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Taylor's Home Haven LLC
4.9(
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Serving Marion, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was completed on schedule, with some long nights put in. My wife has hardly left the porch since they screened it in. Customer service was without compare. A more energetic team would be hard to come by."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mallard General Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marion, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed my plumbing wall insulated before temperatures dropped below freezing. Jake with Mallard General Contracting was very responsive on getting me a quote, communicating through the construction process, and performing the work within the construction schedule. Will without a doubt be using them on future projects."
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Sunroom Build
Response time6 days
Response rate91%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Great Interiors Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Marion, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work that was done on my kitchen remodel was amazing. I am very pleased with the end result. The workers of Great Interiors were respectful and completed the job in a timely manner. I will definitely be using their services for any future repairs. Great job!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Flooring and Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Marion, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a good experience with the contractor. I was particularly impressed with the quality and attention to detail on the tile and trim work on our bathroom remodel. Professional fit and finish I would not have been able to achieve on a DIY job!"
Decks and Fences
Decks and Fences
Decks and Fences
Decks and Fences
Decks and Fences

+21

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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C&J painting
4.3(
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Serving Marion, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad painted our 30 year-old+ Morton building and it looks fabulous. The paint had faded and the building was looking pretty tired. Chad power-washed and then repainted using paint that will last for many years. I really appreciated the quality work. The lines between the two colors we chose were tight. Additionally, Chad overcommunicated to ensure we had current status without question--especially given this was such a large job. For example, it was raining one of the days he was scheduled to paint. He called anyway to make sure we knew he would not be there and provide an update on status. Awesome customer focus and experience! Excellent results! Highly recommend!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

It is generally more affordable to finish a basement than an attic, though it ultimately depends on how you plan to use the space. The average cost to finish a basement ranges from $7 to $23 per square foot, while attic renovation costs $30 to $60 per square foot. However, a simple attic conversion to a storage space will cost significantly less.

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