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Whole home remodeling in Wicker Park Chicago - designer kitchen with navy island and gold accents
Workers Cottage & Victorian Renovation Experts

Whole Home Remodeling in Wicker Park, Chicago

12-16 Wk
Timeline
$125K+
Starting At
65+
Whole Homes
A+
BBB Rating
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Workers Cottage Renovation Experts Kitchen + Bath + Basement Bundle Victorian Home Specialists Save 15-20% vs Separate Projects 12-16 Week Timeline IL License #TGC098779 Workers Cottage Renovation Experts Kitchen + Bath + Basement Bundle Victorian Home Specialists Save 15-20% vs Separate Projects 12-16 Week Timeline IL License #TGC098779
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65+
Whole Homes Done
$185K
Avg Investment
A+
BBB Rating
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One Vision. One Contractor. One Timeline.

Transform Your Entire Wicker Park Home

Wicker Park's charming workers cottages and Victorian homes are full of character—but often packed with outdated kitchens, cramped bathrooms, and disconnected layouts. A whole-home remodel lets you reimagine everything at once: kitchen, bathrooms, basement, flooring, electrical, plumbing—all coordinated by one team.

Instead of living through multiple renovations over years, complete your transformation in one 12-16 week project. Better design cohesion. Less total disruption. More cost efficiency. And you'll save 15-20% vs. doing rooms separately.

Save 15-20%
vs. separate room-by-room projects
One Timeline
12-16 weeks complete transformation
Design Cohesion
Unified aesthetic throughout
65+ Projects
Whole home experience since 2013
Wicker Park whole home remodel featuring navy island kitchen
$250K Wicker Park ProjectFeatured in our portfolio
Is Whole Home Right for You?

Wicker Park Renovation Assessment

A comprehensive renovation is a significant investment. Here's how to know if it's the right choice for your home.

Signs You Need Whole Home Remodeling

  • Multiple rooms need work: If 3+ rooms need renovation, bundling saves significant money
  • Layout doesn't work: Choppy floor plans, walls blocking sight lines, poor flow between rooms
  • Systems are aging: Electrical panel at capacity, galvanized plumbing, old HVAC
  • Planning to stay: You're committed to 5+ more years in this home
  • Resale preparation: Selling in 1-3 years and want maximum ROI

Wicker Park Considerations

  • Historic district: Exterior changes may need Chicago Landmarks approval
  • Temporary relocation: Gut renovations typically require 2-4 months away
  • Budget buffer: Plan for 10-15% contingency on vintage homes
  • Permit timeline: Chicago permits can take 4-8 weeks before construction
  • Good news: Whole home remodels typically return 65-85% ROI at resale!
What's Included

Whole Home Remodeling Scope

Everything coordinated by one team. Mix and match based on your priorities and budget.

Kitchen remodeling Wicker ParkCore

Kitchen Transformation

The heart of most whole-home projects. Custom cabinetry, premium countertops, professional appliances, and layouts optimized for how you actually cook.

  • Custom IL-made cabinetry
  • Quartz or natural stone counters
  • Layout reconfiguration
  • Appliance upgrades
Bathroom remodeling Wicker ParkCore

Bathroom Renovations

Primary bath, guest bath, powder room—all updated with consistent design language and premium fixtures throughout.

  • Primary suite expansion
  • Guest bath updates
  • Heated flooring
  • Custom tile work
Basement finishing Wicker Park

Basement Finishing

Add 500-800 sq ft of living space below grade. Home theater, guest suite, home office, or entertainment area.

  • Waterproofing included
  • Egress windows
  • Full bathroom option
  • Custom built-ins
Open floor plan conversionPopular

Open Floor Plan

Remove walls between kitchen, dining, and living areas to create the flowing, connected spaces modern families want.

  • Structural engineering
  • Load-bearing beam install
  • Improved natural light
  • Modern sight lines
Gut renovationPremium

Gut Renovation

Strip your workers cottage to the studs and rebuild exactly how you want—new layout, new systems, new everything.

  • Complete floor plan redesign
  • New electrical throughout
  • New plumbing throughout
  • HVAC replacement
Built-ins and millwork

Built-Ins & Millwork

Custom entertainment centers, library shelving, mudroom storage, and coffee bars that maximize every inch.

  • Entertainment centers
  • Library shelving
  • Mudroom systems
  • Coffee bar stations
Investment Guide

Wicker Park Whole Home Costs

Real pricing from 65+ completed projects. All costs include design, permits, and full construction.

Refresh Renovation
$125K – $185K

Cosmetic updates throughout without major structural changes. Perfect for homes with good bones.

  • Kitchen cabinet refacing or replacement
  • 1-2 bathroom updates
  • Hardwood refinishing
  • Interior painting
  • Lighting upgrades
  • 8-10 week timeline
Complete Transformation
$185K – $350K

Full renovation of kitchen, bathrooms, basement, and living areas with premium finishes.

  • Custom kitchen with premium finishes
  • Primary + guest bath renovation
  • Basement finishing
  • New flooring throughout
  • Open floor plan conversion
  • 12-16 week timeline
Luxury Gut Renovation
$350K – $500K+

Down-to-studs renovation with complete systems replacement and designer-grade finishes.

