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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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JS Precise Remodeling
4.8(
42
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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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 We than asked Jerry to remodel our very outdated family room and kitchen.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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+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

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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

Response time9 hrs
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

+602

Response time11 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lupfer Builders
4.6(
172
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his crew were great to work with. Honest, timely, responsive, respectful, and high quality workmanship. My basement came out better than expected and I would definitely use them again."
David Lupfer
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+11

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%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

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KSR Home Improvement
4.9(
41
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris and team did a wonderful job with our bathroom remodel. They were efficient, very detailed, and the outcome looks very nice. Very reasonably priced and I will use his team for future projects!"
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+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The James Construction Group Inc
5.0(
13
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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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+79

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ABC Home Expert Corp.
5.0(
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They remodeled my Master Bathroom after another contractor failed to complete the job. At every step in the process they were true professionals. Igor went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and informed. They are now my 1st choice all future home remodels."
Floor and Backsplash Tile installation by ABC Home Expert
Painting, patching and Electrical work by ABC Home Expert.
White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets designed and installed by ABC Home Expert
Granite countertop installed by ABC Home Expert
Full bathroom remodeling by ABC Home Expert.

+70

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.

Renovations that add functionality or more comfortable floor space generally add the most value when remodeling your home. Attic or basement finishing can add floor space without altering the home's structure, saving you renovation money while adding valuable space. Smaller improvements, such as installing smart-home components or replacing entry doors and windows, also experience high ROIs. 

Walkout basements cost more than other kinds of basements, and can also increase your risk of leaks as well as a loss of insulation, leading to higher heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed walkout basements may lead to structural issues with your foundation, so ensure you’re working with a contractor who has extensive experience with this kind of basement.

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.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

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