Grace Built Construction brings honest estimates, quality craftsmanship, and full-service residential remodeling to East Peoria homeowners — with a process that keeps you informed and a standard of work that holds up long after the project is done.
East Peoria sits in a great position in central Illinois. It is a city with genuine character of its own — established neighborhoods tucked into the bluffs above the Illinois River, active commercial corridors along Route 8 and Springfield Road, and a growing residential base that draws families who want proximity to Peoria without giving up the community feel that East Peoria has always had. The Levee District has brought new energy to the riverfront. The Fondulac Park District gives families one of the better park systems in the region. Bass Pro Shops has become a regional landmark. East Peoria is a city that is easy to put down roots in — and once homeowners are here, they tend to stay.
That stability means East Peoria homeowners are investing in their homes for the long term. They are not flipping properties or doing cosmetic updates before a quick sale. They are remodeling kitchens they plan to cook in for the next twenty years, finishing basements their kids will grow up in, and adding space because they have decided this is where they are staying. Grace Built Construction understands that mindset, and it shapes how we approach every project we take on in this city.
We work in East Peoria regularly — in established homes on the bluffs with views toward the river, in mid-century ranches off Fondulac Drive, in newer residential developments on the edges of the city, and in older homes closer to the Illinois Route 116 corridor that have good bones and deserve a contractor who will treat them accordingly. We bring the same standards to East Peoria that we bring to every community we serve — honest pricing, careful work, and a finished product built to last.
Grace Built Construction offers a complete range of residential remodeling and construction services to homeowners throughout East Peoria. Every project is managed from first conversation to final walkthrough with the same attention to preparation, process, and quality.
Custom cabinet replacement, countertop installation, layout updates, LVP or tile flooring, lighting, and fixture upgrades. We build East Peoria kitchens that function the way your family actually lives in them.
Full bathroom renovations from powder room updates to complete primary bath overhauls. Tile work, walk-in showers, soaking tubs, custom vanities, and all associated plumbing rough-in handled as part of a single coordinated project.
Converting unfinished basement square footage into usable living space — family rooms, home offices, guest suites, playrooms, and home gyms. Egress windows, insulation, drywall, flooring, and lighting all included.
New square footage attached to your existing home, designed to integrate with your current structure rather than look added on. Single room additions, master suite expansions, in-law suites, and second story builds.
Hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, and carpet throughout the home. Subfloor assessment and preparation, removal of existing material, and complete transitions and molding included.
Energy-efficient replacement windows and doors installed with proper flashing, sealing, and interior and exterior trim work. Single units through full home replacements.
Custom decks in composite, cedar, or pressure-treated lumber and patios in pavers, natural stone, or poured concrete. Engineered for Illinois weather and built to hold up through it.
Built-in bookshelves, mudroom systems, custom closets, coffered ceilings, wainscoting, board and batten, and finish millwork throughout your home.
Siding replacement in fiber cement, vinyl, or engineered wood; soffit and fascia; seamless aluminum gutters; and exterior trim work coordinated as a complete system.
New drywall installation and repair, multi-coat finishing, texture matching, and interior painting with proper surface preparation on every surface.
Custom storage systems, polyaspartic and epoxy floor coatings, insulation and drywall, upgraded lighting, and full conversion projects for homeowners repurposing their garage as living space.
Grace Built Construction proudly serves homeowners in Pekin, East Peoria, Morton, Washington, Peoria, Tremont, Creve Coeur, and throughout Tazewell County and Central Illinois. If you are located in our service area and need help with a remodeling or restoration project, we are ready to help.
East Peoria homeowners have options when it comes to remodeling contractors. What they are looking for — and what they often find is harder to locate than it should be — is a contractor who is straightforward about pricing, careful about the work, and actually reachable when something comes up. That is the company Grace Built Construction was built to be.
Grace Built is a locally owned company with a consistent team. When you hire us for a project in East Peoria, you are working with the same people from the initial consultation through the final walkthrough. You are not meeting a salesperson at the start and a stranger at the job site.
We take the time to assess what a project actually involves before we quote it. Our estimates are itemized so you know exactly what you are paying for — materials, labor, permits, and any subcontracted work — not a round number that shifts once you have committed. East Peoria homeowners who have worked with contractors who low-ball estimates and make up the difference mid-project understand why this matters.
