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Redeemed Renovations
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Gillespie, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very responsive, reasonable price, good quality work, and just great to deal with! Will definitely recomend them and hire again for future work."
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Response time2 days
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Essential Concepts LLC
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Gillespie, IL and surrounding areas

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We're a local small contracting company ready to take on your next project ? big or small.\nFrom kitchen & bathroom remodels, decks, and general repairs to commercial work ? we do it all with quality craftsmanship and honest pricing.\n? FREE Estimates\n? Reliable & Insured\n? Family-Owned & Operated\n? Serving Alton and surrounding communities\nIf you're thinking about a project, now?s the perfect time! Message us, comment below, or give us a call (618-915-9749) for your no-obligation free estimate.\nLet?s build something great together! ??\nEssentialconceptsllc.com\n

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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Gillespie, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today. \n

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Kilter Contracting Llc
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Gillespie, IL and surrounding areas

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At Kilter Contracting LLC, we believe that successful projects are built on a foundation of precision and clear communication. As a small, specialized team, we offer a level of attentiveness that larger firms often overlook. From the initial frame to the final finish, we work closely with you to ensure your vision is realized on time and within budget. We don’t just build structures; we build lasting professional relationships through integrity and high-quality craftsmanship.

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American Custom Homes
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Gillespie, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely perfect, imagine remodeling your kitchen and knowing what you want and actually getting what you want right in front of your eyes.
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12x6 Travertine hand cut
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on.

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.

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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