrades.

Northwest Side Chicago Construction Coverage

Neighboring service areas: Albany Park | Jefferson Park | Portage Park

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