Kitchen Remodelers in Freeport, IL

Freeport is a Stephenson County city of about 23,505 residents, and its kitchen remodelers are two general remodeling firms that work well beyond the kitchen: Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, in business since 1979, and Banner Construction Company Inc, since 1974.

Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors handles design, construction and decorating in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Its contracts run from kitchens and bathrooms to additions, garages, decks, attics, basements, porch remodels, three and four season rooms, windows and siding, with custom cabinetry in the mix. It is fully licensed and bonded and gives a workmanship warranty. Its rating is 3.3 from 12 reviews.

Banner Construction Company Inc is a small, family-owned remodeling and handyman business serving Northwestern Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin. A kitchen job follows set stages: planning and design, demolition, framing, mechanicals, walls, flooring and fixtures, then cabinets, backsplashes, appliances and final touches. It also builds room additions and secures the permits for the build. Its rating is 3.6 from 8 reviews.

Half of Freeport's housing units were built in or before 1957, and most before 1980. Permits are a local matter, and the state's home repair pamphlet tells homeowners to check with local and county units of government about permits and inspections. Rockford, Machesney Park, Loves Park and Belvidere each have their own page.