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Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Old Town, IL
Guardian Surface Pros remodels kitchens and bathrooms for homeowners in Old Town, Chicago. Old Town, centered on Wells Street, has historic Victorian cottages and row houses on quiet side streets.
Old Town, IL
Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling and Walk-In Showers in Old Town
Old Town, centered on Wells Street, has historic Victorian cottages and row houses on quiet side streets. Old Town's historic homes have tight footprints and older construction that has to be worked around carefully.
Kitchens in Old Town
In Old Town, kitchen remodels often create an efficient, open kitchen inside a narrow historic home. Our kitchen remodeling service in Old Town covers the full job, including new cabinets and stone countertops.
Bathrooms in Old Town
Old Town bathrooms are often small, where walk-in showers and custom vanities make the most of the space. See our bathroom remodeling page for Old Town, or read about tub-to-shower conversions and walk-in showers.
City work comes with its own logistics: permits, parking and material deliveries on busy streets, and in condo buildings, management approval, insurance certificates, elevator reservations and set working hours. We plan around those from the first conversation so they do not stall the job.
We also work in nearby Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, West Loop and Bucktown.
Remodeling homes and condos in Chicago
Chicago remodels are shaped by the building. Greystones, brick single-family homes and two-flats in Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Old Town sit on narrow city lots, so kitchens are often long and narrow and bathrooms are small. Vintage courtyard buildings and high-rise condos in the Gold Coast and elsewhere come with building rules. Loft conversions in the West Loop have concrete floors and ceilings that limit where plumbing can go. Beverly's large older homes have their own character to respect.
City work also brings logistics that suburban jobs do not: permits, parking, deliveries on busy streets, and in condo buildings, management approval, insurance certificates, elevator reservations and set working hours. We plan around those from the start.
Planning a kitchen remodel in Old Town: planning the budget
The easiest way to keep a kitchen budget under control is to decide early where the money matters most to you. For some owners it is the cabinetry, because it is what you touch every day. For others it is the stone, the range or the lighting. Spending on the pieces you care about and choosing solid, simpler options everywhere else is how most good kitchens come together.
The other big budget lever is the layout. Keeping the sink, range and dishwasher roughly where they are keeps plumbing and gas work simple. Moving them is often worth it, but it should be a decision, not a surprise. A written scope that lists what is included, and what is not, is the best protection against change orders later.
Planning a bathroom remodel in Old Town: tile, flooring and heated floors
Porcelain tile is the workhorse of the bathroom — hard, water-resistant and available in almost any look, from marble patterns to wood-look planks. Large-format tile means fewer grout lines; small mosaic tile on a shower floor gives better grip and follows the slope to the drain.
Electric radiant floor heat is easy to add during a remodel, since the floor is already open. It sits under the tile, runs on a thermostat, and takes the chill off a tile floor on a Chicago winter morning.
Why Old Town homeowners call us
- One plan for the whole room. Layout, cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and lighting are planned together, not left to separate trades.
- Built from the inside out. Waterproofing, level cabinets, venting and wiring get the same attention as the finishes.
- Clear written scope. You see what is included, and what is not, before work starts.
- Hidden damage shown to you. If we find rot or water damage behind a wall, you see it before it is repaired.
Getting to Old Town
Old Town is about 29 miles in a straight line from Naperville, reached by I-290, I-55 or the Metra lines into the city. We schedule walkthroughs around your time, and you can text photos first so the visit is focused on your questions.
Getting ready for your Old Town remodel
- Take photos of the room and text them to us before the walkthrough.
- Make a list of what you like and dislike about the current room.
- Save a few pictures of kitchens or bathrooms you like, even from magazines or online.
- Think about how long you plan to stay in the home — it affects how much to invest.
- For condos, get a copy of your building's remodeling rules.
- Plan where you will cook or shower while the room is out of service.
What we remodel in Old Town
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation: New kitchen cabinets installed level, square and to the ceiling — as part of a full remodel or on their own.
- Countertop Installation: Quartz, granite, quartzite and marble countertops for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Tile & Backsplash Installation: Kitchen backsplashes and tile work set straight, clean and properly finished at every edge.
- Shower Remodeling: Walk-in showers, curbless showers and tiled shower rebuilds with the waterproofing done right.
- Tub-to-Shower Conversion: Take out the tub you never use and put in a walk-in shower in the same space.
- Bathroom Vanity Installation: New bathroom vanities, tops, sinks, faucets and mirrors — single, double or floating.
Services we offer in Old Town
Remodeling questions from Old Town homeowners
Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Old Town?
Yes. Old Town is part of our regular service area, along with nearby Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, West Loop.
What kind of remodeling projects are common in Old Town?
In Old Town, kitchen remodels often create an efficient, open kitchen inside a narrow historic home. Old Town bathrooms are often small, where walk-in showers and custom vanities make the most of the space.
How do I start?
Call or text (630) 888-2161. Send photos of the room if you can, and we will set up a walkthrough at your home.
Do you handle condo building requirements?
Yes. Bring your building's remodeling rules and we will plan hours, deliveries, elevator use and paperwork around them.
Can you open my Old Town kitchen to the family room?
Often, yes. If the wall is load-bearing it needs a properly sized beam, and anything inside it has to be rerouted. We check this at the walkthrough.
Do Old Town homeowners convert tubs to walk-in showers?
It is one of the most common bathroom projects we are asked about. A standard tub alcove makes a comfortable walk-in shower.
Can you remodel a kitchen and bathroom at the same time?
Yes. One plan, one crew and one schedule is simpler than two separate jobs.
What happens if you find damage behind the walls?
We show it to you before it is repaired and explain what it adds to the job.
Do I need to pick all materials before you start?
Cabinets, counters, fixtures and tile should be chosen before ordering. Paint colors and some hardware can wait.
How long will my remodel take?
It depends on scope and material lead times. You get a schedule with the written estimate.
Old Town, IL service area
Guardian Surface Pros serves Old Town, Chicago and the surrounding area.
Phone: (630) 888-2161
Planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Call or text us to set up a walkthrough. Send a few photos of the space and we will come prepared.