Kitchen Remodeling Chicago | Lee & Sam Property Care
Chicago Commercial Contractor

Commercial Light
Renovation

Small business owners and commercial property managers need a contractor who moves fast, works clean, and delivers on schedule — because every day of construction is a day of lost revenue. We specialize in light commercial renovation for retail, office, and small hospitality spaces across Chicago.

Chicago's Trusted
Light Commercial Contractor

Commercial clients operate on different timelines and constraints than residential. We understand that — we schedule work around your operating hours, coordinate with your property manager, and treat your business's downtime as a cost we're responsible for managing.

Our team brings 25+ years of construction expertise to every commercial project. We hold all required commercial licensing, carry the appropriate insurance levels, and have experience navigating Chicago's commercial permit process.

Serving small businesses, landlords, and commercial property managers across all Chicago neighborhoods and Chicagoland suburbs.

25+Years of Expertise
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Every Commercial Service
We Offer

Retail Buildout & Fit-Out

New tenant buildouts for retail spaces — flooring, lighting, partitions, millwork, paint, and all finish work to bring a raw or vanilla shell to a retail-ready condition.

Office Renovation

Conference room updates, open office reconfiguration, private office buildout, breakroom renovation, and reception area improvements — scheduled to minimize downtime.

Restaurant & Cafe Prep

Kitchen prep areas, customer-facing finishes, bar buildouts, and restroom renovations for food service spaces — with knowledge of health department requirements.

Commercial Bathroom Renovation

ADA-compliant commercial bathroom renovation — fixtures, tile, partitions, plumbing, and all code-required accessibility features.

Electrical & Lighting

Commercial lighting upgrades, additional circuit installation, and electrical work coordinated with licensed commercial electricians under the required permits.

Commercial Permitting

Commercial permits in Chicago involve additional review steps. We handle all permit applications, plan review coordination, and inspection scheduling for commercial projects.

Our Commercial Renovation
Process

01

Site Walk & Scope

We walk your commercial space, identify all work required, and develop a scope that prioritizes your timeline — because we know your business can't wait.

02

Permitting & Scheduling

Commercial permits are submitted immediately. We develop a construction schedule that works around your operating hours where possible — nights, weekends, and phased work as needed.

03

Construction

Our crew works efficiently and cleanly — protecting your non-construction areas, maintaining safe access for any ongoing operations, and hitting our scheduled milestones.

04

Punch List & Close-Out

All punch list items completed, all inspections passed, and all close-out documentation provided. We hand over a space that's ready for business on your target date.

Commercial Projects Across
Chicago & Chicagoland

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29 neighborhoods
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22 suburbs
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Western Suburbs
14 suburbs
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18 suburbs
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Commercial Projects
Across Chicago

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Commercial Renovation
FAQs

Have more questions? We're happy to walk your commercial space and discuss your project.

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What types of commercial spaces do you work in? +

We work in retail, office, salon, cafe, restaurant prep areas, and similar light commercial spaces. We do not currently take on large-scale commercial construction or heavy industrial work.

Can you work nights and weekends to minimize downtime? +

Yes — for commercial clients, we regularly schedule work during non-operating hours. After-hours and weekend rates apply, and we build this into your project estimate transparently.

Do you handle commercial permits in Chicago? +

Yes — commercial permits in Chicago require plan review through the Department of Buildings. We handle all applications, plan review coordination, and inspection scheduling.

How quickly can you start a commercial project? +

We can typically begin within 2–4 weeks of contract signing for smaller projects. Permit timelines add additional lead time for larger scopes. We'll give you a realistic start date during the estimate process.

Do you provide references from other commercial clients? +

Yes — we're happy to provide references from landlords, property managers, and business owners we've worked with. Ask during your consultation.

Kitchen Projects
Across Chicago

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Kitchen Remodel
FAQs

Have more questions? We're happy to talk through your project in detail.

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How long does a kitchen remodel take? +

Most kitchen remodels take 4–8 weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on scope, custom cabinetry lead times, and permitting timelines.

Can I live in my home during a kitchen remodel? +

Yes — most clients stay in their homes. We set up a temporary kitchen area, maintain a clean job site daily, and schedule noisy work during reasonable hours.

Do you handle the permits? +

Yes. We handle all City of Chicago permitting, inspections, and coordination. You never have to deal with the city directly.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Chicago? +

Kitchen remodels in Chicago typically range from $25,000 for a basic refresh to $100,000+ for a full gut rehab with high-end finishes. We provide detailed estimates so you know exactly what you're getting.

Do you offer financing? +

Yes — we work with Hearth financing to offer clients flexible payment options. Ask us about pre-qualification during your consultation.

Ready to Renovate
Your Commercial Space?

Get a free consultation and estimate from Chicago's trusted light commercial renovation contractor.