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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
80
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I first emailed Top Bros with questions on possible future work they replied and stopped by my home that same week to give me an estimate. Jose and Cesar would great and made us feel very comfortable and confident about all the work we were getting done. We had a lot of oak all over our home (floors, baseboards, trims, kitchen cabinets) and we know we needed a change. They explained the process and the next week the work started. The whole first floor required sanding and staining to match with the new floors and it can be very overwhelming (especially with busy work schedules and 2 dogs), but they were great in keeping us updated with everything. The painting was also very clean and professional. We absolutely love our new wall colors. But the favorite part was our kitchen remodel. They painted the cabinets and added a new backsplash. Very pleased with all the work they did. Both Jose and Cesar were very professional. They went above and beyond to make sure us, the clients were pleased with everything. I would definitely recommend them. You won’t be disappointed. They are a family run business and I trust them enough to call them for a future bathroom remodel."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JS Precise Remodeling
4.8(
42
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I actually had Jerry come to my house for a basement appraisal. I decided to take that project off the table and asked him to redo my front hall and small powder room , I was so impressed that my husband and I than asked him to remodel our master suite, and that turned out absolutely beautiful. We than asked Jerry to remodel our very outdated family room and kitchen. He and his incredible sidekick Rafael just finished these two rooms and my husband and I could not be more thrilled. These two men are professional, kind, courteous, honest and very hard working. This entire experience was awesome"
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bifor

+55

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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GR General Contracting
4.2(
268
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My basement turned out amazing! Full bathroom installed, including 3-person sauna. Electrical work, lightening, painting, drywall and matte finish black ceiling all turned out fantastic! Gordan’s crew were all terrific. Professional, hard working, and always cleaned up before leaving for the night. Highly recommend!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement

+63

Recommended by79%of homeowners
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4Ever Remodeling
4.9(
392
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Serving Evanston, 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

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Don Lorenc construction services, Inc.
4.8(
36
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We bought a house that needed more storage space, and wanted it added in the short time window between when we closed and when we moved in. Don Lorenc met with us to discuss and plan the project before we closed. He then met with us again right after closing to see the space in person and finalize plans. Everyone showed up as scheduled, they were friendly and courteous, and the work was done well. Visitors cannot tell that there were ever *not* closets in place because it looks so seamlessly integrated with the surrounding space. Don also had a lot of helpful comments regarding placement of doors, depth of shelves, etc, that helped us make decisions we're happy with now. We had one minor snag where the heavy-duty shelf supports in the basement were positioned in a way I worried would make it difficult to get very large items in and out of the closet. I called Don, detailed the sizes of my items, and explained my concern. He understood, and it was changed the next day without any fuss. He was responsive and overall his whole team was great to work with."
Basement construction
Basement construction
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+33

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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KSR Home Improvement
4.9(
41
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"KSR has done 2 jobs at my home (a full bath remodel and a basement living room) both excellent work! Very easy to communicate with. Work was completed on the established timeline (even a little quicker than expected). Good attention to small details. Would definitely recommend to others."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The James Construction Group Inc
5.0(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"We had more than 80% of the old house remodeled with new additions. It’s a daunting task and huge project. However, Dimitritis and Joshua made it easy and did a great job in completing our dream home. Joshua was fantastic managing the daily tasks and excellent with details. They were very responsive in re-addressing even with minor adjustments. Definitely recommend."
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13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
316
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JK complete remodeling did a wonderful job on our basement! They were always on time, and working very hard to complete the job. They kept us updated on everything they were doing throughout the process. The work they did on our basement turned on amazing, from the painting, to the floors, everything looks perfect and professional. Thank you jk complete, we will be calling them for any future projects at our home."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Alumni Builders, Inc.
Alumni Builders, Inc.
4.9(
48
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel and his team did an outstanding job remodeling our basement. Communication throughout the project was excellent and the project was finished on time with very little surprises. Daniel made some excellent recommendations on flooring, electrical layout and the best ways to utilize limited space. His knowledge and expertise was appreciated and contributed to a better finished product."
stone and stucco facade with metal accents
colonial stone and siding facade
new cabinets
re-built kitchen
finished basement with open ceiling

+290

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your basement foundation, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.

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?

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.

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.

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