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Klock Home Services
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Legacy Home Improvements provides reliable, high-quality home improvement services specializing in roofing, gutters, siding, and countertop installations. We are committed to professional workmanship, honest pricing, and excellent customer service. Our goal is to improve the durability, value, and appearance of your home while making the process smooth and stress-free.\n\nQuality work. Fair pricing. Results you can trust.

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Castle Construction
4.9(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his team were fantastic. They were prompt, capable and flexible. I did modify the placement of a door mid project and they were very accommodating. The quality of the work was top notch. I will definitely go back to Alex and Castle Construction again."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Decks and Porches Project
Landscaping Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J a h construction
4.9(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy helped turn my new house into my dream home. But that was no surprise for he did the same for my last house. A good guy that will walk with you through the shopping process, helping you pick the right product for you, then professionally installing it. Highly recommend."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Granados Construction Co
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Hillcrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Granados construction company did my roof in a timely and professional manner. The owner Francisco is very knowledgeable, and always responded to my questions and concerns immediately. I would 100 percent hire this company again for any of my future renovation. Granados construction company's work is top tier quality."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
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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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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Installing a bathroom in a basement isn’t a project for most homeowners. Many parts—plumbing, electricity, and carpentry—go into this project, each requiring expert-level knowledge and tools. One miscalculation can lead to very expensive repairs. Plus, some homeowner’s insurance might not pay for damages caused by a homeowner DIYing this project. You can protect yourself by allowing the pros to complete this job for you. 

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.

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.

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.

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