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Avatar for Matrix Basement Finishing
Matrix Basement Finishing
3050 N Kennicott Ave
4.56(
268
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Matrix Basement Finishing
3050 N Kennicott Ave
4.56(
268
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
131 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

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.

"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 really see the quality in the finishes and overall design. What stood out most was the amazing team collaboration. Everyone involved worked seamlessly together to bring our vision to life, and the process was smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a company that delivers beautiful results with expert craftsmanship and great service, Matrix Basements is the one to call. Highly recommend!"

Jason V on April 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.

"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 really see the quality in the finishes and overall design. What stood out most was the amazing team collaboration. Everyone involved worked seamlessly together to bring our vision to life, and the process was smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a company that delivers beautiful results with expert craftsmanship and great service, Matrix Basements is the one to call. Highly recommend!"

Jason V on April 2025


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HDM Construction LLC
2179 South 89th Street
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HDM Construction LLC
2179 South 89th Street
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24 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

We specialized in remodeling but also do new construction. We have a team of specialists in Drywall, mudding, taping, painting, and plumbing, installation of carpet, vinyl and tile. Installation of windows, interior and exterior doors.

We specialized in remodeling but also do new construction. We have a team of specialists in Drywall, mudding, taping, painting, and plumbing, installation of carpet, vinyl and tile. Installation of windows, interior and exterior doors.


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BIG DAVE'S SERVICES
9131 W Walker St
4.12(
111
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BIG DAVE'S SERVICES
9131 W Walker St
4.12(
111
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
118 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Why Choose Big Dave’s? To state it as clearly as possible, we’re not the right fit for everyone. We’re not the fastest. We’re not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we’ll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!

"The very best thing about Big Dave's is that he shows up when he says he will, he does the job we agreed on, and he cleans up after himself. Very different from any other GC I've dealt with in nearly forty years. Superior work at all times; fixes issues when required without question or demur. I'll have no other GC darken my doors ever again."

John B on September 2023

Why Choose Big Dave’s? To state it as clearly as possible, we’re not the right fit for everyone. We’re not the fastest. We’re not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we’ll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!

"The very best thing about Big Dave's is that he shows up when he says he will, he does the job we agreed on, and he cleans up after himself. Very different from any other GC I've dealt with in nearly forty years. Superior work at all times; fixes issues when required without question or demur. I'll have no other GC darken my doors ever again."

John B on September 2023


C.J. Holmes Company, LLC
13500 Watertown Plank Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
C.J. Holmes Company, LLC
13500 Watertown Plank Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

C.J. Holmes Company, LLC, has been in business for more than 40 years. From design to completion, we will assist you with all of your home renovation and remodeling needs. Call us today!

"Chet, Eduardo and Brandon took wonderful care of our home! The kitchen, floors, entryway, and bathrooms turned out better than we expected! The additional electric, heating, and plumbing teams were great to work with, too. Amazing how much our home has improved. Thanks so much, S and K"

Ken H on December 2024

C.J. Holmes Company, LLC, has been in business for more than 40 years. From design to completion, we will assist you with all of your home renovation and remodeling needs. Call us today!

"Chet, Eduardo and Brandon took wonderful care of our home! The kitchen, floors, entryway, and bathrooms turned out better than we expected! The additional electric, heating, and plumbing teams were great to work with, too. Amazing how much our home has improved. Thanks so much, S and K"

Ken H on December 2024


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Premier Asset Management and Maintenance
W4370 County Road G
4.68(
37
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Approved Pro
Premier Asset Management and Maintenance
W4370 County Road G
4.68(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned family business. We are your one stop shop! We offer services ranging from interior/exterior painting, re models, flooring, roofing, siding, windows, carpentry, tree removal, stump grinding, decks/porches, etc... We promise you will be happy with our services because we are 100% personable to each and every customers' needs. We know how hard it is to find an informative, reliable Contractor and that's who we are! We are professional and reliable, a "no nonsense" company. Please call for a free estimate.

"PAMM was excellent! They were competitively priced, timely and conscientious. The work was impeccable. I would highly recommend this company!"

