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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.9(
66
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The end result was beyond my expectations! The entire team of workers were extremely professional, polite and hard working. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. In fact I am so pleased that I am contracting with them again to remodel my kitchen."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
3.9(
16
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys were great! I hired them to install a laminate floor & baseboards in my lower level & they completed it quickly & professionally! I then used them to install a vanity/sink & toilet. Although the my bathroom was not plumbed for this, they were knowledgeable enough to get it done! I will continue to use them for all my handyman needs. Just a couple of nice guys with great talent!"
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Burnett Construction
4.8(
8
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
Bathrooms

+43

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
4.3(
162
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I truly recommend Daniel and his worker on work they did on repairing my stairs and they was definitely cheaper than all the rest, and they did a great job!!!! I will be hiring him to do my drywall for my basement. So all I’m saying is they did my stairs with in two days!!! I will see you soon. Thank You! Ms Mary…"
Response time8 hrs
346 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Wheeler Fine Carpentry & Remodeling
5.0(
13
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Darin finished our basement along with installing a bathroom, built a screen porch, remodeled our master bathroom and totally remodeled an investment condo we purchased. He is a very conscientious and creative professional. He has a great crew and is great with dogs. We, obviously, highly recommend Darin and his company."
You should see inside
Also a steam room
 Pergola
 Before
 Before

+83

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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G. FALL BUILDERS, INC.
New to Angi

Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

G Fall Builders Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a\nstandard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is\nthe quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade\ncombined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our\ncustomers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Buck Buckleys Total Basement Finishing
4.6(
19
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We're so happy we contacted Buck Buckley's Total Basement Finishing. We finished our basement just in time for the first Sunday Night Football Packers game last year. Not only were they professional, but they also finished a week early!!"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Dream Line Remodeling LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Belvidere, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! I can not say enough good things about our experience and the final results from this company. They did such an amazing job with the design and construction, actually going above and beyond what was contracted. I would definitely use them again and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who needs some remodeling work done. Thanks guys!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Belvidere, 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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