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Q: How do I know if my basement walls are suitable for finishing?

• <div><p>To determine if your basement walls are suitable for finishing, assess their structural integrity and moisture conditions. Look for any signs of damage, such as cracks, bowing, or excessive moisture. Ensure proper drainage and address any underlying issues before proceeding. </p><p>Consult with a professional if you're uncertain about the structural stability or potential risks associated with finishing your basement walls.</p></div>

Q: What are the hardest parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they&rsquo;re the parts we typically don&rsquo;t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.</p></div>

Q: Is a walkout basement below grade?

• <div><p>A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can&rsquo;t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it&rsquo;s legal to do so.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of remodeling a basement?

• <div><p>Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.</p></div>

Q: Why do some old houses have a toilet in the basement?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on January 29, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Highly satisfied with the work Steve did on our remodel. We appreciated his diligence working on only one project at a time, not leaving to work elsewhere. High quality work.
S & D Fox
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Reviewed in August 2023
2017 to 2022 House repairs. Built a Deck, Putting down pavers, Rebuilt an outside wall, Gardening, Built bathroom in basement (not the ejector pump), Leveled bathroom floor. Wired new basement bathroom..
Mogul's
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Reviewed in January 2023
Family oriented business..honest, upright, hardworking, friendly,very helpful with all kinds of info to our questions.. Was so very satisfied with the excellent work and very fair cost for the entire job. They did all the extras I asked for and even gave me good tips to do some things I wanted...
Burton Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
We hired Apex for a cedar fence install. The guys did a great job. Great quality and customer service. Would hire again.
Apex Carpentry & Construction
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Reviewed in October 2021
Daniel and his team were amazing to work with. Whole house tile installation from floors, to bathrooms, to backsplash in kitchen. Quality and professionalism were top notch. He helped me with design questions along the way and made the process very smooth. I would highly recommend him to anyone...
Art Tile Company
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Reviewed in October 2020
Very professional, on time and quality work. Very pleased that they are local. I also appreciate that TrueCraft Remodel donates to our local Habitat For Humanity ReStore. Great way to pay it forward! Great company !
True Craft Remodelers
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Reviewed in April 2020
Eric was an extremely organized worker. He always came when he said he would. The quality of his work is excellent. He re-did our stairs and railing after a previous contractor did a shoddy job. He finished our kitchen and made corrections that the previous contractor made mistakes on. He...
Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Marvon took down a wall so we could remodel our kitchen and replace d windows. They did excellent work and was very easy and polite to work with. Very reasonable priced as well. I would recommend them if anyone is in need of remodeling.
Marvon Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
Had this done in June 2017 and have had no water in the basement since. We had a 4" rain in July and the system did it's job. Don and his crew did a great job!
Sure Dry Waterproofing
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Reviewed in February 2014
Generally speaking, the work that was done was satisfactory. The owner was out of the country during our project, and when he returned there was confusion surround what was originally quoted in terms of price prior to the remodel. We were quite upset when they attempted to up sell us after the...
The Dunamis Group
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Marvon Construction, LLC

4.9(

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Oh we can't say enough about Rueben and his crew.. the work was top notch and talk about craftsmanship, there is no comparison.. we were on a budget and they came through and made everything work. We had a sunroom and bath added to our h ome and we just love them. The crew of guys were always very polite and just a great group of young men doing the best job we could of imagined. Ruben was always on top of the job, making sure things were done right. He came every day to check on his crew and asked if we had any concerns. So on that note if you need any construction on your home or business give this company a call, you won't be sorry."

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by72%of homeowners

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Heath Construction services La Place and surrounding areas, providing a wide range of services. Specializing in remodeling and renovation, siding, new window Installation, drop down ceilings, and disability access and retrofit. Heath Construction prides itself on being a premier construction company with over 30 years experience. We offer many improvements and advancements that can make life easier for the disabled, from access ramps to retrofitting. If you just want to spice up your home, we offer remodeling services to make a home meet your standards. Give us a call today!\n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Gulliford Construction

New to Angi

Basement - Remodel

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gulliford Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time20 mins

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Mueller Contracting LLC

New to Angi

Basement - Remodel

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a small, family based company that provides excellent communication, and excellent work. We have a high attention to detail. We would be appreciative of your work. We have been in the construction industry for 20 years. We can provide select demolition, small structural demolition, and clean up services.

Serving Bethany, 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

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was awesome. I definitely would recommend!"

Response time1 day

Response rate88%

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Masterpiece Remodeling

5.0(

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Bethany, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We offer quality and affordable general contracting services. Turn your dream into a masterpiece

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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American Custom Homes

5.0(

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Bethany, 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Bethany, 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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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

To determine if your basement walls are suitable for finishing, assess their structural integrity and moisture conditions. Look for any signs of damage, such as cracks, bowing, or excessive moisture. Ensure proper drainage and address any underlying issues before proceeding.

Consult with a professional if you're uncertain about the structural stability or potential risks associated with finishing your basement walls.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.

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.

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