Emily P on September 2024

We are a locally owned family business. We are your one stop shop! We offer services ranging from interior/exterior painting, re models, flooring, roofing, siding, windows, carpentry, tree removal, stump grinding, decks/porches, etc... We promise you will be happy with our services because we are 100% personable to each and every customers' needs. We know how hard it is to find an informative, reliable Contractor and that's who we are! We are professional and reliable, a "no nonsense" company. Please call for a free estimate.

"PAMM was excellent! They were competitively priced, timely and conscientious. The work was impeccable. I would highly recommend this company!"

Emily P on September 2024


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Amethyst Contracting Inc
2512 N Frederick Ave
4.76(
49
)
Approved Pro
Amethyst Contracting Inc
2512 N Frederick Ave
4.76(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Amethyst Contracting Inc, is an established progressive design, build, and remodeling company with over 30 years in the field. We are women owned and operated and offer a fresh perspective in a field traditionally male oriented. We are known for our unique holistic approach to design, and are a hands on builder giving each client a one of a kind result. Can't wait to chat!

"I have been very happy with Amethyst! When I first contacted them, I was shocked to have a real--and friendly--person pick up my call. They have responded in a similar manner throughout my work with them: prompt, friendly, and professional. Their design work is beautiful--creative while still sensitive and responsive to my opinions/ideas. I would highly recommend them!"

Julie S on May 2019

Amethyst Contracting Inc, is an established progressive design, build, and remodeling company with over 30 years in the field. We are women owned and operated and offer a fresh perspective in a field traditionally male oriented. We are known for our unique holistic approach to design, and are a hands on builder giving each client a one of a kind result. Can't wait to chat!

"I have been very happy with Amethyst! When I first contacted them, I was shocked to have a real--and friendly--person pick up my call. They have responded in a similar manner throughout my work with them: prompt, friendly, and professional. Their design work is beautiful--creative while still sensitive and responsive to my opinions/ideas. I would highly recommend them!"

Julie S on May 2019


Avatar for Tairi Construction
Tairi Construction
7032 W Greenfield Ave
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Tairi Construction
7032 W Greenfield Ave
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 local quotes requested

At Tairi Construction we stand with our customers. We strive to make your fantasies a reality, by specializing in all aspects of home remodeling. The services that we provide are: painting, hard wood and laminate flooring, complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, full Rec room remodel, tile work, and shower installs that will take as little as one day! For any and all inquiries please contact us at (414)376-7377

"Excellent work. Took the time to make sure the job was done perfect. Cleaned up every day"

Doug L on February 2023

At Tairi Construction we stand with our customers. We strive to make your fantasies a reality, by specializing in all aspects of home remodeling. The services that we provide are: painting, hard wood and laminate flooring, complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, full Rec room remodel, tile work, and shower installs that will take as little as one day! For any and all inquiries please contact us at (414)376-7377

"Excellent work. Took the time to make sure the job was done perfect. Cleaned up every day"

Doug L on February 2023


Avatar for MH Renovations LLC
MH Renovations LLC
Unknown
4.94(
100
)
Approved Pro
MH Renovations LLC
Unknown
4.94(
100
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

MH Renovations LLC is a family owned & operated Home Improvement company serving Southeastern Wisconsin. We provide you with high quality customized and detailed work to fit your budget and lifestyle. Rest assure, during any construction project, we will keep your home and materials clean and protected. We are a Licensed and fully Insured company. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

