Upgrading a Classic Chicago Bungalow Without Losing Its Character
Brick, art glass and built-ins give Chicago bungalows their charm. Here's how to modernise thoughtfully.
Read more →Home Improve Plan helps Chicago homeowners improve in the right order — from roofing, windows and safety to solar, cozy interiors and beautiful bathrooms.
Inspired by the honest materials and careful craftsmanship of Chicago's best homes, every service is planned to last.
Warm, well-planned interiors that respect your home's character — natural materials, built-ins and lighting that bring rooms together.
Add to My Plan →Brick and siding repairs, porches, entries and gardens that restore curb appeal to bungalows, two-flats and family homes.
Add to My Plan →Smart locks, video doorbells, cameras and alarms that keep your home and gangway entrances secure.
Add to My Plan →Smoke and CO alarms, extinguishers and fire-resistant materials that protect older and newer homes alike.
Add to My Plan →Clear guidance on home improvement financing and warranty plans, so your plan stays affordable and protected.
Add to My Plan →Roof repairs and replacements built for lake-effect snow, ice and summer storms, with proper ventilation.
Add to My Plan →Answer two quick questions and we'll arrange the right services into a clear, phased plan you can print or send to us.
Older homes often need structural care first. Newer homes can usually focus on comfort and style.
Choose as many as you like.
Safety, structure and planning
Energy and the outside of your home
Comfort and style inside
This is a starting point. We'll fine-tune your plan after visiting your home.
Roof, brick, safety and security first.
Windows and solar for comfort and efficiency.
Respect for your home's original character.
Interiors and bathrooms that feel like you.
We visit, listen and look closely at your home.
You receive a clear, phased improvement plan.
Skilled crews complete each phase with care.
We walk through the finished work together.
Brick, art glass and built-ins give Chicago bungalows their charm. Here's how to modernise thoughtfully.
Read more →After a long winter, spring is the perfect time to check your home and plan the year's improvements.
Read more →Icy winds off the lake find every gap. Here's how to keep the warmth in and the drafts out.
Read more →“They fixed the roof and tuckpointing first, then helped us plan the kitchen. Everything in the right order.”
“Our bungalow's new windows look original — and the drafts are gone.”
“A clear plan, careful work and a beautiful new bathroom.”