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All Pro Remodeling of Northern Chicago
3.9(
9
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Donaldson, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Present himself with the name West. West came into the house handed right away the magnetic flyer. we introduce ourselves Minerva & Andrew Lorenzen. We showed him what we wanted down in the basement, talked about the electrical project then me and my husband when back up to living room. A few minutes later he comes up and talked way to much about it. he started talking about price about $15,000. We tool him that does not meet our budget so he says I will talk off $1000 so final amount will $14,000. He says how much can you give; it should be half of the project amount. We felt that we were pressured into making a decision. We told him we didn't have much at hand at the moment. We give you $500 dollar to hold the project. We told we just opened a new bank account and that we didn't have any checks available. He says to Zelle him $500.00 to process payment thru with real name given & personal phone number. We mention in the beginning that we in the processes of refinancing. He says coming over Wednesday. While me & my husband analyze what we want to do, we decided to wait until our refinancing is done. I contacted him 3 to 4 days to let him know that what decision regarding project he very upset about it, and I say I am requesting to refund the 500 dollars he says I have 2 kids. I have nothing to do with it. He said he was not able to return our money I told you scam. I say I used Angi before, but I didn't have a problem. I am requesting to solve this issue and get my money back."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Brawny Builders
4.8(
35
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Donaldson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the entire project--from demolition to final details. Our new basement is wonderful--everything we had hoped it would be. It was great to work with Brawny Builders. They are great at communicating throughout the entire process and are reliable. You can trust them to do great work!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Chicago’s Finest Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
17
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Donaldson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was excellent. Peter not only is good at what he does, he hires good people to help him and he makes great suggestions! He isn’t pushy but truly knows his stuff. His timeline was very accurate and he was just so pleasant to work with. He also helped us to find the best places to purchase supplies. I would hire Peter again without a second thought. We recommended him to my son and his wife and they too are very happy with the results. I would not hesitate to hire Peter, owner of Chicago’s Finest Remodeling again and again and will recommend him to anyone I know thinking of remodeling."
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+27

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy Window & Door LLC
4.1(
151
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Donaldson, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had an older home which needed a complete kitchen and bath update. Our remodeling job required extensive skills in carpentry, drywall, plumbing, cabinetry, finish trim work and painting. My wife and I were delighted with the finished appearance and the quality of the work. From start to finish, we were also impressed with the speed and efficiency of the entire process. In addition, we were happy to see how every effort was made to maintain a clean and safe work area."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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TKW Remodeling
5.0(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Donaldson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Tyler is very kind and respectful individual. He defiantly knows what he is doing when it comes to remodeling. I was highly satisfied with the services performed and would hire again in the future for more work that’s needed"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Crawlspaces/Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.2(
29
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Donaldson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was good for the most part.  I was pleased with the actual work downstairs and the pricing but I was disappointed in a couple of things like they missed some of the door from the way out to the basement.  They also said that there would be no dust or dirt in the kitchen but when we were out there, there was dust on the stove so I wasn’t pleased with that.  I understand that workers have to use the bathrooms but water was shut off and no one could figure out how to turn on the water so they did their business, opened the toilets and never flushed them; all three toilets of the house.  I was very not pleased with that.  One would think that somebody that is in construction business could go in the basement area and figure out how to turn on the valve so that they could flush the toilets.  It was gross.  They ripped out everything down in the basement and that part of it was fine; I thought that they did a good job there.  The price was very good."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Donaldson, IN

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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