VR Construction has been remodeling Winnetka homes for over ten years with emphasis on quality construction and customer satisfaction that is in keeping with the stately architectural splendor of this beautiful, upscale community. VR Construction Services is proud of the fabulous entertainment areas, custom kitchens, spacious master suites and multi-level additions we have built for area residents.
History:
Winnetka, derived from the Native American phrase meaning “beautiful land” is truly a community to inspire architectural design/build accomplishment.
It was 1836 when Erastus Patterson, his wife Zeruah, and their five children joined a caravan of covered wagons from Vermont heading west. Stopping for the night on the wooded hill that is today called Lloyd Park, the Pattersons were enchanted with the area and decided to settle. They built a tavern, referred to today as the Patterson Tavern, for travelers along the Green Bay Trail from Fort Dearborn, Chicago to Fort Howard, Wisconsin. The first business in Winnetka was established.
Many other firsts were to follow. In 1854, in anticipation of the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad Co. coming through Winnetka for the first time, Charles Peck and Walter S. Gurnee, president of the Railroad, created the original subdivision of Winnetka. Sarah Peck, Charles’ wife, named the newly plotted village “Winnetka” after a Native American phrase meaning “beautiful land” she read in a book. (The source of this phrase has never been discovered.) Two years later, Sarah organized the first private school in Winnetka in a home on the northwest corner of Elm Street and Sheridan Road. A 15-year old teacher, living with the Pecks, instructed 17 pupils for $3.00 a week. The first public school was established in 1859. Known as District #2 School, the one-room structure sat on the present-day Village Green and held 25 students. It was forced to move ten years later when, in 1869, Charles Peck donated the Village Green to Winnetka for park purposes and stipulated that no structures ever be built on the land. The same year, Winnetka was incorporated as a village with a population of 450.
Testimonials
VR Construction Services is a very fine company to deal with. My wife and I had the pleasure of having them put down laminate flooring throughout our three small condos that are attached, and they did a beautiful and high quality job. Vladimir and his partner worked quickly to put the flooring down and they were very careful when working and always kept the areas they were working in organized and clean. In fact they cleaned up after each days work. The quality and care was amazing. They did a very fine job and the floor is beautiful. They were also very careful when moving furniture during the job. We recently had a small construction and remodeling job done in our work room and Vlad again was very careful about dirt and always cleaned up. His installation of cabinets and flooring was extremely professional and well done. He installed shelving and also painted for us there, and as usual he performed a perfect job. VR Construction is reliable and very knowledgable in any construction and remodeling job. My wife and I are very happy with their work and feel their rates are very good. Vladimir will give the job the individual attention it needs. I highly recommend VR Construction for any construction, remodeling, or handyman services you may need...–Joe and Jann Silverton
We had VR Construction Services do some work at our Condo Residence. We could not be happier with work performed by Vladimir. He installed kitchen cabinets, completely remodeled the bathroom, installed flooring, replaced kitchen tiles where necessary, painted the bathroom and main living area of the condo. As already stated, the results were outstanding. We have dealt with contractors in the past, and without question, VR Construction is the best! They are the most honest contractor we have ever worked with. Vladimir is the most helpful contractor we have ever worked with. When he told us that a portion of the work would be completed by a certain date … it was. He was never too busy to talk with us, and when we had questions, he took the time to explain. I would recommend VR Construction to anyone for their kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling needs. He is the very best that we have worked with and I know will do a great job for you regardless of your construction needs. –Joe Pepitone
We appreciate all the work that the VR Construction services team did for us. Giving the wide range of tasks and the limited time frame, you did a great job with the kitchen remodeling , bedroom remodeling , bathroom remodeling and living room remodeling in our condo. VR Construction is really professional and we enjoyed working with them. We appreciate Vladmir's honesty and reliability. Please feel free to contact us in the future if you need a recommendation. Thank you very much for helping us to make our new place so enjoyable to live. –Angela and Michael Khvilovsky
