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First Class Home Remodelers, Inc.

6310 Round Up Road
5.00(
24
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Approved Pro

First Class Home Remodelers, Inc.

6310 Round Up Road
5.00(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

First Class Home Remodelers, Inc., is a family business with two divisions. Commercial property management and we are a general construction company that enjoys creating fun, functional, custom spaces for our customers. There is nothing that we cannot create; as we love a challenge. Give us a call for a consultation on your next home improvement project.

"First Class remodel our basement w/full size bath in a short time. Also remodel my large deck & my gazebo plus installed exterior siding! A class and clean company!"

Angeles P on September 2024

First Class Home Remodelers, Inc., is a family business with two divisions. Commercial property management and we are a general construction company that enjoys creating fun, functional, custom spaces for our customers. There is nothing that we cannot create; as we love a challenge. Give us a call for a consultation on your next home improvement project.

"First Class remodel our basement w/full size bath in a short time. Also remodel my large deck & my gazebo plus installed exterior siding! A class and clean company!"

Angeles P on September 2024


"Anthony from Anthony Vincent Construction was fantastic and I would recommend him to every single person I know. From the beginning, Anthony was the only contractor who focused on my goals of the remodel. Since I was on a tight budget with resale in mind, Anthony helped me find ways of updating my kitchen without breaking the bank. He was open and honest throughout the process! Anthony regularly checked in with me both on the phone and in person to make sure I understood the entire process. As an added benefit, his design ideas were amazing! The team working in my kitchen were quiet, clean, and their work was impeccable! With the help of JB from Cabinet Creations I was able to seamlessly design, plan, and see what my new kitchen would look like! I would highly recommend AVC for any project and I plan to use them for all of my future projects!"

Justin K on September 2020

Anthony Vincent Construction is family owned and operated serving Northern Illinois. Let us help you decide what will help you be happier in your home.

"Anthony from Anthony Vincent Construction was fantastic and I would recommend him to every single person I know. From the beginning, Anthony was the only contractor who focused on my goals of the remodel. Since I was on a tight budget with resale in mind, Anthony helped me find ways of updating my kitchen without breaking the bank. He was open and honest throughout the process! Anthony regularly checked in with me both on the phone and in person to make sure I understood the entire process. As an added benefit, his design ideas were amazing! The team working in my kitchen were quiet, clean, and their work was impeccable! With the help of JB from Cabinet Creations I was able to seamlessly design, plan, and see what my new kitchen would look like! I would highly recommend AVC for any project and I plan to use them for all of my future projects!"

Justin K on September 2020


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Kendall Developments, Inc.

35922 128th Street
3.79(
13
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Approved Pro

Kendall Developments, Inc.

35922 128th Street
3.79(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Kendall Developments, Inc has the knowledge and expertise for all of your home building and home improvement needs. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. With over 18 years of experience, accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Saw this guy driving on the highway with some serious road rage. Purposely swerving into another car and blocking them when they tried to pass. I wouldn't hire someone who loses their head that easily"

Dave K on March 2024

Kendall Developments, Inc has the knowledge and expertise for all of your home building and home improvement needs. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. With over 18 years of experience, accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Saw this guy driving on the highway with some serious road rage. Purposely swerving into another car and blocking them when they tried to pass. I wouldn't hire someone who loses their head that easily"

Dave K on March 2024


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Grandview Construction, Inc.

747 N Edgewood Ave
4.93(
30
)
Approved Pro

Grandview Construction, Inc.

747 N Edgewood Ave
4.93(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."

Karisa H on August 2023

With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."

Karisa H on August 2023


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HandyKarl, Inc.

288 Lancaster Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

HandyKarl, Inc.

288 Lancaster Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

HandyKarl is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Karl and his crew are top notch. Great communication, attention to detail, and very fair pricing. Remodeling can be very overwhelming and Karl makes the process a piece of cake. Lastly, Karl recommends upgrades and finishing touches that are always the more affordable option - never any surprises with expensive add-ons or the final bill!"

Jon R on August 2023

HandyKarl is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Karl and his crew are top notch. Great communication, attention to detail, and very fair pricing. Remodeling can be very overwhelming and Karl makes the process a piece of cake. Lastly, Karl recommends upgrades and finishing touches that are always the more affordable option - never any surprises with expensive add-ons or the final bill!"

