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R & B Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Hillsdale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We found R & B Remodeling thru Angie’s list and I highly recommend them. They are prompt, professional and courteous. They showed up every day, on time, cleaned up well after themselves and worked all day. Owners Grant and Chris clearly take pride in their work, which shows in the high quality craftsmanship. I had new doors and moulding installed, along with a new basement drop ceiling, new lighting and they painted two rooms. I can’t say enough how happy I was with their work and I would gladly hire them again. It is important to me to support small local businesses and I am glad that I found them. "
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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QC Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hillsdale, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fernando and the crew did a great job on my grandmother's bathroom remodel. They listened to her ideas and added in their knowledge and expertise that resulted in a beautiful new bathroom that's more functional and safer for my grandmother while maintaining the existing fixtures."
Le Claire, IA Kitchen Renovation
Sherrard, IL High end Bathroom Remodel
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Red Box Design Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Hillsdale, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very happy with the job Red Box did. I highly recommend them. Dean and Mariah were excellent to work with, and the quality of their work was top notch. The work was completed quickly, and despite the amount of demolition that had to be done, our house never seemed like a construction site (very clean work). And they were always clear about what they were doing. We will definitely be going back to Red Box for our future projects."
Small master bath
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MidAmerica Basement Systems
4.5(
140
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Serving Hillsdale, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Hillsdale, 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.

The Hillsdale, IL homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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