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Avatar for Craftsman Builders Inc.
Craftsman Builders Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry and his crew were very professional. I appreciated his suggestions which made the job even better. He was always here when he said he would be and the finished basement is beautiful."
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+30

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Q M R Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We contacted Jeff regarding our master bath remodel after reading excellent reviews on Angie's List and those reviews did not disappoint. We found Jeff to be very meticulous and responsive. He and his son, Max, did an excellent job and their workmanship exceeded our expectations. Jeff was very accommodating with any changes we asked for and they kept the work area very clean. We would definitely recommend Jeff and Max. We look forward to working with them on our next project."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mighty Basement & Bath
5.0(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had Mighty Basement and Bath finish my basement and build a new bathroom, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They did a fantastic job, kept the project on schedule, and stayed right within my budget. The final space looks absolutely amazing! Highly recommend Scot and his team for any remodeling needs."
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+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Quality Painting LLC
4.9(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about these guys and wish I hadn't lost their contact information for a time. About 8 years ago, I had Sal and his guys do the finish work on my basement drywall that I hung. They also hung some drywall in the stairway going to the basement. Initially, they hung the soffit incorrectly but it was just a communication issue. I called Sal, he took a look and they came back and re-did it right away without hesitation. Their work has lasted this long without any problems. I started another remodeling project in my family room and needed a ceiling hung and finished, along with finishing some walls I had hung. Unfortunately, I had lost the contact information for Sal so I had to find another company. Long story short, this other company did an absolutely terrible job (Do not use NoticeTMA LLC for any drywall!). The family room adjoins the kitchen, and I had taken a wall down between them. I decided to carry the remodel over into the kitchen, and when it was time to hang the ceiling in the kitchen, I had found the old invoice from High Quality Painting and decided to see if they were still around. I am glad I did. Sal's son's came out to give me an estimate on my kitchen ceiling and also to repair the bad work in my family room. I decided to remove the new ceiling in the family room and have them do the whole thing. Their price was very competitive and everything turned out great. The old job didn't last 4 days without cracking. Luis' job has been up for a month now and there are no issues (and I am a very picky customer). I would highly recommend them for drywall hanging, finishing and repair."
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+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
316
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The JK Complete Remodeling team is very talented. They helped me design the basement remodel (about 1000 sq feet) with a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen/bar, tv area, storage, coat closet and kids area including building it all out. They walked us through the different steps of the build out and made wonderful suggestions on what would look best or makes the most sense in layout, electrical switches/outlets, etc. Their carpentry, tiling and stone work is impressive as you can see from the pictures. They built the shelves and wine rack in the bar area, built the frame around the chalkboard paint in the kids area, built out a closet into our garage space. I would highly recommend this professional team."
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
J T General Contracting
4.4(
702
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a full bathroom gutted to the studs and redone entirely. Best things I appreciated about the experience was 1) The proposal was incredibly detailed and procedural, which is something our other candidates did not provide, 2) Jim, John and Jose showed up every weekday, consistently and timely, and took the necessary and thoughtful steps to protect the rest of the house, 3) The work was performed carefully with good attention to detail, 4) While there were unexpected circumstances during the remodel that resulted in slightly more work and money than originally proposed, all of it was fairly priced and necessary for what we wanted, 5) Jim was receptive in discussing different options and really made an effort to figure out solutions that would be best for function and aesthetics. I also appreciated that Jim was conscious to proactively communicate timing and schedules. Overall, happy with the experience and the team's efforts and would use them again on future projects."
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+35

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy was excellent throughout the entire process, from our initial design meeting through completion of the job. After our basement remodel was finished, I hired Jeremy again to build a deck for our home. Again, excellent job and done in a quick and timely manner. I d hire Jeremy for any home improvement projects, excellent work."
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New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
370
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Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish the process was so easy! Scheduling the job with Katie was a breeze and when she had an earlier appointment she was able to confirm it quickly so our work was completed sooner than expected. Gus was early and did a great job identifying and correcting the issue with 5 different closet doors that would not close properly."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment, typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost. This upfront payment helps cover the costs of materials, permits, and subcontractors. The remaining project costs are usually billed after specific project milestones are reached or on set completion dates, as outlined in your contract. Be wary of contractors who require a significant deposit of 50% or more upfront, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

Yes, barndominiums can have basements. Barndominiums are typically built over concrete slabs, so barndo basements are not very common. However, it is possible to include a basement in a barndominium blueprint as long as you’re building completely from scratch. Barndos can have the same types of basements as traditional homes, including full or walk-out basements.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

The Darien, IL homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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