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Basements by Bek offers basement finishing services. We can transform your basement into a remarkable space. Our integrated contractor service promises a stress-free experience. All areas of the project are handled by us. Our owner has over 25 years of experience in contracting services. This experience ensures your basement is finished the correct way.
"The quality of the work was awesome and the workers were very professional and answered any questions I had along the way of the work. My only critique is that the timelines initially given and even at the beginning of the project were off by a couple of weeks. Some of the communication in that wasn’t always clear."
Jon Z on February 2025
Basements by Bek offers basement finishing services. We can transform your basement into a remarkable space. Our integrated contractor service promises a stress-free experience. All areas of the project are handled by us. Our owner has over 25 years of experience in contracting services. This experience ensures your basement is finished the correct way.
"The quality of the work was awesome and the workers were very professional and answered any questions I had along the way of the work. My only critique is that the timelines initially given and even at the beginning of the project were off by a couple of weeks. Some of the communication in that wasn’t always clear."
Jon Z on February 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.
"We recently had our entire basement finished by Matrix Basements, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results! The entire process was smooth, professional, and stayed right on schedule. Rodrigo, our carpenter, did incredible work. His craftsmanship and attention to detail really brought everything together beautifully. Ben, our project manager, was fantastic at keeping everything running seamlessly. He was always communicative and made sure we were in the loop every step of the way. The whole team was timely, professional, and clearly committed to delivering a high-quality result. We’re beyond pleased with how everything turned out and can’t wait to start using and enjoying our new space. Highly recommend Matrix Basements! "
Chris B on May 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.
"We recently had our entire basement finished by Matrix Basements, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results! The entire process was smooth, professional, and stayed right on schedule. Rodrigo, our carpenter, did incredible work. His craftsmanship and attention to detail really brought everything together beautifully. Ben, our project manager, was fantastic at keeping everything running seamlessly. He was always communicative and made sure we were in the loop every step of the way. The whole team was timely, professional, and clearly committed to delivering a high-quality result. We’re beyond pleased with how everything turned out and can’t wait to start using and enjoying our new space. Highly recommend Matrix Basements! "
Chris B on May 2025
Prime Baths and Home Solutions of Illinois is the leader in exceptional custom service for bathroom remodeling projects in the greater Chicagoland area! We provide excellent craftsmanship while offering very competitive pricing, as well as in house installers. No Sub -Contractors! We additionally offer products that are backed up with a lifetime warranty, and have incredible financing offers! Rates as low as 0%. Contact us today to set up a FREE in home quote. We look forward to hearing from you!
"The men made a great new shower area! They cleaned up as well! I called the office to try to arrange the balance of work. Haven’t heard back from anyone - but yes! The work great!"
Jean H on November 2024
Prime Baths and Home Solutions of Illinois is the leader in exceptional custom service for bathroom remodeling projects in the greater Chicagoland area! We provide excellent craftsmanship while offering very competitive pricing, as well as in house installers. No Sub -Contractors! We additionally offer products that are backed up with a lifetime warranty, and have incredible financing offers! Rates as low as 0%. Contact us today to set up a FREE in home quote. We look forward to hearing from you!
"The men made a great new shower area! They cleaned up as well! I called the office to try to arrange the balance of work. Haven’t heard back from anyone - but yes! The work great!"
Jean H on November 2024
We are a family owned business with over 40 years of construction experience between us. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Basements, General Remodels, Deck Building. Good quality craftsmanship is what we deliver and nothing is more important to us than your satisfaction and referral. 10 employees, billing procedures depend on the job, free estimates.We service the Northern suburbs of Chicago & Southern Wisconsin.
"Remodel went extremely well even with material delays (not ordered through Rowe construction.) They were able to pivot and work on different areas of this extensive remodel. This crew showed up every day and notified us if they were not going to come or if they were delayed.They also pointed out and/or were able to troubleshoot areas of design that wouldn’t look aesthetically pleasing. In addition, they cleaned up the interior each day and regularly picked up construction waste placed in the garage during this process."
polly k on April 2023
We are a family owned business with over 40 years of construction experience between us. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Basements, General Remodels, Deck Building. Good quality craftsmanship is what we deliver and nothing is more important to us than your satisfaction and referral. 10 employees, billing procedures depend on the job, free estimates.We service the Northern suburbs of Chicago & Southern Wisconsin.
