Rockford's Trusted Remodeler & Custom Home Builder
Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, custom homes, decks and log cabins — built by Mike, Jenelle and one crew you'll actually recognize on site. 40+ years across Winnebago, Boone and Rock County.
Services across the Rockford area
One licensed general contractor for every part of your project — design, permits, demo, build and finish.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full-service kitchen remodels in Rockford, Loves Park, Belvidere and surrounding areas. Custom cabinetry, quartz counters, licensed & insured.
Bathroom Remodeling
Master suites, guest baths and accessible walk-in showers across the Rockford area. Tile, plumbing, vanities — one crew, one warranty.
Custom Home Building
Ground-up custom homes on your lot in Winnebago, Boone and Rock County. Full architectural, permits and construction management.
Decks & Patios
Composite and cedar decks, paver patios and pergolas built to survive Illinois winters. Serving Rockford, Roscoe and Beloit.
Basement Buildouts
Finished basements, in-law suites and home theaters across the Rockford area. Egress, waterproofing, framing, finish — one crew.
Log Cabin Construction
Custom log and timber-frame homes and cabins built across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Kits, hybrid, full-log.
Home Additions
Room additions, second-story pop-ups, mudrooms and sunrooms across the Rockford area. Seamless tie-ins, matched siding & roof.
Real MGK projects, real Rockford-area homes
Family-owned. Licensed. In the Rockford area for 40+ years.
Mike and Jenelle have been building and remodeling homes across Winnebago, Boone and Rock County since the 1980s. You get the owners on your project — not a rotating cast of subs.
- Fixed-price contracts — no cost-plus surprises
- One crew you'll recognize on site every day
- We pull every permit and coordinate every inspection
- 1-year labor warranty on every project
- Licensed & insured in Illinois and Wisconsin
What Rockford-area homeowners say
"Mike and his crew remodeled our entire kitchen — walls came down, new cabinets, quartz, hardwood. They showed up when they said, cleaned up every night, and hit the timeline exactly. Best contractor we've ever hired."
"MGK built our log cabin from the ground up. Twenty months in, everything is tight, level and squared. Jenelle kept us in the loop the whole time. Would hire them again tomorrow."
"Finished our basement with an in-law suite for my mom. Egress window, full bath, kitchenette — passed every inspection first try. Real professionals."
"New composite deck with a pergola. Three years in, still looks brand new. Their footings are twice the depth of the neighbor's deck (built by someone else) that's already heaving."
"Master suite addition — bedroom, bath, walk-in closet — matched the existing roof line and siding perfectly. You'd never know it wasn't original."
"Full bath remodel with a curbless walk-in shower for my dad. Beautiful work, fair price, and they treated my dad with respect the whole time. Highly recommend."
Building across northern Illinois & southern Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about working with MGK.
What areas does MGK Contracting & Design serve?
We serve Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Belvidere, Roscoe, Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Poplar Grove, Rockton, South Beloit and Capron in Illinois, plus Beloit and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. MGK Contracting & Design Inc. is a licensed Illinois general contractor and fully insured. We pull all permits in-house and coordinate all inspections.
How long has MGK been in business?
Owners Mike and Jenelle have been building and remodeling homes across the Rockford area for over 40 years.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes — a full one-year labor warranty on every project, on top of manufacturer warranties on materials and appliances.
How do I get a quote?
Call or text (815) 222-0836 or fill out the contact form. We come out, measure, listen and give you a fixed line-item quote — no cost-plus.
Ready to start your project?
Free in-home consultation. Fixed quote. No pressure.