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Avatar for Craftsman Builders Inc.
Craftsman Builders Inc.
4.8(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry and his crew were very professional. I appreciated his suggestions which made the job even better. He was always here when he said he would be and the finished basement is beautiful."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Quality Painting LLC
4.8(
101
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about these guys and wish I hadn't lost their contact information for a time. About 8 years ago, I had Sal and his guys do the finish work on my basement drywall that I hung. They also hung some drywall in the stairway going to the basement. Initially, they hung the soffit incorrectly but it was just a communication issue. I called Sal, he took a look and they came back and re-did it right away without hesitation. Their work has lasted this long without any problems. I started another remodeling project in my family room and needed a ceiling hung and finished, along with finishing some walls I had hung. Unfortunately, I had lost the contact information for Sal so I had to find another company. Long story short, this other company did an absolutely terrible job (Do not use NoticeTMA LLC for any drywall!). The family room adjoins the kitchen, and I had taken a wall down between them. I decided to carry the remodel over into the kitchen, and when it was time to hang the ceiling in the kitchen, I had found the old invoice from High Quality Painting and decided to see if they were still around. I am glad I did. Sal's son's came out to give me an estimate on my kitchen ceiling and also to repair the bad work in my family room. I decided to remove the new ceiling in the family room and have them do the whole thing. Their price was very competitive and everything turned out great. The old job didn't last 4 days without cracking. Luis' job has been up for a month now and there are no issues (and I am a very picky customer). I would highly recommend them for drywall hanging, finishing and repair."
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+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mighty Basement & Bath
5.0(
29
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had Mighty Basement and Bath finish my basement and build a new bathroom, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They did a fantastic job, kept the project on schedule, and stayed right within my budget. The final space looks absolutely amazing! Highly recommend Scot and his team for any remodeling needs."
TV and Entertainment
Main area
Entertainment
Fitness Room
Finished Space

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KSR Home Improvement
4.9(
41
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris and team did a wonderful job with our bathroom remodel. They were efficient, very detailed, and the outcome looks very nice. Very reasonably priced and I will use his team for future projects!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
316
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The JK Complete Remodeling team is very talented. They helped me design the basement remodel (about 1000 sq feet) with a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen/bar, tv area, storage, coat closet and kids area including building it all out. They walked us through the different steps of the build out and made wonderful suggestions on what would look best or makes the most sense in layout, electrical switches/outlets, etc. Their carpentry, tiling and stone work is impressive as you can see from the pictures. They built the shelves and wine rack in the bar area, built the frame around the chalkboard paint in the kids area, built out a closet into our garage space. I would highly recommend this professional team."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
3.5(
86
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Over the past several months we’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the most professional team members in the basement business - Matrix. My family and I went on the journey of remodeling our basement and after our initial sit down with Nick and Pete we were on board. They presented a solid layout and design, we can’t be happier with the end results. During this process the real joy was getting know and meet absolutely family oriented team members from Angels team carpenters, to Bobby the electrician, to Brian’s team pluming, to Alex the painter, the flooring team, HVAC team and rounding out with Ben keeping everything in motion, we appreciate you all and truly appreciate everyone behind the scenes. The delivery and pickup crew were also a joy to be around, they were even singing song while working as a team. A special thank you to Ms. Jackie and the administration team. None of the work completed could have been done without absolute teamwork. Thank you, job well done!"
Basement Remodel
Speak Easy Basement
Matrix Plans 1
Living Room
Before Basement Finishing

+144

46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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Basement 2 Finish
3.7(
119
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the work. Very professional. They also had amazing workers to finish our basement. They always had a solution for every problem that occurred during the remodeling and they are reasonably priced."
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+411

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the outcome. They remodeled our bathroom. It is a completely new shower, new tile, new vanity, and new toilet. Customer service was great. Price was fair and the work was flawless. I will call you for my next project. Thank you so much."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment. A reasonable deposit is typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost, although this can vary by project size and location. This upfront payment helps the contractor cover initial costs like materials, permits, licensing, and hiring subcontractors. The remaining balance is usually billed according to a schedule outlined in your contract, often tied to project milestones or completion dates. Be cautious of contractors who ask for a large deposit of 50% or more, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

  • Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?

  • What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?

  • Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?

  • Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?

  • Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

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.

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. 

The best type of basement ventilation system depends on your budget, the moisture in your basement’s air, and the types of windows you have down there. You should consider all of these factors when choosing a ventilation system. However, the most effective method for basement ventilation is an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) or a whole-house ventilation system, which preheats or precools incoming air from the outside while also managing water vapor.

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