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Top-Rated Basement remodelers in Joliet - Updated Nov 2026

Q M R Remodeling
4.8(
48
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We contacted Jeff regarding our master bath remodel after reading excellent reviews on Angie's List and those reviews did not disappoint. We found Jeff to be very meticulous and responsive. He and his son, Max, did an excellent job and their workmanship exceeded our expectations. Jeff was very accommodating with any changes we asked for and they kept the work area very clean. We would definitely recommend Jeff and Max. We look forward to working with them on our next project."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Quality Painting LLC
4.8(
103
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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%
3 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

Approved

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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+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mighty Basement & Bath
5.0(
31
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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%
3 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

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jack took detailed notes during home quote visit and provided us an initial estimate over the phone. His proposal was comparable to other bids we got. We decided to move forward and he sent us a written estimate via email. The first estimate was slightly over original amount due to known possibility with electrical and additional work we wanted. They started the project and it took about 6 weeks to complete. There were some bumps in the beginning with days/time they were working but we were able to sort that out and all was good. Ralph was the main guy that did most of the work. He did a nice job and made sure to clean up after the end of each day. Basement turned out great and We are very happy with it."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Angelo Pecoraro, the owner of A.P. Builder, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish on our major remodeling project of adding a sunroom to our home. Out of many contractors I called to get an estimate, he was the only one willing to provide options to have the project fit our budget. Once we agreed to move forward, he worked diligently with the architect and village to get the permits finalized (which is a difficult task in my town). Once the work started, he provided almost daily updates of the work that will be completed and any anticipated inspections (which we passed easily). He also reached out himself to finalize details from big items like windows to small ones like the molding. The result was a beautiful sunroom and deck which I receive compliments on regularly. Do yourself a favor and for your next major home remodel/renovation work with Angelo and A.P. Builder!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
3.5(
86
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

34 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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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Create a checklist, reimagine the space use, set a realistic budget, choose materials and aesthetic details, and get professional support for guidelines and troubleshooting.

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.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

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.

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