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Last update on June 05, 2025
We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.
"Reviews All project manager98 basement remodel40 work33 field manager29 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. … More Jason Vassallo 8 reviews·18 photos a month ago We had an incredible experience with Matrix Basements! From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship is top-notch—every detail was handled with care and precision. You can … More Photo 1 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 2 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 3 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 4 in review by Jason Vassallo 🙏1 Matrix Basements (Owner) a month ago Thank you so much, Jason! We’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and for trusting Matrix Basements with your home. Hearing how much you enjoyed the process — and seeing your beautiful new space — means the world to our entire team. We’re honored to have been part of bringing your vision to life! Ann Michel 7 reviews·4 photos 4 months ago We are very pleased with our the renovation of our basement. We had several bids from different contractors, and although Matrix was the highest bid, I would say it was well worth every dollar spent. The process started off slow, the start … More Photo 1 in review by Ann Michel Photo 2 in review by Ann Michel Photo 3 in review by Ann Michel Photo 4 in review by Ann Michel ❤️1 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Thank you for sharing your experience with Matrix Basements. We appreciate your feedback. Kathleen Tracy 3 reviews·5 photos 4 months ago We recently had our basement completed by Matrix. We are thrilled with having the extra living space! Having the Builder Trend app allowed us to see the schedule and follow the process, so there weren't many surprises. Matrix got a 4-star … More Photo 1 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 2 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 3 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 4 in review by Kathleen Tracy+2 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Your feedback is incredibly valuable. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the extra living space in your basement completed by Matrix. We appreciate your detailed review and will take your concerns into consideration for future projects. Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews Overall, we had a great experience with the Matrix Home Solutions team from start to finish. Jamie V and his team did an amazing job transforming our dark ... 5.0(226) Better Business Bureau [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing | BBB Complaints | Better Business ... We were promised great customer service and quality workmanship, which we have not received to date. Poor customer service the start with the salesman and on up ... People also ask How reliable are Matrix Home Solutions' services? What is the warranty on a matrix basement? Who owns Matrix Basement Systems? Who is the CEO of Matrix Home Solutions? Feedback People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Angie's List [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Reviews - Arlington Heights, IL From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship is top-notch—every detail was handled with care ... 4.7(269) Houzz [*** Link removed ***] MATRIX BASEMENT FINISHING - Project Photos & Reviews Overall the experience with Matrix was good they were professional, high quality repairs and planning was relatively seamless. On occasion there were some ... 4.8(218) Indeed Job Search App installed Matrix Basement Finishing Employee Reviews in Arlington Heights, IL Working at Matrix Home Solutions has been an absolute pleasure. The company exudes innovation and excellence in every aspect of its operations. 3.4(31) People also search for HomeAdvisor [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area The quality of the craftsmanship is outstanding every detail was thoughtfully executed. They stayed on schedule and within budget, which was ... 4.2(41) Reddit · r/Naperville 20+ comments · 6 months ago Anyone have recommendations for a basement finishing quote? I used Matrix a few years ago. Easy to work with, only finished half the basement, and even let us do the floors and painting ourselves to save ... Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews - Page 13 Jul 22, 2020 — We had a fantastic experience with Matrix from start to finish. The sales staff, project manager, and contractors were all excellent at their ... 5.0(226) People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Results are personalized - Try without personalization 60202, Evanston, IL - From your device Update location Dark theme: on Help Feedback Privacy Terms Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos just now New What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. Last winter we had our bathroom remodeled to more appropriately accommodate me in my recovery process and moving forward from several strokes. We had a rep come out to give us a quote based on what we wanted/would need and after some convincing and offering of discounts, we settled on a price and worked out a loan agreement to get it done. The project was to turn our bathtub in our main bathroom into a standing shower with a grab bar to allow for ease of entry and exit for myself, plus a wider vanity to allow for both myself and my wife to use the sink at the same time. We also opted to replace the flooring, which was tile, to a vinyl that became less cool and easy to walk on. We picked out the design and style with the rep who's name I don't remember, and set a date for everything to be done. The first issue after the fact that we noticed, was that the wrong vanity had been installed. When this issue was raised, the solution was to reimburse us for part of the installation because that seemed easier at the time. Fine. Everything else seemed to be ok, so we let it go and moved on. Fast forward to today, we had a drainage issue with that shower stall and called a plumber to address the issue. In the process of doing that, he discovered that the pipe for the shower drain, which had been moved from its original placement on the initial install, had not only been installed incorrectly, but had been sealed improperly and now that the seal has begun to erode away is causing a small (for now) leak. We now have a quote for an exploration into the problem where the other company will have to open up part of the celling in the basement in order to assess the issue and determine a correct fix. That this problem exists in the first place is unacceptable and we are frankly livid with the matter."
Charlie B on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.