Jon R on August 2023


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Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area

3050 N Kennicott Ave
4.19(
43
)
Approved Pro

Matrix Basement Finishing Chicagoland Area

3050 N Kennicott Ave
4.19(
43
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Since 2009, we’ve completed over 10,000 basement projects across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin! Matrix Basement Finishing is proud to be ranked as the #1 basement finishing company in America, delivering premium quality and unmatched durability at an incredible value. Our advanced Forever Wall System is engineered to resist water, mold, and mildew, ensuring your finished basement stays beautiful and functional for years to come—something traditional materials simply can’t match. When you choose Matrix Basement Finishing, you’ll enjoy: - Flexible financing options backed by trusted national partners - A limited lifetime warranty for long-term peace of mind - Comprehensive, all-in-one service so you’ll never need to work with a third party - Expert installation by professional installers and design consultants With Matrix Basement Finishing, you get an exceptional product, outstanding service, and a finished basement you’ll love for life.

"This was not the experience we had ever imagined we would have with Matrix we could have worked with other companies and spent far less money but we thought we were getting a premium product and at a premium price! We had contracted Matrix in February to finish our basement, our salesman did a very good job taking the time to lay everything out give us our options and meet our vision the follow-up appointment to finalize went well and the gentleman really had a good knowledge of everything that needed to be done. The biggest problem we had was with the project manager and some of the trades that were brought in. The framers and finish carpenters did a wonderful job however the failures were many and project management was substandard for spending over six figures on a project. The damage that was caused to the finished portion of our house, walls, door jams garage door frame and other building errors that were made on electrical and plumbing were not addressed or handled appropriately"

Jasper P on July 2025

Since 2009, we’ve completed over 10,000 basement projects across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin! Matrix Basement Finishing is proud to be ranked as the #1 basement finishing company in America, delivering premium quality and unmatched durability at an incredible value. Our advanced Forever Wall System is engineered to resist water, mold, and mildew, ensuring your finished basement stays beautiful and functional for years to come—something traditional materials simply can’t match. When you choose Matrix Basement Finishing, you’ll enjoy: - Flexible financing options backed by trusted national partners - A limited lifetime warranty for long-term peace of mind - Comprehensive, all-in-one service so you’ll never need to work with a third party - Expert installation by professional installers and design consultants With Matrix Basement Finishing, you get an exceptional product, outstanding service, and a finished basement you’ll love for life.

"This was not the experience we had ever imagined we would have with Matrix we could have worked with other companies and spent far less money but we thought we were getting a premium product and at a premium price! We had contracted Matrix in February to finish our basement, our salesman did a very good job taking the time to lay everything out give us our options and meet our vision the follow-up appointment to finalize went well and the gentleman really had a good knowledge of everything that needed to be done. The biggest problem we had was with the project manager and some of the trades that were brought in. The framers and finish carpenters did a wonderful job however the failures were many and project management was substandard for spending over six figures on a project. The damage that was caused to the finished portion of our house, walls, door jams garage door frame and other building errors that were made on electrical and plumbing were not addressed or handled appropriately"

Jasper P on July 2025


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A2Z Basement Remodelers

655 Deerfield Road Suite 100-320
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro

A2Z Basement Remodelers

655 Deerfield Road Suite 100-320
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"A2Z did a terrific job. I highly recommend them. The workers were excellent and a pleasure to have in my home. The owner was extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable. He knew just what to do. There?s no one better really. "

Greg P on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"A2Z did a terrific job. I highly recommend them. The workers were excellent and a pleasure to have in my home. The owner was extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable. He knew just what to do. There?s no one better really. "

Greg P on May 2025


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Basement 2 Finish

2021 Midwest Rd #200
4.78(
81
)
Approved Pro

Basement 2 Finish

2021 Midwest Rd #200
4.78(
81
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

When quality of service counts, count on Basement 2 Finish! Basement 2 Finish is the right choice for all of your major basement remodeling needs because we put people first. We listen, and work with you from start to finish to ensure all your ideas come to fruition. Established in 1985, we have close to 30 years of dedication to our community and the surrounding Chicagoland area. We are properly licensed and bonded to meet all state requirements and specialize in all aspects of basement finishing and renovation. Our goal is to bring comfort, value, and peace of mind to your home, and our expert team is ready to assist you. Basement finishing services include building your basement kitchen, kitchenette, bathroom, home gym, family room, game room, home theater, wet bar, man-cave, wine cellar, custom built-ins, children's playroom, additional bedrooms, and much more! Look to Basement 2 Finish for all of your major basement remodeling needs; we look forward to doing business with you!

