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CJ Construction

4.95(
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CJ Construction

4.95(
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42 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At CJ Construction, we do it all, big or small! My goal is to offer quality, matched with integrity, so you have the ultimate customer service experience. I have been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, mostly in residential. I specialize in remodels and exterior services. I have worked for a custom cabinetry company doing their installations, and kitchen remodels for the last 12 years. Contact me, Jeff, today for your free estimate!

"Great job! Quality! Could not be happier! Highly recommended!"

Steven S on November 2025

At CJ Construction, we do it all, big or small! My goal is to offer quality, matched with integrity, so you have the ultimate customer service experience. I have been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, mostly in residential. I specialize in remodels and exterior services. I have worked for a custom cabinetry company doing their installations, and kitchen remodels for the last 12 years. Contact me, Jeff, today for your free estimate!

"Great job! Quality! Could not be happier! Highly recommended!"

Steven S on November 2025


Holague Services

5.00(
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Holague Services

5.00(
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23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Holague Pavers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job. Planning to give more work!"

Jeffry B on January 2026

Holague Pavers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job. Planning to give more work!"

Jeffry B on January 2026


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Zielinski Construction, Inc.

4.83(
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Zielinski Construction, Inc.

4.83(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

At Zielinski Construction, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Doug was 100% professional and available for all my questions or concerns. They did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them. They also have an eye for design which was very helpful."

Betty Jo R on January 2021

At Zielinski Construction, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Doug was 100% professional and available for all my questions or concerns. They did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them. They also have an eye for design which was very helpful."

Betty Jo R on January 2021


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

5.00(
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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

Tom T on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

Tom T on December 2025


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RenewBuild, LLC

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RenewBuild, LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 15 years experience, RenewBuild, LLC offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with your home projects. We specialize in kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, interior and exterior painting, drywall installation, tile, post construction clean-ups, one time deep cleaning, snow removal and much more! Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!

With over 15 years experience, RenewBuild, LLC offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with your home projects. We specialize in kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling, interior and exterior painting, drywall installation, tile, post construction clean-ups, one time deep cleaning, snow removal and much more! Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!


Larson Home Repair

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Larson Home Repair

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Larson Home Repair offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products, and we're always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.

"What a nice person! Fair pricing and knowledge base is excellent! I've already told several friends about Larson's and will call again. Thanks again, Josh! Love the new desk!!"

Cara S on February 2016

Larson Home Repair offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products, and we're always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service.

"What a nice person! Fair pricing and knowledge base is excellent! I've already told several friends about Larson's and will call again. Thanks again, Josh! Love the new desk!!"

Cara S on February 2016


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Klock Home Services

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Klock Home Services

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.


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Bob Stellwagen Elec. Contractor

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Bob Stellwagen Elec. Contractor

4.92(
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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bob's Electric has over 38 years of experience. I am licensed in Arizona and bring the same expertise as I have all along. I offer extremely fair pricing and unparalled service. Majority of the work, I do by myself. I am insistent upon being the one who does all of the final electrical connections on any and all work performed by Bob's Electric. This allows me the opportunity to keep all of the work done at the highest level of quality possible. I take careful assessment of all the bidding that is performed in order to give the best possible price without compromising the quality of the work being performed. If you're looking for a contractor that will give you the quality you expect, I ask that you consider Bob's Electric. Specializing in smaller jobs, the ones that others do not want to do. But also more than happy to take on big jobs as well.

"Fixed the problem. Very knowledgeable and efficient!"

Jimmy D on January 2019

Bob's Electric has over 38 years of experience. I am licensed in Arizona and bring the same expertise as I have all along. I offer extremely fair pricing and unparalled service. Majority of the work, I do by myself. I am insistent upon being the one who does all of the final electrical connections on any and all work performed by Bob's Electric. This allows me the opportunity to keep all of the work done at the highest level of quality possible. I take careful assessment of all the bidding that is performed in order to give the best possible price without compromising the quality of the work being performed. If you're looking for a contractor that will give you the quality you expect, I ask that you consider Bob's Electric. Specializing in smaller jobs, the ones that others do not want to do. But also more than happy to take on big jobs as well.

"Fixed the problem. Very knowledgeable and efficient!"

Jimmy D on January 2019


"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019

Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019


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Vinyl by Voiles --DEAD

4.90(
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Vinyl by Voiles --DEAD

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Vinyl by voiles inc. Is proud to announce it has joined Window Depot USA. Never before in our 30 years of business have we ever had a greater window to sell and install in our customers homes. We've always taken pride in having some of the best products and providing great service. Energy efficiency is important to us that's why we offer windows, doors, and siding that far exceed energy star standards. For additional email [email protected]

"It was very good. They were very knowledgeable. They fixed the problem that we had."

Cindy H on July 2021

Vinyl by voiles inc. Is proud to announce it has joined Window Depot USA. Never before in our 30 years of business have we ever had a greater window to sell and install in our customers homes. We've always taken pride in having some of the best products and providing great service. Energy efficiency is important to us that's why we offer windows, doors, and siding that far exceed energy star standards. For additional email [email protected]

"It was very good. They were very knowledgeable. They fixed the problem that we had."

Cindy H on July 2021

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, though this varies by state regulations. You may live in an area that allows for below-grade spaces to be considered in a home's official square footage. In those cases, the basement must meet certain conditions, like having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. Your local assessor can confirm your area's policies regarding basement square footage.

Making a window in a basement larger costs an average of $4,200. You’ll need to pay an average of $550 to have a structural engineer plan the project, $500 to $1,500 for the installation labor, and an average of $2,200 for the excavation and window well installation. The remainder will go toward pulling permits, installing trim, and repairing drywall on the interior.

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

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

  • Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?

  • What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?

  • Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?

  • Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?

  • Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

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