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Next Level Roofing & Construction
4.3(
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We needed to find someone to finish our basement. Next Level came in and completed the job in 3 phases. Framing, Drywall, and a Media Wall including Connections. The work was done professionally and within a timely manner. I would definitely recommend their work. We are extremely satisfied."
Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
4.6(
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Decks & Pergolas
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Custom Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
Showtime
Chiseled Edges
Simple and Clean
Clean and Warm Look

+13

Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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1600 Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ervin Kaufman was well prepared for the task and did a very professional replacement of our exterior door. He did a very nice job of cleaning up the jobsite when done."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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CU Midwest Designs, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John did A wonderful job remodeling my bathroom. He fixed the hole in my ceiling, painted my walls, and redid my bathroom door. Would highly recommend"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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CU Midwest Designs, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the work CU Midwest Design completed for us. Our project included main and upper levels of interior painting with high ceilings, walls and trim, quite an extensive project. They also painted an upper deck along with all the exterior soffits. They were knowledgeable, great communicators, efficient, very professional. They take pride in their work and included us in the process."
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+63

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jeffers Construction
4.8(
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Serving Bement, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"Mr. Jeffers crew came when he said, did the job I had for them cleaned up and put everything away nice. Their pricing was fair and i will use them again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

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