Bridging the Gap Between Design, Construction, and Outdoor Living

Creating a truly functional outdoor space often requires juggling multiple specialties—landscaping, hardscaping, and structural construction. As a remodeling and general contracting company, Fonsino Remodeling can bridge that gap. We handle the overall design and construction, ensuring every detail connects seamlessly with your home.

Current trends show a strong desire to integrate indoor and outdoor living. Homeowners want a fluid transition between interior spaces and the outdoors, paired with structures that can handle unpredictable Midwest weather. The moment an outdoor project attaches to your home, it shifts from standard landscaping to structural remodeling. That is where a general contractor's expertise becomes essential.

Here is a look at how we’ve helped clients maximize their outdoor living spaces:

• Private Spa Retreat: We transformed a side patio off a large mudroom into a year-round outdoor spa. The project features a hot tub, a covered porch for changing, an outdoor cold shower, and custom privacy fencing—creating a convenient, four-season retreat directly accessible from the main house.

• Seamless Covered Patio Addition: We designed and built a 20' x 20' covered patio that required precise integration with the existing rooflines and window layouts. The project involved relocating the HVAC unit and mechanical lines, pouring a proper pier foundation with a full concrete slab, and integrating complete electrical service.

  

• Custom Decks & Living Extensions: Decks remain one of the most practical ways to expand your usable square footage. We evaluate elevation, site drainage, layout, and structural ledger attachments to ensure every deck is durable, safe, and tailored to the home’s layout.

  

  

• Front Porch Restorations: Front porches bring classic character to older homes, but they often need structural updating. We’ve rebuilt and restored numerous front porches—upgrading stairs, railings, overhead ventilation, and electrical power to meet modern safety standards while preserving their original appeal. We've also built custom movable outdoor furniture to meet each client's specific needs.

  

  Local remodeling and general contractor specializing in complicated structural and mechanical issues. Kitchen and bath expert. Basement built-outs, room additions, and custom homes in Inverness, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Old Irving Park, Evanston, Glenview, Barrington, Palatine, North Shore area, Northwest suburbs of Chicago.