At Master Service Group, we pride ourselves on providing the full gamut of restoration services to both residential and commercial customers in a high-quality and ethical manner. Since the founding of this company, we’ve never been ones to stay complacent – and we’ve made it out mission to continue to learn and evolve with how we perform work as new information and technology becomes available. Our professionals are IICRC-certified and follow the latest industry standards when it comes to our offered services, and we’re constantly reading industry publications, attending industry trade shows, consulting with peers and seeking continuous education to further master our craft. We’re not one of those carpet cleaning companies who also offers water damage restoration services, we’re a restoration company that exclusively provides restoration work. In other words, we’re a restoration company for people who need restoration work, a company that’s investing in the latest technologies and equipment to better provide our services to you, our customers. It’s not uncommon to face obstacles in restoration projects, as the presence of asbestos, lead or mold can complicate certain jobs. Failure to properly handle these obstacles can lead to major health implications, which is why it’s important for such to be properly taken care of. We know how to handle these obstacles – and it’s because we take the time to carefully analyze and plan every project that we work on. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to assemble a team of engineers, architects, and environmental and safety consultants to be able handle all projects the right way, no matter how big or how small. As an accredited Better Business Bureau company, our reputation precedes itself – and it’s this great reputation that has helped us not just stay in business, but continue to grow. This was especially true of a time when so many others faltered at the height of the 2008 great recession. Property damage is never a situation t
"Jerry was not prompt at all with communication. Insurance company was looking for a more detailed estimate and breakdown of what was going to be done in each room to remove the mold and he refused. He didn’t want to spend the time to help me."
Carey Y on July 2022
At Master Service Group, we pride ourselves on providing the full gamut of restoration services to both residential and commercial customers in a high-quality and ethical manner. Since the founding of this company, we’ve never been ones to stay complacent – and we’ve made it out mission to continue to learn and evolve with how we perform work as new information and technology becomes available. Our professionals are IICRC-certified and follow the latest industry standards when it comes to our offered services, and we’re constantly reading industry publications, attending industry trade shows, consulting with peers and seeking continuous education to further master our craft. We’re not one of those carpet cleaning companies who also offers water damage restoration services, we’re a restoration company that exclusively provides restoration work. In other words, we’re a restoration company for people who need restoration work, a company that’s investing in the latest technologies and equipment to better provide our services to you, our customers. It’s not uncommon to face obstacles in restoration projects, as the presence of asbestos, lead or mold can complicate certain jobs. Failure to properly handle these obstacles can lead to major health implications, which is why it’s important for such to be properly taken care of. We know how to handle these obstacles – and it’s because we take the time to carefully analyze and plan every project that we work on. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to assemble a team of engineers, architects, and environmental and safety consultants to be able handle all projects the right way, no matter how big or how small. As an accredited Better Business Bureau company, our reputation precedes itself – and it’s this great reputation that has helped us not just stay in business, but continue to grow. This was especially true of a time when so many others faltered at the height of the 2008 great recession. Property damage is never a situation t
"Jerry was not prompt at all with communication. Insurance company was looking for a more detailed estimate and breakdown of what was going to be done in each room to remove the mold and he refused. He didn’t want to spend the time to help me."
Carey Y on July 2022
Aloha Restoration is a one-stop shop that has been in business since 2015 -- proudly serving Lake & McHenry counties and surrounding areas. Offering FREE inspections and estimates as well as emergency service within 24 hours of your call, Aloha will help get your home back to where it was or even better! They specialize in: * Interior Remodeling & Renovating -- Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement, Mudroom, and more! * Water Removal * Water Damage Restoration * Mold Removal * Mold Damage Restoration * Fire Damage Restoration * Smoke Damage Restoration * Carpet Cleaning
"Amazing service, wholesome and experienced help! I will definitely be using Aloha for all my future work! Thanks again Aloha!"
Alfredo A on October 2024
Aloha Restoration is a one-stop shop that has been in business since 2015 -- proudly serving Lake & McHenry counties and surrounding areas. Offering FREE inspections and estimates as well as emergency service within 24 hours of your call, Aloha will help get your home back to where it was or even better! They specialize in: * Interior Remodeling & Renovating -- Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement, Mudroom, and more! * Water Removal * Water Damage Restoration * Mold Removal * Mold Damage Restoration * Fire Damage Restoration * Smoke Damage Restoration * Carpet Cleaning
"Amazing service, wholesome and experienced help! I will definitely be using Aloha for all my future work! Thanks again Aloha!"
