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RenewBuild, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

RenewBuild LLC, doing business as RenewBuild Painting, provides professional residential and commercial painting services throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs.\n\nWith over 15 years of combined experience, we specialize in high-quality interior and exterior painting, including walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, siding, decks, and detailed surface preparation.\n\nWe also offer drywall repair services such as patching holes, repairing minor cracks, and correcting surface imperfections to ensure smooth, paint-ready finishes.\n\nIn addition, we provide baseboard installation and replacement as part of our interior finishing services, helping property owners update and complete their spaces before or after painting.\n\nOur team uses premium Sherwin-Williams products and proven application methods to deliver clean, durable, and long-lasting results. We are licensed and insured, bilingual, and committed to reliable service, clear communication, and free detailed estimates.

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ARMORED FLOORS INC
4.7(
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Serving Grant Park, 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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Born Again Interiors
4.3(
12
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Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services.\n\nAdditional Services: \nHandymen.\nHardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing.\nInterior Design & Decorating.\nPainting - Interior.\nRemodeling - Basements.\nRemodeling - General.\nRemodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom.\nRemodeling - Modular & Mobile Home.\nRemodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures.\nSiding.\nWindows.

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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BORRELLI HOMES, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We offer custom built homes & remodeling services that are superior to others. Our projects are highly customized and detailed per our customers specifications. As owner, I make sure that our customers are satisfied and that our jobs are completed in a timely & tidy manner and also up to our high standards of construction.\n\nPhill Borrelli\nOwner

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erie Construction Midwest Inc
3.8(
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Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was residential however I could not find residential kitchen remodel on your list. I contacted the company several years ago when these things started to occur the laminate peeling away from the cabinets the cracks in the laminate starting to curl. I was told when somebody will get back with you. We don?t do that anymore. However, $15,000 should?ve covered something on a lifetime warranty. They did the job twice initially because they did such a bad job with the first install installation. Very clearly, I?ve gotten no response from the company they act like they don?t know who I am. And they?ve done that since the second installation. "
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Grant Park, 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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