Tired of overpriced firms or no-show handymen? Your home is your life. Not just the next jobsite or work order. When it needs fixing or upgrading, you shouldn't have to choose between them. Not every project needs a crew of 20. And not every job should be DIY. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in getting the job done the right way the first time. Whether it's storm-repair siding, a fresh bath facelift, or that "I'll get to it later" room, we finish on schedule and on budget. No shortcuts, no excuses. Your home deserves more than a contractor. It deserves a partner. Let's get that next project off your list.
Tired of overpriced firms or no-show handymen? Your home is your life. Not just the next jobsite or work order. When it needs fixing or upgrading, you shouldn't have to choose between them. Not every project needs a crew of 20. And not every job should be DIY. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in getting the job done the right way the first time. Whether it's storm-repair siding, a fresh bath facelift, or that "I'll get to it later" room, we finish on schedule and on budget. No shortcuts, no excuses. Your home deserves more than a contractor. It deserves a partner. Let's get that next project off your list.
With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."
Karisa H on August 2023
With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."
Karisa H on August 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of construction management and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in custom home building, additions to existing structures and a variety of remodels and major renovations but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects utilizing a combined 40 years of commercial and residential building experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Everything started out fine but after a while no workers showed and the project was never finished"
Homeowner on March 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of construction management and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in custom home building, additions to existing structures and a variety of remodels and major renovations but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects utilizing a combined 40 years of commercial and residential building experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Everything started out fine but after a while no workers showed and the project was never finished"
Homeowner on March 2022
M & E Construction & Renovation 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.
"I recently had a concrete driveways project done by M&E Construction..the process was smooth..I'm so happy with how everything turned out! Marc listened carefully to what I wanted, asked thoughtful questions, and really took the time to understand my vision - Marc wasn't just trying to sell me something..he was genuinely interested in helping me achieve the best possible outcome. I am genuinely happy with the outcome of my concrete project. It has exceeded my expectations in every way!!"
Christine N on March 2025
M & E Construction & Renovation 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.
"I recently had a concrete driveways project done by M&E Construction..the process was smooth..I'm so happy with how everything turned out! Marc listened carefully to what I wanted, asked thoughtful questions, and really took the time to understand my vision - Marc wasn't just trying to sell me something..he was genuinely interested in helping me achieve the best possible outcome. I am genuinely happy with the outcome of my concrete project. It has exceeded my expectations in every way!!"
Christine N on March 2025
At OCP Construction, Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job.
"James and his crew were easy to work with. Responded in a timely fashion leading up to the job, and showed up on time every day during the project. Offered advice where it was needed and answered questions when they came up. Finished on time and cleaned up before they left. As other projects come up, I plan I working with them again."
Alex T on March 2025
At OCP Construction, Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job.
"James and his crew were easy to work with. Responded in a timely fashion leading up to the job, and showed up on time every day during the project. Offered advice where it was needed and answered questions when they came up. Finished on time and cleaned up before they left. As other projects come up, I plan I working with them again."
Alex T on March 2025
We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading remodeling companies in the Chicagoland Northwest suburbs. We believe that every client is a friend and a partner in that we keep in touch with them after the project is complete. Many of our previous clients call us up for other projects and refer us to their friend and family!
"Our project was started right before the start of Covid disaster of the last year and I can't say enough on how Pete and Steve handled the whole situation. First of all the professionalism and detail used to get the information for the start of the project by Pete was excellent. We worked with him to explain what we wanted and he came back with a detailed plan that was broken down to each part of the process that was easy to understand and follow so we knew what to expect. Once work started it went smoothly and everything was looking great. Unfortunately Covid through a wrench into all plans and we came to a halt. Pete and Steve worked with us and kept us informed until things could start up again. It took a while but the end result was excellent. I would highly recommend Epic for the excellent workmanship and for there efforts to complete the project through some very trying times. Epic is professional and has the customers interest in mind for every part of the process."
Bill F on June 2021
We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading remodeling companies in the Chicagoland Northwest suburbs. We believe that every client is a friend and a partner in that we keep in touch with them after the project is complete. Many of our previous clients call us up for other projects and refer us to their friend and family!
"Our project was started right before the start of Covid disaster of the last year and I can't say enough on how Pete and Steve handled the whole situation. First of all the professionalism and detail used to get the information for the start of the project by Pete was excellent. We worked with him to explain what we wanted and he came back with a detailed plan that was broken down to each part of the process that was easy to understand and follow so we knew what to expect. Once work started it went smoothly and everything was looking great. Unfortunately Covid through a wrench into all plans and we came to a halt. Pete and Steve worked with us and kept us informed until things could start up again. It took a while but the end result was excellent. I would highly recommend Epic for the excellent workmanship and for there efforts to complete the project through some very trying times. Epic is professional and has the customers interest in mind for every part of the process."
