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Erie Construction Midwest Inc
3.8(
78
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THEIR WORKERS WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND REMOVED ALL OUR OLD MATERIALS AND CLEANED UP OUR PROPERTY. THEIR PRICE WAS VERY COMPETITIVE AND THEIR SERVICE WAS PROMPT AND RELIABLE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ERIE CONSTRUCTION TO ANYONE NEEDING HOME IMPROVEMENTS."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
BORRELLI HOMES, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Borrelli Homes, Inc to be the general contractor on our new dream home. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Our house was completed ahead of schedule in less than 6 months. The scope of the work included land clearing, site prep, and turn-key construction of the house and garage. Phill Borrelli had personal charge over the entire building process. He made great suggestions such as architect choices to get our project moving even before we committed to hiring him for our build. He promptly returned all our calls throughout the entire building process. Phill's workers and subcontractors all did great quality work and were courteous and pleasant to be around. Phill demonstrated a good sense of style and we sought out his opinions on many aspects of the house and finish. Phill builds houses with a high level of quality and style and includes many nice touches that we didn't expect. Any issues that came up were promptly rectified and we were always kept in the loop on the progress of the house. This house is the seventh house that our family has built, but the last house was built in 1989. In all the previous builds, we did the contracting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. ourselves so we were apprehensive in putting our fate in the hands of a general contractor, but we recognized that our building experience was out of date. We found Borrelli Homes, Inc. on Angie's List and we are so pleased that we did. We can't think of anyway that we could have had a better experience of building our dream house. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bix Basement Systems
4.0(
42
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They installed 5 plates against the wall and attached them to the other side of the driveway where they drilled down. It pulled the wall back up and all is secure and lifetime warranty that is transferable. Happy with results."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Born Again Interiors
4.3(
12
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"esInitially it started out well but as is typical in this industry, things start to fall off.  He is able to do most phases of construction but prefers trimwork.  The scope of work that we had didn't fit where he wanted to be.  If it was a single job that he was being hired for, I think he would be good.  He did good work but we do a lot of custom stuff and that throws our subs off sometimes.  Super nice guy and I felt that he was trustworthy. <br />"
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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American Custom Homes
5.0(
3
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon... <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Darcy Bean Custom Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job. Worked closely with us to detail what we wanted, offered good advice on design/materials and came up with final design based on our conversations. The quality of work was excellent, and very professional. There was a bit of delay because cabinets were delayed, but otherwise progress was as expected.  The final bathrooms are gorgeous, and the linen cabinets transformed the second floor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ARMORED FLOORS INC
4.7(
18
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Serving Donovan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Armored Floors did a great job, floor looks wonderful. Tammy was a pleasure to work with. This is the second time using them, I had my garage done and liked it so much I had them back years later to do my pool house. I would recommend them to friends and and family."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Donovan, 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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