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Marvon Construction, LLC
5.0(
32
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marvon Construction is an amazing company to work with. They are very efficient and knowledgeable about what we needed done. We didn’t know a lot about what needed done and how to do it but they were very helpful at walking us through the project and the best way to do it. We will for sure be using them again in the near future for more projects. We would highly recommend them to anyone who needs anything done. "
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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1600 Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was very pleased with everything from setting up the work through to the cleanup after the work was done. He was timely, diligent, and communicated with me. I highly recommend. "
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
5.0(
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Decks & Pergolas
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Barn doors
Tile

+20

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
5.0(
2
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

" our experience with shane and his team was quite positive they started on time just like they had promised on their schedule they finished on time just like they had promised on their schedule they responded positive positively to changes in process where we asked them to do some additional things under the same job and they accommodated us accommodated the request they also took ownership for 1 mistake in communications that came about during the project and freely accepted to make the improvements the way we wanted it or the changes the way that we wanted them they were extremely courteous they did a great job of after every day and after the completion of the job we were extremely satisfied and would have them do work on our home again thanks. "
Custom Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
Showtime
Chiseled Edges
Simple and Clean
Clean and Warm Look

+13

Response time6 hrs
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Robinson General Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

" "I recently hired Robinson General Construction for a complete bathroom remodel, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, Cole and Gavin were very professional, courteous, and highly skilled. They listened to my ideas, offered helpful suggestions, and stayed within my budget. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding, and they paid attention to every detail. My new bathroom is beautiful and functional, and it's exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend Robinson General Construction to anyone looking to remodel their bathroom." "
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front porch addition
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front porch addition

+50

Response time2 days
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Monticello, 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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