"We were very happy with our basement remodeling project performed by Matt and his crew at MH Renovations. What you see is what you get when it comes to Matt. He is an honest and hardworking individual who will see your project through to the end. Prior to starting this project, we had absolutely no experience in the world of home renovations and we did not know quite what to expect. Matt walked us through each step of the process and educated us along the way. We became connected with Matt in 2014 through mere happenstance well before we ever knew what his profession was. I had responded to a Craigslist ad in hopes of purchasing a custom built Lego table for our children as a Christmas gift. The man building these tables was Matt. Over the course of a few weeks in the midst of our correspondence, our 2 year old son was diagnosed with cancer. Needless to say, we did not follow through with purchasing a table at that time. When he learned of our circumstances, his next move would instantly show us what a kind, generous, and good human being he was. Despite the fact that he had never met us in person, he built, donated, and delivered a hand-crafted Lego table to our son in the midst of his battle with cancer. Through that encounter, we learned that Matt owned a contracting business. We promised ourselves that Matt would be the first person we called when we were ready to look into finishing our basement - a project that was on our "home-owner wish list". Three years later we followed through on that promise and we called Matt. From the very first phone call until the last piece of the project was complete, Matt impressed us. We initially called Matt in the fall of 2017. He came out to our house in a timely manner and spent a significant amount of time drawing up plans and creating a detailed and itemized quote. He worked with us on various aspects of the proposal to create plans and drawings that fit both our existing space as well as our desires. Matt is truly an engineer who thinks outside of the box to come up with solutions that are both practical and efficient. We had to work around certain existing structures that made the design aspect tricky at times. Matt came up with great ideas to incorporate these aspects inconspicuously into the plans. We would be foolish as consumers to not seek additional estimates, therefore, we had two other contractors out to our home. Matt exceeded our expectations and blew the other two contractors out of the water when comparing design ideas, price/budget, as well as his overall responsiveness and effort put forth. All of the work done up until this point was free of charge. Matt had put in a great deal of time into his estimate and plans despite not even knowing if we would choose to work with him. His efforts paid off as we chose MH Renovations. In the weeks to follow Matt was extremely diligent in keeping in touch as he finalized plans and timelines. He was very accessible via text, phone or email and responded in a timely manner. At times Matt contacted us more than we contacted him. He would call with questions, information, and reminders on appointments. It was so refreshing! Matt was always on time and courteous in regards to respecting and working with our schedules. In March 2017 MH Renovations began framing the basement out. The framer (Trygve) was an absolute craftsman and Matt works exclusively with Trygve for this portion of his projects. Trygve worked tirelessly over the course of the next week to frame the entire basement. He would later return to complete all of the trim work needed throughout the basement which is beautiful and near perfection. Drywall was the next step. Matt warned us that drywall was a messy and somewhat unpleasant part of process. He was right. He got a crew in and out to complete the process as painlessly and as quickly as possible. The following weeks involved work with many different contractors to address plumbing, electric/lighting, and HVAC needs. Even during this phase Matt was often present and made daily visits to the job site. Matt has both a plumber and an electrician that he works exclusively with throughout all of his jobs. This put us at ease and made us feel comfortable allowing these sub contractors to come and go as they pleased even when we were not home. Can lighting, outlets, heating/AC vents and plumbing were on their way. Matt went the extra mile to add a few extra vents and can lights as the process was underway as he thought the space warranted them. He did this at no charge to us. We also encountered a plumbing issue along the way involving the our home's original drainage pipes. Matt and the plumber trouble-shot to give us several options to address the issue. The transparency in dealing with changes along the way was incredible. Whenever a change was made - we received updated paperwork reflecting the changes and the subsequent price adjustments so that we could keep tabs on where we were at with the budget. Next came the fun part - the finishes. Matt did a great job of presenting options to us from vendors that he worked regularly to assist with choosing cabinets, bathroom fixtures, wood stain colors, door choices, flooring options, and hardware. Despite offering us options that he was familiar with, he was also open to entertaining any outside options that we were interested in pursuing. For example, we debated about several shower options for our bathroom. The space was unique and the shower choices were somewhat limited. He spent several hours researching some of the options we asked about in order to help guide us toward a choice that would work best. We learned quickly that it is easy to get carried away in the midst of a renovation project in regards to spending. Matt did a wonderful job of keeping us grounded in our choices and being honest about how certain choices would dramatically change the bottom line price. Matt continued to stay one step ahead of us in all the planning and coordinating that went into the project. He had a great ability to formulate and maintain a schedule, thus keeping him within the proposed timeline, while still allowing us to make changes. At the 11th hour, we changed our mind on a cabinet configuration for our kitchen area and Matt made it happen for us. He was patient and understanding as we learned to navigate our way through this process. Flooring, paint and countertops were next on the docket. MH renovations does hard surface flooring, but not carpet. We used an independent carpet provider for the majority of our flooring needs. For the bathroom, Matt brought over various tile samples to choose from. His tile and grout work were great and we love how the floor turned out. The last flooring area was our workout space. Matt was used to working with a certain brand of foam tiles which at first we agreed to use. However, after doing some research, we decided that we wanted to go with a gym-grade flooring product with better shock absorption. We found this at a WI -based company in Milltown, WI. The only catch was that we were on a timeline and could not have it delivered to meet the deadline. We also did not have an appropriate vehicle to be able to pick it up ourselves. Matt took his own truck, picked up the flooring mats for us with the help of a colleague, and delivered them to the house. It was another example of how Matt is willing to go above and beyond to make the customer happy. The installation of counter-tops was an interesting hiccup in the process. Matt had long worked with a granite company that previously he had been very happy with. Following our granite installation, we noted that a large piece of granite was not supported with the appropriate brackets and thus presented a large safety concern. Unfortunately, the granite company denied any additional responsibility and despite Matt's best efforts to continually contact them, they refused to rectify the situation. Matt did not take this lightly. He researched the national natural stone governing body standards and verified that the granite slab indeed needed additional supports to adhere to safety standards. Matt met with several other gr"