Alfredo A on October 2024
We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.
"After spending a good amount with a different contractor to remodel our main floor, we had to settle with the fact that a basement remodel was likely not in our short term plans. However, after taking a meeting with Matrix, we were pleasantly surprised that a substantial remodel was not out of the question after all. We were honestly so focused on the fact that something could get done that we didn’t nit pick on the finishes and some of the details, but wow were we impressed by the quality and workmanship of the end product. The project managers (we had Ben) do everything that’s needed to keep on schedule, but rest assured this does not mean that any shortcuts of any kind are taken. The sub-contractors used are simply amazing, and seem motivated to do whatever is needed to keep Matrix and the customers happy. Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with how everything turned out!"
Jaime F on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.
"After spending a good amount with a different contractor to remodel our main floor, we had to settle with the fact that a basement remodel was likely not in our short term plans. However, after taking a meeting with Matrix, we were pleasantly surprised that a substantial remodel was not out of the question after all. We were honestly so focused on the fact that something could get done that we didn’t nit pick on the finishes and some of the details, but wow were we impressed by the quality and workmanship of the end product. The project managers (we had Ben) do everything that’s needed to keep on schedule, but rest assured this does not mean that any shortcuts of any kind are taken. The sub-contractors used are simply amazing, and seem motivated to do whatever is needed to keep Matrix and the customers happy. Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with how everything turned out!"
Jaime F on June 2025
With just getting started on Angi, we look forward to servicing the Angi customer with high quality workmanship, service, and outstanding pricing. As a family owned and operated local business since 1986, we are committed to excellence and dedicated to the highest quality workmanship with great pricing. Our work has been appreciated by homeowners and businesses in communities throughout the greater Chicagoland area for 39 years. Our desire is to always do the right thing for you. We have maintained the highest A+ BBB rating as an accredited business with the Chicago Better Business Bureau. We thank you for the opportunity to be your home improvement specialist and to give you 100% confidence that you are dealing with a company of the highest integrity in the service we provide. Serving North, South, and West Suburbs of Chicagoland. Our Mission : We remodel homes with careful attention to detail, great pricing, and a pleasant experience for our customers.
"Dean and his team were great to work with. They understood our vision with our basement reno from the beginning and made it a realty. Their crew was very professional, always communicated well and does really good work. They also were the lowest quote out of the three I received! Great quality and value."
eric r on January 2025
With just getting started on Angi, we look forward to servicing the Angi customer with high quality workmanship, service, and outstanding pricing. As a family owned and operated local business since 1986, we are committed to excellence and dedicated to the highest quality workmanship with great pricing. Our work has been appreciated by homeowners and businesses in communities throughout the greater Chicagoland area for 39 years. Our desire is to always do the right thing for you. We have maintained the highest A+ BBB rating as an accredited business with the Chicago Better Business Bureau. We thank you for the opportunity to be your home improvement specialist and to give you 100% confidence that you are dealing with a company of the highest integrity in the service we provide. Serving North, South, and West Suburbs of Chicagoland. Our Mission : We remodel homes with careful attention to detail, great pricing, and a pleasant experience for our customers.
"Dean and his team were great to work with. They understood our vision with our basement reno from the beginning and made it a realty. Their crew was very professional, always communicated well and does really good work. They also were the lowest quote out of the three I received! Great quality and value."
eric r on January 2025
Family owned and operated business with 25+ years of experience. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied.
"Installers were very thorough in Replacing water heater and cleanup"
Tom M on March 2025
Family owned and operated business with 25+ years of experience. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied.
"Installers were very thorough in Replacing water heater and cleanup"
Tom M on March 2025
Bernhardt Restoration is an environmental solutions company. We offer common sense solutions to remove mold; completely restoring residential and commercial buildings to conditions healthier and cleaner than before the problem occurred. We are a mold remediation company who specializes in mold removal. We are the best company to call in the Chicago land area for mold cleaning, commercial mold removal and residential mold removal. Since 1994, Bernhardt Restoration has specialized in indoor air quality, total restoration and remediation from, fire damage, water damage, mold and bacteria contamination. Bernhardt Restoration's personnel are certified through the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration International, Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, Vortex Drying Systems as Certified Indoor Environmentalists and Certified in Mold Remediation just to name a few. Our products are like no other in that they continue to prevent and eliminate microbial growth long after we finish the job.
