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American Custom Homes
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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Stone Travertine
12x6 Travertine hand cut
Complete Steamer
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Dixon Construction & Remodeling, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Dixon Construction & Remodeling, Inc. we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it is kitchen and bathroom remodels, or major home renovations, we can take care of all of your home improvement needs. We look forward to working with you!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Picket Fences
5.0(
2
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Altona, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a full service design and build company. Expertise in renovations and unique design for functional spaces. All jobs are completed by qualified contractors.\n\nWe are a SaaS provider for service and maintenance calls as well. \nSee the Link to Handy, our service pro app on Google Play Store and on our profile page. \nOr look us up on handy.com, used on Facebook. Schedule a routine household maintenance technician or schedule a customized security system installation by certified professionals. We offer all services, check us out!\n\nOur happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. \n\nWe are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The average cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400. Depending on the project's complexity, the price can be as low as $3,500 or exceed $50,200. For a simple project like adding a home office, you might spend between $500 and $3,000. However, a more extensive project, such as adding a bathroom, can range from $6,600 to $16,500. The final cost is influenced by factors like the basement's size and condition, the type of remodel, material choices, your location, and accessibility. For an accurate price, it's best to consult with a basement remodeling team.

There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. 

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

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