General Contractor & Home Remodeling in Ravenswood, Chicago

Name: Maya Construction Group
Price range: $$$

Maya Construction Group is a licensed Chicago general contractor (#TCG039361) providing execution-focused home remodeling in Ravenswood since 1998. We specialize in the structural gut-rehabilitation, permit management, and system modernization of historic Victorians, pre-war brick bungalows, and classic two-flats near Welles Park and the Malt Row creative corridor.

In Ravenswood, our most requested work includes kitchen open-concept conversions in Welles Park-area pre-war homes, vintage bathroom gut-rehabs that replace century-old galvanized and cast-iron lines, and basement flood-proofing to resolve the neighborhood’s subgrade dampness.

We also handle vertical home additions and rear bump-outs that respect Ravenswood’s historic architectural profiles, along with condo remodeling including legal two-flat to single-family deconversions.

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Ravenswood Kitchens

Licensed kitchen remodeling focusing on open-concept conversions in historic pre-war homes.We handle plaster-and-lath removal, structural load-bearing partition updates, and 200-amp electrical panel upgrades to safely support high-end modern appliances.

Kitchen remodeling

Vintage Gut-Rehabs

Specialized in "studs-up" bathroom gut-rehabs in classic North Side properties. We manage the full replacement of galvanized/cast-iron lines, advanced waterproofing of century-old wood framing, and walk-in shower conversions.

Bathroom remodeling

Flood-Proof Finishing

Converting Ravenswood lower levels into dry, legal living spaces. Our process resolves subgrade dampness with professional sump pump installations, overhead sewer conversions, and egress windows built to strict Chicago code.

Basement remodeling

Structural Additions

Licensed construction of vertical extensions and rear-yard bump-outs. We coordinate structural engineering, zoning approvals (RS-3/RT-4), and foundation work to add functional square footage while matching Ravenswood's historic architectural profiles.

Home additions

Multi-Unit Specialist

Expert construction and layout modernization for Ravenswood's classic multi-family stock. We manage legal two-flat to single-family deconversions, structural joist reinforcement, fire-separation compliance, and utility system segregation.

Condo remodeling

Solving Construction Challenges in Ravenswood’s Historic Building Stock

Property Type	Common Remodeling Challenge	Maya’s Construction Solution
East Ravenswood Victorians	Preserving historic exterior character and landmark reviews	Coordinating with the Landmark Commission for street-facing historic window and facade restoration.
Classic Chicago Two-Flats	Outdated plumbing/electrical runs and compartmentalized layouts	Full “to-the-studs” system replacement, structural beam installs, and zoning navigation.
Vintage Courtyard Condos	Strict HOA logistics and compact, shared-utility layouts	Comprehensive dust containment, elevator scheduling, and soundproofing installation.

North Side Construction Coverage

Neighboring service areas: Lincoln Square | Uptown | Lakeview

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