Renovated Chicago living room with oak flooring, painted walls, dark trim and custom cabinetry

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HOME IMPROVEMENT & REMODELING
CHICAGO & SURROUNDING SUBURBS
Close-up of finished cabinetry and trim
ONE TEAM · EVERY DETAIL

HOME IMPROVEMENT, HANDLED.

Painting, flooring, doors, trim, cabinets, electrical & plumbing.

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STARTING PRICES

What the work costs.

Real numbers to plan around, not a range that means nothing. Every project still gets a written estimate before anyone starts.

Painting

Walls, ceilings, baseboards, doors and windows, cabinets and exterior surfaces. Sherwin-Williams paint and materials included.

Interior painting
from$4.50/ sq ft
Kitchen cabinet spray painting
from$150/ cabinet
Exterior spray painting
Free estimate on site

Electrical

Can lights and outlets include the fixture.

Can light installation
$140/ each
Outlet replacement
$25/ each
Electrical panel replacement
from$1,000

Flooring

Materials included.

Vinyl & laminate installation
from$2.00/ sq ft
Engineered hardwood refinishing
from$3.50/ sq ft

Doors & trim

Baseboards, quarter round, window trim and door casing.

Interior door installation
from$150/ door
Baseboard & trim installation
from$1.20/ linear ft

Kitchen cabinets

Proper alignment and finish throughout.

Cabinet installation
from$100/ cabinet

Plumbing

Vanities, faucets, toilets, shower enclosures and fixture replacements.

Fixture installation & replacement
Free estimate on site

Starting prices, current as of 2026. What a job actually costs depends on the condition of the space, access and the finishes you choose. The final figure is fixed in your written contract before work begins, and the estimate that gets you there is free.

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SELECTED PROJECTS

Before & after

Four interiors at two stages of work. Watch the change, or drag the handle to explore it yourself.

Basement during renovation with a concrete floor and exposed ceiling
Finished basement with wood-look flooring, white walls and a dark ceiling

PROJECT 01 / 04

Basement renovation

An unfinished basement with exposed concrete becomes a clean, flexible space with wood-look flooring, bright walls and a dark ceiling.

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SERVICE AREA

SERVING CHICAGO & SURROUNDING SUBURBS

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HOME BASE

Chicago

Every neighborhood in the city, plus the suburbs below.

11 SUBURBS WE COVER

Working just outside this list? Contact us — we may still be able to help.

HOW WE WORK

From your first call to the final walk-through.

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Contact us

Tell us about your project and what you would like to accomplish.

Free estimate

We discuss your project, agree a convenient start date and provide an estimate.

We do the work

Our team completes your project with professional workmanship and attention to detail.

Final walk-through

We make sure everything is completed properly and that you are satisfied with the finished project.

ON SITE

Inside the work.

Demolition, framing, drywall and floors — and the rooms they turn into. Photographed on our own jobs.

SEE BEFORE & AFTER
Installing wood-look plank flooring over a prepared subfloor
Finished living room with new plank flooring and a patio door
Room with a wall opened to the framing during renovation
Completed bathroom with a dark vanity, mirror and wall light
Removing a textured ceiling with the room masked off in plastic
Finished room with refinished hardwood floor and daylight from the window
Plank flooring part-laid in a room with a dark painted wall
Rebuilt staircase with new treads and a painted railing
Arched hallway under plaster work with scaffolding in place
Finished kitchen with white cabinets and wood-look flooring
Same room after drywall, taped and ready for finishing
New tub with a tiled surround and fixtures installed
Stair wall stripped back to bare plaster before repair
Finished entryway with a new front door and wood-look flooring
Room masked in plastic sheeting with the ceiling being prepared
Basement opened up with exposed joists before the build-out
Exterior of a Chicago-area house after work on the siding and windows
Room at the drywall stage with joints taped and floors protected
PROTECTED BY CONTRACT

Your project. Your contract.
Your peace of mind.

Quality work. Clear terms. Professional responsibility.

01

The work,
clearly defined.

All of our projects are performed under a written contract that clearly defines the scope of work, project requirements, responsibilities, pricing and project terms.

02

A warranty
in writing.

A warranty for the work performed is included in the contract. The applicable warranty terms and coverage are clearly stated and agreed upon before work begins.

03

Built to
local standards.

We are committed to performing our work in accordance with applicable City of Chicago building codes, requirements and standards, including inspections and permits when applicable.

Once your contract is signed, the agreed scope of work, warranty terms and project responsibilities are documented and clearly defined.

LIABILITY INSURANCE
Certificate on request
WORKING IN CHICAGO SINCE
1996

BEFORE YOU CALL

Questions we get asked most.

The things worth knowing before you hand your home to anyone. Answered by the people who will be doing the work.

Yes, when the work calls for them. We perform our work in accordance with applicable City of Chicago building codes and standards, and that includes arranging permits and inspections where they apply. If your project does not need one, we will tell you that too.

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Who you are

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  1. Who you are
  2. What you need
  3. The space

We only use this to get in touch about your project. See our Privacy Policy. Starting prices vary with size, materials and existing conditions.

What to expect

  • A call back the same or next working day
  • A look at the space, in person or from your photos
  • A written scope and price, with no obligation
  • Nothing starts until the contract is signed

You talk to the people doing the work

MKT Construction · Chicago, est. 1996