Top-rated remodel designers.

Best remodel designers near River Forest, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your remodel design project in River Forest, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY RIVER FOREST, IL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.4
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon1.3k+
    Verified remodel design services reviews

Top-Rated Remodel designers in River Forest - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for 4Ever Remodeling
4Ever Remodeling
4.9(
392
)
Bathroom - RemodelKitchen - RemodelBasement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"4 Ever Remodeling are master craftmen and designers. They did excellent work on the design & remodeling our 3 bathrooms. The modern style and quality product really made the rooms pop with bright colors and modern functionality. We already signed them onto another project in our home. We give them our highest recommendation."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Basement Living
Kitchen Remodel
CAFÉ Appliances
Pendant Lighting

+671

Response time11 hrs
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Above & Beyond Construction
Above & Beyond Construction
5.0(
41
)
Bathroom - RemodelBathroom - Remodel - For BusinessGarage - Remodel+2 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Above & Beyond Construction to gut and remodel one full and one half bathroom in our 1960-built house. This was our first big home remodeling project and we couldn’t have been happier with the results. Chester and his crew were easy to work and communicate with, kept us updated with timing and progress, and identified additional issues that needed to be addressed (aka some really nasty old corroded cast iron pipes and cracked joists in our basement) to prevent future catastrophes. If we hadn’t fixed them we know we’d have ended up having to rip out the beautiful new bathroom within 6 months due to the failure of the old plumbing! They take pride in their work and take care to protect the rest of the house from dust and dirt, completely clean up the work site at the end of every day, and we had no problem trusting any of them in the house when we couldn’t be home. There were no budget surprises, either; the estimate was right on target. When we get up the nerve to tackle the gut rehab of our old kitchen we will look no further than Above & Beyond Construction!"
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+24

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for MPT Enterprises Inc
MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
182
)
Bathroom - RemodelBathroom - Remodel - For BusinessGarage - Remodel+2 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his company MPT Enterprises are the type of remodeling contractor you could ever hope for. Being our first full remodeling projects, we were nervous about shoddy workmanship and cutting corners. Paul is not about any of that. He treated our projects as if he was constructing in his own home. From day one he communicated his daily expectations and any impacts we needed to be aware of. He always responded to questions and communicated well via text and pictures while we were both at work. He was flexible with project changes and always provided his feedback based upon his experience. Paul and his protege Martin always arrived on schedule and were flexible working around our busy schedules. We found them both to be very trustworthy in our home after we got to know them. They insisted on keeping the work area and rest of the house as clean as possible during the project. At the end of each day they would roll up all drop clothes and vacuum around the area. Both Paul and Martin are extremely skilled craftsmen for which we were great full for. They laid out our tile and discussed options with staggering the pattern. Their skills at cutting and placing the tile to the requested pattern were flawless. In addition, their grouting and caulking lines were very smooth and clean. They also excelled with their carpentry skills which showed on our recessed medicine cabinet and new vanities. Thanks to their dedication and detailed work, both of our bathrooms exceeded our original expectations. We both liked Paul's work and attitude so much, that we asked him to look at a sliding patio door problem at my mothers home. Paul stopped by a few days later and ended up replacing all the rollers on the door to get it working smoothly again as opposed to totally replacing the door. He is an all around skilled tradesman that has served our needs well, and we recommend him and his company MPT Enterprises."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+167

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Envy Home Services, Inc.
Envy Home Services, Inc.
4.5(
245
)
Bathroom - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn't be happier from start to finish with our kitchen remodel. The team was very professional and thorough. Darrell Hill the design consultant, Scott Super the production manager and Pawel Kozub did everything, (plumbing, electrical, and carpentry) they were all amazing and easy to work with! Our finished product was beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend them for any home projects."
Arlington Heights, IL Kitchen
Arlington Heights, IL Bathroom
Arlington Heights, IL Bathroom
Mount Prospect, Il Master Bathroom Remodel
Streamwood, IL Bathroom

