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Klock Home Services
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dwight, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties 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.

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G. C. Rightway Home Improvements
3.9(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dwight, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The entire project was so clean, every day he took great care of our home as he worked. Not only am I extremely pleased with the final result but I am also excited to have found a reputable, respectable, trustworthy company to partner with again in the future. I sincerely recommend G.C.Rightway Home Improvements."
Patch holes & mud sand paint walls
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
General Remodeling Project
Laminate Flooring

+59

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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American Custom Homes
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dwight, 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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Stone Travertine
12x6 Travertine hand cut
Complete Steamer
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dwight, 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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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Floors and More Construction, LLC
3.3(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dwight, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael and his crew did an excellent job installing our porcelain tile floor and we highly recommend them. We are very satisfied with the appearance of our new tile floor."
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transitional style kitchen with great storage
tiled shower

+211

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

Professional remodelers streamline the process, manage permits, and handle renovations efficiently—significantly mitigating risk while maintaining standards.

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.

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

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