Home Additions & Remodeling

Beyond the Backyard

One Contractor. Every Trade. No Subcontractor Mystery Crews.

Beyond the backyard, Zeiler Construction handles full home additions, covered porches, garage conversions, interior renovations, and ground-up new construction. Bob manages every trade — carpentry, tile, flooring, electrical coordination — so you have one point of contact from permit to punchlist.

Most "general contractors" hand your project off to a rotating cast of subs and check in by text. Bob doesn't work that way. He's on-site daily, swinging a hammer when the carpentry crew needs an extra set of hands, coordinating with the electrician on rough-in day, walking the tile layout with you before the first piece gets cut.

That hands-on approach is why our additions look like they were always part of the house — not bolted on. The rooflines match. The siding lines up. The interior trim profile follows the original. After 20+ years of additions in both Sister Lakes, MI and the Palos Heights, IL area, Bob has seen how every shortcut shows up later — and he won't take them.

Whether it's a first-floor master suite, a covered porch that finally makes the backyard usable in October, or a full interior remodel down to the studs, you get the same thing: an honest estimate, a realistic timeline, and a finished project that does what we said it would do.

What's Included

What We Build & Manage

From the first sketch on a notepad to the final punchlist walkthrough, here's what's covered when Bob takes on your addition or remodel.

Room Additions & Covered Porches

First-floor master suites, family rooms, sunrooms, three-season rooms, and covered porches. Matched to your existing rooflines, siding, and trim so the addition reads like it was always there.

Full Interior Remodeling

Bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, trim, and full down-to-the-studs renovations. Bob coordinates plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinetry, and finish carpentry — you get one schedule, one budget, one phone number.

New Construction From the Ground Up

Site prep, foundation, framing, exterior, interior, and finish work. For homeowners building a vacation property in Sister Lakes or a custom home in the Palos Heights area — Bob runs it from groundbreaking to keys.

Garage Conversions & Outbuildings

Detached garages, workshops, pole barns, and full garage-to-living-space conversions. Insulation, electrical coordination, finished interiors — done right, permitted, and built to last.

Permit Management & Inspections

Bob pulls every permit your project requires and coordinates directly with the local building department. You don't chase inspectors or wait on the phone — that's his job, included.

One Contact From Estimate to Walkthrough

No project manager handoff. No "let me check with the crew." You call (708) 549-3180 and you get Bob — same number from the first estimate through the final punchlist walkthrough.

Why Zeiler

Why Homeowners Pick Bob for Additions & Remodels

Additions and remodels are where contractors disappear, deadlines slip, and budgets balloon. Here's why that doesn't happen on a Zeiler job.

Licensed in Both Michigan & Illinois

Bob is fully licensed for residential and commercial construction in both states, bonded, and carrying full liability insurance. You get the same protection on a Sister Lakes addition as you do on a Palos Heights remodel.

Realistic Timelines That Hold

Bob doesn't pad estimates and he doesn't promise the impossible. Home additions typically run 6–12 weeks depending on scope, and you get a written schedule with your estimate. When weather or inspections shift things, you hear about it the same day.

Detailed Estimates, No Change-Order Surprises

The estimate breaks out materials, labor, permits, and allowances line by line. You see where every dollar goes before signing. When something genuinely has to change mid-project, you approve it in writing — no surprise bills at the end.

20+ Years & 500+ Projects of Track Record

Bob has been doing this for over two decades — additions, remodels, ground-up builds — across both regions. Most new work comes from referrals and repeat clients, which is the only marketing that actually matters in this business.

Service Area

Home Additions Near You

Bob serves homeowners across two primary regions. Pick your area for local examples, timelines, and pricing notes.

Home Additions — Palos Heights, IL

Home Additions — Sister Lakes, MI

Dowagiac, Niles, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort & Homer Glen — Call to Confirm

FAQ

Home Additions & Remodeling — Common Questions

Straight answers to the questions Bob hears most often on first calls.

What cities do you serve?

Zeiler Construction is based in Sister Lakes, MI and also serves the Palos Heights, IL area. We regularly work in Dowagiac, Niles, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, and Homer Glen. Call (708) 549-3180 to confirm we cover your address.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes — fully licensed for residential and commercial work in both Michigan and Illinois, bonded, and carrying full liability insurance. Bob can email a copy of the certificate before any project starts.

How long does a typical project take?

A paver patio is usually 3–7 working days. An outdoor kitchen is 2–4 weeks. Home additions run 6–12 weeks depending on scope. Bob gives you a realistic schedule in your written estimate and sticks to it.

Do you handle permits?

Yes — for home additions, decks, and any work requiring a permit, Bob pulls permits and coordinates with the local building department.