How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Streeterville?

Kitchen remodeling in Streeterville typically ranges from $15,000 to $80,000+ depending on scope and finishes. Cosmetic updates start around $15,000 to $22,000, mid-range remodels run $22,000 to $50,000+, and complete transformations with layout changes typically cost $50,000 to $80,000+.

How long does a Streeterville kitchen or bathroom remodel take?

Most Streeterville bathroom remodels run 4 to 6 weeks and kitchen remodels run 6 to 10 weeks. Full-unit high-rise renovations generally need 8 to 14 weeks. Building management review and shared freight elevator scheduling can push the start date, which is why we plan ahead.

Do I need a permit to remodel in Streeterville?

Yes. Most Streeterville kitchen and bathroom remodels that involve plumbing, electrical, or structural work require a Chicago building permit. As a licensed Chicago contractor, we tell you whether your specific project needs one and pull the permit through when it does. The city's review usually takes about 2 to 4 weeks.

Do you have experience in my Streeterville building?

Very likely. We work in the lakefront high-rise condos and towers throughout Streeterville, from longtime landmarks to newer construction. Tell us your building and we can usually share what we already know about its management office and freight elevator rules.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Streeterville?

Bathroom remodels in Streeterville typically range from $12,000 for powder rooms to $55,000+ for luxury primary baths, depending on finish level. Because high-rise baths tie into shared stacks, the strongest value usually comes from reworking the existing footprint rather than relocating the plumbing.

What do Streeterville buildings require before a remodel?

Most Streeterville towers want a detailed scope and finish schedule, a certificate of insurance at the building's limits, agreement to work-hour rules, reserved freight elevator time, and a plan to protect lobbies and corridors. We prepare that packet, carry the coverage, and handle the scheduling.

What's the best time of year to start a Streeterville renovation?

We work year-round, but starting in late fall through early spring often means easier freight elevator scheduling and quicker management or board turnaround before the busy season. Since approvals and elevator access drive the start date, it helps to begin the consultation a couple of months ahead.

Streeterville Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling

Your High-Rise Remodeling Dream Team

Created:

January 13, 2026

Last Updated:

June 24, 2026

Streeterville residents choose Wood Contracting for kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodeling, backed by more than 30 years of hands-on experience. We remodel kitchens, bathrooms, and full units across the neighborhood's lakefront high-rise condos and towers, from longtime landmarks to newer construction. Most bathrooms run 4 to 6 weeks and most kitchens 6 to 10, with cost ranges in the summary below. We hold Illinois GC license TGC105501, are EPA Lead-Safe certified, carry building-specific insurance, and handle condo board approval, certificates of insurance, and freight elevator scheduling for you.

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Streeterville Remodeling At a Glance

The quick version for Streeterville homeowners weighing a project:

Kitchen remodels: $15,000 to $80,000+, depending on finishes and how much the layout can change within the building's plumbing core.
Bathroom remodels: $12,000 to $55,000+, from a powder room update to a full primary bathroom.
Timelines: roughly 4 to 6 weeks for a bathroom, 6 to 10 for a kitchen, and 8 to 14 for a full-unit renovation.
Building management and boards: nearly every Streeterville tower reviews remodel plans before work starts, and approval can take 2 weeks to 2 months depending on the management or board calendar.
High-rise logistics: a certificate of insurance at the building's limits, reserved freight elevator windows, a single approved loading entrance, and strict work hours. We handle the scheduling and paperwork.
Tower realities: shared plumbing and ventilation risers at fixed points, concrete floors and ceilings, and curtain-wall windows that cannot be altered. We design within them.
Licensed and insured: Illinois GC license TGC105501, EPA Lead-Safe certified, fully insured.
Getting started: a free consultation with Dillon, usually within the same week.

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Why Streeterville Homeowners Trust Wood Contracting

Remodeling in a Streeterville tower lives or dies on building logistics, so the contractor you choose needs to know high-rise work cold before they ever pick a finish. Freight elevator windows, certificate-of-insurance limits, protected lobbies, and shared plumbing risers shape the whole project, and a crew that mostly works in houses will struggle on the 30th floor. That is the work we have built our reputation on. Roughly 90% of our projects come from referrals and repeat clients, which is the clearest signal we can give you that Streeterville homeowners trust us with their homes.

