RENOVATE WITH PRYOR

Dig Down on Damen

April 19, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

We have just begun the gut renovation of a single family home with an existing basement rental unit. Before beginning a basement dig down in our new project. We hired a company specializing in ground penetrating radar to help determine how deep existing footers were under steel posts. Knowing this helped calculate requirements for new structural steel.

Conversions on Campbell

March 31, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

Pryor Construction has begun the renovation of a 1899 three flat with the addition of a new garden basement unit. This project includes a full basement dig down and the construction of new masonry garages in rear.

Detail on Damen – New Start

March 31, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

Pryor Construction has started the full gut renovation of a two flat home. When complete the upstairs home will be renovated to use the attic as additional living space. The basement unit will be a fully renovated unit for additional income.

Detail on Damen – House History

March 31, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

After demolition, evidence of the house history is revealed. The 1906 original beams and evidence of celling gas pipes used for lighting are found.

Detail on Damen – Steel

March 31, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

We just installed a new steel beam, columns and footers to support the new attic build out. Once this was installed all the sagging in the first floor was corrected but as a result this caused movement in existing plaster walls. In this type of renovation, the replacement of existing drywall or plaster must be anticipated. .

Hone in on Hoyne – Trim Details

March 19, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

Beautifully restored original trim throughout displaying unique details.

Bathroom Beauties – Ashland

January 27, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

New Look On Norwood – Bathrooms

January 27, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

This project included the addition of a new master bath with a generous size shower and a unique shower bench. In the hall bathroom a large shower niche has been tiled ready for glass shelves.

New Look On Norwood – Woodwork

January 27, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

The ceiling woodwork has been stained. A wall was removed to make a more usable dining room area. Half the beams in this image are original and the other half were added to keep the character of the home.

New Look On Norwood – Kitchen Details

January 27, 2018/in Blog /by Pryorconstruction

The pattern in the granite slab selected draws your eyes to the large usable island. The long brass hardware choice is very decorative and ties all the cabinetry together.

Pryor Construction Featured in Remodeling Magazine 1999

October 28, 2016/in Featured /by bjorn

One of our companies earliest projects in Andersonville was featured in Remodeling Magazine. This eight page article describes in detail the process behind a gut rehab in Chicago. This craftsman style is still very appealing today.

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Pryor Construction – Single family de-conversion gut rehabs – Since 1993

October 24, 2016/in Featured /by support

Pete Pryor found a masonry two flat on 5300 block of North Wayne in Andersonville in the summer of 1993. He recognized that the house had good bones but was in overall poor shape. The previous owner of thirty years had done very little to maintain the property. He also had a compulsion for hoarding. After 2 weeks of demolition and a half dozen forty-yard dumpster, the place was finally ready to be transformed. Partnering with a local architect, plans were drawn for a full gut rehab and attic addition. The house was completely dismantled down to its shell and the front façade was completely removed. The new rebuilt elevation design allowed the new construction to blend seamlessly with the historic Andersonville aesthetic. The project took six months to complete and home remains as an excellent example good renovation.