"Absolutely outstanding. From the moment I reached out, this company was incredibly responsive — they got started on the job almost immediately and restored my entire basement within a week. And I didn’t make it easy on them: I had plenty of questions along the way, and they handled every one with patience, professionalism, and clarity. The owner and the entire crew were fantastic to work with — respectful, polite, and committed to doing the job right. They completed the initial work within a day, which blew me away. I never felt rushed or dismissed, and the quality of their work speaks for itself. These are the kind of people you hope to work with again. They’re reputable, experienced, and I would 100% recommend them to anyone, including my family—just a class act from start to finish."
Justin R on May 2025
Bernhardt Restoration is an environmental solutions company. We offer common sense solutions to remove mold; completely restoring residential and commercial buildings to conditions healthier and cleaner than before the problem occurred. We are a mold remediation company who specializes in mold removal. We are the best company to call in the Chicago land area for mold cleaning, commercial mold removal and residential mold removal. Since 1994, Bernhardt Restoration has specialized in indoor air quality, total restoration and remediation from, fire damage, water damage, mold and bacteria contamination. Bernhardt Restoration's personnel are certified through the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration International, Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, Vortex Drying Systems as Certified Indoor Environmentalists and Certified in Mold Remediation just to name a few. Our products are like no other in that they continue to prevent and eliminate microbial growth long after we finish the job.
"Absolutely outstanding. From the moment I reached out, this company was incredibly responsive — they got started on the job almost immediately and restored my entire basement within a week. And I didn’t make it easy on them: I had plenty of questions along the way, and they handled every one with patience, professionalism, and clarity. The owner and the entire crew were fantastic to work with — respectful, polite, and committed to doing the job right. They completed the initial work within a day, which blew me away. I never felt rushed or dismissed, and the quality of their work speaks for itself. These are the kind of people you hope to work with again. They’re reputable, experienced, and I would 100% recommend them to anyone, including my family—just a class act from start to finish."
Justin R on May 2025
****** WE ARE NOT A RADON TESTER***** We have been servicing the greater Chicagoland area since 1988. Our state certified technicians perform all radon mitigation installations. We offer hassle-free, prompt, professional residential and commercial radon mitigation services. ******* PLEASE NOTE!!!****** The coupon that is available on our listing is only valid for Angi members. If you are taking advantage of this savings opportunity, the coupon must be printed and presented along with your payment. NO EXCEPTIONS!
"Work completed as expected"
Jim S on December 2024
****** WE ARE NOT A RADON TESTER***** We have been servicing the greater Chicagoland area since 1988. Our state certified technicians perform all radon mitigation installations. We offer hassle-free, prompt, professional residential and commercial radon mitigation services. ******* PLEASE NOTE!!!****** The coupon that is available on our listing is only valid for Angi members. If you are taking advantage of this savings opportunity, the coupon must be printed and presented along with your payment. NO EXCEPTIONS!
"Work completed as expected"
Jim S on December 2024
EXPERIENCED BASEMENT REMODELING**Specializing and perfecting BASEMENT REMODELING for over 30 years!** You can trust in us! Family owned and operated spanning over three generations. We don't use subcontractors on our jobs, and I am personally there to work and oversee each and every job. We have our own licensed electrician and plumber, as well as a specialist in taping and mudding. We Pay Close Attention to Detail We believe that attention to detail and customer service sets us apart from our competition, allowing us to continue focusing on each client as if they were our only customer. We use metal studs in our framing work, and I will be happy to discuss with you why this should be the only framing material you should use in your basement. We recognize that our customers are making an investment in their homes, and it is very important to us that you have a good experience from the beginning to end. Not only professional and quality workmanship, but great customer service too.
"Larry and his team were absolutely the best. We had some repair work that needed to be done as well as electrical and installation of a bathroom with tiling and plumbing. Larry is VERY good with communication before, during, and after the work was completed. He and Dave went over and above what we expected and were extremely competitive with pricing for us. They even went so far as to fix some issues that only added to our enjoyment of our new basement and bathroom. We had a terrible experience with a former contractor and were a bit shy about hiring another but I am so glad we did! From top to bottom, they performed like professionals and completed the project in exactly the time they specified. I will hire these guys any day of the week and would recommend them to others in a heartbeat."