"Reviews All project manager98 basement remodel40 work33 field manager29 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. … More Jason Vassallo 8 reviews·18 photos a month ago We had an incredible experience with Matrix Basements! From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship is top-notch—every detail was handled with care and precision. You can … More Photo 1 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 2 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 3 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 4 in review by Jason Vassallo 🙏1 Matrix Basements (Owner) a month ago Thank you so much, Jason! We’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and for trusting Matrix Basements with your home. Hearing how much you enjoyed the process — and seeing your beautiful new space — means the world to our entire team. We’re honored to have been part of bringing your vision to life! Ann Michel 7 reviews·4 photos 4 months ago We are very pleased with our the renovation of our basement. We had several bids from different contractors, and although Matrix was the highest bid, I would say it was well worth every dollar spent. The process started off slow, the start … More Photo 1 in review by Ann Michel Photo 2 in review by Ann Michel Photo 3 in review by Ann Michel Photo 4 in review by Ann Michel ❤️1 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Thank you for sharing your experience with Matrix Basements. We appreciate your feedback. Kathleen Tracy 3 reviews·5 photos 4 months ago We recently had our basement completed by Matrix. We are thrilled with having the extra living space! Having the Builder Trend app allowed us to see the schedule and follow the process, so there weren't many surprises. Matrix got a 4-star … More Photo 1 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 2 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 3 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 4 in review by Kathleen Tracy+2 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Your feedback is incredibly valuable. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the extra living space in your basement completed by Matrix. We appreciate your detailed review and will take your concerns into consideration for future projects. Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews Overall, we had a great experience with the Matrix Home Solutions team from start to finish. Jamie V and his team did an amazing job transforming our dark ... 5.0(226) Better Business Bureau [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing | BBB Complaints | Better Business ... We were promised great customer service and quality workmanship, which we have not received to date. Poor customer service the start with the salesman and on up ... People also ask How reliable are Matrix Home Solutions' services? What is the warranty on a matrix basement? Who owns Matrix Basement Systems? Who is the CEO of Matrix Home Solutions? Feedback People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Angie's List [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Reviews - Arlington Heights, IL From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship is top-notch—every detail was handled with care ... 4.7(269) Houzz [*** Link removed ***] MATRIX BASEMENT FINISHING - Project Photos & Reviews Overall the experience with Matrix was good they were professional, high quality repairs and planning was relatively seamless. On occasion there were some ... 4.8(218) Indeed Job Search App installed Matrix Basement Finishing Employee Reviews in Arlington Heights, IL Working at Matrix Home Solutions has been an absolute pleasure. The company exudes innovation and excellence in every aspect of its operations. 3.4(31) People also search for HomeAdvisor [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area The quality of the craftsmanship is outstanding every detail was thoughtfully executed. They stayed on schedule and within budget, which was ... 4.2(41) Reddit · r/Naperville 20+ comments · 6 months ago Anyone have recommendations for a basement finishing quote? I used Matrix a few years ago. Easy to work with, only finished half the basement, and even let us do the floors and painting ourselves to save ... Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews - Page 13 Jul 22, 2020 — We had a fantastic experience with Matrix from start to finish. The sales staff, project manager, and contractors were all excellent at their ... 5.0(226) People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Results are personalized - Try without personalization 60202, Evanston, IL - From your device Update location Dark theme: on Help Feedback Privacy Terms Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos just now New What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. Last winter we had our bathroom remodeled to more appropriately accommodate me in my recovery process and moving forward from several strokes. We had a rep come out to give us a quote based on what we wanted/would need and after some convincing and offering of discounts, we settled on a price and worked out a loan agreement to get it done. The project was to turn our bathtub in our main bathroom into a standing shower with a grab bar to allow for ease of entry and exit for myself, plus a wider vanity to allow for both myself and my wife to use the sink at the same time. We also opted to replace the flooring, which was tile, to a vinyl that became less cool and easy to walk on. We picked out the design and style with the rep who's name I don't remember, and set a date for everything to be done. The first issue after the fact that we noticed, was that the wrong vanity had been installed. When this issue was raised, the solution was to reimburse us for part of the installation because that seemed easier at the time. Fine. Everything else seemed to be ok, so we let it go and moved on. Fast forward to today, we had a drainage issue with that shower stall and called a plumber to address the issue. In the process of doing that, he discovered that the pipe for the shower drain, which had been moved from its original placement on the initial install, had not only been installed incorrectly, but had been sealed improperly and now that the seal has begun to erode away is causing a small (for now) leak. We now have a quote for an exploration into the problem where the other company will have to open up part of the celling in the basement in order to assess the issue and determine a correct fix. That this problem exists in the first place is unacceptable and we are frankly livid with the matter."
Charlie B on June 2025
Looking for a company that offers exceptional communication, expert advice, full design services, material ordering, a dedicated project manager, master installers, and a comprehensive warranty for your kitchen, bathroom, basement, or home remodeling? You’re in the right place. 4Ever Remodeling is known as The Remodeling Machine—delivering stress-free, high-quality projects on time and on budget through a proven, streamlined process trusted by homeowners.
"Excellent… no regrets using 4 Ever Remodeling"
Carol D on April 2025
Looking for a company that offers exceptional communication, expert advice, full design services, material ordering, a dedicated project manager, master installers, and a comprehensive warranty for your kitchen, bathroom, basement, or home remodeling? You’re in the right place. 4Ever Remodeling is known as The Remodeling Machine—delivering stress-free, high-quality projects on time and on budget through a proven, streamlined process trusted by homeowners.
