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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
81
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The end result was beyond my expectations! The entire team of workers were extremely professional, polite and hard working. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. In fact I am so pleased that I am contracting with them again to remodel my kitchen."
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 by86%of homeowners
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GR General Contracting
4.2(
268
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Serving Gurnee, 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

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Rowe Construction
Rowe Construction
4.8(
116
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan was great and easy to work with. He helped us through the process. The work was very good and the cost was reasonable. Ryan and his crew were very professional and respectful. They were always on time and never felt like they were working on other projects and and never felt like they were falling behind. We love the remodel and everyone that has come over have been super impressed. We would recommend Ryan and his team for your remodel needs."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+178

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
3.5(
86
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matrix has a great business model that works - for them and their customers. They only do basements, which is apparent because they do a tremendous job from start to finish. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for! I didn't want cheap. I wanted a great value for my investment. Their wall system is exactly what I was looking for - a moisture resistant design with great insulating properties. Daniel, the PM, and all the craftsmen were very skilled, timely, and considerate. They use an app to communicate the design documents, schedule, finances, and other important project related information. Make sure to get all your needs and desires onto the design drawings, since that is part of the contract you have with Matrix, which is great to minimize surprises and ensure expectations are met. They finished one day ahead of schedule and fully met/exceeded my expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again."
Basement Remodel
Speak Easy Basement
Matrix Plans 1
Living Room
Before Basement Finishing

+92

53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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M&E Construction & Renovation
4.8(
30
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired M & E, construction and renovation, LLC to demo my basement, and I am extremely satisfied with their service. From the initial consultation to the completion of the project the team displayed professionalism, expertise and attention to detail they executed the demolition, efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to the rest of my home I highly recommend M & E construction and renovation LLC for any demolition or renovation needs"
Nortrhbrook Patio
Nortrhbrook Patio
Old Irving bathroom
Old Irving bathroom
Old Irving bathroom

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ultra Source Performance
4.6(
50
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Highly recommend! Frank and his crew were so great. I couldnâ t be happier with my bathroom remodel. Super easy to work with and very professional."
Stairway Re-finish
Flooring
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Plumbing

+23

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Castro's Home Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Castro’s Remodeling was a dream come true to work with! They completed our bathroom remodel ahead of schedule and it exceeded our expectations in every way! I cannot recommend Castro’s remodeling enough for any of your home project needs!"
Kahue Project
Kahue Project
Kahue Project
Kahue Project
Kahue Project

+58

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creative Building Solutions
5.0(
12
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim and his crew were amazing to work with. Tim's approach was to have us very involved from the start. He believes in a collaborative approach. Tim had previously built a family room addition for us, so it only seemed natural to contact him for our next project. We had our kitchen remodeled and our basement. The craftsmanship was better than expected. The crews were ALWAYS onsite when they were scheduled. Tim was very communicative and we were very pleased with the outcome. We would DEFINITELY recommend Creative Building Solutions to anyone."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel

+20

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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F.Z. Tile
4.9(
39
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fernando was great to work with! We hired him to lay a tile on the basement floor and we couldn't be more pleased! He was always on time, finished job in a timely manner and did a great job! Hard worker and dedicated to his craft. Highly recommended."
wall pebbles
Marmol wall and floor tile
Kitchen backsplash
Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&G Unique, Inc.
4.4(
12
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emmanuel and his team from M&G are really unique. I quote the remodel of my basement project with various contractors and he was the only one who responded to my requests immediate, always with a great straightforward attitude to give you what you need on time, from pricing, options, and a clear project path. He stayed on budget and is really knowledgeable, always had an answer to my multiple questions. I had a tight schedule to complete this remodel in the middle of a move and dealing with Christmas holidays and he was very responsive to my needs, worked fast, punctuality was amazing and his quality is impeccable. I highly recommend his service and only have positive comments about them."
deck
deck
bathtub
shower
shower

+42

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

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