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Holague Services
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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"Excellent contractor! His teams do quality work and are always concerned about safety and surroundings. His staff treats your home asif it were theirs! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Holague Service and plan to hire them for multiple future projects."
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Klock Home Services
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Legacy Home Improvements
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Legacy Home Improvements provides reliable, high-quality home improvement services specializing in roofing, gutters, siding, and countertop installations. We are committed to professional workmanship, honest pricing, and excellent customer service. Our goal is to improve the durability, value, and appearance of your home while making the process smooth and stress-free.\n\nQuality work. Fair pricing. Results you can trust.

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Chicago Tech Construction
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"Excellent Kitchen Remodeling & Refinishing Known for top-notch kitchen renovations and bespoke bathroom transformations, this team consistently delivers high-quality work with innovative designs. extremely happy with the results of my kitchen remodel thanks to Chicago tech construction"
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that’s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren’t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.

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.

It is generally more affordable to finish a basement than an attic, though it ultimately depends on how you plan to use the space. The average cost to finish a basement ranges from $7 to $23 per square foot, while attic renovation costs $30 to $60 per square foot. However, a simple attic conversion to a storage space will cost significantly less.

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