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Riverwoods home remodeling - mid-century modern whole home renovation by Assembly Squad
Riverwoods & North Shore, IL

Premium Home Remodeling in Riverwoods

Transform your mid-century modern, Prairie Modernist, or custom estate with the North Shore's most experienced design-build renovation team.

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Home Remodeling Riverwoods, IL

Riverwoods Home Remodeling That Understands What Makes This Village Different

Riverwoods isn't a subdivision with repeating floor plans. It's a wooded enclave on the Des Plaines River where no two homes look alike—and that changes everything about how a renovation should be planned. A 1962 Edward Humrich ranch with floor-to-ceiling glass walls needs a completely different approach than a French chateau on three acres near Ryerson Conservation Area.

We've completed 45+ home remodeling projects across Riverwoods and the neighboring communities of Deerfield, Lincolnshire, and Bannockburn. Every one started with understanding the home itself: how it was built, what the original architect intended, where the morning light falls, and what needs to change to fit how your family lives right now.

Mid-Century Modern
1950s-70s Humrich designs, glass walls, flat roofs
Prairie Modernist
Organic integration with wooded surroundings
Custom Estates
3,500-7,000+ sq ft on 1-3 acre lots
Ranch & Colonial
Classic layouts ready for modern upgrades
Riverwoods whole home remodeling with custom built-ins and modern fireplace by Assembly Squad
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Showroom Open 2315 N Southport Ave, Chicago
Riverwoods Home Remodeling Services

Full-Service Renovation for Every Room in Your Riverwoods Home

One licensed contractor, one point of contact, one timeline—from the first design meeting through your final walkthrough.

Kitchen remodeling in Riverwoods IL mid-century home Most Popular

Kitchen Remodeling

The most requested renovation in Riverwoods. We specialize in opening up closed-off galley kitchens, preserving mid-century sightlines, and designing islands that actually work for how your family cooks.

  • Custom cabinetry for non-standard layouts
  • Premium appliance integration
  • Open concept conversions
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Bathroom renovation in Riverwoods estate home

Bathroom Renovation

Riverwoods bathrooms from the '60s and '70s were built for function, not relaxation. We transform cramped layouts into spa-grade retreats with heated floors, frameless glass, and ventilation that handles wooded-lot humidity.

  • Walk-in shower & soaking tub
  • Heated flooring systems
  • Full plumbing replacement
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Whole home renovation in Riverwoods mid-century modern house High ROI

Whole Home Renovation

When one room isn't enough. We coordinate kitchen, bathroom, living areas, and mechanical upgrades into a single phased project—minimizing disruption and maximizing value on homes worth $695K-$1.5M+.

  • Multi-room phased construction
  • HVAC, electrical & plumbing upgrades
  • Mid-century character preservation
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Basement finishing in Riverwoods IL with egress windows Add Sq Ft

Basement Finishing

Wooded lots mean moisture. Every Riverwoods basement project starts with proper waterproofing before we build home theaters, guest suites, wine cellars, or home offices below grade.

  • Waterproofing for wooded lots
  • Egress windows & code compliance
  • Home theater & guest suite builds
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Attic conversion to bedroom in Riverwoods home Unlock Space

Attic Conversion

Many Riverwoods homes sit on single stories with massive attic voids overhead. We convert that dead space into bedrooms, offices, or bonus rooms with proper insulation, mini-split HVAC, and skylights.

  • Bedroom & home office builds
  • Mini-split HVAC & insulation
  • Egress windows & skylights
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Custom cabinets manufactured in Illinois for Riverwoods homes IL Made

Custom Cabinets

Illinois-manufactured cabinetry built to your exact dimensions. Mid-century homes have non-standard ceiling heights and window placements that off-the-shelf cabinets can't accommodate—ours can.

  • All-plywood, dovetail construction
  • 4-6 week lead time, not 16
  • Kitchen, bath & closet systems
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Riverwoods Renovation Investment Guide

Home Remodeling Costs in Riverwoods, IL

Real pricing from completed projects. No lowball estimates—we quote the final number before construction starts.

Kitchen Remodeling
$90K – $225K

Complete kitchen renovation with custom cabinetry, premium countertops, and modern appliances.

  • Custom cabinetry & island
  • Quartz or natural stone
  • Village permits included
  • 8-12 week timeline
Whole Home Renovation
$300K – $750K

The most popular scope for Riverwoods estates. Kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, and full mechanical upgrades.

  • Kitchen + all bathrooms
  • Structural & mechanical
  • Mid-century preservation
  • 16-24 week timeline
Basement Finishing
$65K – $175K

Waterproofing, egress windows, and finished living space. Home theater, guest suite, or wine cellar.

