A full Lakeview condo remodel on Sheffield Ave — four projects, one contract.
A complete condo renovation in the Southport Corridor of Lakeview — a new kitchen, a fully gutted bathroom with a custom walk-in shower, 800 square feet of refinished hardwood, and fresh paint throughout the entire unit. Delivered in 6–7 weeks for $103,000 all-in, under a single design-build contract.
Project Details
- Project Type
- Full Condo Remodel — 4 Projects, 1 Contract
- Address
- 3054 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 2, Chicago
- Neighborhood
- Lakeview · Southport Corridor, 60657
- Scope
- Kitchen · Bathroom · Floors · Paint
- Unit Floors
- 800 SF Hardwood Refinished
- Duration
- 6–7 Weeks Start to Finish
- Total Cost
- $103,000 All-In
- Client
- Lakeview Homeowner
Scope Delivered
- Kitchen
- Custom European Cabinets · MSI Quartz
- Countertops
- 2 Full Quartz Slabs · Counters + Waterfall Island
- Backsplash
- 25 SF MSI Mid-Tier Tile · Vented Range Hood
- Bathroom
- Full Gut · Custom Walk-In Shower
- Shower
- Frameless Glass · Code Waterproofing
- Flooring
- 800 SF Hardwood Sanded + Re-Stained
- Paint
- Whole Unit · BM / SW · 2 Coats
- Permits
- Chicago Building · Inspected
- Condo Board
- Association Coordination Handled
- Warranty
- 1-Year Workmanship
The Project
3054 N Sheffield Ave sits in the Southport Corridor of Lakeview — one of Chicago's most sought-after condo neighborhoods, walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Southport Avenue and a few blocks from Wrigley Field. Our client owned Unit 2 and wanted to bring a dated condo fully up to date: a kitchen with more storage and a modern feel, a bathroom that traded a cramped tub for a proper walk-in shower, hardwood floors that had seen decades of wear, and a fresh, brighter palette throughout.
Rather than hire four separate trades and coordinate them herself, she chose Assembly Squad's design-build approach: four distinct projects delivered under one contract, one project manager, and one all-inclusive price. That meant a single point of responsibility from the February 2026 design phase through final cleanup — including all condo-association coordination and City of Chicago permitting.
Scope across the unit was comprehensive: a full kitchen renovation (client-selected custom European cabinets, MSI quartz countertops fabricated from two full slabs — one for the perimeter counters and one for the waterfall island — a 25 SF MSI mid-tier tile backsplash, new vented range hood, and a new ceiling light replacing the old fan), a complete bathroom gut with a custom frameless-glass walk-in shower, a custom vanity with a stone top, new toilet and mirror, 800 square feet of hardwood sanded and refinished in a new stain color — including repair of a visible burn mark in the original floor — and two coats of premium Benjamin Moore / Sherwin Williams paint on every wall, trim, baseboard, and door in the unit.
The result is a condo that reads as fully modern and cohesive — a brighter, more functional space delivered in 6–7 weeks for $103,000 all-in. This is the kind of work at the center of our Lakeview and Chicago condo portfolio: full-unit transformations where one team handles the kitchen, the bath, the floors, and the finishes together.
Four projects, delivered as one.
One Contract for the Whole Condo
Kitchen, bathroom, floors, and paint are usually four separate contractors and four schedules to juggle. Assembly Squad delivered all four under a single design-build contract, one project manager, and one all-inclusive $103,000 price — no vendor coordination left to the homeowner.
Tub-to-Walk-In-Shower Bathroom Gut
The original bathroom was fully demolished — tub, vanity, fixtures, floor tile, and shower-wall drywall removed. In its place: a custom walk-in shower with frameless glass, code-compliant pressure-balanced valve, full waterproofing, a new vanity, toilet, mirror, and new floor.
