Structural Repairs Chicago - Great Lakes Builders

Welcome to Great Lakes Builders

Celebrating over 60 Years in Business!

Great Lakes Builders is a contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services.

Collectively, these services are under Great Lakes Builders’ line of services called STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS for residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Specializing in Structural Repairs and Alterations Since 1949
Residential ● Commercial ● Industrial
"From the Foundation to the Rafters"

Structural Repairs

Foundation repair and replacement
Sagging floor and bowed wall repair
Beam, column and footing repair and replacement
Shoring and jacking
Roof rafter repair and reinforcement
Lintel replacement
Repairs to structural concrete
Porch and balcony repair and replacement
Fire, storm, insect and impact damage repairs
Code violation remediation

Structural Alterations

Adaptive reuse, conversions, expansions and modifications to buildings
Interior and exterior wall removal/replacement
Structural reinforcing for green roof tops
Facade design/build
Basements/attics transformed into "SuperSpaces"

From replacing foundations to reinforcing roof trusses and rafters, Great Lakes Builders has the resources to implement your project from concept to completion with an in-house staff skilled in the following trades:

Masonry • Carpentry • Concrete • Steel

Great Lakes Builders offers property owners and managers the benefit of over 60 years of experience they can rely on and trust.

We believe that our longevity is attributed to the combination of our:

Strong work ethic and integrity
Adherence to safety procedures with employees participating in accredited training programs
Commitment to quality in materials, workmanship and total customer satisfaction
Focus on our core competencies leading to excellence in our field of expertise
Solid established relationships with our suppliers, customers and community
Fully licensed and insured

Let Great Lakes Builders help protect the structural integrity of your property investment.

To set up a meeting to discuss your property and our services, call or e-mail us today.

Super Service Award

Great Lakes Builders, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious Angie's List Super Service Award for 5 years in a row!

This exclusive recognition is awarded at the beginning of each year to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List throughout the past year.

Structural Solutions

Integrating Old World Craftsmanship with Modern Building Materials and Techniques

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Better Business Bureau

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What People Are Saying

"Great Lakes Builders replaced structurally unsound brick foundation walls in our early 1900''s home. They completed the work on schedule and on budget. After the structural work was complete, Great Lakes Builders finished our basement. They were wonderful about helping us..."