Home Remodeling in Palatine, IL
for Palatine homes.
From split-levels near Harper College to older homes close to downtown Palatine, we remodel kitchens, baths and lower levels.
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Home Remodeling in Palatine, IL
Palatine is a village in the northwest suburbs, on the Union Pacific Northwest Metra line. Harper College, the community college on Algonquin Road, sits on its south side.
Downtown has older homes near the train. Around it are ranches, split-levels and bi-levels, and further north are two-story colonials and townhome communities.
This page is about home remodeling in Palatine. It covers kitchens, bathrooms, lower levels and basements for the homes you find here.
Tell us what you want to change. We will set up a free visit at your home at a time that works for you.
Home Remodeling Across Palatine
Here is what we see most in each part of the village.
Downtown Palatine & the Metra Station
Older homes and newer condos near Northwest Highway. Kitchen updates and second baths are common projects.
Harper College & Algonquin Road
Split-levels, ranches and townhomes on the south side. Lower levels often become family rooms or offices.
Plum Grove Road
Ranches and bi-levels along this north-south road. Many owners open the kitchen and redo the main bath.
Near Deer Grove Forest Preserve
Newer two-story homes on the northwest side. Builder-grade kitchens and baths are ready for an update.
Arlington Heights, to the East
Along the same Metra line. See home remodeling in Arlington Heights.
Schaumburg, to the South
Bi-levels, ranches and townhomes. See home remodeling in Schaumburg.
Kitchen, Bath and Basement Projects in Palatine
Typical projects in Palatine homes include:
- Opening an upper-level kitchen in a bi-level
- Double vanities and larger showers in main baths
- Turning a split-level lower level into a family room
- Stone accent walls, trim and built-ins in living spaces
See more on our kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling and basement finishing pages.
Plans That Fit Palatine Home Styles
- Split-levels: three or four short levels. We plan each one so the whole house flows better.
- Bi-levels: a kitchen upstairs over a lower level that is half below ground.
- Colonials: two stories with the kitchen next to the family room. Opening them gives one shared space.
- Older homes near downtown: smaller rooms and older systems. We update them with care.
Finishing a Split-Level or Bi-Level Lower Level
The lower level in these homes sits partly below ground. Before we finish it, we:
- Check for moisture along the walls and floor
- Plan heat and cooling so the room stays comfortable
- Add light with recessed fixtures and bigger windows where possible
- Check if a bathroom can drain to the sewer or needs an ejector pump
Permits and Scheduling in Palatine
- Most remodels that move plumbing, wiring or walls need a building permit from the Village of Palatine.
- We prepare the plans, file the permit and book the village inspections.
- Townhome owners: we check the association rules before the permit is filed.
- You get a written timeline before any work starts.
Recent Projects by Our Team
Real kitchens, bathrooms and feature walls built by the HQ Carpentry team. See more in our project gallery.
We Come to You in Palatine
You never need to come to us. The free estimate, the planning and the whole build happen at your Palatine home.
Our crews are based on Chicago’s Northwest Side, about 19 miles from Palatine, and we work in Palatine regularly.
Call (773) 968-3606 or send the form, and we will book a visit at a time that works for you.
Book a free home visit →How Your Palatine Remodel Comes Together
Free home visit
We see the space, listen to your plans and take measurements.
Written plan
You get a clear scope and timeline before any work starts.
Permits and build
We file the Village of Palatine permit, then build with a clean, safe work area.
Final walkthrough
We check every detail with you before we call the job done.
Why a Local Remodeler Helps in Palatine
Regular trips out
We work in the northwest suburbs often, so visits and site checks are easy to plan.
Knows these layouts
Split-levels and bi-levels have short stairs, low ceilings and half-buried lower levels. We plan for all of it.
One team
The same crew plans, builds and checks your project from start to finish.
Palatine Remodeling FAQ
Usually yes, if the work moves plumbing, wiring or walls. We prepare the plans, file with the Village of Palatine and book the inspections.
Often, yes. We check for moisture first, then plan heat, lighting and flooring so it feels like the rest of the house.
Often, yes. We check the drain height first. Some lower levels need an ejector pump to move water up to the sewer line.
Often, yes. We check if the wall is load-bearing and plan a beam if needed, so the kitchen can open to the living room.
Most visits happen within a few days. Call us or use the form, and we will find the soonest time.
Check Availability in Palatine
Call us at (773) 968-3606 or send the form at the top of this page. We are available Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.
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