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VMK Remodeling
4.8(
16
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Serving Johnston City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mallard General Contracting LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Johnston City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed my plumbing wall insulated before temperatures dropped below freezing. Jake with Mallard General Contracting was very responsive on getting me a quote, communicating through the construction process, and performing the work within the construction schedule. Will without a doubt be using them on future projects. "
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Response time6 days
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B-Dry Solutions Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
4.4(
33
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Serving Johnston City, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to work with! I had been given recommendations not to go with the other local company so I went with B-Dry instead. They were easy to work with and even though the job I had done was expensive the price seemed very fair plus a warranty to back it up. They did an excellent job and even cleaned up afterwards. I did have an issue after the install but they got it taken care with no hassle. Never thought my basement would be usable for anything till now exempt collecting rain water."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Erie Construction Midwest Inc
3.8(
78
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Serving Johnston City, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THEIR WORKERS WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND REMOVED ALL OUR OLD MATERIALS AND CLEANED UP OUR PROPERTY. THEIR PRICE WAS VERY COMPETITIVE AND THEIR SERVICE WAS PROMPT AND RELIABLE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ERIE CONSTRUCTION TO ANYONE NEEDING HOME IMPROVEMENTS."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Weddle's Construction Inc
5.0(
8
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Serving Johnston City, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did a great job. They tore my kitchen down to the studs, hauled away the waste and old appliances, and started from scratch. I came up with the design, which was admittedly a bit unusual. Darrin was right with me the whole way. I used Ikea cabinets. Darrin made them work beautifully. The crew was at my house every morning before I left for work and kept going on the project every day until it was finished. I felt totally comfortable with them in my house. I have two cats in the house, and they were very nice about working around them, too. I have 100% confidence in Darrin Weddle."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Johnston City, 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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