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Christensen Carpentry
2875 East 2339th Road
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Christensen Carpentry
2875 East 2339th Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Christiansen Carpentry strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They went above and beyond. They treated my house like it was theirs. They wouldnâ t just put my roof on but they checked to make sure it was ok to put the new shingles on. They were respectful of my premises. They got the work done and cleaned up all their messes. I would hire them again because they are very honest!"

Vicky A on November 2022

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Christiansen Carpentry strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They went above and beyond. They treated my house like it was theirs. They wouldnâ t just put my roof on but they checked to make sure it was ok to put the new shingles on. They were respectful of my premises. They got the work done and cleaned up all their messes. I would hire them again because they are very honest!"

Vicky A on November 2022


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Daniel Henry Builders, Inc.
6040 South Meade
5.00(
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Daniel Henry Builders, Inc.
6040 South Meade
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Daniel Henry Builders, Inc., we are a family owned and operated business. We started this business in 1997 and our company's specialties range from building to additions to remodeling. We are an experienced custom home builder, modular home builder as well and we offer everything you may need for your kitchen, bath, or basement remodel, from simple installation to detailed design. Please give us a call and thank you for doing so.

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Jamie L on April 2020

At Daniel Henry Builders, Inc., we are a family owned and operated business. We started this business in 1997 and our company's specialties range from building to additions to remodeling. We are an experienced custom home builder, modular home builder as well and we offer everything you may need for your kitchen, bath, or basement remodel, from simple installation to detailed design. Please give us a call and thank you for doing so.

"No comments."

Jamie L on April 2020


Schultzwoodworking LLC
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Schultzwoodworking LLC
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Free onsite estimate

We specialize in remodeling and new construction. We do good quality work in a reasonable time frame, we can make any dream you have come to life! we are a small construction company with a few employees

We specialize in remodeling and new construction. We do good quality work in a reasonable time frame, we can make any dream you have come to life! we are a small construction company with a few employees


Different level llc
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Different level llc
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Emergency services offered

We're a small family oriented company that started in 2017, we do general construction inside, and outside, we do it all, remodeling (renovation) is what we specialize in. We take pride in our work we treat your property like its our own to its little final detail we make it perfect

We're a small family oriented company that started in 2017, we do general construction inside, and outside, we do it all, remodeling (renovation) is what we specialize in. We take pride in our work we treat your property like its our own to its little final detail we make it perfect


My HandyMan Services
Farnsworth Avenue
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My HandyMan Services
Farnsworth Avenue
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Free onsite estimate

My HandyMan Services is a whole home remodeling company, ready to take on any project whether it be big or small!

My HandyMan Services is a whole home remodeling company, ready to take on any project whether it be big or small!


Butler's Handyman Services
Plano Illinois
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Butler's Handyman Services
Plano Illinois
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2 years of experience

We are locally owned & operated "Professional Handyman" company with over 20 years in the home remodeling experience. We are your one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance and repair needs. Our amazing team of craft people are experienced knowledgeable, multi-skilled, well trained,friendly, respectful and punctual!.

We are locally owned & operated "Professional Handyman" company with over 20 years in the home remodeling experience. We are your one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance and repair needs. Our amazing team of craft people are experienced knowledgeable, multi-skilled, well trained,friendly, respectful and punctual!.



Silhouette Builders Inc
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Silhouette Builders Inc
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We are a general contracting company that specializes in new construction and full scale remodeling. No job is to big or small.

We are a general contracting company that specializes in new construction and full scale remodeling. No job is to big or small.


First Premier Construction
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First Premier Construction
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19 years of experience

Family owned small business, over 14 years of experience. We have two divisions of the company. One is our construction side which offers: general handyman services, finish basements, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling. Our Second division offers: house decorating and cleaning services. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and attention to detail. Here at First Premier, we treat you like family.

Family owned small business, over 14 years of experience. We have two divisions of the company. One is our construction side which offers: general handyman services, finish basements, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling. Our Second division offers: house decorating and cleaning services. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and attention to detail. Here at First Premier, we treat you like family.

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Basement remodels FAQs

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

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.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

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