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Avatar for Excellent Remodeling LTD
Excellent Remodeling LTD
4.8(
104
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Excellent Construction over 8 years ago for a basement remodel and was more than happy with their work, cleanliness and price. It was a no brainer to call Jolanta and have them do work on my new house. Again I was very impressed with this company from start to finish! You will not find a project manager as accessible as Jolanta period! I called her for a quote and she came a few hours later on the same day! The workers are very friendly, hard working, clean and highly skilled! I love their attention to detail as Iâ m a perfectionist. Wojtek and Robert are amazing carpenters. My basement and bathroom are absolutely beautiful! I HIGHLY recommend this company for any remodeling needs! You wonâ t be disappointed in any step of the process! I would give them 6 stars if it was possible!!!"
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Basement
Theater Room in the basement
Entertainment center in the basement
Wet Bar in the basement

+113

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Craftsman Builders Inc.
4.8(
17
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The basement remodel went great! Larry and his team were quick and professional. They even suggested a change to our original plan that saved us a ton of space!! 10/10 would recommend to everyone."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+30

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mighty Basement & Bath
5.0(
29
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mighty basement did a great job on my basement remodel. I had company coming in July and Scot Coleman made sure the remodel was completed by my target date. He was supervising the job and did a tremendous job. Scot was very professional but at the same time was attentive to what I wanted. He was great to work with. I would highly recommend Might Basements and bath."
TV and Entertainment
Main area
Entertainment
Fitness Room
Finished Space

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
5 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 Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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KSRP Construction, Inc.
4.6(
22
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely pleased with the basement remodel. KSRP team was helpful, responsive and professional. Work included: framing, windows, drywall, electrical, lighting, flooring and painting. Not one complaint. Job price was really good and would have paid more based on what was ultimately delivered. I recommend working with KSRP."
Lockport Flip
Kankakee
Kankakee
Amli Apartments
Home Burnt

+503

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Go Easy Construction
5.0(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Christopher Baugh was wonderful to work with and worthy of our trust, both practically and creatively. He was ALWAYS responsive to our inquiries, ideas, concerns, etc. Equally important, the crews who spent so much time in our home during the kitchen renovation were pleasant, kind, and generally arrived on time. They took any questions that we might arise to Christopher, receiving answers in a timely manner. During a reno that is important, since they are present for hours every day. Our expected timeline for the renovation was well met and we were always comfortable - as much as possible during a kitchen remodel! - feeling heard and respected. No question was too dumb or redundant and we really appreciated that. As a result we have a beautiful custom kitchen, with cabinets handcrafted by Christopher and I think everyone associated should be proud of their hard work. We can't wait to show it off!"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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FORT ENG
5.0(
14
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my entire home painted by Fort ENG, and I am incredibly pleased with the outcome. The team was prompt, organized, and their attention to detail was impressive. They transformed my space into a modern and stylish havenð"
Bathroom projects
Bathroom projects
Bathroom projects
Bathroom projects
Bathroom projects

+14

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MT McCaw, Inc.
4.1(
14
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Was very professional, responded right away whenever we needed something. Guided us through process of remodeling and it turned out to be a great project."
Wall Niche
New Cabinets & Tops
Fully Renovated Bath
Hall Bathroom
Refinished Cabinets

+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.

Making a window in a basement larger costs an average of $4,200. You’ll need to pay an average of $550 to have a structural engineer plan the project, $500 to $1,500 for the installation labor, and an average of $2,200 for the excavation and window well installation. The remainder will go toward pulling permits, installing trim, and repairing drywall on the interior.

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

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.

The average cost of remodeling a basement is $30 to $75 per square foot. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any “what if” situations.

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