Bill F on June 2021
Touchstone Group Construction is a full-service construction company providing residential and commerciall construction and property management services throughout Chicagoland. From residential remodels or new builds to multi family gut rehabs or cap ex projects, you can be sure we always deliver expert craftsmanship on time and on budget. The core principles of our company are simple: create a relationship with our clients based on honesty and transparency, and deliver high-level craftsmanship on time and on budget. Our experienced team of highly trusted professionals will make certain you are completely satisfied with our work from start to finish while leaving no detail overlooked. If you're interested in learning why our clients love us, contact us today!
"Professional team. Did the job in one day. Worked till the job was complete and everything was cleaned up."
Joann F on March 2020
Touchstone Group Construction is a full-service construction company providing residential and commerciall construction and property management services throughout Chicagoland. From residential remodels or new builds to multi family gut rehabs or cap ex projects, you can be sure we always deliver expert craftsmanship on time and on budget. The core principles of our company are simple: create a relationship with our clients based on honesty and transparency, and deliver high-level craftsmanship on time and on budget. Our experienced team of highly trusted professionals will make certain you are completely satisfied with our work from start to finish while leaving no detail overlooked. If you're interested in learning why our clients love us, contact us today!
"Professional team. Did the job in one day. Worked till the job was complete and everything was cleaned up."
Joann F on March 2020
At Cardona Services Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"workers easy to work with"
John B on November 2024
At Cardona Services Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"workers easy to work with"
John B on November 2024
Kasey's General Contractors LLC, 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
"We got our bathrooms converted to full bath with standing shower, kirk and Kasey's company did an excellent job at an affordable price and much lower than other big companies that we took quote from. The quality and color of our bathroom walls looks so good, modern, easily washable and definitely added value to the home.Now that the remodel is done, my bathroom feels like a completely new space. It’s bright, clean, and modern. I love the new walk-in shower with glass doors, the updated lighting, and the fresh look of the walls and floor. I highly recommend this team for anyone thinking about a bathroom remodel. I feel that I got great value for the price I paid. If I ever remodel another room in my house, I will definitely call them again. Overall, I give this bathroom remodeling experience a full 5 stars. Everything from start to finish went better than I expected I am sharing this info as this would help someone else who is also looking for remodeling bathrooms to make a decision."
Sai V on June 2025
Kasey's General Contractors LLC, 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
"We got our bathrooms converted to full bath with standing shower, kirk and Kasey's company did an excellent job at an affordable price and much lower than other big companies that we took quote from. The quality and color of our bathroom walls looks so good, modern, easily washable and definitely added value to the home.Now that the remodel is done, my bathroom feels like a completely new space. It’s bright, clean, and modern. I love the new walk-in shower with glass doors, the updated lighting, and the fresh look of the walls and floor. I highly recommend this team for anyone thinking about a bathroom remodel. I feel that I got great value for the price I paid. If I ever remodel another room in my house, I will definitely call them again. Overall, I give this bathroom remodeling experience a full 5 stars. Everything from start to finish went better than I expected I am sharing this info as this would help someone else who is also looking for remodeling bathrooms to make a decision."
Sai V on June 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.
"Reviews All project manager98 basement remodel40 work33 field manager29 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. … More Jason Vassallo 8 reviews·18 photos a month ago 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 … More Photo 1 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 2 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 3 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 4 in review by Jason Vassallo 🙏1 Matrix Basements (Owner) a month ago Thank you so much, Jason! We’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and for trusting Matrix Basements with your home. Hearing how much you enjoyed the process — and seeing your beautiful new space — means the world to our entire team. We’re honored to have been part of bringing your vision to life! Ann Michel 7 reviews·4 photos 4 months ago We are very pleased with our the renovation of our basement. We had several bids from different contractors, and although Matrix was the highest bid, I would say it was well worth every dollar spent. The process started off slow, the start … More Photo 1 in review by Ann Michel Photo 2 in review by Ann Michel Photo 3 in review by Ann Michel Photo 4 in review by Ann Michel ❤️1 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Thank you for sharing your experience with Matrix Basements. We appreciate your feedback. Kathleen Tracy 3 reviews·5 photos 4 months ago We recently had our basement completed by Matrix. We are thrilled with having the extra living space! Having the Builder Trend app allowed us to see the schedule and follow the process, so there weren't many surprises. Matrix got a 4-star … More Photo 1 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 2 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 3 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 4 in review by Kathleen Tracy+2 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Your feedback is incredibly valuable. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the extra living space in your basement completed by Matrix. We appreciate your detailed review and will take your concerns into consideration for future projects. Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews Overall, we had a great experience with the Matrix Home Solutions team from start to finish. Jamie V and his team did an amazing job transforming our dark ... 5.0(226) Better Business Bureau [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing | BBB Complaints | Better Business ... We were promised great customer service and quality workmanship, which we have not received to date. Poor customer service the start with the salesman and on up ... People also ask How reliable are Matrix Home Solutions' services? What is the warranty on a matrix basement? Who owns Matrix Basement Systems? Who is the CEO of Matrix Home Solutions? Feedback People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Angie's List [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Reviews - Arlington Heights, IL 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 ... 4.7(269) Houzz [*** Link removed ***] MATRIX BASEMENT FINISHING - Project Photos & Reviews Overall the experience with Matrix was good they were professional, high quality repairs and planning was relatively seamless. On occasion there were some ... 4.8(218) Indeed Job Search App installed Matrix Basement Finishing Employee Reviews in Arlington Heights, IL Working at Matrix Home Solutions has been an absolute pleasure. The company exudes innovation and excellence in every aspect of its operations. 3.4(31) People also search for HomeAdvisor [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area The quality of the craftsmanship is outstanding every detail was thoughtfully executed. They stayed on schedule and within budget, which was ... 4.2(41) Reddit · r/Naperville 20+ comments · 6 months ago Anyone have recommendations for a basement finishing quote? I used Matrix a few years ago. Easy to work with, only finished half the basement, and even let us do the floors and painting ourselves to save ... Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews - Page 13 Jul 22, 2020 — We had a fantastic experience with Matrix from start to finish. The sales staff, project manager, and contractors were all excellent at their ... 5.0(226) People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Results are personalized - Try without personalization 60202, Evanston, IL - From your device Update location Dark theme: on Help Feedback Privacy Terms Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos just now New What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. Last winter we had our bathroom remodeled to more appropriately accommodate me in my recovery process and moving forward from several strokes. We had a rep come out to give us a quote based on what we wanted/would need and after some convincing and offering of discounts, we settled on a price and worked out a loan agreement to get it done. The project was to turn our bathtub in our main bathroom into a standing shower with a grab bar to allow for ease of entry and exit for myself, plus a wider vanity to allow for both myself and my wife to use the sink at the same time. We also opted to replace the flooring, which was tile, to a vinyl that became less cool and easy to walk on. We picked out the design and style with the rep who's name I don't remember, and set a date for everything to be done. The first issue after the fact that we noticed, was that the wrong vanity had been installed. When this issue was raised, the solution was to reimburse us for part of the installation because that seemed easier at the time. Fine. Everything else seemed to be ok, so we let it go and moved on. Fast forward to today, we had a drainage issue with that shower stall and called a plumber to address the issue. In the process of doing that, he discovered that the pipe for the shower drain, which had been moved from its original placement on the initial install, had not only been installed incorrectly, but had been sealed improperly and now that the seal has begun to erode away is causing a small (for now) leak. We now have a quote for an exploration into the problem where the other company will have to open up part of the celling in the basement in order to assess the issue and determine a correct fix. That this problem exists in the first place is unacceptable and we are frankly livid with the matter."
Charlie B on June 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.
"Reviews All project manager98 basement remodel40 work33 field manager29 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. … More Jason Vassallo 8 reviews·18 photos a month ago 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 … More Photo 1 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 2 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 3 in review by Jason Vassallo Photo 4 in review by Jason Vassallo 🙏1 Matrix Basements (Owner) a month ago Thank you so much, Jason! We’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and for trusting Matrix Basements with your home. Hearing how much you enjoyed the process — and seeing your beautiful new space — means the world to our entire team. We’re honored to have been part of bringing your vision to life! Ann Michel 7 reviews·4 photos 4 months ago We are very pleased with our the renovation of our basement. We had several bids from different contractors, and although Matrix was the highest bid, I would say it was well worth every dollar spent. The process started off slow, the start … More Photo 1 in review by Ann Michel Photo 2 in review by Ann Michel Photo 3 in review by Ann Michel Photo 4 in review by Ann Michel ❤️1 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Thank you for sharing your experience with Matrix Basements. We appreciate your feedback. Kathleen Tracy 3 reviews·5 photos 4 months ago We recently had our basement completed by Matrix. We are thrilled with having the extra living space! Having the Builder Trend app allowed us to see the schedule and follow the process, so there weren't many surprises. Matrix got a 4-star … More Photo 1 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 2 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 3 in review by Kathleen Tracy Photo 4 in review by Kathleen Tracy+2 Matrix Basements (Owner) 4 months ago Your feedback is incredibly valuable. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the extra living space in your basement completed by Matrix. We appreciate your detailed review and will take your concerns into consideration for future projects. Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews Overall, we had a great experience with the Matrix Home Solutions team from start to finish. Jamie V and his team did an amazing job transforming our dark ... 5.0(226) Better Business Bureau [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing | BBB Complaints | Better Business ... We were promised great customer service and quality workmanship, which we have not received to date. Poor customer service the start with the salesman and on up ... People also ask How reliable are Matrix Home Solutions' services? What is the warranty on a matrix basement? Who owns Matrix Basement Systems? Who is the CEO of Matrix Home Solutions? Feedback People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Angie's List [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Reviews - Arlington Heights, IL 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 ... 4.7(269) Houzz [*** Link removed ***] MATRIX BASEMENT FINISHING - Project Photos & Reviews Overall the experience with Matrix was good they were professional, high quality repairs and planning was relatively seamless. On occasion there were some ... 4.8(218) Indeed Job Search App installed Matrix Basement Finishing Employee Reviews in Arlington Heights, IL Working at Matrix Home Solutions has been an absolute pleasure. The company exudes innovation and excellence in every aspect of its operations. 3.4(31) People also search for HomeAdvisor [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area The quality of the craftsmanship is outstanding every detail was thoughtfully executed. They stayed on schedule and within budget, which was ... 4.2(41) Reddit · r/Naperville 20+ comments · 6 months ago Anyone have recommendations for a basement finishing quote? I used Matrix a few years ago. Easy to work with, only finished half the basement, and even let us do the floors and painting ourselves to save ... Matrix Basements [*** Link removed ***] Matrix Basements Reviews - Page 13 Jul 22, 2020 — We had a fantastic experience with Matrix from start to finish. The sales staff, project manager, and contractors were all excellent at their ... 5.0(226) People also search for Reliable Home Improvem... DGI Design x Build (Devon Gr... Drury Design reviews Advance Design Studio revi... Design First Builders reviews Feedback Results are personalized - Try without personalization 60202, Evanston, IL - From your device Update location Dark theme: on Help Feedback Privacy Terms Charlie Bressler Local Guide·5 reviews·8 photos just now New What initially seemed like a good idea with a decent turnout went from ok, to bad, to worse. Last winter we had our bathroom remodeled to more appropriately accommodate me in my recovery process and moving forward from several strokes. We had a rep come out to give us a quote based on what we wanted/would need and after some convincing and offering of discounts, we settled on a price and worked out a loan agreement to get it done. The project was to turn our bathtub in our main bathroom into a standing shower with a grab bar to allow for ease of entry and exit for myself, plus a wider vanity to allow for both myself and my wife to use the sink at the same time. We also opted to replace the flooring, which was tile, to a vinyl that became less cool and easy to walk on. We picked out the design and style with the rep who's name I don't remember, and set a date for everything to be done. The first issue after the fact that we noticed, was that the wrong vanity had been installed. When this issue was raised, the solution was to reimburse us for part of the installation because that seemed easier at the time. Fine. Everything else seemed to be ok, so we let it go and moved on. Fast forward to today, we had a drainage issue with that shower stall and called a plumber to address the issue. In the process of doing that, he discovered that the pipe for the shower drain, which had been moved from its original placement on the initial install, had not only been installed incorrectly, but had been sealed improperly and now that the seal has begun to erode away is causing a small (for now) leak. We now have a quote for an exploration into the problem where the other company will have to open up part of the celling in the basement in order to assess the issue and determine a correct fix. That this problem exists in the first place is unacceptable and we are frankly livid with the matter."
Charlie B on June 2025
The timeline for raising a sunken living room varies depending on your specific project. Factors affecting the schedule include the size of the area, the complexity of the work, and whether you're installing new flooring throughout adjacent rooms. Your contractor will need to remove existing flooring, build up the sunken area, allow time for materials to set properly, and then install finished flooring. Be sure to discuss the expected timeline with your contractor during the planning phase.
Raising a sunken living room is a significant structural modification that should be done with proper engineering considerations. When performed correctly by qualified professionals, the project shouldn't negatively impact your home's structural integrity. However, improper installation could lead to issues like uneven floors or inadequate support. This is why hiring an experienced and licensed home remodeling contractor who understands the structural requirements and building codes for such modifications is recommended.
Yes, contractors can raise sunken living rooms with concrete slab foundations. The process involves pouring new concrete to fill the depression or building a wood-framed floor system over the existing slab. For a 400-square-foot room with a six-inch depression, filling with concrete would cost approximately $2,400 before adding finished flooring. The approach your contractor recommends will depend on your specific situation, including the height differential and your preferred finished floor type.
When raising a sunken living room, you'll need to consider how the new flooring will transition to adjacent areas. Your options include extending the new flooring throughout connected spaces for a seamless look, using transition strips between different flooring types, or selecting complementary materials that create an intentional design feature. Discuss these options with your flooring professional to determine the best approach for your home's specific layout and your aesthetic preferences.