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Cavalry Custom Coatings
4.9(
37
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andrew does the work himself. He has over 16 yrs experience. He is conscientious, prompt, and kept us informed throughout the process. Project looks great. Highly recommended."
2 color Stain and Seal
Grind and Seal
Patio Quartz sand Broadcast
Whisper Grey Base Coat with Lanai Grey Flake
After

+313

Response time10 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Klock Home Services
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

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Legacy Home Improvements
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our roof and seamless gutters replaced by Legacy Home Improvements. We were very pleased with Kourtney who helped us through the entire process. She responded to our emails, texts and concerns promptly and professionally unlike the other roofing companies that we contacted. Highly recommended!"
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Castle Construction
4.9(
9
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We called, Alex came out that afternoon, had a bid the next day for the screening. The next day he had a bid on the chimneys. He and a partner began the work and finished in a week. They cleaned up each day, and hauled away trash. Very nice to work with and very thorough. Yes, I would hire again."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Decks and Porches Project
Landscaping Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

+64

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kirt Johnson Construction
3.8(
45
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kirt did a great job. He figured out how to straighten out the kitchen floor. Can't tell there was ever a hump there. Kirt and his partner showed up every day on time. Started the job when he said he would and kept the cost to the estimate. I was kept informed of what they were doing and how they were going to do it the entire way. They ran a couple days over the estimated time but they stayed here til it was finished. I love the job they did. My kitchen and bath look great
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Backsplash/cabinets/sink

+3

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. 

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.

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. 

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.

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