Rehab and expansion in North Chicago suburb
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We purchased the old split level with the idea of knocking it down and building a new house. However, reality set in quickly in the form of a recession so we had to quickly switch gears and settle for a less ambitious project. In retrospect we are happy we reused a good portion of the old house.
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PRO11 years ago@Imckuin unfortunately momentarily I don't have access to the interior pictures but what I can tell you is that we used about 60% of the old house. The whole front of the house (the lower level) was demolished to the foundation. The 1 1/2 story in the back was left intact except for the roof. New roof trusses, HVAC, plumbing, electrical & closed cell spray-in insulation were installed. The corner window is indeed in the same spot but it is hard to recognize because we added the attached garage.
- PRO11 years ago@lmckuin I found a couple of interior shots. Sorry, the quality of the pictures is not the best.
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PRO11 years agoHelios Development, LLC thanked Follyn Builders & Developers
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