East Peoria has a substantial inventory of homes built in the 1950s through 1970s, and these homes present specific challenges — original wiring configurations, plaster walls, non-standard window openings, and decades of accumulated patching and modification. We are experienced in working through what these homes present and addressing it correctly rather than covering it up and moving on.
We contain work zones, protect floors and surfaces adjacent to the work area, clean up at the end of each workday, and communicate with you about what is happening and when. We treat East Peoria homes the way we would want a contractor to treat our own.
Every project ends with a walkthrough where we review the completed work together and address anything that needs attention before we call it done. Our goal is that you are fully satisfied with the result — not just willing to sign off so we can move on.
Grace Built Construction has completed remodeling projects throughout the East Peoria area — in the hillside neighborhoods above the Fondulac Park District, in residential streets off Springfield Road, in homes near the Veterans Drive corridor, and in established neighborhoods closer to the East Peoria Community High School area.
Trust between a homeowner and a contractor is built the same way in East Peoria as everywhere else — by showing up consistently, pricing honestly, communicating clearly, and building things that hold up. Grace Built has built that trust in this community through straightforward work done to a standard we are willing to walk through with every client at the end of every project.
We carry full liability insurance and operate in full compliance with applicable building codes and permitting requirements. For projects requiring permits through the City of East Peoria, we manage the application and inspection coordination as part of our standard project process. Homeowners never need to deal with that on their own.
We work with a consistent crew and a vetted network of licensed subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work where those trades are part of the scope. Every person we bring into an East Peoria home is someone we have worked with, trust, and hold to the same standards we hold our own team to.
When something unexpected comes up on a project — and on older homes in this region, it sometimes does — we handle it directly. We document what we find, explain it clearly, and discuss options before we proceed. We do not make decisions on your behalf without your knowledge, and we do not quietly absorb a problem and hope it does not become yours later.
Yes. We serve the full East Peoria area including neighborhoods on the bluffs, residential streets near the Fondulac Park District, homes along the Route 8 and Springfield Road corridors, and newer developments throughout the city. We also serve surrounding communities in Tazewell County including Pekin, Morton, Washington, and beyond.
Call us at (309) 241-9593 or email gracebuilt329@gmail.com to schedule a free in-home consultation. We come to your East Peoria home, assess the project in person, and provide a detailed itemized estimate at no charge and with no obligation to move forward.
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and home additions are our most common project types across East Peoria. We also do a significant volume of flooring installation, exterior remodeling, and custom carpentry for homeowners updating established homes throughout the city.
Yes. For all projects requiring a building permit through the City of East Peoria, we manage the full permitting process including application submission, plan documentation, and inspection scheduling. You do not need to handle any part of that on your own.
Yes, and we are experienced in addressing them. Homes built in the 1950s through 1970s in East Peoria frequently have original knob-and-tube or early aluminum wiring that needs to be evaluated when walls are opened, plaster walls that require specific repair and finishing techniques, and window openings that do not match standard modern replacement sizes. We assess and address these conditions as a standard part of our project process.
For larger projects like kitchen remodels, home additions, or basement finishes, scheduling two to three months in advance is advisable, particularly for spring and summer project starts when demand is highest. Smaller projects like flooring installation, bathroom updates, or drywall and painting can often be scheduled on a shorter timeline. Reaching out early gives you more flexibility in start date.
Kitchen remodeling and bathroom updates consistently produce the strongest combination of livability improvement and resale value return in the central Illinois market. Basement finishing adds meaningful square footage at a cost that is typically lower per square foot than above-grade additions. The right project depends on what your specific home is missing and how long you plan to stay — both of which we discuss during the initial consultation.
If you are ready to remodel a kitchen that has not worked for years, finish a basement your family has been walking past, or add the space your home has been missing, Grace Built Construction is ready to help you get it done. We serve East Peoria and the surrounding Tazewell County communities with honest estimates, careful craftsmanship, and a process designed to make remodeling feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Call us at (309) 241-9593, email gracebuilt329@gmail.com, or fill out our online form to request your free estimate. We will come to your East Peoria home, walk through your goals, and give you a clear and honest plan for a remodel done right.
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