  • Complete gut to studs
  • Structural modifications
  • All new electrical & plumbing
  • HVAC replacement
  • Designer-grade finishes
  • 16-24 week timeline
Our Process

From Vision to Move-In

A proven process refined over 65+ Wicker Park whole-home renovations.

1

Discovery & Design

We walk your home together, discuss priorities, budget, and timeline. Then create 3D designs showing your transformation.

2

Permits & Planning

One comprehensive permit package for all work. We coordinate all trades and order materials while permits process.

3

Construction

Demo, rough-in, systems, finishes—our crew handles it all with weekly progress updates. 12-16 weeks typical.

4

Final Walkthrough

City inspections, punch list completion, and keys to your transformed home. 5-year workmanship warranty included.

Visit Our Showroom

Lincoln Park Design Studio

Plan your whole-home transformation at our 2,500 sq ft design studio on Southport Avenue—just 10 minutes from Wicker Park. See material samples, review 3D designs, and meet your dedicated project team.

3D Design Center
See every room in photorealistic 3D
Material Library
500+ samples for every room
Cabinet Gallery
Full-size IL-made cabinet displays
Meet Your Team
Designer, PM, lead carpenter
2315 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm • Sat 10am–4pm • By Appointment
Schedule Studio Visit → Get Directions
Assembly Squad Design Studio showroom
10 min from Wicker Park
Our Work

Before & After Transformations

Real Wicker Park homes transformed by Assembly Squad.

Wicker Park Workers Cottage — Complete Transformation

BeforeKitchen before whole home remodel
AfterKitchen after whole home remodel with navy island
$250K
Investment
12 Weeks
Timeline
Kitchen + 2 Baths
Scope

Wicker Park Victorian — Kitchen + Living Renovation

BeforeKitchen before renovation
AfterKitchen after renovation
$185K
Investment
10 Weeks
Timeline
Open Concept
Key Feature
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Client Reviews

What Wicker Park Homeowners Say

Real feedback from neighbors who trusted us with their whole-home transformations.

We relocated from Dallas and bought our Wicker Park home knowing it needed everything. Assembly Squad handled the complete renovation—kitchen, both bathrooms, basement, all new flooring. The navy island with gold hardware was exactly what we showed them on Pinterest. Having one contractor manage everything made the process so much easier than coordinating multiple trades ourselves.

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Tatiana M.
Wicker Park — $250K Whole Home

Our 1920s workers cottage needed everything—galvanized pipes, knob-and-tube wiring, zero insulation. Viktor convinced us to do it all at once instead of room by room over 5 years. We stayed with family for 14 weeks and came back to a completely transformed home. The 15% savings vs. separate projects was real—we did the math afterward.

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Michael K.
Bucktown — Workers Cottage Gut Reno
Find Us

Two Locations to Serve You

HQ

Headquarters Office

205 N Michigan Ave, Suite 810

Administration & Operations
NEW

Design-Build Studio

2315 N Southport Ave, Lincoln Park

Showroom & Design Consultations

Our Lincoln Park design studio is just 10 minutes from Wicker Park. Visit for 1-on-1 design consultations and browse materials for every room in your whole-home project.

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Common Questions

Wicker Park Whole Home FAQs

Quick answers about transforming your entire home.

Whole home remodels in Wicker Park typically range from $125,000 to $500,000+ depending on scope. Refresh renovations (cosmetic updates): $125K-$185K. Complete transformations (kitchen + baths + basement): $185K-$350K. Luxury gut renovations: $350K-$500K+. Cost per square foot runs $70-$200 depending on scope and finishes.
For comprehensive renovations, most Wicker Park clients relocate temporarily. Kitchen work means 3-4 weeks without functional cooking space. Gut renovations require 2-4 months away. We recommend temporary housing for major phases (8-12 weeks), returning once kitchen and primary bathroom function. We help plan renovation sequencing to minimize inconvenience.
Timeline depends on scope: Refresh renovation: 8-10 weeks. Complete transformation: 12-16 weeks. Luxury gut renovation: 16-24 weeks. Add 4-8 weeks for Chicago permits before construction begins. Historic district approvals may add additional time for exterior changes.
Whole home renovation typically saves 15-20% vs. separate room-by-room projects. Why? One permit package instead of multiple. One mobilization fee. Bulk material ordering discounts. Coordinated trade scheduling (plumber does all bathrooms at once). Plus, you only live through construction once instead of multiple times over years.
Comprehensive renovations in Wicker Park return 65-85% ROI on average. The combined effect of cohesive whole-home renovation often outperforms the sum of individual projects because buyers value design consistency and modern systems. Kitchen and bathroom renovations deliver the highest individual ROI (75-100%).
Chicago requires building permits for kitchen renovations (when moving plumbing or gas lines), bathroom remodels, electrical work, plumbing modifications, and structural changes. Properties in the Wicker Park Historic District need Chicago Landmarks approval for exterior changes. We handle all permit applications and historic district paperwork as part of our service.

Ready to Transform Your Whole Home?

Schedule a free consultation at your Wicker Park home. We'll walk through your space, discuss your vision, and provide realistic pricing.

Schedule Free Consultation → (312) 544-9150
Design Studio: 2315 N Southport Ave • 10 min from Wicker Park
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