Multi-room remodel
Kitchen, baths, and living spaces in one coordinated project.
Services Wonderly match you with
Home Remodeling in Chicago.
Planning a home remodel or renovation in Chicago? For multi-room remodels, additions, and full gut renovations, we'll match you with vetted Chicago home remodeling contractors and general contractors who manage the whole project.
What type of home remodel are you planning?
Tell us what you have in mind — your matched pros will handle it:
Addition
A new room, second story, or expanded footprint.
Gut renovation
Down to the studs, new systems, new layout.
Open-concept conversion
Reconfigure how your home flows.
Whole-home refresh
Floors, paint, lighting, and finishes throughout.
Condo / high-rise
Renovations built for Chicago condos and co-ops.
Three things Chicago homeowners need to know.
1
Older housing stock
Pre-war homes often need electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades to meet code.
2
Permits & zoning
Additions and structural changes need permits and sometimes zoning review.
3
Pre-1950 homes cost more
Bungalows, greystones, and two-flats often run 20–30% higher due to infrastructure upgrades.
The process
What to expect from a whole-home remodel in Chicago
Timeline
Phased, from design to finishes
Whole-home projects are phased: design and engineering, permits and any zoning review, demo, structural and systems work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), then room-by-room build-out and finishes. Most run 3–9 months depending on scope.
Value
Square footage, modern systems, real value
Additions and whole-home renovations add square footage and modernize systems — and well-planned projects recover a solid share of cost at resale while making the home far more livable. The contractor you choose matters more than anything on a project this size.
Inspiration
Projects from our network
Full gut renovation of a vintage two-flat
Logan Square
Open-concept main-floor conversion
Wicker Park
Whole-home refresh with new systems
Hyde Park
Multi-room remodel with a new primary suite
West Loop
Resources
Free tools for homeowners.
Reviews
What homeowners say.
“We did a second-story addition and full first-floor remodel. The GC Wonderly matched us with managed everything and kept us on schedule.”
David, Pilsen
“Gut-rehabbed a 1910 two-flat. They matched us with a contractor who actually knew old Chicago homes.”
Scott, Logan Sqaure
“Opened up the whole main floor. Comparing a few vetted GCs side by side saved us from a much higher bid.”
Elena, Naperville
Service area
Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs we serve.
Wherever you are, we'll help you find vetted remodeling contractors near you — across the city and surrounding suburbs. Find your area below.
Common questions
Home remodeling questions homeowners have.
How much does a whole-home remodel cost in Chicago?
Plan for ~$100–$300 per square foot — roughly $200,000–$600,000 for a typical single-family home, more for older homes.
How long does it take?
Most run 3–9 months depending on scope and permits.
Do you cover additions and gut renovations?
Yes — additions, second stories, and full gut rehabs.
Do you remodel condos and high-rises?
Yes; condo work has extra rules, so we match you with pros experienced in your building type.
How do I choose a general contractor in Chicago?
For a big project, look at past whole-home work, financial stability, a detailed scope, and a phased schedule. We only match you with established $1M+ GCs.
Do I need to move out during a whole-home remodel?
Sometimes — for major gut work, yes; for phased projects, often no. Your GC will help you plan.
How are big projects phased?
A good GC sequences design → permits → demo → systems → build-out → finishes, room by room, to minimize disruption.
Do additions need zoning approval?
Sometimes, in addition to permits. Your contractor handles permits and flags any zoning review.
Do you offer financing?
Wonderly is free; many matched GCs offer financing for large projects.
Get started
Find a Chicago contractor today.
We know how much a remodel matters, and how stressful it is to hand your home and your money to someone you just met. Instead of vetting remodeling companies in Chicago one by one, tell us about your project, and we bring the right ones to you.