800 SF of Hardwood Brought Back to Life
The original hardwood was sanded and refinished in a new stain color across 800 square feet — including repairing a dark burn mark visible in the original floor. A dustless sanding system kept airborne particles down throughout the occupied building.
6–7 Weeks, Condo Board Handled
A four-project condo remodel of this scope, delivered start to finish in 6–7 weeks — with Assembly Squad managing all condo-association approvals, building insurance documentation, and City of Chicago permitting and inspections on the homeowner's behalf.
What the condo looked like before we started.
The condition we inherited at 3054 N Sheffield Ave, Unit 2 — a dated maple kitchen with granite counters and a freestanding prep table, an original bathroom with a tub and dated vanity, and 800 SF of worn hardwood including a visible burn mark. Documented before demolition began.
What the condo looks like now.
The completed Lakeview condo remodel at 3054 N Sheffield Ave — an espresso shaker kitchen with a white MSI quartz waterfall island and gold gooseneck faucet, a custom walk-in-shower bathroom with a walnut vanity, refinished hardwood throughout, and fresh paint. Delivered in 6–7 weeks for $103,000 all-in.
Planning a condo remodel in Lakeview or the Southport Corridor? Schedule a consultation → or call (312) 544-9150
What a full Lakeview condo remodel actually costs.
Most Lakeview condo owners researching a remodel get pricing that's either too vague to compare or quoted on partial scope. Here is the full all-in number for 3054 N Sheffield — kitchen, bathroom, 800 SF of refinished hardwood, and whole-unit paint, every line item delivered under one contract.
For context, full-unit condo remodels in Lakeview and the surrounding North Side neighborhoods typically run $70,000–$150,000+ depending on how many rooms are gutted, cabinetry and countertop selections, and the extent of flooring and finish work. This project bundled four scopes — a new kitchen with custom European cabinets and MSI quartz cut from two full slabs, a gutted walk-in-shower bathroom with a custom stone-top vanity, 800 SF of refinished hardwood, and whole-unit premium paint — into a single $103,000 design-build contract.
Everything delivered in 6–7 weeks.
Consolidated from the signed contract — four projects, every line item completed, all permits pulled, all condo-association coordination handled. One-year workmanship warranty on all labor and installation.
Project 1 — Kitchen Renovation
- Full demolition of existing cabinets, counters, and backsplash
- Appliance disconnection and debris removal via dumpster
- Client-selected custom European cabinets supplied and installed to code
- Dishwasher built-in panel for seamless integration
- MSI quartz countertops from two full slabs — counters plus waterfall island
- Sink cutout and professional edge polishing
- 25 SF MSI mid-tier tile backsplash, grouted and sealed
- New ceiling light replacing the old ceiling fan
- New vented range hood tied to existing ductwork
- Dishwasher, sink, faucet, and disposal reconnected and leak-tested
Project 2 — Bathroom Renovation
- Complete demo of tub, vanity, fixtures, floor tile, shower drywall
- Custom walk-in shower built on existing footprint
- New shower-wall drywall and full tile (floor + walls)
- Pressure-balanced shower valve per Chicago code
- Shower head plus handheld fixture
- Frameless / semi-frameless glass enclosure
- Professional waterproofing and code-compliant drainage
- Custom vanity with stone top, new toilet, mirror, vanity lighting
- New bathroom floor with moisture barrier
- All Chicago building permits and inspections
Project 3 — Hardwood Refinishing
- 800 SF of existing hardwood sanded and refinished
- Repair of all damaged areas, including the dark burn mark
- New stain color from a professional sample palette
- Dustless sanding system to minimize airborne particles
- Protection of all adjacent surfaces and areas
- Proper curing time between coats for an even finish
Project 4 — Interior Painting + Services
- Every wall in the unit painted — two coats premium BM / SW
- All trim, baseboards, and doors painted
- Caulking of all trim and gaps
- Complete design package — drawings, layouts, 3D
- Full-time dedicated project manager
- Condo-association coordination and insurance filing
- Daily site cleanup and weekly photo updates
- 1-year workmanship warranty on all labor and installation
Why Lakeview homeowners choose Assembly Squad
Questions about Lakeview condo remodeling
How much does a condo remodel cost in Lakeview?