kay c on January 2019

MH Renovations LLC is a family owned & operated Home Improvement company serving Southeastern Wisconsin. We provide you with high quality customized and detailed work to fit your budget and lifestyle. Rest assure, during any construction project, we will keep your home and materials clean and protected. We are a Licensed and fully Insured company. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

"We were very happy with our basement remodeling project performed by Matt and his crew at MH Renovations. What you see is what you get when it comes to Matt. He is an honest and hardworking individual who will see your project through to the end. Prior to starting this project, we had absolutely no experience in the world of home renovations and we did not know quite what to expect. Matt walked us through each step of the process and educated us along the way. We became connected with Matt in 2014 through mere happenstance well before we ever knew what his profession was. I had responded to a Craigslist ad in hopes of purchasing a custom built Lego table for our children as a Christmas gift. The man building these tables was Matt. Over the course of a few weeks in the midst of our correspondence, our 2 year old son was diagnosed with cancer. Needless to say, we did not follow through with purchasing a table at that time. When he learned of our circumstances, his next move would instantly show us what a kind, generous, and good human being he was. Despite the fact that he had never met us in person, he built, donated, and delivered a hand-crafted Lego table to our son in the midst of his battle with cancer. Through that encounter, we learned that Matt owned a contracting business. We promised ourselves that Matt would be the first person we called when we were ready to look into finishing our basement - a project that was on our "home-owner wish list". Three years later we followed through on that promise and we called Matt. From the very first phone call until the last piece of the project was complete, Matt impressed us. We initially called Matt in the fall of 2017. He came out to our house in a timely manner and spent a significant amount of time drawing up plans and creating a detailed and itemized quote. He worked with us on various aspects of the proposal to create plans and drawings that fit both our existing space as well as our desires. Matt is truly an engineer who thinks outside of the box to come up with solutions that are both practical and efficient. We had to work around certain existing structures that made the design aspect tricky at times. Matt came up with great ideas to incorporate these aspects inconspicuously into the plans. We would be foolish as consumers to not seek additional estimates, therefore, we had two other contractors out to our home. Matt exceeded our expectations and blew the other two contractors out of the water when comparing design ideas, price/budget, as well as his overall responsiveness and effort put forth. All of the work done up until this point was free of charge. Matt had put in a great deal of time into his estimate and plans despite not even knowing if we would choose to work with him. His efforts paid off as we chose MH Renovations. In the weeks to follow Matt was extremely diligent in keeping in touch as he finalized plans and timelines. He was very accessible via text, phone or email and responded in a timely manner. At times Matt contacted us more than we contacted him. He would call with questions, information, and reminders on appointments. It was so refreshing! Matt was always on time and courteous in regards to respecting and working with our schedules. In March 2017 MH Renovations began framing the basement out. The framer (Trygve) was an absolute craftsman and Matt works exclusively with Trygve for this portion of his projects. Trygve worked tirelessly over the course of the next week to frame the entire basement. He would later return to complete all of the trim work needed throughout the basement which is beautiful and near perfection. Drywall was the next step. Matt warned us that drywall was a messy and somewhat unpleasant part of process. He was right. He got a crew in and out to complete the process as painlessly and as quickly as possible. The following weeks involved work with many different contractors to address plumbing, electric/lighting, and HVAC needs. Even during this phase Matt was often present and made daily visits to the job site. Matt has both a plumber and an electrician that he works exclusively with throughout all of his jobs. This put us at ease and made us feel comfortable allowing these sub contractors to come and go as they pleased even when we were not home. Can lighting, outlets, heating/AC vents and plumbing were on their way. Matt went the extra mile to add a few extra vents and can lights as the process was underway as he thought the space warranted them. He did this at no charge to us. We also encountered a plumbing issue along the way involving the our home's original drainage pipes. Matt and the plumber trouble-shot to give us several options to address the issue. The transparency in dealing with changes along the way was incredible. Whenever a change was made - we received updated paperwork reflecting the changes and the subsequent price adjustments so that we could keep tabs on where we were at with the budget. Next came the fun part - the finishes. Matt