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Top-Rated Basement remodelers in River Forest - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for JS Precise Remodeling
JS Precise Remodeling
4.8(
42
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I actually had Jerry come to my house for a basement appraisal. I decided to take that project off the table and asked him to redo my front hall and small powder room , I was so impressed that my husband and I than asked him to remodel our master suite, and that turned out absolutely beautiful. We than asked Jerry to remodel our very outdated family room and kitchen. He and his incredible sidekick Rafael just finished these two rooms and my husband and I could not be more thrilled. These two men are professional, kind, courteous, honest and very hard working. This entire experience was awesome"
WOODRIGE
STREAMWOOD
SCHAUMBURG
CHICAGO
bifor

+55

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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4Ever Remodeling
4.9(
392
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so happy with our basement remodeling amazing job from start to finish. Damian and his team are very professional, accurate and always answered our questions and concerns. We will be using 4Ever Remodeling in the future."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Basement Living
Kitchen Remodel
CAFÉ Appliances
Pendant Lighting

+676

Response time11 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Angelo Pecoraro, the owner of A.P. Builder, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish on our major remodeling project of adding a sunroom to our home. Out of many contractors I called to get an estimate, he was the only one willing to provide options to have the project fit our budget. Once we agreed to move forward, he worked diligently with the architect and village to get the permits finalized (which is a difficult task in my town). Once the work started, he provided almost daily updates of the work that will be completed and any anticipated inspections (which we passed easily). He also reached out himself to finalize details from big items like windows to small ones like the molding. The result was a beautiful sunroom and deck which I receive compliments on regularly. Do yourself a favor and for your next major home remodel/renovation work with Angelo and A.P. Builder!"
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
J T General Contracting
4.4(
703
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a full bathroom gutted to the studs and redone entirely. Best things I appreciated about the experience was 1) The proposal was incredibly detailed and procedural, which is something our other candidates did not provide, 2) Jim, John and Jose showed up every weekday, consistently and timely, and took the necessary and thoughtful steps to protect the rest of the house, 3) The work was performed carefully with good attention to detail, 4) While there were unexpected circumstances during the remodel that resulted in slightly more work and money than originally proposed, all of it was fairly priced and necessary for what we wanted, 5) Jim was receptive in discussing different options and really made an effort to figure out solutions that would be best for function and aesthetics. I also appreciated that Jim was conscious to proactively communicate timing and schedules. Overall, happy with the experience and the team's efforts and would use them again on future projects."
North side
Deck with sealer
No sealer
Profile
Front view before sealer applied

+35

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Chi Renovation & Design
4.5(
166
)
Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Over the last two years, Chi Renovation has helped us transform our home. We have had two large projects managed and delivered by Chi. We gutted three bathrooms (primary, on suite, guest), refinished our kitchen cabinets, changed all the kitchen stone work, added a second island, removed a wall and re-tiled our front porch. The work completed by Chi was excellent and definitely met our expectations. Our project manager, Tom, was excellent to work with. He spent hours with us going over design choices, explaining engineering elements, providing examples of similar work and helping us throughout both projects. Our first project with Chi started during the pandemic. We gutted our guest bathroom and made kitchen upgrades (including replacing counters, backsplashes, and fixtures). Tom helped us through all the major decisions and the end results were excellent. In February 2021, (after the epic Chicago snow storm), our kitchen ceiling collapsed from water damage. This event kicked off the second project with Chi. First off, Tom and Chi were with us every step of the way to help with stopping the water leak, remediating the problem and then ultimately incorporating fixing our kitchen along with additional work in our second project (two bathrooms, kitchen, front porch). It is extremely hard to know who to trust in the contracting business. Before working with Chi, we talked to friends and reviewed multiple websites. We ultimately picked Chi Renovation because their online reviews were great (and specific) and our first walkthrough with Tom to discuss our potential project was impressive. He was thorough, had great ideas and really cared about what changes/work would add value versus what would not. After two large projects, multiple accomplishments, countless changes and obstacles, we are beyond happy with the outcome and work delivered. Chi was professional, clear, consistent and honest form start to finish. We would not hesitate using Chi again and/or recommending them to our family and friends."
Chicago South Loop Kitchen Remodeling
Chicago South Loop Kitchen Remodeling
Chicago South Loop Kitchen Remodeling
Amy's Kitchen
Amy's Kitchen

+112

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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U.S. Home Services
4.8(
84
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them to do our attic, bonus room and basement. They did a wonderful job. They went out of their way to keep us informed during the entire process. I would highly recommend them. Johnny was great to work with. We will hire them for other services."
BASEMENT FINISH
BASEMENT
BASEMENT
BASEMENT
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for YB Paint
YB Paint
4.8(
45
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"YB Construction remodeled my kitchen and bathroom, and they did a spectacular job! The quality of their work is outstanding — everything looks beautiful and was completed exactly how I envisioned. They were very attentive to detail, stayed on budget, and kept great communication throughout the entire process. The team was professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. I couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend YB Construction to anyone looking for a top-notch remodel!"
bath
tile
tile
tile
kitchen

+19

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DESIGNFirst Builders
3.6(
37
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Basement - Remodel

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We worked with Linda at DESIGNfirst to scope out initial designs for multiple variations of a major multi-floor / multi-room remodel of our home. She was extremely helpful in proposing and developing design ideas and effective at working with her team to turn around our proposal variations in a timely fashion with high quality. We ultimately held off on our remodeling plans for reasons completely unrelated to the outstanding work Linda and DESIGNfirst provided. We hope to revisit our remodeling plans at the right time, and when we do, we know who we'll call!"
Wet bar and Dining
Kitchen
Wet Bar
Bathroom
Kitchen

+366

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel FAQs, 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.

While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

  • Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?

  • What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?

  • Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?

  • Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?

  • Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

Yes, you can add a kitchenette to a basement. However, you’ll have to consider the costs associated with basement kitchenettes. If you’re starting from scratch in an unfinished basement, you’ll need to account for brand-new plumbing, electrical, flooring, and more in addition to the cost of the kitchenette. If you’re putting a kitchenette in an already finished basement equipped with plumbing and electrical, you’ll save considerable money.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

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