5 Best Renovation Contractors in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A kitchen or bathroom renovation in Chicago can run for months, so who you hire matters more than almost any other home project. The renovation contractors on this page all sit at 4.8 stars or better, and review counts among them run from 71 to 112, tight enough that rating alone won't settle the choice: what will is who has actually done a job like yours.

Short answer: Icon Construction & Remodeling Inc leads with a perfect 5.0 stars across 112 reviews, the most of any Chicago renovation contractor on this page, followed closely by Maya Construction Group (4.9, 107 reviews) and Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago (4.9, 83 reviews). Most jobs here run through kitchen, bathroom or basement remodels, and getting a written, itemized quote before work starts is the consistent advice across every review.

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How Chicago's Renovation Contractors Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Icon Construction & Remodeling Inc	5.0 ★	112	Bathroom & kitchen remodels	View ›
2	Maya Construction Group	4.9 ★	107	Whole-home renovations	View ›
3	Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago	4.9 ★	83	Design-build kitchens	View ›
4	METRO Construction & Remodeling	4.9 ★	80	Bathroom specialist	View ›
5	ROMAN Home Remodeling	4.8 ★	71	Budget-conscious remodels	View ›

5 Best Renovation Contractors in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Icon Construction & Remodeling Inc

5.0112 Google reviews

Icon Construction & Remodeling Inc is a Chicago-based general contractor and remodeler working out of the West Loop, specializing in kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels along with custom carpentry. Owner Tomasz is hands-on with design decisions as well as the build itself, and the company covers neighborhoods from Lincoln Park to Wicker Park and the northern suburbs. It has the highest rating of any renovation contractor on this page.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review on file
Owner personally involved in design decisions, not just the build
Clients describe the team as clean and efficient on-site
Careful, precise tile work called out repeatedly

Worth knowing

Smaller crew than some of the larger names here, so scheduling can take longer to lock in

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume112 · 98th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated pick on this page, with clients specifically praising the design input Tomasz brings to a project, not just the execution. A strong choice for a bathroom or kitchen remodel where the finish details matter.

Website +1773-203-8351 Directions

212 North Carpenter St# A1, A2, Chicago, IL 60607

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Maya Construction Group

4.9107 Google reviews

Maya Construction Group has been remodeling Chicago homes, condos and commercial spaces since 1998, running kitchen, bathroom, basement and full gut renovations under owners Udi Yeger and Ofer Gliksman. The company is licensed and holds over 700 completed projects across the city's neighborhoods. It handles both large-scope jobs, including total home overhauls, and smaller single-room updates.

What people praise

Nearly three decades in business, since 1998
Handles full home gut renovations as well as single-room jobs
Owners stay personally involved and communicate clearly throughout
Repeat customers return for multiple projects

Worth knowing

Quotes on larger, full-scope jobs can run on the higher end

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume107 · 93th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest track record on this page and the pick for a bigger job, like a full home renovation, where a long-established company with a real history matters more than being the newest name.

Website +1773-305-5789 Directions

4408 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago

4.983 Google reviews

Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago is a design-build remodeling contractor founded in 2013, handling kitchen, bathroom and condo renovations from design through construction under one roof. The company assigns a dedicated project manager to each job and covers HOA approval paperwork, which matters for Chicago's many condo buildings. It has completed work across neighborhoods from West Loop to Logan Square.

What people praise

Design and construction handled by the same team, start to finish
Dedicated project manager assigned to every job
Experience navigating condo HOA approval processes
Clients highlight clear communication and organized scheduling

Worth knowing

Fewer total reviews than the two names above it

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume83 · 88th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for condo owners specifically, given its HOA experience and design-build structure. It ranks third here mainly on review volume rather than any complaint in the feedback.

Website +1312-544-9150 Directions

205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

METRO Construction & Remodeling

4.980 Google reviews

METRO Construction & Remodeling is a Chicago contractor focused heavily on bathroom remodels, along with kitchen and tile work, run day-to-day by David. Reviewers describe full bathroom gut jobs, tub reglazing and vanity replacements completed on tight, quoted timelines. The company works mostly on residential single-family and condo bathrooms rather than large commercial builds.

What people praise

Quoted price matches the final bill, according to multiple reviewers
Owner personally on-site and reachable throughout the job
Handles budget surprises with upfront pricing before extra work begins
Consistent, on-time scheduling

Worth knowing

Focused mainly on bathrooms rather than whole-home renovation scope

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume80 · 83th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if a bathroom remodel is specifically what you need. Its narrower focus shows in the consistency of the reviews, all describing the same tight, no-surprises process.

Website +1773-255-8801 Directions

2910 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ROMAN Home Remodeling

4.871 Google reviews

ROMAN Home Remodeling is a Chicago renovation contractor run by Roman, handling bathroom and kitchen remodels along with flooring, closets and den conversions. Reviewers describe him matching existing hardwood exactly and adjusting mid-project when clients change their minds on materials. The company works mostly solo-led jobs with a small crew rather than a large staffed operation.

What people praise

Accurate time and price estimates, according to reviewers
Flexible about mid-project changes, including material swaps
Praised for matching existing hardwood flooring precisely
Reviewers note pricing that runs lower than competing quotes

Worth knowing

The smallest review base on this page, at 71

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume71 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks lowest here mainly on review volume, not quality; the feedback is uniformly strong. A solid budget-friendly option for a bathroom or kitchen job, especially if flexibility during the project matters to you.

Website +1708-252-4064 Directions

3033 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the contractor’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago renovation contractors. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from over a hundred reviews carries more weight than the same score on a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a renovation cost in Chicago? (2026)

Renovation pricing swings widely with scope: a single bathroom refresh costs far less than a full kitchen gut or a whole-home remodel. Materials, whether HOA approval is needed, and how much of the layout changes all move the number more than any single line item.

Serving all of Chicago

The contractors above cover Chicago neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, West Loop, Wicker Park, Old Town and the northern suburbs like Evanston and Winnetka. Searching for a renovation contractor near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option.

What to ask before you hire a renovation contractor

Are you licensed and insured in Illinois? (Ask for the license number.)
Will you provide a written, itemized quote before work begins?
Who handles HOA or condo board approval paperwork, if needed?
What is the realistic timeline, and what happens if it runs over?
Do you offer a workmanship warranty, and for how long?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these renovation contractors?

We started from renovation contractors in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do any of these contractors handle condo HOA approval?

Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago specifically highlights experience with HOA-approved projects in Chicago buildings. Ask any contractor directly if your building requires board sign-off.

How much does a renovation cost in Chicago?

Costs vary too widely by scope, materials and layout changes to quote a general range responsibly. Get a written, itemized quote from at least two contractors before you decide.

The bottom line

Icon Construction & Remodeling is the safe default on sheer rating, while Maya Construction Group brings the longest track record for bigger, full-home jobs. Whoever you call, get the itemized quote in writing before any work starts.

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