Condo Remodeling
Downtown Chicago condo remodeling specialists. High-rise kitchens, bathrooms, full unit renovations. HOA-approved crews. Free estimate today.
Serving Downtown, IL · Free in-home estimates · Licensed & insured · 5-star reviewed
Downtown Chicago is a forest of condo buildings — vintage co-ops near Grant Park, mid-century towers along Michigan Avenue, gut-renovated lofts in the West Loop, and brand-new luxury high-rises in the South Loop, Streeterville, and River North. Every building has its own renovation rules, its own freight elevator schedule, its own HOA expectations, and its own quirks. Working in downtown Chicago means knowing how to navigate all of it.
Our crews have worked in many of the major downtown buildings. We know the renovation application process, the certificate-of-insurance requirements, the freight elevator booking system, the after-hours noise rules, and the contractor parking permits. We carry the insurance certificates most downtown buildings require — typically $2M general liability with the building named as additional insured — and we have crews who have been pre-approved as vendors in many buildings.
A downtown Chicago condo renovation almost always starts with HOA or co-op board approval. We help you put together the renovation application, including the scope of work, architectural drawings, contractor licenses, certificates of insurance, and any required structural engineering letters for wall removal. Most buildings take two to four weeks to review applications, and vintage co-ops can take six to eight weeks. We coordinate the timing so you don't lose weeks waiting on paperwork after demo day.
What our downtown Chicago condo renovations typically include:
Logistics in a downtown high-rise are different from working in a single-family home. Every load of demolition material has to leave through the freight elevator on a scheduled window. Every delivery of cabinets, tile, fixtures, and appliances has to be coordinated with the building manager. Trash disposal often has to go through a building-required vendor. We handle all of that so you are not caught between your contractor and your building.
Most full downtown Chicago condo renovations run ten to fourteen weeks from demo to move-in once HOA approval is in hand and materials are ordered. Single-room remodels — just a kitchen or just a bathroom — typically run six to nine weeks. We can usually start work three to four weeks after the contract is signed depending on cabinetry lead times.
Pricing varies widely with finish level. A kitchen-only remodel in a downtown condo typically runs $60,000 to $140,000 depending on cabinetry and appliance package. Bathroom renovations run $35,000 to $80,000. Full unit renovations can run $200,000 to $750,000+ for high-end gut jobs in the larger luxury condos with custom millwork and premium finishes. Every estimate is line-item written with material allowances and a real timeline you can plan around.
If you own a downtown Chicago condo and you are thinking about a renovation, we would love to walk through the unit with you. We will give you an honest assessment of what is possible, what your building will and won't allow, and what a realistic budget and timeline look like.
For more than a decade we have been the trusted condo remodeling contractor for Downtown families. Every project is run by a single project manager who answers the phone, shows up on schedule, and keeps the work site spotless.
Fully licensed in the City of Chicago and Cook County. We carry general liability and workers compensation insurance on every job.
No surprises. Every estimate is line-item written with materials, labor, and timeline so you know exactly what you are paying for.
No subcontractor chaos. Our carpenters, tile setters, plumbers, and electricians are all on our team.
Every renovation comes with a written guarantee on labor and craftsmanship. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures pass through directly to you.
Family-owned and based in the Chicago area. We know the neighborhoods, the buildings, the HOAs, and the inspectors.
One point of contact from estimate to final walk-through. You always know what is happening on your project and who to call.
A clear path from your first phone call to final walk-through.
We come out, measure the space, listen to your goals, and review existing conditions. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Within seven days you receive a detailed line-item proposal with material allowances, labor, timeline, and payment schedule.
We help you finalize tile, fixtures, cabinetry, and finishes. You get vendor recommendations and showroom appointments where helpful.
Our crews protect your home, follow the schedule, clean up daily, and deliver a finished space ready for the final walk-through and warranty handoff.
Chicago Elite Remodeling proudly serves homeowners throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Explore our work in nearby neighborhoods.
Yes. The bulk of our work is in downtown condos including Streeterville, Gold Coast, River North, the Loop, the West Loop, and South Loop. We are pre-approved as a vendor in many of the major buildings.
We help you submit the renovation application, scope of work, drawings, and certificates of insurance to your HOA and building manager. Most downtown buildings require two to four weeks for review before work can begin.
Always. We schedule freight elevator reservations in advance, work only during permitted hours (typically 9am to 5pm weekdays), and coordinate trash disposal through your building's required vendor.
Full downtown condo remodels we have done range from $80,000 to $300,000+ depending on square footage, finish level, and how much we are reconfiguring. We provide a detailed line-item written estimate.
Most full downtown condo renovations run eight to fourteen weeks once materials arrive and HOA approval is in hand. Single-room remodels are typically four to six weeks.
Get a free in-home estimate from Chicago Elite Remodeling. No pressure, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about your project, a written quote within seven days, and a clear path forward.