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Design One Builders

4.13(
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Design One Builders

4.13(
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for choosing Design One Builders. We are a local, family owned and operated home improvement company and look forward to taking care of your renovation needs. We promise prompt, personal and professional service and look forward to adding you to our list of satisfied customers. Please call for a consultation and free estimate today.

"We chose Design One to remodel our small galley kitchen after meeting with them and seeing their reviews. Initially, they presented as organized and professional. I wish we had asked more questions upfront. The quality of work was poor, especially drywall and basic carpentry skills. The average time spent was 10 hours/week. When they started work, all needed materials were in, yet it took over 7 weeks to complete. Requests for a schedule were evaded. There is no crew it is Rich, and occasionally Linda to assist. Very poor time management at the customer expense. Their lack of transparency regarding certain paperwork was troubling. What should have been a rewarding project became a large disappointment."

Anne W on March 2022

Thank you for choosing Design One Builders. We are a local, family owned and operated home improvement company and look forward to taking care of your renovation needs. We promise prompt, personal and professional service and look forward to adding you to our list of satisfied customers. Please call for a consultation and free estimate today.

"We chose Design One to remodel our small galley kitchen after meeting with them and seeing their reviews. Initially, they presented as organized and professional. I wish we had asked more questions upfront. The quality of work was poor, especially drywall and basic carpentry skills. The average time spent was 10 hours/week. When they started work, all needed materials were in, yet it took over 7 weeks to complete. Requests for a schedule were evaded. There is no crew it is Rich, and occasionally Linda to assist. Very poor time management at the customer expense. Their lack of transparency regarding certain paperwork was troubling. What should have been a rewarding project became a large disappointment."

Anne W on March 2022


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DAL Builders

4.80(
244
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DAL Builders

4.80(
244
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

DAL Builders has been handling various construction jobs from simple re-modeling to full-scale new construction since 1994. Our team of licensed experts ensures 100% satisfaction every time. Our mission at DAL Builders Inc. is to provide service that exceeds our clients expectations. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable workplace. We treat every job as if we were working in our own home, Providing quality work at a fair price. Always being conscientious of our surroundings using environmentally friendly products and practices at no additional cost to our clients.

"We recently hired DAL Builder to construct our covered deck and we could not be more impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, craftsmanship and reliability. One of the things that stood out most was their timeliness. Every phase of the project was completed on schedule and they showed up exactly when they said they would, something that’s rare and incredibly appreciated in construction projects. Their consistent communication was another major strength. We were kept informed at every step, from design updates to material timelines and any questions we had were answered promptly and clearly. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Most importantly, the final result is stunning. Our covered deck looks amazing, beautifully built, sturdy and even better than we imagined. The attention to detail really shows and we’ve already received multiple compliments from friends and neighbors."

Rocio L on December 2025

DAL Builders has been handling various construction jobs from simple re-modeling to full-scale new construction since 1994. Our team of licensed experts ensures 100% satisfaction every time. Our mission at DAL Builders Inc. is to provide service that exceeds our clients expectations. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable workplace. We treat every job as if we were working in our own home, Providing quality work at a fair price. Always being conscientious of our surroundings using environmentally friendly products and practices at no additional cost to our clients.

"We recently hired DAL Builder to construct our covered deck and we could not be more impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, craftsmanship and reliability. One of the things that stood out most was their timeliness. Every phase of the project was completed on schedule and they showed up exactly when they said they would, something that’s rare and incredibly appreciated in construction projects. Their consistent communication was another major strength. We were kept informed at every step, from design updates to material timelines and any questions we had were answered promptly and clearly. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Most importantly, the final result is stunning. Our covered deck looks amazing, beautifully built, sturdy and even better than we imagined. The attention to detail really shows and we’ve already received multiple compliments from friends and neighbors."

Rocio L on December 2025


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L & L Remodeling

5.00(
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L & L Remodeling

5.00(
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36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. L & L Remodeling strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"Work was amazing i highly recommend "

zano g on January 2026

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. L & L Remodeling strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"Work was amazing i highly recommend "

zano g on January 2026


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

5.00(
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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

5.00(
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Approved Pro
131 local quotes requested

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!

"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

Tom T on December 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!

"Communication was great ever step of the way and they were more than flexible and worked through challenging weather to get the job done within our time frame. Would def consider working with them again."

Tom T on December 2025


JVNA Solution, LLC

5.00(
2
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JVNA Solution, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"The crew was very professional. Started the job and they made progress every day exactly to my request. They showed me different options and ideas which I appreciated. The job was done quickly, within schedule, and at a reasonable cost, and with great quality. I would hire them again for further work on my home and I will recommend them to anyone because of their hard work!"

