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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
83
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for GR General Contracting
GR General Contracting
4.2(
268
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My basement turned out amazing! Full bathroom installed, including 3-person sauna. Electrical work, lightening, painting, drywall and matte finish black ceiling all turned out fantastic! Gordan’s crew were all terrific. Professional, hard working, and always cleaned up before leaving for the night. Highly recommend!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement

+63

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
316
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The JK Complete Remodeling team is very talented. They helped me design the basement remodel (about 1000 sq feet) with a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen/bar, tv area, storage, coat closet and kids area including building it all out. They walked us through the different steps of the build out and made wonderful suggestions on what would look best or makes the most sense in layout, electrical switches/outlets, etc. Their carpentry, tiling and stone work is impressive as you can see from the pictures. They built the shelves and wine rack in the bar area, built the frame around the chalkboard paint in the kids area, built out a closet into our garage space. I would highly recommend this professional team."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, 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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Additional Photos
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
3.5(
86
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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!"
Basement Remodel
Speak Easy Basement
Matrix Plans 1
Living Room
Before Basement Finishing

+144

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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Master Craft & Design Corporation
4.8(
129
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"HIRE THESE GUYS!!! Donâ t pay more for big name remodelers. We had a kitchen and master bath remodel as well as putting new flooring in basement and kids bathroom. The quality is exceptional. Johnny and Pablo were the team at our home. Both are very talented craftsmen with a keen focus on detail. No aspect was overlooked or taken for granted. The glass and tile work in our shower was fantastic as was the tile and cabinetry work in the kitchen. The owner, Ed, was terrific to work with and lived up to all our expectations. I canâ t recommend these guys enough. Pricing was right in our budget. Very, very impressed! Will definitely use them again!"
Decks
Decks
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+37

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Basement 2 Finish
Basement 2 Finish
3.7(
119
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the work. Very professional. They also had amazing workers to finish our basement. They always had a solution for every problem that occurred during the remodeling and they are reasonably priced."
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Lockport, IL Basement

+411

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ultra Source Performance
Ultra Source Performance
4.6(
50
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Frank and his crew were phenomenal. They responded to all our questions. Changes, and ideas positively and explained the process along the way. They cleaned up every evening before they left, were on time, and respectful of our family. We then hired them for our kitchen remodel and laundry room! Especially pleased with Andrew, Miguel, Patrick, and Dwayne! Frank, the owner, responded immediately when we called with questions and was at our home frequently to make sure the work was moving forward. Quality, professionalism, and definitely will hire again! Highly recommend!"
Stairway Re-finish
Flooring
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Plumbing

+23

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for F.Z. Tile
F.Z. Tile
4.9(
39
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired F.Z. to tile a basement bathroom and around 500 sq/feet of basement area. The quality is top notch. Fernando is very good at what he does. We hired him to complete a laundry room tile removal and re tile and an upstarts bath tile removal and re tile before he even finished the basement. We were that impressed. everything looks amazing. I recommend F.Z. Tile to anyone that is thinking about a tile project."
wall pebbles
Marmol wall and floor tile
Kitchen backsplash
Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

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.

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.

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.

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