General contracting and construction management for Chicagoland. Market rate construction, home additions and renovations, and insurance restoration for single family and multifamily properties.
American General Contractors serves homeowners, landlords, investors, and property managers throughout Chicagoland, handling every part of a project from design through final inspection.
New construction, home additions, bathroom builds, basement buildouts, and full renovations. We serve homeowners, investors, and businesses looking to build or improve their properties, paying out of pocket or through private financing. Full management from design through permitting to final inspection.
Water damage, flood, fire, or structural loss? We coordinate directly with your insurance company to scope, document, and complete the restoration. We manage inspections, permitting, and all work from claim approval to final sign-off at no out-of-pocket cost when insurance is involved.
We handle all permitting, code compliance, and inspection coordination on every job. You don't chase the city. We do. Every project is closed out with documented proof of completion.
Every job, whether market rate or insurance restoration, is managed start to finish. Design, build, subcontractor coordination, inspections, and client communication. One point of contact from first call to final walkthrough.
A straightforward process with no runaround and no surprises. Here's what to expect when you work with us.
Reach out by phone, email, or the form on this page. Tell us what you need and where.
We review your project and send a clear, itemized estimate. No hidden costs, no vague numbers.
Your assigned crew shows up on schedule. Your PM keeps you updated throughout the job.
Work is inspected, property secured and clean, and you sign off before we call it done.
American General Contractors is a Chicago-area construction and construction management company built to solve problems end to end. We handle market rate projects and insurance restoration alike, serving single family homeowners, landlords, investors, and multifamily property owners.
We serve clients of all backgrounds, income levels, and property types across the city and suburbs of Chicagoland. Whether you're a homeowner looking to build an addition, a landlord dealing with insurance damage, or a property manager planning a renovation, we have a path forward for you.
Every job has a named PM. You always know who's responsible.
Every job is photographed before, during, and after. No disputes.
We clean up, secure the property, and notify you before leaving. Always.
"They added a full bedroom and bathroom to our second floor. Clean work, on schedule, and the PM actually picked up the phone every time. Highly recommend."
"Used them for a kitchen renovation and a deck. Both jobs came in on budget. The estimate was clear upfront with no surprises at the end."
"Had a pipe burst and the insurance side of things felt impossible until these guys stepped in. They handled the whole claim, kept me updated at every step, and the repair work looked better than before the damage."
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Chicago & Surrounding Suburbs, IL
Monday – Friday: 7am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 2pm
Response Time
We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. For urgent jobs, call directly.