DSImprovementsDS Improvements LLC
Remodeled kitchen by DS Improvements
Our Services

Full-Service Home Improvement, Done Right

One trusted crew for remodels, upgrades and repairs across your whole home — planned carefully and communicated clearly from day one.

Remodeled kitchen with white shaker cabinets, subway-tile backsplash and butcher-block counters
Service 01

Kitchen Remodeling

Your kitchen is where your home comes together, and we treat it that way. From a fresh cabinet-and-counter refresh to a full layout rebuild, we plan the project around how you actually cook, gather and live.

Recent work includes white shaker cabinetry, subway-tile backsplashes, butcher-block counters, custom floating shelves and walk-in pantries — finished cleanly, down to the trim.

What's Included

  • Custom & stock cabinetry installation
  • Countertops — butcher block, quartz & laminate
  • Tile & subway-tile backsplashes
  • Floating shelves & pantry build-outs
  • Sink, faucet & fixture install
  • Lighting, trim & final finish work
Tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass door, pebble floor and niche
Service 02

Bathroom Remodeling

We build bathrooms that feel like a retreat and hold up to daily use. Waterproofing and tile detail matter here, and we don't cut corners where they can't be seen.

From tiled walk-in showers with frameless glass and pebble floors to full vanity, fixture and flooring updates, we handle the whole room start to finish.

What's Included

  • Tiled walk-in & curbless showers
  • Frameless glass doors & enclosures
  • Pebble floors, niches & accent tile
  • Waterproofing & shower pans
  • Vanities, fixtures & mirrors
  • Flooring, paint & trim
Finished basement with metallic epoxy floor, painted exposed ceiling and recessed lighting
Service 03

Basement Finishing

A finished basement is one of the best returns you can get on your home. We plan the space around how you want to live — family room, home office, gym or all three.

Recent basements feature metallic epoxy floors, painted exposed ceilings and warm recessed lighting for a clean, modern feel that never reads like a basement.

What's Included

  • Framing, drywall & insulation
  • Metallic epoxy & finished flooring
  • Painted exposed or drop ceilings
  • Recessed & accent lighting
  • Egress, trim & doors
  • Electrical & handyman finish work
Gray wood-look plank flooring with a white built-in bench and trim
Service 04

Flooring

New floors change a room instantly. We install hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and tile, with careful subfloor prep so the finished floor is flat, tight and quiet.

We finish the job right at the edges too — transitions, baseboards and trim included, not left for someone else.

What's Included

  • Hardwood & engineered wood
  • Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)
  • Porcelain & ceramic tile
  • Subfloor prep & leveling
  • Transitions & thresholds
  • Baseboard & trim finish
White-and-charcoal metallic epoxy floor in a finished space
Service 05

Epoxy & Decorative Floors

Epoxy floors are tough, seamless and genuinely beautiful. Our metallic pours create a one-of-a-kind marbled finish that's easy to clean and built to take a beating.

Great for basements, garages, workshops and modern living spaces where you want a floor that stands out and holds up.

What's Included

  • Metallic & marbled epoxy
  • Solid-color & flake systems
  • Garage & basement floors
  • Full surface prep & grinding
  • UV-stable topcoats
  • Sealing & maintenance guidance
Freshly stained wood deck with railings and stairs to a backyard
Freshly stained wood deck with railings and stairs to a backyard
Freshly stained wood deck with railings and stairs to a backyard
Service 06

Decks — Build & Staining

A great deck extends your living space outdoors. We build new decks with solid framing, clean railing lines and stairs that feel right underfoot.

Already have a deck? We stain, seal and refinish to protect it from Chicago winters and bring the color back to life.

What's Included

  • New deck design & framing
  • Composite & wood decking
  • Stairs & landings
  • Railings & balusters
  • Staining, sealing & refinishing
  • Repairs & board replacement
Arched pergola with canopy over a stamped-paver patio
Service 07

Pergolas & Outdoor Structures

A pergola turns a plain patio into an outdoor room. We build custom pergolas, arbors and shade structures sized and styled to your space.

Pair it with stamped pavers, lighting and a canopy for a backyard that gets used all season long.

What's Included

  • Custom pergolas & arbors
  • Arched & flat-top designs
  • Canopies & shade panels
  • Post footings & anchoring
  • Staining & finishing
  • Patio & paver coordination
Modern black horizontal-rod railing with a wood cap on an interior staircase
Modern black horizontal-rod railing with a wood cap on an interior staircase
Modern black horizontal-rod railing with a wood cap on an interior staircase
Service 08

Staircases & Railings

The right railing is a statement piece. We build and install modern railings — including black horizontal-rod systems with wood caps — plus full interior and exterior staircases.

Every install is planned for safety and code, then finished for looks.

What's Included

  • Horizontal-rod & cable railings
  • Wood-cap & metal railings
  • Interior & exterior staircases
  • Treads, risers & stringers
  • Deck stairs & landings
  • Code-compliant installs
White fireplace mantel with a quartz/marble surround on hardwood flooring
Service 09

Fireplaces & Mantels

A fireplace is the focal point of a living room, and the surround and mantel are what make it feel custom. We build clean, modern mantels with tile, quartz and stone surrounds.

From a simple mantel refresh to a full floor-to-ceiling surround, we plan the proportions so it looks built-in and intentional.

What's Included

  • Custom mantels & shelves
  • Quartz, marble & tile surrounds
  • Floor-to-ceiling feature walls
  • Trim & finish carpentry
  • Hearth work
  • Paint & final detailing
Custom floating shelves and finish carpentry in a remodeled kitchen
Custom floating shelves and finish carpentry in a remodeled kitchen
Custom floating shelves and finish carpentry in a remodeled kitchen
Custom floating shelves and finish carpentry in a remodeled kitchen
Service 10

Finish Carpentry & Trim

Finish carpentry is the difference between a room that's done and a room that's done right. It's the trim, the shelving, the mantel and the crisp joints you notice without knowing why.

We handle floating shelves, built-ins, crown and base trim, door and window casing, and custom pieces throughout the home.

What's Included

  • Floating shelves & built-ins
  • Crown, base & casing
  • Custom mantels
  • Wainscoting & accent walls
  • Door & window trim
  • Custom carpentry
Two-story stained wood deck with a full staircase down to a paver patio
Two-story stained wood deck with a full staircase down to a paver patio
Two-story stained wood deck with a full staircase down to a paver patio
Service 11

Painting

Paint is the fastest way to transform a space, and prep is everything. We do clean, careful interior and exterior painting with tidy lines and protected surfaces.

We also stain and refinish decks and exterior wood to protect it and keep it looking new.

What's Included

  • Interior painting
  • Exterior painting
  • Deck & fence staining
  • Surface prep & patching
  • Trim & cabinet painting
  • Clean, protected job sites
DS Improvements crew member on a ladder doing ceiling and light work
Service 12

Electrical & Handyman Services

Not every project is a full remodel. Sometimes you just need reliable hands to knock out the list — lighting, fixtures, mounting, repairs and the odd jobs that pile up.

We handle light electrical, fixture installs and general handyman work with the same communication and care we bring to bigger jobs.

What's Included

  • Light fixture & fan installs
  • Recessed & accent lighting
  • Switches, outlets & fixtures
  • TV mounting & hanging
  • Repairs & punch-list work
  • General handyman services
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