Modern Chicago-area home built by BAKO at dusk
Chicago Southwest Suburbs

Chicagoland's
Trusted General
Contractor.

Custom home construction and beautiful, design-forward remodeling — for homeowners and investors across the Chicago southwest suburbs.

5.0 ratingLicensed & InsuredPermits & Inspections Handled
Who We Build For

Two clients. One standard of craft.

From families remodeling the home they love to investors moving on the next deal — BAKO meets you where you are.

Warm staged living room interior
For Homeowners

Transform the home you love.

Kitchens, baths, basements and additions built with the design, craftsmanship and cleanliness your family deserves — with clear communication every step, and respect for the home you're living in during the work.

Plan Your Remodel
Modern dark-clad investment property built by BAKO
For Investors

A GC who moves at your pace.

Fast turnarounds, scope discipline, in-house permit and inspection management, reliable subs. A repeat-volume partner for flippers, rental owners and small developers across the Chicago southwest suburbs.

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Services

Full-service general contracting.

From the foundation up, or down to the studs — every project is led, permitted and finished by BAKO.

New Construction

New Construction

Ground-up custom homes built to last — architectural plans, framing, finishes, the works.

Home Additions & Extensions

Second stories, dormers, family-room and primary-suite additions that match the original home.

Foundation & Structural

Underpinning, steel beams, load-bearing walls, water-main and below-grade work done right.

ADUs & Coach Houses

Detached and attached accessory dwellings — permitted, inspected, and code-compliant.

Remodeling

Renovating, updating, improving.

Transforming spaces and enhancing the way your family lives in them.

White kitchen remodel with island and stainless hoodMarble walk-in shower with brass fixtures

Kitchen Remodeling

Custom cabinetry, quartz and stone counters, lighting design and the layout you've always wanted.

Bathroom Remodeling

Walk-in showers, marble and tile, brass and matte-black fixtures — spa-quality finishes.

Basement Remodeling & Waterproofing

Finished basements, dig-downs for ceiling height, sump and drain-tile systems, in-law suites.

Roofing & Siding

Roof replacement, modern siding and cladding, gutters and soffits — sealed, warrantied work.

Why BAKO

Three things we never compromise on.

Built on Integrity

Honest scoping, transparent pricing, no surprises. The number we quote is the number you pay.

Built on Experience

Years of Chicagoland projects — from 100-year-old basements to modern new builds. Permits, inspections and structural work handled in-house.

Built on Respect

We treat your home and family like our own. Clean job sites at the end of every day, livable conditions, clear daily communication.

Featured Project

A 100-year-old basement, completely reimagined.

Architect-recommended. Permitted and passed all village inspections. Built while the family lived in the home — dug down nearly two feet to create 700 sq ft of finished living space with heated floors, steel beams, a full kitchen, bath and laundry, modern boiler with per-floor zoning, mini-split AC, tankless water heater, sump pump, new plumbing and electrical, and modern tile and carpentry finishes throughout.

Basement before BAKO renovation — exposed joists and concrete
Before
Basement after BAKO renovation — finished modern living space
After
Bright white kitchen with granite counters and shaker cabinets
Modern dining room with chandelier and dark hardwood floors
Primary bedroom with tray ceiling and accent lighting
Bathroom vanity with round brass-framed mirror
Waterfall island kitchen with chevron backsplash
700+
sq ft basement build-out
100%
village inspections passed
0
days the family had to move out
Reviews

What our clients say.

5.0 · 17 reviews
Google · Birdeye · Houzz

"BAKO was recommended by our architect for their attention to detail and high-quality finished projects. We could not be more pleased with the result from our basement renovation — a big project for a small 100+ year-old home. BAKO managed all permits and inspections with our village and the final project passed all inspections. The tile work and carpentry finishes exceeded our expectations — a clean, modern, and functional living space. The area was cleaned at the end of each day and demolition refuse removed daily. Bart and his team were incredibly respectful and detail-oriented. Bart was always available to communicate and prioritized our needs given that we lived in the home during construction. When we're ready for the next phase, we will be calling BAKO. If you're looking for a trustworthy contractor, quality work and professionalism, you can't go wrong with BAKO."

Homeowner · Chicago · via Google

"Bart and his crew transformed our kitchen on schedule and on budget. Communication was outstanding from day one."

M. Kowalski · Orland Park

"We're an investor group that's used BAKO on three flips now. They handle permits, hit deadlines, and the finish work sells the house."

J. Rivera · Tinley Park

"Our primary bath looks like a hotel spa. Detail-oriented, clean job site, no surprises on the invoice."

A. Patel · Hinsdale
Service Areas

Proudly serving the Chicago southwest suburbs.

Based in Palos Hills — building, remodeling and renovating across Cook, DuPage and Will counties. Click your town for local project examples and a free estimate.

A custom home built by BAKO at dusk
About BAKO

A family-run builder you'd actually want in your home.

BAKO General Construction is a Chicagoland builder led by owner Bart — known across the southwest suburbs for craftsmanship, clear communication and treating clients' homes and families with respect. We're fully licensed and insured. Permits, plan review and inspections are handled in-house, by the same team finishing your space.

We take on a small number of projects at a time so every client gets Bart on their phone, not a call center.

FAQ

Answers, before you ask.

Does BAKO handle permits and inspections?

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Yes — we manage all village permits, plan submittals and inspections in-house. Our projects pass first-time inspections regularly because we build to code, not around it.

What areas do you serve?

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BAKO serves the Chicago southwest suburbs and surrounding communities, including Palos Hills, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Burbank, Homer Glen, Lemont, La Grange, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Oak Park, Westmont and Naperville.

Do you work with real estate investors and flippers?

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Yes. A meaningful share of our work is repeat-volume renovations for investors and rental owners. We're built for fast turnarounds, scope discipline and reliable subs.

Are you licensed and insured?

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BAKO General Construction is fully licensed and insured in Illinois, with general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every job.

Can we live in the home while you build?

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Yes. We protect occupied spaces, clean the site daily, contain dust, and keep clear communication so families can stay in their homes during most remodels and additions.

Contact

Let's build something stronger. Together.

Tell us about your project. We respond within one business day with next steps and a free, no-pressure estimate.

We typically respond within one business day. No obligation.