"Remodel went extremely well even with material delays (not ordered through Rowe construction.) They were able to pivot and work on different areas of this extensive remodel. This crew showed up every day and notified us if they were not going to come or if they were delayed.They also pointed out and/or were able to troubleshoot areas of design that wouldn’t look aesthetically pleasing. In addition, they cleaned up the interior each day and regularly picked up construction waste placed in the garage during this process."
polly k on April 2023
PHI3 Construction is the premier choice for overseeing all your residential building projects, both inside and out. From stunning concrete patios, walkways, and driveways to transformative renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life! Plus, our comprehensive snow removal services ensure your property remains safe and accessible all winter long!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
PHI3 Construction is the premier choice for overseeing all your residential building projects, both inside and out. From stunning concrete patios, walkways, and driveways to transformative renovations in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, we are dedicated to bringing your vision to life! Plus, our comprehensive snow removal services ensure your property remains safe and accessible all winter long!
"Doug & Don were very thorough with explaining the construction process to me and my husband. They built us a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and it turned out beautiful."
Cynthia D on September 2023
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc. is a family owned business by two brothers that love to create customers imaginations into realities. We as Top Bros Construction do all kind of interior remodeling in people's homes. From remodeling your bathrooms into master bathrooms or having the nicest kitchen you ever picture. We also install all hard surface floors starting from vinyl planks, laminate, vct tile, hardwood, engineer hardwood, ceramics. We refinishing and varnish hardwood floors as well as stairs and handrails. Were love to help our customers go thru the whole experience in a great matter of order and completion.
"I started the project with simple plans to replace and fix problems in a newly purchased home. brought Top Bros in and them came up with a number of great ideas to improve the look and function of the home. Looks great"
Andrew s on February 2025
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc. is a family owned business by two brothers that love to create customers imaginations into realities. We as Top Bros Construction do all kind of interior remodeling in people's homes. From remodeling your bathrooms into master bathrooms or having the nicest kitchen you ever picture. We also install all hard surface floors starting from vinyl planks, laminate, vct tile, hardwood, engineer hardwood, ceramics. We refinishing and varnish hardwood floors as well as stairs and handrails. Were love to help our customers go thru the whole experience in a great matter of order and completion.
"I started the project with simple plans to replace and fix problems in a newly purchased home. brought Top Bros in and them came up with a number of great ideas to improve the look and function of the home. Looks great"
Andrew s on February 2025
Master Craft & Design specializes in every aspect of custom building, home renovations indoor/outdoor, custom and refinished cabinetry and home remodeling services. We are proud to provide Top quality construction to our Lake and Mchenry county community. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. Our skilled installers provide quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. Call us today Free In-Home Consultation.
"I hired Mastercraft and design to remodel my bathroom and overall, I was amazed with their service. From start to finish the quality of work, the punctuality the communication all was so easy to work with. The owner Ed was very detailed as well as making sure we were staying on budget. I recommend this company to anyone and will be hiring Mastercraft and design to do my kitchen."
lori m on May 2025
Master Craft & Design specializes in every aspect of custom building, home renovations indoor/outdoor, custom and refinished cabinetry and home remodeling services. We are proud to provide Top quality construction to our Lake and Mchenry county community. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied. Our skilled installers provide quality workmanship and excellent customer service to ensure your home is well-maintained and fully functional. Call us today Free In-Home Consultation.
"I hired Mastercraft and design to remodel my bathroom and overall, I was amazed with their service. From start to finish the quality of work, the punctuality the communication all was so easy to work with. The owner Ed was very detailed as well as making sure we were staying on budget. I recommend this company to anyone and will be hiring Mastercraft and design to do my kitchen."
lori m on May 2025
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
Transform your home with our professional remodeling services. Whether you need a modern kitchen upgrade, a luxurious bathroom renovation, or a complete basement transformation, we’ve got you covered. Our expert team members bring precision, creativity, and attention to detail to every project, ensuring a safe and high-quality solution for your home.
Transform your home with our professional remodeling services. Whether you need a modern kitchen upgrade, a luxurious bathroom renovation, or a complete basement transformation, we’ve got you covered. Our expert team members bring precision, creativity, and attention to detail to every project, ensuring a safe and high-quality solution for your home.
With 25years of experience, First ClassHome Remodelers specializes in all aspects of remodeling,from simple bathroom updates to full home additions. Recently, we’ve focused on transforming basements into stunning, custom spaces that homeowners can truly enjoy. Weather it is a cozy family retreat, a home Theater, or an entertainment hub, we love bringing unique visions to life. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction ensures every project is completed with precision and care.
With 25years of experience, First ClassHome Remodelers specializes in all aspects of remodeling,from simple bathroom updates to full home additions. Recently, we’ve focused on transforming basements into stunning, custom spaces that homeowners can truly enjoy. Weather it is a cozy family retreat, a home Theater, or an entertainment hub, we love bringing unique visions to life. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction ensures every project is completed with precision and care.
Guest house building services FAQs
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.
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