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"Great company to hire! Strongly recommend!"

Ben M on August 2024

We specialize in bringing your visions to life. Paying attention to every detail is our goal, we don't cut corners, we perform each step on a clients house as its our own!

"Great company to hire! Strongly recommend!"

Ben M on August 2024


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Schultzwoodworking LLC

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Schultzwoodworking LLC

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We specialize in remodeling and new construction. We do good quality work in a reasonable time frame, we can make any dream you have come to life! we are a small construction company with a few employees

We specialize in remodeling and new construction. We do good quality work in a reasonable time frame, we can make any dream you have come to life! we are a small construction company with a few employees


My HandyMan Services is a whole home remodeling company, ready to take on any project whether it be big or small!


Jaka Construction

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Jaka Construction

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35 years of experience

* Home Renovation Construction Service Specialist, Licensed and Insured * Certified Contractor - over 20 years of building service * Services offered: - General Renovation - Kitchen and Bath Specialist - Room Addition and Home Extension - Basement Remodels Also provide: - Widows Replacement - Decks - Garage - Roofing and Siding - Create open floor plan - Indoor and outdoor flow - Loft conversion and more * Owner-operated growing company * Over 20 yers of experience * Licensed and Insured * FREE ESTIMATES

* Home Renovation Construction Service Specialist, Licensed and Insured * Certified Contractor - over 20 years of building service * Services offered: - General Renovation - Kitchen and Bath Specialist - Room Addition and Home Extension - Basement Remodels Also provide: - Widows Replacement - Decks - Garage - Roofing and Siding - Create open floor plan - Indoor and outdoor flow - Loft conversion and more * Owner-operated growing company * Over 20 yers of experience * Licensed and Insured * FREE ESTIMATES


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Butler's Handyman Services

Plano Illinois
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Butler's Handyman Services

Plano Illinois
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2 years of experience

We are locally owned & operated "Professional Handyman" company with over 20 years in the home remodeling experience. We are your one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance and repair needs. Our amazing team of craft people are experienced knowledgeable, multi-skilled, well trained,friendly, respectful and punctual!.

We are locally owned & operated "Professional Handyman" company with over 20 years in the home remodeling experience. We are your one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance and repair needs. Our amazing team of craft people are experienced knowledgeable, multi-skilled, well trained,friendly, respectful and punctual!.


Building Remarkable Spaces, LLC

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Building Remarkable Spaces, LLC

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Specializing in Finished Basements and Bathroom Remodeling. We strive to provide top quality and service. We are a locally owned and operated. Our clients are our number one focus. We refuse to take on more than 3 projects at once to ensure quality and communication is top priority.

Specializing in Finished Basements and Bathroom Remodeling. We strive to provide top quality and service. We are a locally owned and operated. Our clients are our number one focus. We refuse to take on more than 3 projects at once to ensure quality and communication is top priority.


Solid Contact

1625 Sunrise Drive
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Solid Contact

1625 Sunrise Drive
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We specialize in anything from patching drywall to installing cabinets. Also can bring your old dressers and tables back to life while able to build your dream deck. We also do framing and custom milwork.

We specialize in anything from patching drywall to installing cabinets. Also can bring your old dressers and tables back to life while able to build your dream deck. We also do framing and custom milwork.




P&PConstruction

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P&PConstruction

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Owner Operated working as a handyman doing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and yard services beyond customer satisfaction for 5 years!

Owner Operated working as a handyman doing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and yard services beyond customer satisfaction for 5 years!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The most challenging part of finishing a basement is addressing moisture control. Basement waterproofing is an essential task that requires a professional’s skills and knowledge. If you don’t properly waterproof your finished basement, it’ll be vulnerable to dampness, water damage, and mold growth. Ensuring proper insulation and ventilation to combat these issues while meeting building codes adds complexity to your remodeling project.

Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness, or around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick structure, before it becomes an urgent situation. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time to have a basement inspection to determine if a repair is necessary, depending on the soil conditions and structural specifics. Walls nearing 4 inches of bowing will require significant repairs. More than 6 inches of bowing usually means the wall will need replacing.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

You can paint your ceiling or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings. 

If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.

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