did a great job of presenting options to us from vendors that he worked regularly to assist with choosing cabinets, bathroom fixtures, wood stain colors, door choices, flooring options, and hardware. Despite offering us options that he was familiar with, he was also open to entertaining any outside options that we were interested in pursuing. For example, we debated about several shower options for our bathroom. The space was unique and the shower choices were somewhat limited. He spent several hours researching some of the options we asked about in order to help guide us toward a choice that would work best. We learned quickly that it is easy to get carried away in the midst of a renovation project in regards to spending. Matt did a wonderful job of keeping us grounded in our choices and being honest about how certain choices would dramatically change the bottom line price. Matt continued to stay one step ahead of us in all the planning and coordinating that went into the project. He had a great ability to formulate and maintain a schedule, thus keeping him within the proposed timeline, while still allowing us to make changes. At the 11th hour, we changed our mind on a cabinet configuration for our kitchen area and Matt made it happen for us. He was patient and understanding as we learned to navigate our way through this process. Flooring, paint and countertops were next on the docket. MH renovations does hard surface flooring, but not carpet. We used an independent carpet provider for the majority of our flooring needs. For the bathroom, Matt brought over various tile samples to choose from. His tile and grout work were great and we love how the floor turned out. The last flooring area was our workout space. Matt was used to working with a certain brand of foam tiles which at first we agreed to use. However, after doing some research, we decided that we wanted to go with a gym-grade flooring product with better shock absorption. We found this at a WI -based company in Milltown, WI. The only catch was that we were on a timeline and could not have it delivered to meet the deadline. We also did not have an appropriate vehicle to be able to pick it up ourselves. Matt took his own truck, picked up the flooring mats for us with the help of a colleague, and delivered them to the house. It was another example of how Matt is willing to go above and beyond to make the customer happy. The installation of counter-tops was an interesting hiccup in the process. Matt had long worked with a granite company that previously he had been very happy with. Following our granite installation, we noted that a large piece of granite was not supported with the appropriate brackets and thus presented a large safety concern. Unfortunately, the granite company denied any additional responsibility and despite Matt's best efforts to continually contact them, they refused to rectify the situation. Matt did not take this lightly. He researched the national natural stone governing body standards and verified that the granite slab indeed needed additional supports to adhere to safety standards. Matt met with several other gr"

kay c on January 2019


Bright Horizon
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Bright Horizon
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New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
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36 local quotes requested
Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Remodeling services; 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 for your FREE estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Remodeling services; 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 for your FREE estimate today!


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PM SERVICES LLC
PO. BOX 20990
4.00(
4
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PM SERVICES LLC
PO. BOX 20990
4.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
128 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

PM Services, LLC has been providing reliable general contracting work to the good folks of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have a down-to-earth approach that allows us to meet each client’s unique needs. We eliminate the hassle for homeowners and business owners by offering all of our services through one company. You don’t have to worry about going to multiple people for multiple problems.

"PM Services along with Jorge Thompson is a nagger. He left mess. They were not able to do job."

GREGORY Y on March 2022

PM Services, LLC has been providing reliable general contracting work to the good folks of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have a down-to-earth approach that allows us to meet each client’s unique needs. We eliminate the hassle for homeowners and business owners by offering all of our services through one company. You don’t have to worry about going to multiple people for multiple problems.

"PM Services along with Jorge Thompson is a nagger. He left mess. They were not able to do job."

GREGORY Y on March 2022

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Basement remodels FAQs

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.

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.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

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.

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