+661

Response time1 day
321 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JRG Remodeling
JRG Remodeling
4.9(
74
)
Bathroom - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JRG Remodeling did more than install interior doors. I had additional work done - repairing door trim: internal and external; repairs in kitchen area; wall, floor and trim repairs; exterior grout work. The work was completed beautifully and professionally. The remodelers were punctual, focused and pleasant. I will refer JRG Remodelers to anyone who needs customized home services where fair pricing meets with professionalism. Thank you to the TEAM!"
Home remodel
Floor installation
Home remodel
Home remodel
Tile cabinets paint trim appliance installed

+54

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
J T General Contracting
4.4(
703
)
Bathroom - RemodelBasement - RemodelKitchen - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a full bathroom gutted to the studs and redone entirely. Best things I appreciated about the experience was 1) The proposal was incredibly detailed and procedural, which is something our other candidates did not provide, 2) Jim, John and Jose showed up every weekday, consistently and timely, and took the necessary and thoughtful steps to protect the rest of the house, 3) The work was performed carefully with good attention to detail, 4) While there were unexpected circumstances during the remodel that resulted in slightly more work and money than originally proposed, all of it was fairly priced and necessary for what we wanted, 5) Jim was receptive in discussing different options and really made an effort to figure out solutions that would be best for function and aesthetics. I also appreciated that Jim was conscious to proactively communicate timing and schedules. Overall, happy with the experience and the team's efforts and would use them again on future projects."
North side
Deck with sealer
No sealer
Profile
Front view before sealer applied

+35

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Chi Renovation & Design
Chi Renovation & Design
4.5(
166
)
Basement - RemodelBathroom - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When I decided to remodel, I looked at about 50 companies. My list came from Yelp, Angi, Yellow Pages, and Google. I narrowed it down to five and scheduled them for interview. I was looking for a remodeler who would give everything to me straight. No lies, no BS. I wanted someone large enough to have a designer and a manager assigned to my job who could keep things moving without making excuses. CHI Renovation did exactly what I was looking for. I can attest that the people they assigned to my job were outstanding. Tops on the list are Designer Julie Hermanson and Project Manager Gene Leonard. Julie did an amazing job of settling our nerves while helping us with the design of our kitchen. And Gene was here for us at every step in the project. He dealt with the suppliers and held the workers feet to the fire. Each time we called him during the project he answered his call on the first ring. Really dedicated. I knew in advance that there are supply chain issues. I heard about homeowners getting caught in a mess and getting stuck in half done kitchen for months. CHI said they would not begin work until their project manager personally viewed each part. This is exactly what happened. (I received no compensation for this review.)"
Chicago South Loop Kitchen Remodeling
Chicago South Loop Kitchen Remodeling
Chicago South Loop Kitchen Remodeling
Amy's Kitchen
Amy's Kitchen

+112

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Excel Windows
Excel Windows
4.6(
129
)
Bathroom - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The results are really nice, but just took too long to complete, otherwise our project would have been rated "A". The process started in late September 2019 when we were asking for estimates. We really liked working with Teresa and selected Excel for the project in November 2019. We got scheduled for January 6th, 2020 to start a project which was to take 2 to 3 weeks. Roman did the remodel and he was fantastic. Great workmanship and easy to schedule with. While 95% of the project was completed in three weeks, delays with the walk-in shower glass and the linen closet doors pushed that remaining 5% completion out weeks. Covid-19 then added to the delays. The linen closet doors were finally delivered on May 5th, 2020. We are happy with the end result, even after the delays."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+407

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 1175
Remodel Design FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

How long it takes to build an in-law suite will vary by type. The time it takes to build an addition will typically be less than for completely new construction. Expect to spend about two months if you convert a basement, attic, or other existing room in your home. New structures can take up to five months, plus up to two months to receive the required permits.

Designing a building takes 2-6 months, depending on project size, required permits, and revisions.

When you think about Arts and Crafts-style homes, you probably think of a Craftsman house or a bungalow-style Craftsman. Craftsman is one of the major styles developed during the Arts and Crafts movement, but it checks most boxes. Craftsman houses have low-pitched roofs, exposed rafters, open floor plans, and stunning wood finish.

Building permits serve a few purposes, the most important of which is to keep you and the people around you safe by ensuring your contractor does work safely and to code. Permits also help your municipality tax your property appropriately, as taxes are based on land improvements and the upgrades you make to your home. Finally, permits ensure your project won’t have a negative impact on the environment or your neighbors.

The River Forest, IL homeowners’ guide to remodel design services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.