"Great work by Vito and the whole Basement 2 Finish team. My basement looks fantastic! Take a look at my project on their website. Plainfield, IL"

Jarrod F on April 2025

When quality of service counts, count on Basement 2 Finish! Basement 2 Finish is the right choice for all of your major basement remodeling needs because we put people first. We listen, and work with you from start to finish to ensure all your ideas come to fruition. Established in 1985, we have close to 30 years of dedication to our community and the surrounding Chicagoland area. We are properly licensed and bonded to meet all state requirements and specialize in all aspects of basement finishing and renovation. Our goal is to bring comfort, value, and peace of mind to your home, and our expert team is ready to assist you. Basement finishing services include building your basement kitchen, kitchenette, bathroom, home gym, family room, game room, home theater, wet bar, man-cave, wine cellar, custom built-ins, children's playroom, additional bedrooms, and much more! Look to Basement 2 Finish for all of your major basement remodeling needs; we look forward to doing business with you!

"Great work by Vito and the whole Basement 2 Finish team. My basement looks fantastic! Take a look at my project on their website. Plainfield, IL"

Jarrod F on April 2025


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NorthShore Restoration & Repair

2134 Asbury Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

NorthShore Restoration & Repair

2134 Asbury Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Rave reviews on remodeled basement and kitchen! And available to assist w followup - Maintenance questions!"

Kristin H on September 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Rave reviews on remodeled basement and kitchen! And available to assist w followup - Maintenance questions!"

Kristin H on September 2024


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M&E Construction & Renovation

1255 Alleghany Ln
4.80(
25
)
Approved Pro

M&E Construction & Renovation

1255 Alleghany Ln
4.80(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

M & E Construction & Renovation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"M&E Construction (general contractor and owner Marc) was horrible in every way from the very start. EVERY step of the project was screwed up by either Marc or his subcontractors. There is not enough room in this text box to describe the multitude of problems I had. The cost was exorbitant for what they did, the errors started from the very beginning with the ARCHITECT, deadlines were not met and extended way past the time I was told it would be done, to name just a few of the problems. I could go on and on and on. My next grievance is with Angi's List. Don't you vet these people? This guy is a con artist and a scammer/grifter. I would appreciate a call from someone in management (not just a customer service rep) to discuss the nightmare this project has been. The only reason I gave a 1-star rating is because I couldn't leave no stars or actually negative stars. I am HUGELY disappointed in Angi's List for doing business with this man. "

Jill D on September 2025

M & E Construction & Renovation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"M&E Construction (general contractor and owner Marc) was horrible in every way from the very start. EVERY step of the project was screwed up by either Marc or his subcontractors. There is not enough room in this text box to describe the multitude of problems I had. The cost was exorbitant for what they did, the errors started from the very beginning with the ARCHITECT, deadlines were not met and extended way past the time I was told it would be done, to name just a few of the problems. I could go on and on and on. My next grievance is with Angi's List. Don't you vet these people? This guy is a con artist and a scammer/grifter. I would appreciate a call from someone in management (not just a customer service rep) to discuss the nightmare this project has been. The only reason I gave a 1-star rating is because I couldn't leave no stars or actually negative stars. I am HUGELY disappointed in Angi's List for doing business with this man. "

Jill D on September 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Gurnee, IL

While the terms remodeling, renovating, and finishing are often used interchangeably, there are some differences. Remodeling your basement transforms the space by changing its layout, adding new features, or altering its function. Renovating restores the existing space to like-new condition without major structural changes. Finishing converts an unfinished basement into a livable area with walls, ceilings, and flooring.

A full basement remodel typically takes two to six weeks, depending on the project's complexity and any unforeseen challenges. Factors like design changes, permitting, and material availability can affect the timeline, as well as the availability of the contractors you’re working with. Remember that the bigger the project, the longer it will take to complete.

Remodeling your basement is not just about gaining extra space—it's a savvy investment. You can expect around a 70% return on investment (ROI), comparable to other major home improvements like kitchen or bathroom remodels. Adding functional living space boosts your home's value and appeals to potential buyers. Plus, converting your basement into a rental apartment could provide additional income, increasing your return even more.

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