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R & B Remodeling
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Serving Viola, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys were incredibly easy to work with and where always on time. They had excellent communication throughout the project. If issues arised they were easy to talk to and made sure things were taken care of. I got many quotes for my basement remodel and theirs was a fair price. I would definitely hire them again."
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Hansen Building & Renovations, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Viola, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wade does 95% of the work himself. Bid was more than fair for our project and there were no cost overruns. I was very pleased with the quality of the work and so was the city building inspector. Wade handled changes to the project when we had to move a door and stairs to a different wall midway through the project. We've already hired him for another project."
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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QC Remodeling & Restorations - Home Facebook
4.8(
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Serving Viola, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Hired them through Angie's list. Initially i had a bathroom wall that i wanted installed. He came to the house and had recommended the idea of having it tiled instead. There the next day he started the project always early and on time. Him and a coworker would work steadily for 8-10 hours and knocked it out in 4 days. My bathroom looks great. There work is very professional and of high quality. Fernando was also nice and easy to work with. I am very happy with the project and would recommend him to anybody."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

Save money on your basement finishing project by making cost-effective decisions such as minimizing structural changes and avoiding costly construction revisions. DIY simpler tasks such as painting or basic cleanup to reduce labor costs. You can also opt for energy-efficient fixtures and materials that may qualify for rebates or tax incentives.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

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