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Avatar for Bath & Kitchen Experts
Bath & Kitchen Experts
4.9(
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"There are many companies out there with great business cards, but when you need the job done right and in a timely matter - you can't go wrong with Bath & Kitchen Experts! I have been TRULY IMPRESSED by these guys from start to finish; they were able complete our basement remodel WITHOUT ANY ISSUES AT ALL !! They are the best people to work on your basement remodeling project and these guys really made sure that every detail was taken care of."
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+14

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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High Quality Painting LLC
4.8(
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Salvador and his crew did excellent work in finishing our basement. They installed a beautiful wet bar, cabinets, a full kitchenette, can LED lighting, tiled floor, bathroom and shower. Their dry wall and painting is superb. The luxury vinyl planking floor throughout looks marvelous along with the white base board and trim. Structural, Framing, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC was all done to code. They took their time and paid attention to all the details as they take great pride in their work. HQP price was fair and reasonable. They also stand behind their work. We are very pleased with our finished basement and I would highly recommend Salvador and his company."
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+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JS Precise Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerry remodeled my basement last year before I sold my house. Also painted living room and dining room and replaced light fixture. He and his partner were courteous, hard-working and neat. They did a great job. My house sold in 3 days-I think partly because of the good work Jerry did."
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+55

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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4Ever Remodeling
4.9(
392
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so happy with our basement remodeling amazing job from start to finish. Damian and his team are very professional, accurate and always answered our questions and concerns. We will be using 4Ever Remodeling in the future."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Basement Living
Kitchen Remodel
CAFÉ Appliances
Pendant Lighting

+627

Response time11 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Biango Construction
4.8(
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We asked Nick Biango to finish our basement based on his excellent communication, longstanding team and reasonable pricing. Nick has expert craftsmanship and good taste; it was wonderful to see how vague ideas (ie, some paneling would be great here) were translated to a cohesive whole. The custom bookshelf/bench unit that Nick built for us is a joy - thoughtful, well designed, with solid construction - and his experience makes it easy to rely on him on details big and small. More specifically, we appreciated that his crew kept the place immaculate and were professional. Every person that we met took pride in their work. The team had great suggestions when asked for recommendations on products, colors, and style. And most important, Nick was responsive though out the build to questions about scheduling/products and places for improvement. I have to say that the greatest part of this collaboration has been peace of mind. We're very happy with the end product, and will be sticking with Nick for future builds!"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
J T General Contracting
4.4(
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was always professional and paid attention to both detail and price. We now have a beautiful tile floor in the basement. and the walls and ceiling have never looked better. We had some additional water problems during the job and he helped us solve them."
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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 Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"We hired Jeremy to finish our basement and we couldn't be happier. He was always up front and communicative. He offered great suggestions and went above and beyond to make our basement perfect! It's nice to have a dependable and knowledgeable contractor we can call for future needs. Jeremy will be out go to for anything we need done moving forward!!"
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New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DAL Builders
4.6(
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Serving Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For an ~ 20 years old, 3 level deck, which is for a 12 unit owner occupied condo building, the first level stringer anchors failed. Tim (project manager) was very responsive and informative in helping to come up with the most economical solution to repair the first level, in addition to taking care of the basement and second level stairs to prevent a similar failure from happening until the entire deck is replaced. Slightly more expensive than other estimates received, but the responsiveness to questions, customer service, and quality of work / clean-up far outways this slight increase in cost. Very pleased with the overall experience and would definitely have them do similar work in the future."
Kitchen project
Remodeling - General Project
Porch project
Remodeling - General Project
Kitchen project

+47

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

Anything having to do with the structure of your home, such as raising the ceiling, is usually the most expensive part of finishing a basement. Another project component that could be a surprisingly high expense is adding an exterior entrance. 

The cost of a walkout basement can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

If you have the woodworking experience to build a bar from scratch and you have the time, DIYing the work is a no-brainer and can save a few thousand dollars. However, if you’re looking to include a sink, additional lighting fixtures, or high-end bar tops and cabinets, it’s usually a better idea to call in a pro. It will cost more, but the finished product will likely be worth it.

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