General Contractor in Pilsen, Chicago

Name: Maya Construction Group
Price range: $$$

Maya Construction Group is a licensed Chicago general contractor (#TCG039361) providing high-intent home remodeling in Pilsen since 1998. We specialize in the structural execution, permit management, and system modernization of historic “Bohemian Baroque” brick flats, vintage raised-basement workers’ cottages, and multi-unit residential properties near 18th Street, Ashland Avenue, and the Blue Island corridor.

In Pilsen, our most requested work includes kitchen open-concept conversions that reconfigure traditional, narrow layouts into expansive open spaces with custom cabinetry and structural headers in historic Bohemian Baroque multi-flats, and bathroom remodeling with upgraded plumbing networks and advanced multi-layer waterproofing engineered for vintage structural subfloors.

We also remediate sunken foundations with basement finishing — interior drain tile systems, foundation reinforcement, and overhead sewer conversions built for wet urban soils — along with structural home additions that safely maximize square footage on narrow lots near 18th Street and the Blue Island corridor, and condo and multi-unit modernization managing fire-rated code requirements and acoustic soundproofing for brick timber lofts.

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Custom Kitchen Remodeling

Reconfiguring traditional, narrow layouts into expansive open spaces. We design custom cabinetry footprints and install structural headers tailored for historic Pilsen multi-flats.

Kitchen remodeling

Modern Bathrooms

Upgrading outdated plumbing networks, applying advanced multi-layer waterproofing, and executing detailed tile installations engineered to handle vintage structural subfloors.

Bathroom remodeling

Below-Grade Basement Finishing

Remediating sunken foundations and high water tables with interior drain tile systems, foundation reinforcement, and overhead sewer conversions built for wet urban soils.

Basement remodeling

Structural Home Additions

Safely maximizing square footage on narrow urban lots. We manage zoning compliance, structural framing, and load-bearing steel beam engineering for vintage properties.

Home additions

Condo & Multi-Unit Modernization

Full interior space optimization for multi-family layouts and brick timber lofts. We manage fire-rated code requirements, acoustic soundproofing, and interior logistics.

Condo remodeling

Navigating Pilsen Construction Standards

Housing Archetype	Common Structural Vulnerability	Maya’s Localized Remediation Strategy
Historic Baroque Brick 2-Flats & 3-Flats	Bowing common-brick side walls, moisture deterioration in masonry framing pockets, and uninsulated wall cavities.	Steel I-beam structural insertions, joist pocket remediation, masonry tie reinforcements, and moisture-managed insulation updates.
Raised or Sunken Workers’ Cottages	Foundation shifting due to raised city street grades, wet basement framing, and inadequate 60-amp electrical lines.	Underpinning foundation masonry, implementing sub-slab drain tile systems, and installing comprehensive 200-amp service overhauls.
Industrial Lofts & Multi-Unit Condos	Outdated timber-frame wear, builder-grade interior configurations, and aging sound or fire separation barriers.	Code-compliant fire-rated drywall assemblies, premium space re-configurations, acoustic insulation, and luxury finish upgrades.

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Neighboring service areas: Bridgeport | Chinatown | Little Italy

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