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MidAmerica Basement Systems
4.5(
140
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Serving Elmwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you have an emergency do not call this company. Contacted in September, consultant came first of Octoberand down payment for work was made. Mid- January and only half the job done. While Adao Natario was an excellent professional and did a great job sealing up the wall cracks in the basement,my disappointment with the Company in general is emense. Adao listened to my concerns and I’ll wait to see if the Company responds with appropriate work on the sump pump and discharge issue if they ever show up. Meanwhile, I am surrounded by water in the yard and just hope the sump pump in basement keeps working. Price below reflect only crack repair."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
P & M Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Elmwood, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Townsend contacted me in a timely manner and adjusted his schedule to meet the tight time constraints we are under with our purchase contract. He examined the exterior and interior of the basement and went through exactly what would need to be done. He was a pleasure to work with and if we are able to reach an agreement on the home we will be contacting him to do the work. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S.F. Pauli Builders, Inc.
5.0(
28
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Serving Elmwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed it repaired and when they went to repair it the rain had ruined the boards underneath even so they went ahead and just took the boards off and put on new boards and then put on the roofing shingles. I’ve had storm damage and I’m going to have the same one’s that I’ve had before. Very good company. They do a great job. They’re very good at cleaning up after themselves. They do a terrific job putting on the new roof everything. I know that I was very happy with the price, I do remember that because if I wasn’t happy with it I would have really remembered it. I would remember it if I was very unhappy with the price and if I was unhappy with the price, I would not have them back again. The workers were the best but they were just so swamped with work. They told me that they would come and do it, but they just got so swamped with work that it was hard for them to do it. When I called SF Pauli and talked to him, he had them come over and do it right away even though they were so swamped with other roofs and other jobs. I’m using them now. They are so backed up because we have had so much storm damage in this area. They are so backed up that I gave them a deposit here a couple of days ago, I don’t even remember one-day, things have really been rough just a lot going on."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arete Renovators Inc
4.8(
10
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Serving Elmwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would not recommend them. Initially, the remodeling was good. When there were issues, however, they would not fix those issues. I had a very hard time getting a hold of them, and eventually, they stopped answering and returning my calls."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Builders & Developers Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Elmwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We really enjoy our new toolshed. This is not just any old shed in your backyard, this is a shed the size of a small garage. We had a particular set-up that we needed the shed to fit in our yard to accommodate our fenced-in area. Cornerstone was able to create a spec of the new shed to our requests including double-doors and windows. We also requested a pitched roof where we can have additional loft storage. It was amazing the transformation. All was done within a short period of time and the Cornerstone team worked with us all the way. We bid several other construction companies and Cornerstone's bid provided us with more of what we wanted (tear down existing and rebuild new structure) without the huge price-tag others had quoted to "renovate the existing structure". I will definitely use Cornerstone Builders again for my future remodels and builds. Great job, great service, and attention to detail."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JME Construction Co.
5.0(
7
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Serving Elmwood, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our deck needed resurfacing. The structure was sound, but the decking was old and warped with nails coming out. I originally contacted the contractor who recently refinished our basement. He promised to send a bid, but between other jobs and family illness, he kept delaying. We didn't hear from him for weeks. We finally gave up and found Jason on Angie's List. He responded immediately to my inquiry. He came out to see the deck, took measurements, and answered all our questions about wood versus composite. He had a bid to us within a week. We chose cedar decking. We signed the contract and he was able to start immediately. After removing the old decking, Jason spread pea gravel on the ground and sloped it away from the house to keep rain away from the house. He also saw that the structure needed more joists. That added $200 to the job, but we were happy to have the structure reinforced. The completion was delayed by rain, but the finished product is beautiful and we couldn't be more thrilled. Jason was prompt, continually stayed in contact, explained everything thoroughly, and finished on time and on budget. We will certainly contact him for our next project. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Elmwood, 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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