Home Remodeling in Bartonville, IL
Mathes Construction has been remodeling homes in Bartonville and across Peoria County since 1977. We know these houses because we have worked on hundreds of them. We know what is behind the walls, what the plumbing typically looks like, and how to update a 1950s ranch without gutting everything down to the studs. Chuck Mathes manages every project personally. No subcontractors, no strangers on your property, no bill that does not match the estimate.
REMODELING IN BARTONVILLE, IL
Bartonville Homes Have Good Bones. We Help Bring Them Forward.
Most homes in Bartonville were built between the 1940s and 1960s. They were built to last and most of them still stand in solid shape today. But solid structure does not mean the layout still makes sense for a modern family. Kitchens that were designed for a different era, bathrooms with one sink and no storage, rooms that feel disconnected from the rest of the house. These are the kinds of things that make a home feel dated even when it is structurally sound.
At Mathes Construction, we have been working on Bartonville homes since 1977. We understand the construction style of that era like the framing, the materials, the way these houses were put together and we know how to update them in a way that respects the original build while making the home work the way you actually need it to. Whether you want to open up a floor plan, gut a kitchen that has not been touched since 1975, or add space your family has outgrown, we have done it before in homes just like yours right here in Bartonville.
Our Projects
Our Construction Projects
Browse real projects completed by Mathes Construction. From custom home builds and full remodels to decks, additions and kitchen renovations across Tremont, Tazewell County and the greater Peoria area.
WHAT SETS US APART
Contractor in Bartonville With Nearly 60 Years on the Same Streets
When Mathes Construction takes on a remodeling project in Bartonville, we already know the neighborhood. We know the housing stock, we know the permit process in Peoria County, and we know the kinds of surprises that show up inside walls on homes built in the 1950s. That means fewer delays, fewer unexpected costs, and a project that runs the way it is supposed to run. You get a written estimate on day one that does not change. You get a crew that shows up when they say they will. And you get Chuck Mathes on your job site, not a project manager you have never met.
Bartonville is full of well-built homes from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s that have great bones, good-sized lots, and layouts that just do not work the way people live today. The kitchens are small. The bathrooms are original. The living spaces feel chopped up. And most of these homeowners have been thinking about doing something about it for years, just waiting for the right contractor to come along.
What Remodeling Work We Handle for Bartonville Homeowners
Mathes Construction handles the full range of residential remodeling work that Bartonville homeowners ask for most. We do complete kitchen remodels from layout changes and cabinet replacement all the way through countertops, backsplash, flooring, and appliance hookups. We do bathroom remodels ranging from a single fixture refresh to a full gut and rebuild with new tile, new plumbing configuration, and new everything. We build room additions for families who have run out of space but do not want to leave a neighborhood they have lived in for decades. We also handle deck and patio builds, pergola construction, and full home remodels where the homeowner wants to update multiple areas at once rather than doing them one at a time over several years.
Every single one of these projects is done by our own crew under Chuck Mathes's direct supervision. We do not split out the electrical to one subcontractor, the plumbing to another, and the finish work to a third. That kind of fragmented approach is how timelines fall apart and how costs climb past the original estimate. When you hire Mathes Construction for your Bartonville home, one company is responsible for the whole job. That means one point of contact, one estimate, one crew that knows your project inside and out from the first day to the last. Homeowners across Bartonville and Peoria County have been trusting us with their homes this way for nearly 60 years.
How the Remodeling Process Works When You Hire Us in Bartonville
The first step is a free on-site consultation at your Bartonville home. Chuck Mathes comes out, walks through the space with you, listens to what you want to accomplish, and looks at what the house actually requires. This is not a sales visit. We are not trying to upsell you on a larger project than you came in asking about. We are here to understand the scope of the work, look at any conditions in the existing structure that might affect how the project runs, and give you an honest picture of what it is going to take. From that visit, we put together a written estimate that covers the full scope. No line items that appear later, no material upgrades you did not ask for, no surprises once the work starts.
Once you approve the estimate, we set a start date and give you a realistic timeline for the full project. On your start date, our crew arrives. They are Mathes Construction employees, not temporary workers or subcontractors brought in for individual phases. Chuck is on site regularly, not just at the beginning and end. The crew cleans up at the end of every working day so you are not living in a construction zone any longer than necessary. If something unexpected comes up inside the walls, which occasionally happens in older Bartonville homes, we call you before we do anything, explain exactly what we found, and walk you through the options. Nothing happens without your knowledge and agreement. That is how we have run every project in Bartonville and across Peoria County for the past 60 years, and that is not changing.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Everything We Build & Remodel
From the ground up or a single room refresh. Here's what Mathes Construction handles across Central Illinois.
Mathes Construction provides Full-service home remodeling across Tremont, Pekin, Morton and surrounding areas. One crew, one contractor, start to finish.
