Dunning
Chicago, Illinois
Bungalow renovations, kitchen remodels, and home upgrades in one of Chicago's most stable Northwest Side neighborhoods. 18 years of Chicago construction experience.
Construction Services
in Dunning, Chicago
Dunning is one of Chicago's quieter Northwest Side neighborhoods — a stable, owner-occupied community of brick bungalows and single-family homes where homeowners have long roots and a practical approach to renovation. Projects here tend to be deliberate investments: updated kitchens, refreshed bathrooms, finished basements, and home additions that add living space without displacing the family during construction.
32 Build has worked throughout Chicago's Northwest Side for years, completing bungalow renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishes, and home additions in Dunning and surrounding neighborhoods. The building stock here is straightforward — Chicago bungalows and two-flats built between 1920 and 1955 — but straightforward doesn't mean simple. Aging systems, inadequate insulation, and decades of owner-applied repairs are the norm rather than the exception.
A good renovation in Dunning starts with a clear scope and honest pre-construction assessment. Most homeowners here have lived in their homes for years and know what they want — they just need a contractor who can price it accurately, pull permits correctly, and deliver on schedule without drama. That's exactly what 18 years of Chicago construction experience looks like.
Northwest Side Reference:Bungalow renovations and home additions completed throughout Dunning and adjacent Northwest Side neighborhoods. References available upon request.
Building in
Dunning, Chicago
Dunning occupies the far northwest corner of Chicago, bounded roughly by Irving Park Road to the north, Addison Street to the south, Harlem Avenue to the west, and Narragansett Avenue to the east. The neighborhood's housing stock is predominantly Chicago-style bungalows and modest single-family homes built between 1920 and 1955, with a smaller share of two-flats and newer construction.
Renovation work in Dunning commonly involves aging electrical panels — many homes still have 100-amp or fuse-based service — galvanized supply piping, original cast iron radiator systems, and basic structural framing typical of mid-20th century Chicago residential construction. Chicago Department of Buildings permits follow standard residential review timelines of 4 to 8 weeks for structural and systems work.
Lot sizes are typically 30 to 40 feet wide — slightly more generous than neighborhoods closer to the city center — which simplifies site logistics considerably. Dunning borders Elmwood Park and Harwood Heights to the west and Norridge to the north, giving it a near-suburban character that distinguishes it from denser inner-city neighborhoods.
Irving Park Road and Harlem Avenue anchor the commercial activity serving the neighborhood.
Did you know
Dunning takes its name from Andrew Dunning, who operated a farm on the land in the mid-1800s. The area later became the site of the Cook County Insane Asylum, which operated for decades before the land was subdivided for residential development in the early 20th century. Today Dunning is a quiet, stable community — its bungalow streetscapes largely unchanged since the neighborhood was built out in the 1920s and 1930s.
Notable Streets in Neighborhood
- Irving Park Road — Dunning's northern commercial boundary — a busy east-west arterial with retail, restaurants, and transit access connecting the neighborhood to the broader Northwest Side.
- Harlem Avenue — The western boundary — a commercial corridor bordering Elmwood Park with neighborhood services and the suburban edge of Chicago.
- Narragansett Avenue — North-south residential arterial running through the neighborhood — a representative cross-section of Dunning's brick bungalow streetscape.
- Addison Street — The southern boundary — residential blocks transitioning to Belmont Central with steady bungalow renovation activity along the side streets.
- Central Avenue — North-south corridor with transit access and neighborhood commercial — connects Dunning to the broader Northwest Side grid.
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Services in Dunning, Chicago
What Does It Cost
in Dunning, Chicago?
Transparent ranges based on recent Chicago projects. Your exact cost depends on scope, materials, and conditions.
Kitchen or bath remodel, basement finishing, home upgrades, or a focused multi-trade refresh. All permits managed, trades in-house.
Whole-house renovation, full gut rehab of a bungalow, home addition, or a complete systems overhaul. The most common scope in Dunning.
Complete gut rehabilitation combined with a rear or second-story addition, or ground-up new construction on the Northwest Side.
Free Estimate: Every project starts with a free on-site consultation and written estimate. No obligation, no pressure. We'll tell you exactly what your project costs before you commit.
Maintenance Plans
for Dunning Homeowners
Keep your home in peak condition year-round. Quarterly visits, seasonal checklists, and a dedicated team — starting at $99/month.
Essential
Homeowners who want quarterly preventive maintenance and a trusted team keeping an eye on the home.
Standard
Busy homeowners who want proactive maintenance plus more hands-on help during each visit.
Premium
Homeowners who want a true white-glove home maintenance and concierge experience.
Dunning
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Answers to the most common questions about working with 32 Build in Dunning, Chicago.
Still have questions? Let's talkA bungalow renovation in Dunning typically runs $80,000 to $280,000 depending on scope and finish level. A targeted kitchen and bath update with new mechanicals runs $60,000 to $130,000. A full gut rehab with new systems, opened floor plan, kitchen, baths, and finishes typically runs $180,000 to $300,000. Dunning's market supports solid mid-range finishes, and complete renovations consistently outperform piecemeal updates in long-term value.
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