General Contractor in Wicker Park, Chicago
Maya Construction Group is a licensed Chicago general contractor (#TCG039361) providing home remodeling in Wicker Park since 1998. We specialize in the structural execution, permit management, and system modernization of landmark Queen Anne mansions, classic brick multi-flats, and vintage residential properties near the North/Damen/Milwaukee hub, Division Street, and the scenic Wicker Park blocks.
Custom Kitchen Remodeling
Modern Bathrooms
Cozy Basement Finishing
Structural Home Additions
Multi-Unit Updates
Navigating Wicker Park Construction Standards
| Housing Type | Common Home Challenge | Maya’s Smooth Remodeling Solution |
| Historic Queen Anne & Victorian Mansions | Central post-and-beam support lines sag over a century, causing noticeably sloping floors and cracking plaster. | We safely lift and level your floor support systems from the basement up, integrating heavy steel headers to support the massive structure. |
| Vintage Brick 2-Flats & 3-Flats | Rooms feel small and closed off from one another; aging utility lines restrict modern water pressure and electricity. | We remove dividing walls to create large, open living spaces and complete full code-compliant 200-amp electrical and plumbing updates. |
| Historic Workers’ Cottages | Tight lot setbacks make extensions difficult, and older common-brick side walls make rooms feel chilly or drafty. | We reconfigure interior floor plans to maximize every square inch and add moisture-protected, modern insulation behind old interior walls. |
Wicker Park Remodeling FAQs
How does Wicker Park's historic landmark status affect my remodeling project?
If your property rests inside the Wicker Park Landmark District, any exterior alterations visible from the street must be reviewed and approved by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Interior renovations generally do not trigger landmark restrictions, but they still require a standard building permit from the Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB).
Maya Construction Group handles all structural submissions and permit coordination for you.
How much does a structural addition or whole-home renovation cost in Wicker Park?
Because Wicker Park properties require strict urban staging, landmark-compliant handling, and premium luxury finishes, comprehensive structural updates, open-concept overhauls, or rear footprint additions typically range from $120,000 to $450,000+.
Completing structural framing leveling, sub-slab basement water updates, or major mechanical conversions generally runs between $55,000 and $115,000+, depending entirely on the square footage.
What is the cost and scope for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Wicker Park?
Modernizing a kitchen or bath in a historic neighborhood home usually involves taking down a non-structural wall to open the view, installing steel structural headers for support, and upgrading original 100-amp electrical panels to 200-amp service.
Beautiful, custom kitchen and primary bathroom transformations typically range between $30,000 and $100,000, based on custom cabinetry features and the high-end materials you choose.
West Town Chicago Construction Coverage
Neighboring service areas: Bucktown | Ukrainian Village | Logan Square
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