Whole-Home Renovations & Gut Rehabs in Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs
Maya Construction Group specializes in full-service, large-scale residential transformations across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From structural load-bearing modifications and spatial planning to premium whole-house finishes, our dedicated team manages every phase of your project. We handle the design logistics, municipal permitting, and expert trades under a single, timeline-protected schedule to deliver a seamless, high-value transformation.
Whole-Home Renovation Services
Structural Engineering & Space Reconfiguration
We specialize in complex structural overhauls, including removing interior load-bearing walls, installing recessed steel I-beams, and reconfiguring staircases. Whether you want an open-concept main floor or a multi-unit to single-family conversion, we handle the layout engineering from day one.
Historical Greystone & Bungalow Restorations
Renovating classic Chicago brick bungalows, greystones, and timber-framed homes requires specialized structural knowledge. Our crews excel at leveling settled floor joists, repairing vintage masonry, and modernizing layouts while carefully preserving historic exterior facades.
Second-Story Additions & Footprint Expansions
Expand your living space without leaving the neighborhood you love. Maya Construction Group executes seamless second-story additions ("pop-tops"), attic conversions, rear bump-outs, and structural expansions, fully engineered to match your existing foundation's load capacity.
Whole-House Mechanical & System Upgrades
We strip old infrastructure to the studs to bring your home up to code. We upgrade aging electrical systems to mandatory metal EMT conduit with new 200-amp panels, replace obsolete plumbing stacks with copper lines, and install high-efficiency, zoned multi-floor HVAC systems.
Premium Trim, Millwork & Cohesive Flooring
Ensure visual continuity across every square foot. Our finish carpenters install unified, high-traffic flooring including site-finished solid oak hardwoods and premium wide planks, complemented by custom crown molding, modern baseboards, and integrated architectural millwork.
Integrated Multi-Room Design Coordination
Avoid a disjointed look by designing your home under a single master plan. We coordinate material selections, cabinetry profiles, hardware finishes, and lighting layouts simultaneously so your kitchen, living spaces, and primary suites flow together seamlessly.
Chicago Building Permit Management
Major structural renovations require plan-based municipal reviews, not simple express permits. We handle 100% of the paperwork, architecture submittals, and zoning reviews for the City of Chicago Standard Plan Review, and manage all mandatory multi-stage building inspections.
Direct owner accountability since 1998
For more than 25 years, Maya Construction Group has focused on honest contracting, clear timelines, and meticulous execution across the Chicagoland area. Founded by Udi Yeger and Ofer Gliksman, our business operates on a direct-accountability model.
We don't hand your major investment off to third-party management companies or distant salespeople.
Our founders remain actively involved in the quality control of your project, ensuring our in-house trade teams build every element to strict municipal safety codes and premium finish standards.
How Long Does a Whole-Home Renovation Take in Chicago?
A comprehensive, multi-room home renovation or structural gut rehab typically requires 12 to 24 weeks of active construction, depending heavily on total square footage, structural modifications, and mechanical changes.
By managing our framing, licensed electrical, plumbing, and finish carpentry teams directly, Maya Construction Group eliminates third-party scheduling bottlenecks. This structural oversight keeps your project on track and protects your move-in deadline.
Expert Chicagoland Whole-Home Transformation
The Challenge: This classic N Clark St. townhome featured heavily compartmentalized, dark living levels, closed-off structural partitions, and a dated, dark-wood kitchen that isolated the home's primary living zones.
The Solution: Our team completely gutted the multi-floor property down to the studs, removing interior walls to install structural support headers and create a sweeping, open-concept main floor.
We modernized the layout with a custom staircase overhaul, expanded windows to flood the space with natural light, integrated high-efficiency zoned mechanical systems to code, and installed a custom light-toned kitchen paired with matching premium white quartz countertops.
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Chicago Homeowner FAQs
What are typical whole-home renovation costs in Chicago?
For a complete, high-quality home renovation or structural reconfiguration in Chicago, budgets typically average between $150 and $400+ per square foot.
A straightforward cosmetic surface refresh generally spans $85,000 to $150,000, while deep gut rehabs involving structural wall removals, complete layout changes, and total mechanical upgrades for a standard property typically range from $280,000 to $450,000+ depending on final finishes.
Do I need to vacate my house during a complete home renovation?
Yes. For large-scale projects involving structural wall removals, roof alterations, full plumbing replacements, and extensive metal conduit electrical work, vacating the property is highly recommended.
Empty spaces protect your family from dust exposure, maintain a safe environment, and allow our construction crews to work with maximum efficiency, which directly lowers your total timeline.
Why does Chicago require metal conduit for residential electrical work?
The City of Chicago maintains some of the strictest electrical codes in the country, explicitly requiring thin-wall metal tubing (EMT conduit) and metal junction boxes for all residential wiring instead of flexible plastic-sheathed Romex cable.
This strict standard dates back to the historical fire prevention guidelines established after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Conduit provides superior protection against accidental punctures, prevents electrical fires from spreading, and delivers a continuous built-in ground path.
How long does it take to get structural building permits from the city?
Because major multi-room renovations involve structural architectural plans, they must be processed through the City of Chicago’s Standard Plan Review program.
This formal review process typically takes between 7 and 9 weeks to secure final approvals.
Our management team handles the entire submittal, plan corrections, and structural filings from day one to keep the pre-construction phase moving as fast as possible.
Ready to transform your space? Let’s chat!
Ready to completely transform your Chicago home? Let’s design a layout that matches your family’s lifestyle, builds long-term property value, and respects your investment goals.
Call (773) 305-5789 or contact us online to request your comprehensive on-site consultation.
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