General contractor in Chicago
Power Construction is a general contractor in Chicago, IL, building additions, renovations and structural work in the city and nearby towns.
- Serving Chicago and 11 nearby towns
About Power Construction
Power Construction is a general contractor in Chicago, working out of the Near North Side. We take on additions, whole-home renovations, wall removals and basement or attic conversions, plus the permits, drawings and trade scheduling that hold a project together.
Most projects in older Chicago homes run into the same things: framing that does not match the drawings, wiring from three different decades, and a building department review that sets the pace. We plan for those up front. You get a written scope before work starts, a schedule built around inspections and lead times, and a look at anything we find behind a wall before it gets closed up.
We work across Chicago and nearby towns including Cicero, Oak Park, Evanston and Skokie. Power Construction holds a 5.0-star rating from 3 Google reviews.
Call the office or send a request, and we call you back to talk through the scope.
What we build
Additions and expansions
More room tied into the house you already have, from the footing up through the roof and the finish.
What it involves: Additions and expansions
An addition has to meet the existing house cleanly: matching floor heights, carrying loads into sound framing, and tying the new roof and siding in so water stays out. Most of the planning happens before anyone digs.
We start with what you need the space for, check zoning and setbacks for your lot, and line up drawings and engineering. Then foundation, framing, rough-ins, inspections and finish go in that order.
- Site walk and measurements of the existing house
- Zoning and setback check for your lot
- Drawings and engineering coordinated for permit
- Foundation, framing and roof tie-in
- Rough-ins and inspections before cover
- Finish work matched to the existing rooms
- Do you build home additions in Chicago?
- Yes. We build additions in Chicago and nearby towns, including the drawings, permits and every trade from foundation to finish.
- Can I stay in the house while an addition is built?
- Often, yes. Most of the work happens outside the existing walls until the tie-in. We plan the weeks when walls open up so you know ahead of time.
Whole-home renovation
A house opened back to what is sound and rebuilt in an order that keeps work from being done twice.
What it involves: Whole-home renovation
A full renovation touches every system at once: structure, plumbing, electrical, heating and finishes. Done out of order, a finished wall gets opened again for a missed pipe. Done in order, each trade leaves the space ready for the next.
We walk the house with you, write down what stays and what goes, and build a schedule that runs demolition, structure, rough-ins, inspections and finishes in sequence.
- Walk-through and written scope of what stays and goes
- Demolition down to sound framing
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC rough-ins sequenced
- Inspections booked before insulation and drywall
- Finishes installed after the dusty work is done
- Do you handle full-house renovations in Chicago?
- Yes. We plan and run whole-home renovations in Chicago and nearby towns, coordinating every trade and the inspections between them.
- What if something unexpected turns up during demolition?
- We show you what we found before anything gets covered, explain the options, and price the change in writing before the work goes ahead.
Structural changes and wall removal
Load-bearing walls opened up with a properly sized beam and the load carried all the way to the foundation.
What it involves: Structural changes and wall removal
Taking out a load-bearing wall means the weight it carried has to go somewhere: into a beam, down through posts, and onto footings that can hold it. That path gets worked out on paper first, usually with an engineer.
On site, we shore the floor or roof above, remove the wall, set the beam and posts, and leave the opening ready for inspection and finish.
- Check of what the wall is carrying
- Engineering and permit drawings when needed
- Temporary shoring before the wall comes out
- Beam, posts and point loads carried to footing
- Rerouting of any wiring or pipes in the wall
- Opening patched and ready for finish
- Can you remove a load-bearing wall in my Chicago home?
- In most homes, yes. We confirm what the wall carries, get the beam sized and permitted, and shore the structure before the wall comes out.
- Do I need a permit to remove a wall?
- Structural work generally requires a permit in Chicago and the nearby towns. We handle the drawings and the application as part of the job.
Basement and attic conversion
Unfinished basements and attics turned into rooms that meet the rules for egress, headroom and moisture.
What it involves: Basement and attic conversion
A basement or attic becomes living space only when it meets code: a way out in an emergency, enough ceiling height, and control of moisture or heat. Those three decide what the room can be before any finish is picked.
We check height, existing framing and any water history first, then plan egress, insulation, ventilation and the rough-ins before walls go up.
