Mount Prospect sits about 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and the housing stock reflects that history. You'll find a solid mix of mid-century ranch homes and two-story colonials built in the postwar boom, alongside newer construction near the Randhurst area and the downtown Prospect Avenue corridor. Neighborhoods like Burning Bush Farms, Forest River, and Boxwood see a lot of homeowners who've lived here for decades and want to update their homes without leaving. That's exactly the kind of project we do every week.
The Chicago-area climate hits hard here. Winters bring freeze-thaw cycles that stress foundations, tile work, and older bathroom surrounds. Hot, humid summers create moisture problems in basements. Homes in Mount Prospect built in the 1960s and 70s often have outdated layouts that don't match how families actually live now. Wide lots and attached garages give plenty of room to add on or finish below grade, and we've done both across this village more times than we can count.
