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Avatar for Excellent Remodeling LTD
Excellent Remodeling LTD
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very happy we hired Jolanta and Excellent Construction for our basement remodel. Jolanta was always willing to answer our questions, kept us informed throughout the process and provided value for our money. Lukasz & Robert are true craftsman and paid attention to every detail no matter how small and always left the job site clean. I highly recommend using Excellent Construction and would not hesitate to use them for future projects."
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Theater Room in the basement
Entertainment center in the basement
Wet Bar in the basement

+113

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jakubek Inc Remodeling
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the second time we hired David. The first was for a large basement remodel and the second was for a complete bathroom remodel. David and his team were easy to work with and did an amazing job with tile and paint. He was able to coordinate all extra needed projects. He is also doing work for family after we passed along his information. I would highly recommend them for any home renovations."
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+91

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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GR General Contracting
4.5(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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"My basement turned out amazing! Full bathroom installed, including 3-person sauna. Electrical work, lightening, painting, drywall and matte finish black ceiling all turned out fantastic! Gordan’s crew were all terrific. Professional, hard working, and always cleaned up before leaving for the night. Highly recommend!"
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Basement
Basement
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Basement

+63

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Craftsman Builders Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Larry and his crew were very professional. I appreciated his suggestions which made the job even better. He was always here when he said he would be and the finished basement is beautiful."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The JK Complete Remodeling team is very talented. They helped me design the basement remodel (about 1000 sq feet) with a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen/bar, tv area, storage, coat closet and kids area including building it all out. They walked us through the different steps of the build out and made wonderful suggestions on what would look best or makes the most sense in layout, electrical switches/outlets, etc. Their carpentry, tiling and stone work is impressive as you can see from the pictures. They built the shelves and wine rack in the bar area, built the frame around the chalkboard paint in the kids area, built out a closet into our garage space. I would highly recommend this professional team."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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KSR Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris and team did a wonderful job with our bathroom remodel. They were efficient, very detailed, and the outcome looks very nice. Very reasonably priced and I will use his team for future projects!"
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+22

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement 2 Finish
4.8(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the work. Very professional. They also had amazing workers to finish our basement. They always had a solution for every problem that occurred during the remodeling and they are reasonably priced."
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+411

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cornerstone Remodeling By A & A, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"We had our basement remodeled and couldn?t be happier! The team was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. The space turned out beautiful, clean, and exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend for any remodeling project!"
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KSRP Construction, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely pleased with the basement remodel. KSRP team was helpful, responsive and professional. Work included: framing, windows, drywall, electrical, lighting, flooring and painting. Not one complaint. Job price was really good and would have paid more based on what was ultimately delivered. I recommend working with KSRP."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Elgin, 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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