- Headroom and framing check
- Moisture review for basements, heat and venting for attics
- Egress window or exit planning
- Insulation, electrical and HVAC rough-ins
- Inspection before drywall and finish
- Can my Chicago basement be turned into a bedroom?
- Often, if it has enough headroom and a code-compliant egress window, or room to add one. We check both before planning the layout.
- Do you finish attics too?
- Yes. Attics need enough height, floor framing that can carry living loads, and good insulation and ventilation. We check those first.
Permits, plans and inspections
Drawings, permit applications and the inspection schedule handled so your project does not stall at the city.
What it involves: Permits, plans and inspections
On many remodels the building department sets the pace more than the crew does. A rejected application or a missed inspection can stop a site for weeks.
We line up the drawings your project needs, bring in an engineer or architect when the work calls for stamped plans, submit the application, and book each inspection before the work it covers gets closed in.
- Review of what your scope needs permitted
- Contractor drawings or coordination with an architect
- Engineering for structural changes
- Permit application and follow-up
- Inspections scheduled at each milestone
- Do you pull building permits in Chicago?
- Yes. We prepare and submit permit applications for our projects in Chicago and the nearby towns and schedule the inspections that follow.
- How long does a Chicago building permit take?
- It depends on the scope. Simple work can move quickly, while structural work goes through plan review that can take weeks. We build that time into your schedule.
Trade coordination and scheduling
Every trade booked in the right order, so your site is never waiting on the plumber, the inspector or a late delivery.
What it involves: Trade coordination and scheduling
A remodel can involve carpenters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, drywall, tile and painters, each needing the one before to be done. One late trade or one late order and the rest stand around.
We keep one schedule for the whole job, order long-lead items early, book trades against inspection dates, and keep you posted on what is happening each week.
- One schedule covering every trade
- Long-lead materials ordered early
- Trades booked around inspection milestones
- Regular updates on progress and next steps
- One point of contact for questions
- Will I have one person to talk to during the project?
- Yes. You have one point of contact who knows the schedule and where each trade stands, so you are not chasing subcontractors yourself.
Serving Chicago and nearby
We work across Chicago and in the nearby towns on the west and north sides, from Cicero, Oak Park and Berwyn to Evanston and Skokie. If your town is close but not listed, call and ask.
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Oak Park
- Lincolnwood
- Elmwood Park
- Berwyn
- Evanston
- River Forest
- Forest Park
- Skokie
- Harwood Heights
- Riverside
Not on the list? Call (872) 304-1354 and ask.
How a project runs
Walk-through
We visit, look at the house, measure, and listen to what you want the space to do. Then we write a scope that says what is included and what is not.
Plan and permit
Drawings, engineering where the structure needs it, and the permit application, with a schedule that accounts for review time and material lead times.
Build in order
Demolition, structure, rough-ins, inspection, insulation, drywall and finish, each trade booked when the work before it is done and passed.
Changes
If something turns up behind a wall or you change your mind, we show you, lay out the options and price it in writing before it gets built.
Final walk
We walk the finished work with you, write down anything left to fix, and close each item before the job is done.
Project questions
A question that isn’t here? Call (872) 304-1354 and ask the office.
What kind of projects does Power Construction take on?
We build home additions, whole-home renovations, load-bearing wall removals and basement or attic conversions, and we handle the permits, drawings and trade scheduling for them.
Do you work outside the city of Chicago?
Yes. Along with Chicago, we work in nearby towns including Cicero, Oak Park, Berwyn, Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood and River Forest.
Do I need an architect for my remodel?
Not always. Some projects can be permitted from contractor drawings. Structural changes, additions and some larger remodels need stamped plans, and we help you find that out before the application goes in.
How will I know what my project costs before it starts?
You get a written scope that lists what is included, what is an allowance and what is not in the price. Changes are priced in writing before they are built.
Can we live at home during a renovation?
For a single-room project, usually yes. For a full renovation it depends on whether a kitchen, a bathroom, heat and water stay working. We go over which weeks will be hardest during planning.
How are payments usually set up?
Remodels typically run on a schedule tied to milestones such as framing, rough-in and drywall, with a final payment after the last items are finished. The exact schedule is written into your contract.
How do I get started?
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