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Top-Rated Basement remodelers in Wilmette - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jerry remodeled our basement, the transformation was beyond our expectations. I Not only did Jerry do fantastic work, when our daughter needed help with her new home. Jerry responded to her emergency right away. Please, look no further than Jerry ! Excellent work, and truly trustworthy person. Thank you Jerry!!!!"
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SCHAUMBURG
CHICAGO
bifor

+55

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

Serving Wilmette, 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
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Don Lorenc construction services, Inc.
4.8(
37
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Don Lorenc to build out our unfinished basement. Don was friendly and easy to work with and offered good suggestions on incremental improvements to our design. When issues came up, he communicated thoroughly and offered cost effective solutions. His carpentry team was exceptional and we are very happy with the final product."
Basement construction
Basement construction
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+33

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lupfer Builders
Lupfer Builders
4.6(
173
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his crew were great to work with. Honest, timely, responsive, respectful, and high quality workmanship. My basement came out better than expected and I would definitely use them again."
David Lupfer
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+11

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The James Construction Group Inc
5.0(
13
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Simply put, I could not recommend them enough. They were flexible and made the process easy. As this was our first rehab, this one took 18+ months due to legal and zoning. Throughout the entire process, James Construction group was happy to wait and consult as needed. I feel many companies may have moved on during this lull in our project and left us out. Once we finally got all the right paper work, they moved very quickly to rehab our house. All the while, we lived in the basement. Every contractor that came through for them was very nice and kept things as clean as possible (construction is always going to be dusty to a degree). As for the finishing, they made that easy too by allowing us to pick the big design elements but handled most of the "small finishes" that go overlooked but are a massive headache for the home owner. For example, baseboard trim was something we weren't very passionate about and let the company match up to our style - it looked great! With any construction project, there's bound to be change orders. James Construction was always flexible, assisting in anyway they could. We had an extra last-minute bath remodel that they team executed flawlessly, even though many of the contractors that were needed for the project had already done their jobs on the bigger parts of the houses. With the finished product, we couldn't be happier. If you have a rehab or want to upgrade, this is the right company for you. They're budget friendly, too!"
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+79

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FB Construction, Inc.
4.9(
77
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"FB Construction was awesome to work with great customer service. I remodeled a condo the project was completed on time and on budget. Working with Max was awesome and he was very easy to reach throughout the project. I would highly recommend Max and FB Construction. Great Job!"
 Exterior
 bathroom
 bedroom
 family / living  room
 Double sink

+16

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Alumni Builders, Inc.
4.9(
48
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan and team did an excellent job on our basement remodel. Dan is extremely professional and great to work with. They are very transparent with budget, keep everything on track and deliver great work. I highly recommend for all your home needs!"
stone and stucco facade with metal accents
colonial stone and siding facade
new cabinets
re-built kitchen
finished basement with open ceiling

+290

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"We recently had our basement bathroom redone due to water damage from broken water pipes. It was a pleasure working with Angelo and his team who were all very professional and experienced. Angelo was in constant contact and made sure that all work was performed to my satisfaction."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hammell Homes
Hammell Homes
4.2(
112
)
Basement - Remodel

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

#1 Handyman & Remodeling Experts in Evanston, Skokie and the North Shore since 1986. Hammell Homes, has provided quality, professional, affordable home repair and construction services to clients throughout the Chicagoland area. Licensed, bonded and insured, we offer master carpentry, plumbing, electrical and renovation services. We're a full service remodeling company and we'd like to bid on your next remodeling project. Design services available, so call us right now. We will come out and give you a professionally and prepared estimate in writing with a guarantee on the quality of workmanship. For single family, multi units and commercial properties, Hammell Homes, will manage every aspect of asset recovery, security and maintenance. Hammell Homes, specializes in finished basement, kitchen and bathroom renovation. Each year we are a family privileged to amazing craftsmanship. Fast, prompt, and service professionally executed. www.hammellhomes.com

Kitchen Remodel
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Complete kitchen remodel by Hammell Homes, serving Evanston, IL, Skokie, IL, and Chicago’s North Shore. This kitchen renovation features updated cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, fixtures, and finish work. Hammell Homes specializes in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, and residential renovations throughout Evanston, Skokie, and the North Shore.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation

+50

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

The difficulty of adding a basement to an existing house can vary depending on the house’s location, the size of the basement, and the type and condition of the existing foundation. Adding a basement is a job best handled by the pros, so you’ll need to enlist professional help for this project.

The best type of basement ventilation system depends on your budget, the moisture in your basement’s air, and the types of windows you have down there. You should consider all of these factors when choosing a ventilation system. However, the most effective method for basement ventilation is an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) or a whole-house ventilation system, which preheats or precools incoming air from the outside while also managing water vapor.

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