  • Waterproofing included
  • Egress windows & code
  • Custom finishes & lighting
  • 8-12 week timeline
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Recent Home Remodeling Work in Your Community

Actual completed renovations from Riverwoods and surrounding North Shore communities.

Riverwoods mid-century ranch whole home renovation 14 Weeks
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Humrich Ranch — Kitchen, Bath & Living Room

1962 Prairie Modernist ranch with original layout. Opened kitchen to living room, preserved timber ceilings, added spa bathroom and custom built-in entertainment wall.

  • Open Concept
  • Timber Preserved
  • Spa Bath
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Riverwoods estate multi-room renovation 20 Weeks
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5,200 Sq Ft Estate — Full Interior Renovation

Kitchen with dual islands, three bathroom renovations, finished basement with wine cellar, and HVAC upgrade throughout. On 2.5 wooded acres near Ryerson Woods.

  • Dual Islands
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Wine Cellar
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Why Riverwoods Families Trust Assembly Squad for Home Remodeling

There's a reason contractors from the outer suburbs struggle with Riverwoods homes. These aren't tract houses—they're architecturally significant properties on wooded acreage with timber framing, glass curtain walls, radiant floor systems, and drainage challenges that come from living among mature oaks and elms. Getting the renovation right requires someone who has actually done it here before.

We've completed 45+ renovations across Riverwoods, Deerfield, and Lincolnshire. Our design-build showroom is at 2315 N Southport Ave in Lincoln Park—a thirty-minute drive from Riverwoods via I-94 South. Walk in, see full-size kitchen and bathroom displays, and talk through your project with our team before committing to anything.

45+ Riverwoods Projects
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Riverwoods Client Reviews

Hear From Riverwoods Homeowners

Real reviews from families who renovated their Riverwoods homes with Assembly Squad.

"We renovated the entire first floor of our mid-century modern on Thornmeadow. Assembly Squad understood what we wanted immediately—keep the timber ceilings, keep the glass walls, but give us a kitchen and living room that works for a family with three kids. They delivered exactly that, finished in 14 weeks, and the village inspections were flawless."

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Robert M.
Thornmeadow Rd, Riverwoods

"Our Colonial near Country Club Estates needed everything—kitchen gut, two bathroom renovations, and a full basement finishing with waterproofing. Viktor's team handled all of it as one coordinated project. The basement waterproofing was critical with our wooded lot drainage, and they got it right. Finished on budget in 18 weeks."

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Karen S.
Country Club Estates, Riverwoods
Frequently Asked Questions

Home Remodeling in Riverwoods — Your Questions Answered

Practical answers for homeowners planning a renovation in Riverwoods, IL.

It depends on scope. Kitchen remodeling runs $90,000-$225,000. Bathroom renovations cost $40,000-$90,000. Basement finishing ranges from $65,000-$175,000. A whole home renovation—kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and mechanical upgrades combined—typically runs $300,000-$750,000 for Riverwoods estates. We provide a fixed-price proposal with every detail spelled out before construction begins.
That's our specialty. Riverwoods has over 40 Edward Humrich-designed homes plus dozens of other Prairie Modernist and mid-century residences. The key is understanding what the original architect intended—the sightlines, the relationship between interior and exterior, the material palette—and upgrading every system and surface while keeping that intent intact. We modernize kitchens, bathrooms, and mechanicals without erasing the design DNA.
The Village of Riverwoods requires standard building permits for structural, electrical, and plumbing work—same as any municipality. The advantage here is that Riverwoods has relaxed zoning with no landmark commission and no historic district restrictions. That means fewer bureaucratic hurdles and faster approvals compared to many other North Shore communities. We handle all permit applications, plan submissions, and inspector coordination.
Kitchen remodels take 8-12 weeks. Bathroom renovations run 4-6 weeks. Basement finishing takes 8-12 weeks. Attic conversions require 10-14 weeks. Full home renovations covering multiple rooms and systems take 16-24 weeks. We build a detailed week-by-week schedule during the design phase so you know exactly what to expect before demolition day.
Yes. We serve Riverwoods and the entire surrounding area including Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn, and Northbrook. The housing stock across these communities shares similar characteristics—mid-century homes on larger lots, custom estates, and ranch-style residences that benefit from the same expertise we bring to every Riverwoods project.
Fully. We hold Illinois General Contractor License #TGC098779 and maintain comprehensive liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. We're A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with zero complaints on record, and we're members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. You can verify our license at webapps1.chicago.gov/activegcWeb/.

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Design Studio: 2315 N Southport Ave, Lincoln Park — 30 min from Riverwoods via I-94
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