Full-unit condo remodels in Lakeview typically run $70,000–$150,000+ depending on how many rooms are gutted, cabinetry and countertop selections, and the extent of flooring and finish work. The 3054 N Sheffield Ave project shown here came in at $103,000 all-in for a four-project remodel — a new kitchen with custom European cabinets and MSI quartz cut from two full slabs, a fully gutted walk-in-shower bathroom with a custom stone-top vanity, 800 SF of refinished hardwood, and whole-unit premium paint. Single-room projects (just a kitchen or just a bath) start lower; larger gut renovations with structural changes trend higher.
How long does a full condo remodel take in Lakeview?
A full-unit condo remodel covering a kitchen, bathroom, floor refinishing, and paint typically runs 6–10 weeks in Lakeview. The 3054 N Sheffield project was delivered in 6–7 weeks by sequencing the four scopes under one project manager and one schedule, with condo-association approvals and City of Chicago permits handled in parallel with the design phase. Single-room remodels can finish in 2–4 weeks; gut renovations with structural work run longer.
Can Assembly Squad remodel a kitchen, bathroom, and floors under one contract?
Yes — that is the core of our design-build model. The 3054 N Sheffield remodel bundled four separate projects (kitchen, bathroom, hardwood refinishing, and whole-unit paint) into a single all-inclusive contract with one project manager and one price. Instead of hiring and coordinating four trades yourself, you get one point of responsibility from design through final cleanup — including condo-board coordination and permitting.
Do you handle condo association approvals in Lakeview buildings?
Yes. Assembly Squad manages the full condo-association process on the homeowner's behalf — alteration-agreement paperwork, certificates of insurance, building-management coordination, and any board approvals required before work begins. On the 3054 N Sheffield project, all association coordination and building insurance documentation were handled in-house as part of the design-build package.
Where is the Southport Corridor and do you work there?
The Southport Corridor is a popular stretch of Lakeview centered on Southport Avenue between roughly Belmont and Irving Park, known for its shops, restaurants, and the historic Music Box Theatre — a few blocks west of Wrigley Field. 3054 N Sheffield Ave sits in this area. Assembly Squad works throughout Lakeview, including the Southport Corridor, East Lakeview, West Lakeview, and Wrigleyville, as well as neighboring Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, and North Center.
Do I need permits for a condo remodel in Chicago?
Yes — condo remodels involving plumbing, electrical, or wall/shower changes require permits from the City of Chicago Department of Buildings. The 3054 N Sheffield project included all required Chicago building permits and professional inspections for the bathroom and kitchen work, coordinated by Assembly Squad as part of the contract. Homeowners do not need to pull permits themselves.
Can you refinish existing hardwood instead of replacing it?
Yes, and it is usually the better value when the original floors are solid hardwood. At 3054 N Sheffield we sanded and refinished 800 SF of existing hardwood in a new stain color, including repairing a dark burn mark in the original floor, using a dustless sanding system. Refinishing preserves the original wood and costs less than a full tear-out and replacement. We only recommend replacement when the boards are damaged beyond what refinishing can correct.
What does an all-inclusive design-build contract include?
Everything from the design phase to the final cleaning. For 3054 N Sheffield that meant: a complete design package with drawings, layouts, and 3D renderings; material selection assistance; a full-time project manager; all labor and the materials specified in the contract (custom European cabinets, MSI quartz, MSI mid-tier tile, fixtures, paint, hardwood stain); condo-association coordination; permits and inspections; daily cleanup; weekly photo updates; and a 1-year workmanship warranty — all under one $103,000 price.
Planning a condo remodel in Lakeview?
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