Every project starts with Dillon Wood at the consultation, not a salesperson, so the person accountable for the result is with you from the first meeting. We know how Streeterville tower management offices and condo boards operate, what they require, and how to move a remodel through approval so your start date holds.

That confidence comes from years of high-rise work. We have remodeled units in towers up and down the Streeterville lakefront, including full-unit condo renovation work. Kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling on a high floor is as much about scheduling, protection, and shared-stack plumbing as it is about design, and we manage both sides so the building stays happy and your home gets done.

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Kitchen Remodeling in Streeterville

A Streeterville kitchen is a high-rise kitchen, and that sets the limits. The plumbing and ventilation share fixed risers, so moving a sink or range depends on what the riser and the management office permit, not just the drawing. We confirm that first.

Our kitchen remodeling then installs cabinetry, quartz or natural stone counters, tile and stone backsplashes, and integrated appliances, frequently adding built-in storage to offset tight closet space.

Bathroom Remodeling in Streeterville

Streeterville bathrooms tie into the building's shared stacks at set points, so the best projects rethink the existing footprint rather than drag plumbing across the unit. We know exactly where those limits fall.

With a unit right below, waterproofing leads, and our bathroom remodeling sets pan and membrane carefully before adding curbless showers, double vanities, and heated floors where the layout allows.

Condo and High-Rise Renovations

Full-unit renovation is common in Streeterville, and running it as one project means one approval, one freight elevator schedule, and one disruption to the building rather than several. These typically take 8 to 14 weeks.

A complete condo renovation works as a whole home renovation of the unit, paired with custom carpentry and built-ins that add storage to an open plan. Townhomes and the rare lower level can get basement finishing.

What Renovating in a Streeterville Tower Actually Looks Like

Nearly every tower has a management office or board that reviews plans, sets insurance terms, and controls freight elevator and loading access, with sign-off running two weeks to two months. We take it on, reserve elevator windows early, and protect lobbies and corridors so you stay in good standing throughout.

Where the work touches plumbing, electrical, or structure, a Chicago permit is required. We advise when yours applies and pull it through, a 2 to 4 week window scheduled alongside building approval.

What To Expect During Your Remodeling Journey

Our remodeling process is all about simplicity, transparency, and setting proper expectations. Remodeling projects can be stressful and we're here to make it as easy as possible.

1. Free Estimate

We'll do a site visit to see your space, take measurements, and walk you through your options with a free, no-commitment estimate.

2. Proposal

You'll get a clear, itemized proposal that breaks down the full scope of work, timeline, and costs to get a straightforward look at exactly what you're getting.

3. Design Selection

Work with our team or your designer to select materials, finishes, and fixtures. We'll handle permits, your HOA, and any building coordination.

4. Build

Our dedicated team completes your project with careful attention to detail. Dillon or your project manager communicates throughout and ensures quality at every stage.

5. Final Review

We review every detail together and address any items immediately. Your project is backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.

Common Questions About Streeterville Remodeling

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Service Areas Beyond Streeterville

Streeterville is one of our core downtown service areas, and we work the surrounding neighborhoods just as often. We regularly complete projects in River North, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park, South Loop, West Loop, and Printer's Row. Each one has its own building stock and approval realities, and we bring the same detailed read to every neighborhood we serve.

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Ready to Start Your Streeterville Renovation?

The best first step is a conversation. We will come to your unit, walk the space with you, talk through what you want to change, answer your questions about how high-rise work unfolds, and give you a straight read on what is feasible and what it should cost.

That meeting is with Dillon himself, not a salesperson. It is how we understand your project and how you decide whether we are the right crew for it. There is no pressure and no obligation, and the fit is usually clear by the time we finish talking.

Reach us by phone, email, or the contact form to set up your free consultation. We usually reply within one business day and can often get out to see your home the same week.

Streeterville Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling