Top-rated basement remodelers.

Get matched with top basement remodelers in Sterling, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your basement remodel project in Sterling, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Basement remodelers in Sterling

Avatar for PSD Home Improvement, LLC

PSD Home Improvement, LLC

5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro

PSD Home Improvement, LLC

5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

PSD Home Improvement — From Vision to Victory, PSD Delivers. At PSD Home Improvement, we take pride in transforming houses into lasting homes built on strength, precision, and trust. Specializing in residential renovations, our team delivers high-quality craftsmanship in every project — from kitchens and bathrooms to full-home remodels and custom additions. Founded on family values and driven by a passion for excellence, PSD was created to build a legacy for future generations — a company where integrity and hard work lead the way. We believe in clear communication, honest service, and results that stand the test of time. When you choose PSD, you’re choosing a partner who treats your home like their own. From start to finish, we bring your vision to life — because at PSD Home Improvement, we don’t just build homes, we build the future.

"I am very please for work done , efficiently and professionally done and completed."

jesus p on October 2025

PSD Home Improvement — From Vision to Victory, PSD Delivers. At PSD Home Improvement, we take pride in transforming houses into lasting homes built on strength, precision, and trust. Specializing in residential renovations, our team delivers high-quality craftsmanship in every project — from kitchens and bathrooms to full-home remodels and custom additions. Founded on family values and driven by a passion for excellence, PSD was created to build a legacy for future generations — a company where integrity and hard work lead the way. We believe in clear communication, honest service, and results that stand the test of time. When you choose PSD, you’re choosing a partner who treats your home like their own. From start to finish, we bring your vision to life — because at PSD Home Improvement, we don’t just build homes, we build the future.

"I am very please for work done , efficiently and professionally done and completed."

jesus p on October 2025


"Very good job remodeling our basement!"

Christine W on December 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very good job remodeling our basement!"

Christine W on December 2023


Holague Services

5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Holague Services

5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Holague Pavers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job. Planning to give more work!"

Jeffry B on January 2026

Holague Pavers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent job. Planning to give more work!"

Jeffry B on January 2026


Avatar for Exclusive Masonry & Construction

Exclusive Masonry & Construction

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Exclusive Masonry & Construction

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

Tom T on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

Tom T on December 2025


"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019

Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."

Jay T on October 2019


Avatar for MidAmerica Basement Systems

MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
140
)

MidAmerica Basement Systems

4.55(
140
)
Customers say: Quality work
37 years of experience

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020

MidAmerica Basement Systems is your premier locally owned and operated company that specializes in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, concrete leveling, and radon mitigation.

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."

Barbara S on September 2020


Avatar for ARMORED FLOORS INC

ARMORED FLOORS INC

4.72(
18
)

ARMORED FLOORS INC

4.72(
18
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Armored Floors Inc. is a Plainfield based business offering the ultimate in decorative and protective concrete floor and decorative wall coating systems since 2005. Our mission is to be the “best of breed” in this industry by providing the highest quality and attaining 100% customer satisfaction at the most competitive price. We provide you with a professionally installed, custom epoxy flooring system, concrete polishing and staining along with different aspects of concrete repairs. Armored Floors systems are installed in residential, commercial, and industrial environments to increase the look and durability of any concrete surface. We have a system to suit any of your flooring needs. Give us a call today

"Armored Floors did a great job, floor looks wonderful. Tammy was a pleasure to work with. This is the second time using them, I had my garage done and liked it so much I had them back years later to do my pool house. I would recommend them to friends and and family."

BART S on April 2023

Armored Floors Inc. is a Plainfield based business offering the ultimate in decorative and protective concrete floor and decorative wall coating systems since 2005. Our mission is to be the “best of breed” in this industry by providing the highest quality and attaining 100% customer satisfaction at the most competitive price. We provide you with a professionally installed, custom epoxy flooring system, concrete polishing and staining along with different aspects of concrete repairs. Armored Floors systems are installed in residential, commercial, and industrial environments to increase the look and durability of any concrete surface. We have a system to suit any of your flooring needs. Give us a call today

"Armored Floors did a great job, floor looks wonderful. Tammy was a pleasure to work with. This is the second time using them, I had my garage done and liked it so much I had them back years later to do my pool house. I would recommend them to friends and and family."

BART S on April 2023


THE HANDYMAN SERVICE

4.44(
16
)

THE HANDYMAN SERVICE

4.44(
16
)
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

The Handyman Service has been doing business in the Morris, IL. area for 9 years. The business moved here from Tulsa Ok. and has been building a customer base since. With over 35 years experience in roofing and remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. We enjoy what we do and what we do gets results for you.

"late every time, worse work I've ever seen, refuses to take credit for it. renamed his company to THI with # 815-333-7183. Gotta spend hours fixing his bad work now. This is definitely a new guy that took over an old company name from 2017."

Tyler G on October 2024

The Handyman Service has been doing business in the Morris, IL. area for 9 years. The business moved here from Tulsa Ok. and has been building a customer base since. With over 35 years experience in roofing and remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. We enjoy what we do and what we do gets results for you.

"late every time, worse work I've ever seen, refuses to take credit for it. renamed his company to THI with # 815-333-7183. Gotta spend hours fixing his bad work now. This is definitely a new guy that took over an old company name from 2017."

Tyler G on October 2024


ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION & Improvement Co.

4.86(
7
)

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION & Improvement Co.

4.86(
7
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our business is locally owned and operated and does not employ a sales staff. One of the business owners will meet with you to discuss your project and provide you with an estimate to complete the work. We are proud to say that we offer our proposals to homeowners with no gimmicks, no pressure, and no commissioned sales staff that needs to be compensated for "closing the sale". Our standardized pricing insures that you won't pay more than necessary for a project to be completed. We have a long list of happy customers with projects ranging from installing a new door to building room additions and everything in between. If you'd like to drive by a past customer's home to see a certain color or style of material, we'll be glad to give you a list to view. Our philosophy is that we treat you the way we'd like to be treated and your home is repaired the way we'd want our own to be done. Free estimates are provided for all types of projects - most before we leave your home.

Our business is locally owned and operated and does not employ a sales staff. One of the business owners will meet with you to discuss your project and provide you with an estimate to complete the work. We are proud to say that we offer our proposals to homeowners with no gimmicks, no pressure, and no commissioned sales staff that needs to be compensated for "closing the sale". Our standardized pricing insures that you won't pay more than necessary for a project to be completed. We have a long list of happy customers with projects ranging from installing a new door to building room additions and everything in between. If you'd like to drive by a past customer's home to see a certain color or style of material, we'll be glad to give you a list to view. Our philosophy is that we treat you the way we'd like to be treated and your home is repaired the way we'd want our own to be done. Free estimates are provided for all types of projects - most before we leave your home.


Avatar for Born Again Interiors

Born Again Interiors

4.25(
12
)

Born Again Interiors

4.25(
12
)
Customers say: Super punctual
25 years of experience

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

...
Showing 1-10 of 68
Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Walkout basements cost more than other kinds of basements, and can also increase your risk of leaks as well as a loss of insulation, leading to higher heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed walkout basements may lead to structural issues with your foundation, so ensure you’re working with a contractor who has extensive experience with this kind of basement.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Yes, you’ll use a macerator pump to install a basement bathroom without breaking concrete. The purpose of breaking into concrete is to connect the drain pipes to the main sewer line. But a macerator pump will bypass this step and break up solids until they are soft enough to pass through a discharge pipe. That pipe will carry the waste to the sewage line.

The Sterling, IL homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"