Home renovations, additions, and full remodels done right the first time for East Moline homeowners.
East Moline was built by people who worked with their hands. The neighborhoods around the old Harvester Works, the streets running off 15th Avenue, the homes throughout Watertown and Pleasant Valley: most of this city’s residential housing stock came up during the post-war John Deere boom and the decades before it. Those homes are solid. The bones are good. What they need now is careful updating from a contractor who respects the work that went into building them in the first place.
Northstar Construction is based right across the border in Moline, minutes from any East Moline zip code. Our team has renovated mid-century ranches off Morton Drive, remodeled kitchens in older homes near the riverfront, finished basements throughout The Quarter, and built additions on family homes across Pleasant Valley. We know East Moline’s permit office, we know the block-to-block architectural rhythm of each neighborhood, and we know what’s likely behind the walls of a 1955 ranch versus a 1978 split-level.
Home Renovations
Full-home updates for East Moline’s older and mid-century housing stock. Common scope includes updated electrical, plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and interior finishes.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that turn dated East Moline kitchens into functional modern spaces. Layout redesigns, cabinet replacements, countertop upgrades, and full gut renovations.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels built to last. Master bath renovations, tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, and full bathroom reconstruction with proper waterproofing.
Home Additions
Room additions, in-law suites, sunrooms, and family room expansions for East Moline homeowners who need more space without moving.
Second-Story Additions
Building up when the lot is too tight to build out. Full structural engineering and matched exterior finish.
Basement Renovations
Finished basements that add real living space. Family rooms, guest suites, home theaters, and multi-zone builds.
Garage Construction
Detached, attached, and oversized garage builds for East Moline homeowners who need real storage or workshop space.
Whole-Home Remodels
Top-to-bottom transformations for East Moline homes that need to be modernized without losing their bones.
Exterior Renovations
Siding, windows, doors, decks, and curb appeal projects built to hold up to Illinois weather.
Commercial Build-Outs
Retail, restaurant, and office builds across East Moline’s commercial corridors.
Our shop is in Moline, minutes from every East Moline neighborhood. Not a franchise. Not a satellite office of a bigger operation.
Fixed-scope written estimates. No lowball bids designed to win the job and pad the invoice later. The price you sign is the price you pay, barring real scope changes you approve in writing.
If a repair beats a full replacement, we'll say so. If a mid-tier finish will hold up as well as a premium one on your project, we'll tell you. We don't push scope you don't need.
East Moline has a lot of homes built between 1945 and 1975. These homes have their own construction quirks: older mechanicals, closed-off floor plans, dated bathrooms, and finish materials that don't exist anymore. Our team knows how to work on them.
The framer who starts your project is the framer who finishes it. Same for our tile installers, finish carpenters, and project managers.
When we say construction starts Monday, our crew is there Monday. When we say the punch list will be closed by the end of the week, it's closed. Reliability is the baseline.
Mid-Century Housing Stock
Many East Moline homes were built between 1945 and 1975 during the John Deere expansion era. These homes are structurally sound but often need updated electrical panels, modernized bathrooms, and opened-up kitchen layouts to fit how people live now.
Post-War Neighborhoods
The Watertown, Pleasant Valley, and older East Moline neighborhoods have consistent block-to-block architectural styles. Renovations should respect the neighborhood’s overall character.
Established Lots With Mature Landscaping
East Moline’s older neighborhoods often have larger lots with mature trees. Additions and detached garages need to account for tree preservation and root systems.
Illinois Code and Rock Island County Permitting
East Moline projects follow Illinois code and pull permits through East Moline’s building department. Northstar handles the entire permit process.
Property Assessment Through Rock Island County
Significant renovations affect assessed value through Rock Island County. We can walk through what to expect during the consultation.
Weather-Ready Construction
East Moline experiences the full range of Midwest weather. Roofs, siding, windows, and exterior finishes all need to be specified for that climate. We don’t cut corners on weather-resistance to hit a lower bid.
Northstar Construction serves the following East Moline neighborhoods:
Northstar Construction works across the entire Quad Cities metro. If your project is outside East Moline, we serve every neighboring city:
For projects across the river in Iowa, Northstar is fully Iowa-licensed and handles construction in Davenport, IA across every neighborhood and era of housing.
Our home base is directly next door in Moline. Full residential and commercial construction throughout every Moline neighborhood.
Northstar handles construction and remodeling in Rock Island, including work on Rock Island’s older historic housing stock.
Northstar builds premium residential construction in Bettendorf, IA, including high-end kitchens, custom bathrooms, and additions.
Want the full view of what Northstar builds across the region? See our Quad Cities construction company overview.
Yes. Northstar is licensed in Illinois and Iowa, bonded, and insured. We can send current certificates before your project starts.
Yes. Mid-century homes are one of the most common East Moline project types. Updated electrical, modernized bathrooms, kitchen opening projects, and full renovations are all common scope.
Northstar pulls building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits through East Moline’s building department. Our team knows the process and handles all coordination.
Likely yes. Adding square footage or making significant improvements typically increases assessed value through Rock Island County. We can walk through what to expect during the consultation.
Older Quad Cities homes almost always have surprises. Northstar builds contingency into every estimate for older homes. When we find something (old wiring, damaged subfloor, plumbing at end-of-life), we document it, explain it, and get your written approval before doing additional scope. Silent change orders don’t happen on our projects.
Yes. That’s the whole point. Our estimates are line-item detailed and fixed-scope. The only reason a project ends up costing more than the estimate is if you approve added scope in writing or if we find hidden conditions that require additional work (and even then, you approve the change in writing before it happens).
Yes. Same team, same standards, whether the project is a $15,000 bathroom refresh or a $300,000 whole-home renovation. We don’t turn down small projects to chase bigger ones.
Smaller projects can often start within 4 to 6 weeks. Larger renovations and additions typically require 8 to 16 weeks of lead time for design, permits, and material ordering.
We can walk you through financing options that fit your project budget. Home equity, renovation lending, and cash pay are all common paths.
No sales pressure. No inflated scope. Just a real conversation about your project, an honest walk-through of what it takes, and a fixed-scope written estimate you can trust.
Call (309) 519-4677 or schedule your free East Moline consultation online.
