Custom Home Remodeling & General Contracting

General Contractor in Buffalo Grove, IL

Your general contractor in Buffalo Grove for open floor plans, finished basements and additions, with one project manager from plan to finish.

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★★★★★Five-star rated by homeowners

VA-Certified Approved Contractor

Licensed & Insured Subcontractors

Decades of Craftsmanship

Our Standard

No shortcuts.
No compromises.

Many Buffalo Grove homes were built in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. They are now at the age where projects are bigger than a single trade: opening a closed-in kitchen, finishing a basement, adding a bedroom over the garage, or updating tired bathrooms and mechanicals at the same time. As a general contractor in Buffalo Grove, A.M. Woodland plans the work, pulls the permits, schedules every trade and stays accountable for the result. You get one project manager, a written scope and timeline, and licensed and insured subcontractors on every phase.

— The A.M. Woodland team

Every build, accountable.

✓Full-service general contractor, all phases in-house

✓Exclusively licensed & insured subcontractors

✓VA-Certified Approved Contractor

✓Permitted & inspected to Chicagoland code

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What We Build

Updating an established Buffalo Grove home

Houses of this age reward a contractor who looks behind the walls before promising a finish. Homes built in Buffalo Grove in the 1970s, 80s and 90s can hold framing, plumbing and wiring decisions that shape what is possible, so we check what is there first and plan the work around it rather than discovering it halfway through the job.

Opening up older floor plans

Removing or moving a wall to connect the kitchen and family room is one of the most common requests we get. We confirm what is structural, plan the beam and the rerouted plumbing, electrical and ductwork, and settle it all in drawings before demolition, so the open layout you want is worked out on paper first.

Basements and lower levels

A finished lower level has to start dry. We look at drainage, egress and ceiling height first, then plan framing, insulation, lighting and any bathroom so the space feels like part of the house rather than an afterthought, whether it becomes a family room, guest suite or home office.

Additions that match the house

Whether it is a family room off the back or a bedroom over the garage, we frame and tie the addition into the existing structure so the roof lines, siding and trim read as one building. The goal is a new space that looks and feels like it was always part of your home.

A written scope first

Every project starts with a walk of the space and a detailed proposal with a clear scope and timeline. Changes made mid-project are priced in writing, with the schedule effect stated, before anyone proceeds, so you always know what is included and what a change means for your project.

Permits and inspections handled

We prepare the drawings, submit for permits with the village and schedule inspections at the right stages, so the work behind your walls is checked before it is closed up. You do not have to track paperwork or wait on inspectors yourself, because that coordination is part of our job.

Carpentry and finishes in-house

A.M. Woodland was formerly Lotz Custom Carpentry, so trim, built-ins and finish details stay with the same accountable team instead of being handed off at the end of the job. The people who planned and built your project are the ones who finish it, keeping details consistent from room to room.

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How We Work

A clear path from idea to inspection.

Consultation & Design

We listen, walk the space, and shape a plan around how you live — and your budget.

Detailed Proposal

A transparent scope and timeline, so there are no surprises once work begins.

Build & Manage

One project manager coordinates every trade and keeps you informed throughout.

Walkthrough & Warranty

We're not finished until every detail meets our standard — and yours.

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Talk to a General Contractor in Buffalo Grove

Tell us what you want to change about your home and we will walk it with you, then put a written scope in your hands before any work begins. We work as a general contractor in Buffalo Grove and nearby communities, including Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich, Libertyville and Mundelein. See our general contracting in Barrington, our bathroom remodeling in Buffalo Grove, our kitchen remodeling, or get in touch to talk about your project.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a general contractor for my remodel?

If the project involves more than one trade, such as moving a wall, rerouting plumbing or adding a bathroom, a general contractor keeps those trades in the right order, handles permits and inspections, and gives you one person who is accountable for the whole job.

Can you work while we are still living in the house?

Yes. Most of our Buffalo Grove projects happen in occupied homes. We plan the sequence of work around the rooms you still need, contain dust, and keep you informed about what happens each week.

What affects the cost of a remodel or addition?

Size, structural changes, how much plumbing, electrical and mechanical work is involved, and the finishes you choose. We price every project from a written scope rather than a rough guess, so you know what is included before work begins.

Related services

See our general contracting in Barrington, our bathroom remodeling in Buffalo Grove, our kitchen remodeling, or get in touch to talk about your project.