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Next Level Roofing & Construction
4.3(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We needed to find someone to finish our basement. Next Level came in and completed the job in 3 phases. Framing, Drywall, and a Media Wall including Connections. The work was done professionally and within a timely manner. I would definitely recommend their work. We are extremely satisfied."
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
4.6(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed new wooden steps. I decided to do a small deck and steps. Estimate was reasonable. They showed up on time and were very courteous. Went beyond and were helpful and honest. Very happy with the result."
Decks & Pergolas
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Barn doors
Tile

+20

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
4.6(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Custom Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
Showtime
Chiseled Edges
Simple and Clean
Clean and Warm Look

+13

Response time6 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Robinson General Construction
5.0(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

""I recently hired Robinson General Construction for a complete bathroom remodel, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, Cole and Gavin were very professional, courteous, and highly skilled. They listened to my ideas, offered helpful suggestions, and stayed within my budget. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding, and they paid attention to every detail. My new bathroom is beautiful and functional, and it's exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend Robinson General Construction to anyone looking to remodel their bathroom.""
front porch addition
front porch addition
front porch addition
front porch addition
front porch addition

+50

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CU Midwest Designs, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John did A wonderful job remodeling my bathroom. He fixed the hole in my ceiling, painted my walls, and redid my bathroom door. Would highly recommend"
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CU Midwest Designs, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the work CU Midwest Design completed for us. Our project included main and upper levels of interior painting with high ceilings, walls and trim, quite an extensive project. They also painted an upper deck along with all the exterior soffits. They were knowledgeable, great communicators, efficient, very professional. They take pride in their work and included us in the process."
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Water Damage Remediation

+63

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.

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.

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.

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

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