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Construction & Remodeling in Aurora, IL
Aurora's median housing unit was built in 1987, and about 41% of units date from 1990 to 2009, while about 13.5% predate 1940. About 59% of units are single-family detached homes and 17% are attached homes such as townhomes. Typical projects include kitchen and bath updates, roof replacements, townhome work and careful exterior changes in historic districts.
Services
Services in Aurora
Services offered across Illinois, including Aurora. Each page covers scope, cost factors and permits.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.
Repairs & Maintenance
Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Aurora
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Mostly 1990s and 2000s homes
About 41% of Aurora's housing units were built from 1990 to 2009, and the median year built is 1987. About 59% of units are single-family detached and about 17% are single-family attached, and owners occupy about 66% of occupied units.
Historic district review
Aurora reviews Historic Certificate of Appropriateness applications against its Historic District Design Guidelines, and the Preservation Commission reviews staff decisions and appeals. If your property is designated, ask the city early whether your exterior work needs a certificate.
Permits and a possible stretch code
Aurora's permit list includes roofing, single-family remodels, additions and new construction. The city's website also says Aurora is considering the Illinois Stretch Energy Code for residential and commercial buildings, so we confirm which energy rules apply when the permit is filed.
Sources (5)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25034, B25024, B25003), via Census Reporter · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Aurora · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Aurora · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Aurora · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Aurora · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Aurora
Local permit office
City of Aurora Division of Building and Permits
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)Service area
Aurora, Kane County
Aurora service is being confirmed. Tell us where the project is, and we will confirm whether we can take it on before setting a start date.
Nearby Illinois cities
All Illinois service areasPlanning a project in Aurora?
Tell us what you have in mind and where the property is. We'll follow up to talk through scope, permits and next steps.
