"Russ was very helpful, professional and trustworthy. His staff was professional and really respectful of our property. They did an amazing job! We are pleased with the outcome. We now have a beautiful functioning basement. Will definitely refer to friends and family."
"Over the past several months we’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the most professional team members in the basement business - Matrix. My family and I went on the journey of remodeling our basement and after our initial sit down with Nick and Pete we were on board. They presented a solid layout and design, we can’t be happier with the end results. During this process the real joy was getting know and meet absolutely family oriented team members from Angels team carpenters, to Bobby the electrician, to Brian’s team pluming, to Alex the painter, the flooring team, HVAC team and rounding out with Ben keeping everything in motion, we appreciate you all and truly appreciate everyone behind the scenes. The delivery and pickup crew were also a joy to be around, they were even singing song while working as a team. A special thank you to Ms. Jackie and the administration team. None of the work completed could have been done without absolute teamwork. Thank you, job well done!"
"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
"We had our basement remodeled and couldn?t be happier! The team was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. The space turned out beautiful, clean, and exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend for any remodeling project!"
"We had a great experience with DAmore Contractors and cannot wait to have them back for more projects in the future. They did our basement, fireplace, kitchen island and back splash in the kitchen. When I originally reached out, Anthony came out that day to see the projects and give me some advice. He didn?t try to upsell, just quoted me what I asked for. He really listened. His estimate arrived in my email that night and he had his crew at our house within the week. It was incredible. They had everything done in just about 3 weeks. He was great at communicating everything to me through text even when I was working. Shout out to Steve, he is incredible at tile. I appreciated his patience and attention to detail. He is a perfectionist with tile and did a really nice job on the fireplace and back splash. The entire crew was kind, honest and did their best to not interfere with our day to day routine. They tarped off when needed and took care of all the clean up each day. We love our new"
"Quickly responded to request for quote and performed on time as scheduled. I had my basement coated and it looks great and it was very cost effective. I would use them again for any coating job."
"I called KCS on a Friday, and Damion was at my house on Monday, and he gave me a quote for my floor, painting my livingroom, and changing my ceiling fan on a 17ft ceiling. I accepted, one because of his promptness, and his numbers fell in line with my budget. His crew was at my house on Thursday, and completely finished with everything in a week! They were friendly, professional, and each day they left my house it was clean! If I could give 10 stars I would! I am super pleased with the work, and I look forward to using his services in the spring to complete my upcoming projects. Thank you for everything, I can't toot your horn any louder! You're truly the best!"
"Amador and his team did an amazing job on our deck re-build, They worked around our schedules and completed the job as promised. The quality and workmanship was great. Would recommend 3 AAA Landscaping."
Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.
Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.
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.
Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment. A reasonable deposit is typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost, although this can vary by project size and location. This upfront payment helps the contractor cover initial costs like materials, permits, licensing, and hiring subcontractors. The remaining balance is usually billed according to a schedule outlined in your contract, often tied to project milestones or completion dates. Be cautious of contractors who ask for a large deposit of 50% or more, as this could be a red flag for a scam.
Efficient appliance positioning, optimizing existing plumbing, and sourcing energy-efficient materials reduce financial impact and increase sustainability.
The Pingree Grove, IL homeowners’ guide to basement remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Hiring a bad basement remodeler can wreak havoc on the look and longevity of your unfinished space. Here are red flags to look for as you vet basement contractors.
