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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

307 East Lafayette Street
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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

307 East Lafayette Street
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350 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

RF Carpentry, LLC

434 Merrill Street
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RF Carpentry, LLC

434 Merrill Street
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25 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

with 6+ years years experience RF Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area."

John B on March 2025

with 6+ years years experience RF Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area."

John B on March 2025

Different level llc

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Different level llc

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We're a small family oriented company that started in 2017, we do general construction inside, and outside, we do it all, remodeling (renovation) is what we specialize in. We take pride in our work we treat your property like its our own to its little final detail we make it perfect

We're a small family oriented company that started in 2017, we do general construction inside, and outside, we do it all, remodeling (renovation) is what we specialize in. We take pride in our work we treat your property like its our own to its little final detail we make it perfect

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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

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With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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50 years of experience

With over 55 years of Residential Construction experience, Mennenga's is a locally owned and operated company. We provide a wide range of contracting services including additions, renovations, complete design services, home building, and much more. We warranty all of our work, and use only the highest quality materials. Give us a call today to discuss your project and schedule your free consultation and estimate. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to providing you with customized solutions to improve the value of your home!

"Didn't even bother to show back up ..............................................................................................."

Antione H on October 2022

With over 55 years of Residential Construction experience, Mennenga's is a locally owned and operated company. We provide a wide range of contracting services including additions, renovations, complete design services, home building, and much more. We warranty all of our work, and use only the highest quality materials. Give us a call today to discuss your project and schedule your free consultation and estimate. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to providing you with customized solutions to improve the value of your home!

"Didn't even bother to show back up ..............................................................................................."

Antione H on October 2022

Spectrum Design Group

601 W University Ave
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Spectrum Design Group

601 W University Ave
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12 years of experience

Spectrum Design Group has three full-time designers on staff and partners with numerous vendors and subcontractors specific to each individual project. Planning and design work is billed hourly with project management based on a percentage of the overall, installed project cost.

Spectrum Design Group has three full-time designers on staff and partners with numerous vendors and subcontractors specific to each individual project. Planning and design work is billed hourly with project management based on a percentage of the overall, installed project cost.

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Home Again Service

203 E Adams
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Home Again Service

203 E Adams
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20 years of experience

Family owned business servicing Champaign, Mcclean Vermillion counties and surrounding areas. In buisness for 10 years numerous business and customer references. Call Today!!!

Family owned business servicing Champaign, Mcclean Vermillion counties and surrounding areas. In buisness for 10 years numerous business and customer references. Call Today!!!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

Basements are commonly converted into game rooms. The potential challenges you may run into include controlling moisture, working with low ceilings, limited natural light, and the need for additional electrical or HVAC work. Addressing these issues can add to the total cost, but it ensures a comfortable and functional space.

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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