Andre x on August 2021

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"The crew was very professional. Started the job and they made progress every day exactly to my request. They showed me different options and ideas which I appreciated. The job was done quickly, within schedule, and at a reasonable cost, and with great quality. I would hire them again for further work on my home and I will recommend them to anyone because of their hard work!"

Andre x on August 2021


All Service Calls, LLC

4.98(
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All Service Calls, LLC

4.98(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025

Here at All Service Calls LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup. "

Collin C on January 2025


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DESIGNFirst Builders

4.62(
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DESIGNFirst Builders

4.62(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
54 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Founded in 2006, Design First Builders is a premier home remodeling company in the Chicagoland area. With many years of experience and the industry’s top professionals, we are a one-stop-shop solution for all your home remodeling needs. We are a growing company reaching milestones every year. We specialize in Home Additions, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Basement Remodels, Custom Home Design and Build & Custom Cabinetry. Located in Itasca puts us right in your backyard whether you’re a city dweller or live in the suburbs. Design First Builders is your builder for quality, affordable, and unique design-build projects. Call today to schedule your FREE in-home consultation, 630-250-7777.

"I would give zero stars but it makes you at least give one star. Do not use them they will take forever to finish the job. I believe they are running a Ponzi scheme of a company, or at least that is what it appears to be with the amount of work they are getting done around here. It seems like they used our money to get their bigger clients' jobs done and not our job. The amount of work they have finish in the past five months could have been done in 4 or 5 weeks. There have not shown up to work for multiple weeks, and when the do show up it is one or two days and they only get one thing done. Don't fall for the "you need to pay us money at different phases" and then they don't show up. They claim this doesn't usually happen but they are NOT doing anything to get things done any faster. They continue to tell us someone is coming to do such and such work and NOBODY shows up. "

Timothy E on October 2025

Founded in 2006, Design First Builders is a premier home remodeling company in the Chicagoland area. With many years of experience and the industry’s top professionals, we are a one-stop-shop solution for all your home remodeling needs. We are a growing company reaching milestones every year. We specialize in Home Additions, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Basement Remodels, Custom Home Design and Build & Custom Cabinetry. Located in Itasca puts us right in your backyard whether you’re a city dweller or live in the suburbs. Design First Builders is your builder for quality, affordable, and unique design-build projects. Call today to schedule your FREE in-home consultation, 630-250-7777.

"I would give zero stars but it makes you at least give one star. Do not use them they will take forever to finish the job. I believe they are running a Ponzi scheme of a company, or at least that is what it appears to be with the amount of work they are getting done around here. It seems like they used our money to get their bigger clients' jobs done and not our job. The amount of work they have finish in the past five months could have been done in 4 or 5 weeks. There have not shown up to work for multiple weeks, and when the do show up it is one or two days and they only get one thing done. Don't fall for the "you need to pay us money at different phases" and then they don't show up. They claim this doesn't usually happen but they are NOT doing anything to get things done any faster. They continue to tell us someone is coming to do such and such work and NOBODY shows up. "

Timothy E on October 2025


"They are excellent!"

Kristin M on September 2021

Welcome to REDFERN GROUP CORP We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and we are a family owned business as well. We look forward to speaking with you!

"They are excellent!"

Kristin M on September 2021


Hero...Your Construction Partner

4.00(
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Hero...Your Construction Partner

4.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I?m sad to write this review as Hero started off as a wonderful landscape partner to us with excellent communication and integrity. Unfortunately this past year we paid for a season pass of bi-weekly lawn mowing services plus an additional spring clean up service. We tried to work things out with Hero but ultimately we received fewer than half the lawn visits, no spring clean up and the visits we received were sporatic and not on the promised timeline. Hero agreed to come by with the refund for part of the services he did not provide but has since ghosted us despite consistent attempts to reach out by phone, text, Zelle and in-person. We lost $480 in services."

Qiu F on December 2025

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I?m sad to write this review as Hero started off as a wonderful landscape partner to us with excellent communication and integrity. Unfortunately this past year we paid for a season pass of bi-weekly lawn mowing services plus an additional spring clean up service. We tried to work things out with Hero but ultimately we received fewer than half the lawn visits, no spring clean up and the visits we received were sporatic and not on the promised timeline. Hero agreed to come by with the refund for part of the services he did not provide but has since ghosted us despite consistent attempts to reach out by phone, text, Zelle and in-person. We lost $480 in services."

Qiu F on December 2025


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HandyKarl, Inc.

5.00(
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HandyKarl, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 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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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, IL homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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