Craig J on September 2020
EXPERIENCED BASEMENT REMODELING**Specializing and perfecting BASEMENT REMODELING for over 30 years!** You can trust in us! Family owned and operated spanning over three generations. We don't use subcontractors on our jobs, and I am personally there to work and oversee each and every job. We have our own licensed electrician and plumber, as well as a specialist in taping and mudding. We Pay Close Attention to Detail We believe that attention to detail and customer service sets us apart from our competition, allowing us to continue focusing on each client as if they were our only customer. We use metal studs in our framing work, and I will be happy to discuss with you why this should be the only framing material you should use in your basement. We recognize that our customers are making an investment in their homes, and it is very important to us that you have a good experience from the beginning to end. Not only professional and quality workmanship, but great customer service too.
"Larry and his team were absolutely the best. We had some repair work that needed to be done as well as electrical and installation of a bathroom with tiling and plumbing. Larry is VERY good with communication before, during, and after the work was completed. He and Dave went over and above what we expected and were extremely competitive with pricing for us. They even went so far as to fix some issues that only added to our enjoyment of our new basement and bathroom. We had a terrible experience with a former contractor and were a bit shy about hiring another but I am so glad we did! From top to bottom, they performed like professionals and completed the project in exactly the time they specified. I will hire these guys any day of the week and would recommend them to others in a heartbeat."
Craig J on September 2020
Chicagoland's Reliable Home Improvement Company servicing the City of Chicago and most suburbs. We specialize in full remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, condos and basements. We do not offer repair work or partial remodels. Celebrating 25 years in business.
"Miro redid our kitchen and half bath and we're thrilled with the results. We got a few quotes and ultimately went with Homewise Remodelers because the price was reasonable and Miro was so thorough in walking us through our options. He helped us select cabinets and worked through several versions of the kitchen layout until we were happy with it--we were easily able to swap out cabinet layouts and finishings, like adding a farmhouse sink. His crew were reliable, on-time, and respectful of our property throughout the remodel and we appreciated their attention to detail. They solicited our input on decorative details and were quick to fix things we didn't like, e.g., the location of kitchen cabinet pulls. We felt they treated our home as they would their own. The project even wrapped up a few days early. We would absolutely recommend Homewise Remodelers and choose them for future projects."
Shelby K on April 2025
Chicagoland's Reliable Home Improvement Company servicing the City of Chicago and most suburbs. We specialize in full remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, condos and basements. We do not offer repair work or partial remodels. Celebrating 25 years in business.
"Miro redid our kitchen and half bath and we're thrilled with the results. We got a few quotes and ultimately went with Homewise Remodelers because the price was reasonable and Miro was so thorough in walking us through our options. He helped us select cabinets and worked through several versions of the kitchen layout until we were happy with it--we were easily able to swap out cabinet layouts and finishings, like adding a farmhouse sink. His crew were reliable, on-time, and respectful of our property throughout the remodel and we appreciated their attention to detail. They solicited our input on decorative details and were quick to fix things we didn't like, e.g., the location of kitchen cabinet pulls. We felt they treated our home as they would their own. The project even wrapped up a few days early. We would absolutely recommend Homewise Remodelers and choose them for future projects."
Shelby K on April 2025
General contractor with expertise in multiple categories including full gut rehab, windows, doors, siding, bathrooms, kitchens, additions and more! Over 40 years of industry experience allows us to start and finish any project efficiently, effectively, and on budget.
"This company is reliable. They are professional and trustworthy. They work really hard to please the customers. Definitely we will call them back."
Eva D on May 2023
General contractor with expertise in multiple categories including full gut rehab, windows, doors, siding, bathrooms, kitchens, additions and more! Over 40 years of industry experience allows us to start and finish any project efficiently, effectively, and on budget.
"This company is reliable. They are professional and trustworthy. They work really hard to please the customers. Definitely we will call them back."
Eva D on May 2023
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
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The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
If you find evidence of water damage in your home, your best option is to call a local water damage restoration company immediately. You could call a plumber first if you know that the issue is stemming from a plumbing pipe, but in many cases, a company that specifically handles water damage will be able to find the source of the damage and recommend a specific repair. Water damage restoration pros will also be able to develop a plan to remove any damaged material and restore your home to its previous condition.
The average water damage restoration cost is around $3,500, but it’s not uncommon to see prices fall between $450 and $15,000. Your project cost will depend on the extent of the damage, the source of the water, whether or not mold has grown in the affected area from the moisture, and the emergency level of your water problem. Keep in mind that your insurance company may cover some or all of your restoration expenses if your homeowner’s insurance policy covers the specific issue.