Assembly Squad is Chicago's boutique design-build general contractor — one licensed team handles every step of your renovation under one roof, one contract, one fixed price.
Most homeowners spend weeks coordinating between an architect, a designer, a general contractor, and a cabinet vendor — each one pointing fingers when things go wrong. We built Assembly Squad to eliminate that entirely. From the first design consultation at our Lincoln Park studio through the final city inspection, you work with one dedicated team and one project manager accountable for everything.
We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation, condo gut renovations, basement finishing, whole-home renovations, attic conversions, and Illinois-made custom cabinetry — serving all Chicago neighborhoods and the North Shore.
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Most remodeling companies show you a catalog. We invite you into a 2,500 sq ft working showroom at 2315 N Southport Ave — the only design-build studio of its kind in Chicago.
Walk in, touch real materials, open actual cabinet doors, and stand in front of full-size displays. Our experienced design team works with you on the spot — helping you combine finishes, compare countertop slabs side by side, and make every selection with total confidence before a single wall comes down.
From a two-person startup to Chicago's most trusted design-build company — here's how we got here.
Viktor Aharon — 22+ years deep in remodeling — builds the first version of Assembly Squad as a mobile app designed to help homeowners navigate the remodeling process more intelligently, giving them a smarter way to plan, budget, and manage their renovation.
The app evolves into something bigger. Assembly Squad officially launches as a boutique design-build general contracting company — IL License #TGC098779, HQ at 205 N Michigan Ave. One team, one contract, one stress-free experience.
As Chicago's high-rise condo renovation demand surges, Assembly Squad builds its HOA coordination system — alteration agreements, COI management, board presentations. Pre-approvals begin accumulating. Today that number exceeds 300 buildings.
Assembly Squad earns Best of Houzz, joins NKBA, and achieves its A+ BBB rating. The team completes its 200th Chicago renovation. Specialization deepens across kitchen design-build, historic greystone renovation, and luxury condo gut rehabs.
Assembly Squad launches its Illinois-made custom cabinetry program — cutting import delays from 16 weeks to 4–6. Better cabinets, faster delivery, zero tariff exposure. No overseas supply chain risk.
Assembly Squad opens its 2,500 sq ft design-build studio at 2315 N Southport Ave, Lincoln Park. With 500+ curated materials on display — cabinet finishes, countertop slabs, tile, hardware, and flooring — clients work side by side with our experienced design team before a single wall comes down.
Assembly Squad launches its North Shore expansion — bringing the same boutique design-build experience to Winnetka, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Evanston, and beyond.
13+ years. 500+ completed renovations. 4.9 stars. A+ BBB. NARI Chicago member. EPA Lead-Safe Certified. And the same commitment Viktor started with in 2011 — make Chicago home renovation the way it should always have been: stress-free, transparent, and built to last.
Licensed professionals with specialized expertise in Chicago's unique architectural challenges.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (#NAT-F285417-1) specializing in 1880s–1920s Chicago architecture. We preserve original character while updating plumbing, electrical, and structural systems. Certified under the EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting program — required for work in pre-1978 Chicago homes including greystones and bungalows.
All permits and inspections included on every project. Licensed contractor (IL #TGC098779) with direct experience navigating city inspectors across all Chicago neighborhoods. Typical permit processing: 2–3 weeks, factored into every project timeline.
Pre-approved in 300+ Chicago buildings. We navigate HOA alteration agreements, elevator scheduling, insurance certificates, and building management protocols on every condo project. 75% of our completed projects are Chicago condominium renovations. Zero HOA complaints in 13 years.
Certified by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and a member of NARI of Greater Chicagoland. Our designers follow industry best practices for space planning, material selection, and code compliance. View our NKBA profile and NARI Chicago listing.
"I wanted to build something genuinely different — a company where Chicago homeowners never have to waste a single hour of their day managing their own renovation."
After more than 22 years working in remodeling, I saw the same frustrations play out over and over. Homeowners juggling multiple contractors, chasing permit updates, making a dozen decisions no one prepared them for — all while trying to live their lives. The process was broken, and it didn't have to be.
Assembly Squad started as an app in 2011 — built specifically to help homeowners navigate the remodeling process more intelligently. By 2013, that idea evolved into a boutique design-build general contracting company built around a single principle. One team handles everything. Design, permits, materials, construction, and final walkthrough — under one contract, one fixed price, one dedicated project manager.
What sets us apart isn't just what we build — it's how we think about why you're building it. Some clients are creating a forever home. Others are planning a 5 to 6 year stay before moving on. Both are valid, and both deserve a smart renovation strategy. We build a plan that balances your enjoyment of the home today with the return you'll see when it's time to sell. You shouldn't have to choose between loving where you live now and protecting your investment later.
That's the company I set out to build in 2013. That's the company we are today.
"Thirteen years in this industry has taught me one thing above everything else — transparency, fairness, and genuinely putting your clients first isn't just the right way to do business. It's the only reason any business lasts."
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4.9 stars across 82 Google reviews — real neighbors, real projects.
Free in-home consultation anywhere in Chicago, North Shore, or suburbs. Fixed-price proposal within 48 hours. No pressure, no commitment.
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