- Interior & exterior remodeling
- Whole-home or single room
Mathes Construction redesign and rebuild kitchens across Central Illinois with smart layouts, quality materials and work that holds up for years.
- Full kitchen gut & rebuild
- Cabinets, countertops & fixtures
From a simple refresh to a complete bathroom renovation with clean work, solid materials, no shortcuts and done right the first time.
- Tile, vanity & fixture upgrades
- Full bathroom gut & renovation
Need more space but love where you live? We build seamless additions that match your home's existing structure and style across Tazewell County.
- Structural additions & expansions
- Matched to your home's existing build
Mathes Construction build Durable, low-maintenance decks and patios built for Central Illinois weather and designed around how you actually use your outdoor space.
- Wood, composite & custom builds
- Multi-level & ground-level decks
Custom-built pergolas that add shade, structure, and real curb appeal and we built to hold up through Illinois seasons and look great doing it.
- Freestanding & attached pergolas
- Custom size, style & material options
ABOUT OUR REMODELING WORK
Remodeling Bartonville Homes
There is a meaningful difference between a contractor who says they serve Bartonville and one who has actually been working in Bartonville homes since 1977. We have remodeled ranch homes and bungalows on these streets through four decades of housing trends, building code updates, and material changes. We have seen what happens when work is done right and what it looks like when a previous contractor cut corners. We know which homes in this area have cast iron plumbing that needs to be addressed before a bathroom remodel, which ones have knob and tube wiring that shows up when you open a wall, and which structures are going to need additional support if you want to remove a load bearing wall to open up a floor plan.
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Nearly 60 years in Bartonville and Peoria County
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Experts in 1940s to 1960s era home construction
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Owner on site, every project
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No subcontractors, written estimates that hold
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Home Remodeling in Bartonville, IL
Before starting a remodel, most homeowners in Bartonville and across Peoria County come to us with the same questions. Here are straight answers to the ones we hear most often.
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How much does home remodeling cost in Bartonville, IL?
The cost of a home remodel in Bartonville depends on the scope of work, the size of the space, and the condition of the existing structure. A focused bathroom update on a 1950s Bartonville ranch home runs differently than a full kitchen overhaul or a room addition. Because many Bartonville homes were built before 1960, there are sometimes additional considerations like older plumbing, aging electrical panels, or subfloor conditions that affect the final number. At Mathes Construction, we do not give ballpark estimates over the phone. We come out to your home, look at the actual conditions, and give you a written estimate that covers the full scope of work before anything starts. That number does not change unless you ask us to change the project.
Do older Bartonville homes cost more to remodel?
Not necessarily, but older homes do require more thorough upfront assessment. Homes built in Bartonville in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s were constructed well, but they often have plumbing and electrical systems that need to be brought up to current code during a remodel. In some cases, this adds to the project cost. In other cases, the existing structure is in great shape and the remodel runs the same as any other. The important thing is that you know about any of these conditions before work begins, not after. That is why the on-site consultation matters. We walk through the home, identify anything that could affect the project scope, and factor it into the written estimate so there are no surprises mid-project.
How long does a home remodeling project take in Bartonville?
Timeline depends entirely on what you are doing. A single bathroom remodel in a Bartonville home typically takes two to three weeks. A full kitchen overhaul can run four to six weeks. A room addition or a multi-room project covering several areas of the home can take a few months depending on the sequencing of work. Before we start anything, you get a written timeline from Mathes Construction that breaks down the project phase by phase. We do not give you a vague estimate and then go quiet. You know what to expect each week, and if anything changes, we tell you immediately rather than letting it slide until it becomes a bigger problem.
Is Mathes Construction familiar with the homes in Bartonville specifically?
Yes. We have been working on homes in Bartonville since 1977, which means we have remodeled ranch homes, bungalows, and two-stories in this area across nearly five decades. The housing stock in Bartonville is primarily pre-1960 construction, and we understand how those homes were built, what materials were used, and what you typically find when you open walls in a house from that era. That local familiarity means we can plan projects more accurately, flag potential issues before they become problems, and complete work more efficiently than a contractor who is seeing this type of construction for the first time.
Do you use subcontractors for remodeling work in Bartonville?
No. Every Mathes Construction project in Bartonville is done by our own crew. We do not hire subcontractors for individual phases of the project, and we do not bring in workers who were not part of the original conversation about your home. Chuck Mathes manages every project personally, which means one person is accountable for the quality of the work, the timeline, and the way your home is treated during the process. Homeowners in Bartonville appreciate this because it eliminates the coordination problems that come with multiple contractors on a single job. One crew, one manager, one point of contact for everything.
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Your Trusted Partner in Central Illinois Construction.
From Tremont to Peoria and across Tazewell County, Mathes Construction is ready to bring your project to life with honest pricing, real craftsmanship and decades of local experience.
Phone Number:
(309) 349-4342
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 17:00 Sat-Sun: Closed
Office Location:
8600 Dillon Rd, Tremont, IL 61568