General Contractor & Home Remodeling in Evanston, IL
Maya Construction Group is a fully licensed and bonded general contractor delivering precision structural execution and high-end custom home remodeling in Evanston since 1998. We understand that undertaking a major renovation on a vintage property can feel disruptive to your family’s daily household routine, which is why our team prioritizes clean, organized workspaces and transparent scheduling from day one. We specialize in managing complex architectural reconfigurations, load-bearing wall removals, and complete vintage property restorations for classic turn-of-the-century estates, traditional brick two-flats, and custom homes located near Sheridan Road, Ridge Avenue, Central Street, Dempster Street, and the vibrant neighborhoods surrounding Northwestern University.
itchen Remodeling & Custom Historic Kitchen Transformations
We execute absolute down-to-the-studs kitchen transformations designed for modern cooking and entertaining. Our field crews level out centuries-old unlevel subfloors, replace antiquated mechanical networks with code-compliant plumbing and electrical, and re-engineer the floor plan to seamlessly integrate custom islands, professional appliances, and bespoke cabinetry.
Kitchen remodeling Bathroom Remodeling & Custom Master Suite Bath Transformations
Convert a cramped, outdated bathroom into an expansive, spa-like retreat. We maximize tight historical layouts by modifying interior partition walls, applying advanced multi-layer waterproofing systems, and laying down flawless porcelain or natural stone tile configurations for custom zero-threshold walk-in showers that comply directly with city plumbing codes.
Bathroom remodeling Basement Remodeling & Vintage Lower-Level Living
Transform an old, damp limestone basement into a warm, fully functional family room, home office, or guest suite. We proactively address subsurface foundation moisture risks common in older lakeside properties, handle masonry tuckpointing, incorporate code-compliant egress frameworks, and build out high-performance spaces using moisture-resistant framing frameworks.
Basement remodeling Home Additions, Premium Extensions & Historic Builds
If you love your historic Evanston address but desperately need more living space, we design and construct seamless rear extensions and multi-story structural additions. Our team handles the entire build from the ground up—including excavation, concrete foundation pours, structural framing, and weather-tight roof tie-ins—while ensuring strict adherence to local zoning setbacks and historic district guidelines.
Home additions pen Layout Renovations & Opening Enclosed Historic Living Spaces
Ready to unlock the spatial potential of your vintage Evanston property? We specialize in the safe architectural extraction of heavy load-bearing partitions that isolate old kitchens and formal dining rooms. Our structural carpentry teams excel at installing fully flush-mounted engineered headers to establish seamless, wide-open main floors while protecting your home's historic plaster and ceiling details.
Open layout renovations Common Evanston Home Problems & How We Fix Them
| House Style in Evanston | Common Problem Homeowners Face | How Maya Fixes It |
| Turn-of-the-Century Estates | Dark, tiny “servant-style” kitchens completely segregated from the formal dining area by structural brick or wood partitions. | We safely extract the heavy load-bearing walls and integrate recessed engineered support beams into the ceiling line to create a fluid, continuous floor plan. Our structural layout adjustments provide a flawless foundation for modern Evanston kitchen remodeling. |
| Chicago-Style Two-Flats & Bungalows | Long, narrow footprints where the rear kitchen feels completely cut off from front living spaces, restricting natural light flow. | We remove separating interior partitions, level out structural transitions, and install custom island seating configurations to open sightlines from front to back. This extensive space transformation sets a baseline for a full home remodeling project in Evanston. |
| Historic Homes (Pre-1930s) | Antiquated utility infrastructure, including ungrounded knob-and-tube electrical wiring and severely clogged galvanized steel plumbing lines. | We completely gut the mechanical cavities, coordinate structural updates with utility providers, pull full city permits, and install modern, code-compliant plumbing and 200-amp electrical panels. This infrastructure heavy-up safely protects future additions or luxury Evanston basement remodeling. |
Historic North Shore Chicagoland Service Coverage
Neighboring service areas: Wilmette | Skokie | Glenview | Lincolnwood
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