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Basement 2 Finish
4.78(
81
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Angi Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Great work by Vito and the whole Basement 2 Finish team. My basement looks fantastic! Take a look at my project on their website. Plainfield, IL"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Eichele & Valene Remodeling
4.36(
7
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Angi Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I highly recommend Ed to all of my clients and use him personally for my projects. His response time is incredibly fast. He is very reliable and shows up when he says he will which is rare in the contracting business. He even follows up multiple times. He has done it all, from putting together furniture to remodels for me and my clients. His team is great at getting this done quickly and taking pride in their work. He takes great care of clients and is a very good listener to understand his clients' needs. Sometimes he even comes up with ideas that I have never even thought of. Very good at improvising and finding solutions to some items that seem like they can't be fixed. As a broker it is so important to have someone capable and professional representing you. In summary, Ed is finally the contractor that I have been looking for and will use for all my future projects!"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excellent Remodeling LTD
5.00(
90
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a lovely experience working with Excellent Remodelind. Jolanta was always responsive and worked around our schedules throughout the whole process. Wojtek thought of everything along the way to ensure we got the basement we wanted. His work ethic and professionalism was second to none. We could not recommend them enough."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area
4.22(
45
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Angi Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Entire Matrix team was great to work with, professionals all the way around, explained every single details of the project and kept us up to date with the builder app where they post everything from demolition, framming, plumbing, electrical and pictures of the entire process from start to finish."
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
ARC Innovative Remodeling
New to Angi

Angi Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated Additions and Remodels contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Christensen Carpentry
3.67(
3
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Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Unprofessional, untimely, poor workmanship, stressful experience. Shawn did a LVP flooring install on two levels of my house, including the kitchen. Almost $8K for 1K SF. Flooring failed 1st time due to no subfloor leveling despite me asking twice if it was needed. 24 planks in 600 SF were separating in 2 weeks. Once I informed Shawn the floor was failing, his workers tried accessing my garage without permission to get tools. Seemed like they were trying to split on a bad job. Despite the bad job done, I worked with him on cost-effective products to try and save as much money as possible on the rework. Both levels of flooring had issues, but I only asked for main level to be redone. Ultimately, it took 4 months of poor communication and terrible customer service to finally get new flooring installed, still not level but holding????! Ultimately, the new flooring installed was left unfinished, leaving me to install trim, transitions, end caps, stair nosing and caulk on my own."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Robert Leach Construction
New to Angi

Angi Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Robert Leach Construction 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.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Aurora, IL

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

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