"Excellent… no regrets using 4 Ever Remodeling"
Carol D on April 2025
PHI3 Construction is the premier choice for overseeing all your residential building projects, both inside and out. From stunning concrete patios, walkways, and driveways to transformative renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life! Plus, our comprehensive snow removal services ensure your property remains safe and accessible all winter long!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
PHI3 Construction is the premier choice for overseeing all your residential building projects, both inside and out. From stunning concrete patios, walkways, and driveways to transformative renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life! Plus, our comprehensive snow removal services ensure your property remains safe and accessible all winter long!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
Prime Baths and Home Solutions of Illinois is the leader in exceptional custom service for bathroom remodeling projects in the greater Chicagoland area! We provide excellent craftsmanship while offering very competitive pricing, as well as in house installers. No Sub -Contractors! We additionally offer products that are backed up with a lifetime warranty, and have incredible financing offers! Rates as low as 0%. Contact us today to set up a FREE in home quote. We look forward to hearing from you!
"The men made a great new shower area! They cleaned up as well! I called the office to try to arrange the balance of work. Haven’t heard back from anyone - but yes! The work great!"
Jean H on November 2024
Prime Baths and Home Solutions of Illinois is the leader in exceptional custom service for bathroom remodeling projects in the greater Chicagoland area! We provide excellent craftsmanship while offering very competitive pricing, as well as in house installers. No Sub -Contractors! We additionally offer products that are backed up with a lifetime warranty, and have incredible financing offers! Rates as low as 0%. Contact us today to set up a FREE in home quote. We look forward to hearing from you!
"The men made a great new shower area! They cleaned up as well! I called the office to try to arrange the balance of work. Haven’t heard back from anyone - but yes! The work great!"
Jean H on November 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, kitchens, finishing basements, room additions, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It was amazing experience working with Pete and his entire crew. When he saw our unfinished basement, he came out with the full design and put several plans and options on the table and after few consultations, we finalized the plan. The team finished the whole work on time and got it approved by city. It’s look stunning now and we are enjoying every bit of it."
Anupam B on October 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, kitchens, finishing basements, room additions, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It was amazing experience working with Pete and his entire crew. When he saw our unfinished basement, he came out with the full design and put several plans and options on the table and after few consultations, we finalized the plan. The team finished the whole work on time and got it approved by city. It’s look stunning now and we are enjoying every bit of it."
Anupam B on October 2024
*FREE ESTIMATES! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling Services, wood flooring, tile, cabinets, drywall, framing, porches, patios, fences and decks. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"quick, reliable and excellent work"
tim D on August 2024
*FREE ESTIMATES! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling Services, wood flooring, tile, cabinets, drywall, framing, porches, patios, fences and decks. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"quick, reliable and excellent work"
tim D on August 2024
At ADP Constructions Inc., we take pride in delivering high-quality construction and remodeling services tailored to your needs. We have been proudly in the construction business since the early 2000's, providing high-quality services to our clients. Our team has completed numerous projects, ranging from small renovations to large-scale constructions. We can help design & build your dream kitchen, bathroom, additions, basements and more! Design your remodel from the ground up with the help of ADP! With years of experience in the industry, our skilled team specializes in residential and commercial projects, ensuring superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction in every job we undertake. We offer free consultations.
"Great job on my bathroom project with competitive price , once again thanks for team"
vimal m on May 2025
At ADP Constructions Inc., we take pride in delivering high-quality construction and remodeling services tailored to your needs. We have been proudly in the construction business since the early 2000's, providing high-quality services to our clients. Our team has completed numerous projects, ranging from small renovations to large-scale constructions. We can help design & build your dream kitchen, bathroom, additions, basements and more! Design your remodel from the ground up with the help of ADP! With years of experience in the industry, our skilled team specializes in residential and commercial projects, ensuring superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction in every job we undertake. We offer free consultations.
"Great job on my bathroom project with competitive price , once again thanks for team"
vimal m on May 2025
OWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.
"Did an excellent job on my punchlist!"
Brian D on May 2024
OWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.
"Did an excellent job on my punchlist!"
Brian D on May 2024
GR General Contracting is a one stop shop for all of your residential remodeling needs. For an immediate response to your remodeling project call Gordon Rudd (Owner) @ (847) 871-7439
"Perfect. Done in 2 hours. Work was well done."
Julie K on April 2025
GR General Contracting is a one stop shop for all of your residential remodeling needs. For an immediate response to your remodeling project call Gordon Rudd (Owner) @ (847) 871-7439
"Perfect. Done in 2 hours. Work was well done."
Julie K on April 2025
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
The cost of home remodeling is $50,000 for the average homeowner. However, this cost can range anywhere from $3,000 for a small project to $170,000 for a whole home remodel. Factors like project size, location, and room type all affect your overall cost. For example, bedroom remodeling costs are one of the least expensive projects, costing about $1,500 to $5,500 per bedroom. However, a kitchen remodel has a significant cost range, totaling anywhere from $14,500 to over $70,000.
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.
Yes, most states require home remodeling contractors to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed home remodeling contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
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Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
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.