Pegasus Construction

08/06/2026

Planning a remodel and not sure where to start? You're not alone — we get the same great questions from Chicago homeowners all the time. How much will it cost? How long does it take? What happens if we change our minds halfway through?

So we answered them. Our 2026 Chicago Remodeling FAQ covers the honest stuff — from fixed-price contracts (no surprise bills) to timelines that actually hold up. After 25 years building across Chicago, we'd rather you walk in knowing exactly what to expect than get hit with the unexpected.

Got a question we didn't cover? Ask us anything — that's what we're here for. 773-377-4898

Read the full FAQ: https://pegasusbuilds.com/chicago-remodeling-faq-2026/

08/05/2026

Planning a remodel in Chicago? Before you sign anything, know how you'll be billed — it's the difference between real peace of mind and a stack of surprise invoices. 🧾

With cost-plus, you don't find out the final price until the work is done, and every overrun lands on you. With a fixed-price contract, we lock in one number up front — if materials cost more or something takes longer, that's on us, not on you.

That's why "no surprise bills" isn't a slogan for us at Pegasus Construction — it's how our contracts are built. Founded by developers in 2000, proudly serving Chicago and the North Suburbs.

See how it works: https://pegasusbuilds.com/fixed-price-vs-cost-plus-remodeling-contract-chicago/

07/30/2026

Wondering when to start the Chicago remodel you've been dreaming about?

The best time really depends on the project. Summer is great for exteriors, additions, and outdoor living, while our Chicago winters can be the perfect time to tackle kitchen and bathroom makeovers indoors, when your project has the crew's full attention.

Our new post walks you through how each season affects scheduling, lead times, and getting the work done right, so you can plan with confidence.

Read it here: https://pegasusbuilds.com/best-time-to-remodel-chicago-summer-vs-winter/

07/28/2026

Thinking about remodeling your Chicago home? The contractor you choose is the single biggest thing that decides how it goes. 🏡

We put together a straight-talk guide on the red flags to avoid, the questions every homeowner should ask, and how to make sure your money stays protected with a fixed price up front — no surprise bills halfway through.

Here's what most contractors won't tell you... 25 years building across Chicago, one team from design through construction.

Read the full guide: https://pegasusbuilds.com/how-to-choose-remodeling-contractor-chicago-red-flags/

07/23/2026

Thinking about a Chicago remodel and not sure who to hire? Here's what most contractors won't tell you: how your project is set up matters as much as who swings the hammer.

With a traditional general contractor, your design and your build are two separate contracts — and that gap is where surprise bills love to hide. Design-build keeps it all under one roof: one team, one contract, one fixed price. The number we agree on is the number you pay. No guessing, no "oh, that'll cost extra" halfway through.

Your home is your biggest asset, and we've protected Chicago homeowners' investments for 25 years. Here's how the two approaches really compare:
https://pegasusbuilds.com/design-build-vs-general-contractor-chicago/

07/21/2026

Love your Chicago two-flat but feel boxed in by that closed-off kitchen? You're not alone. Opening it up into a bright, open-concept space changes how the whole floor feels — more room to cook, gather, and actually see each other while you're at it.

We just put together a look at how we open up two-flats the right way: taking out that wall safely with a properly engineered steel beam, keeping everything up to Chicago code, and turning a cramped galley into the heart of the home.

See how it comes together: https://pegasusbuilds.com/chicago-two-flat-open-concept-kitchen/

07/16/2026

Thinking about a walk-in shower or a bathroom you'll love for decades to come? Our 2026 Chicago guide walks you through curbless showers, grab bars that look built-in (not clinical), comfort-height vanities, and what these upgrades really cost.

Whether it's for a parent moving in or just planning ahead for yourself, a well-designed accessible bathroom doesn't have to look like one — it can simply feel like a beautiful, easy-to-live-with space.

See the full guide: https://pegasusbuilds.com/walk-in-shower-aging-in-place-bathroom-chicago/

07/14/2026

Thinking about finishing your Chicago basement? It's one of the best ways to add real living space and equity to your home — but three things trip up basement projects here more than anything else: egress, ceiling height, and water.

A legal basement bedroom needs a proper egress window, big enough to climb out of in an emergency. Ceilings have to hit a minimum clear height, and Chicago basements are full of low ducts and beams. And here's the rule that saves the most heartbreak: solve water BEFORE you finish, because our freeze-thaw winters and spring rains will find any weak spot.

We plan all of it from the start — egress, mechanicals, waterproofing — as one design-build team on one fixed price. No surprise bills, just a dry, legal, beautiful space that lasts. That's 25 years of doing it right in Chicago.

Here's exactly what Chicago code requires: https://pegasusbuilds.com/basement-egress-waterproofing-ceiling-height-chicago-code/

07/10/2026

Renovating your whole house but not sure how you'll actually live through it? You're not alone.

Here's how we phase a Chicago whole-home remodel so your family can stay put: dust barriers that keep the mess contained, a temporary kitchen so dinner still happens, and a room-by-room order of work that actually makes sense. As a developer-founded design-build team, we handle it all under one fixed-price contract — no surprise bills, no juggling five different crews.

After 25 years in Chicago, we know how to keep your home feeling like home while it transforms.

See the full game plan: https://pegasusbuilds.com/how-to-phase-whole-home-renovation-chicago/

Renovating a Chicago home while living in it? Learn how to phase a whole-home remodel room by room, sequence the work, set up a temporary kitchen, and keep your sanity.

07/07/2026

Thinking about a full gut rehab on your Chicago home? 🏠

It's a big project, but knowing what happens and in what order makes it a lot less stressful. Our 2026 guide walks you through realistic costs, how long each phase takes, what permits to expect, and how to sidestep the common surprises.

Whether you're redoing a bungalow or a two-flat, here's what to plan for before the first wall comes down.

Read it here: https://pegasusbuilds.com/gut-rehab-chicago-timeline-cost-order-of-work/

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