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J & E Drywall LLC
5.0(
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan was great. He came in to fix some old water damage that we thought was no longer an issue, but he noticed that the wall was still wet inside the insulation under the window. That same day, he was able to remove the window (plus siding), replace the exterior plywood, re-install insulation, re-install the window properly, put back all the siding, and patch the interior drywall. A few days later he came to do the paint. He was great to work with, honest, kind, and the quality of work was top notch. We will trust him with any drywall issues in the future. And considering the amount of work he did, the cost was substantially below what we thought it would be. We are very pleased and recommend Juan with no reservations. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Steven Grant Construction
4.9(
18
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was done properly and when some additional jobs were added, Mr Grant went out of his way to get subcontractor's in to fix the added jobs promptly. I was very happy with the results and would recommend Steven Grant Construction to anyone who needed a prompt quote and a properly done job. He took the extra steps to finish my job within the quote so I stayed on budget."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Bix Basement Systems
4.0(
42
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The guy that they sent off to do the work was not very knowledgeable. I had the work done before so I knew what was supposed to be done. I actually told him how to do the baseline. It ended up coming out alright. I have another company do it a little cheaper but they don't do our area anymore. They're on time in everything. I would probably not use them in the future."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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A-1 Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything was fantastic!  Mike showed up on time, was very courteous, and left ZERO mess behind.  I wasn't sure what to expect from a chimney cleaning/inspection, but this was the smoothest experience I've had when selling our home.  I would pass his name along for others in need of chimney cleaning!  Thank you!!!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Precision Decks & General Contracting
5.0(
2
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"<p>Jamey was upfront about what needed to be done.  He made suggestions and listened to what we wanted him to do. He was punctual and communicated when he would arrive and contacted us if there was a change. He is friendly, flexible and cleans up the work area. He may charge a little more that some but you get what you pay for as the quality of work is excellent.  He makes sure that the work is complete and guarantees his work.</p> <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Darcy Bean Custom Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a superb job with very high quality. Actually we've had a lot of very positive comments on the design of the kitchen; so they did a very nice job on the design. Their cabinetry recommendations were all very well. The quality of the cabinetry and installation was very good. They even came up with solutions to constructions problems that were actually quite clever. Basically it was just finishing touches that made it really high quality work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Messing Construction Co
3.7(
14
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with and did an excellent job. They installed CertainTeed shingles with a 50 year guarantee. They also installed two skylights. I did get a few bugs in the light and they came out and cleaned them and resealed them. I had some other work done on my siding by another contractor and he said the quality of the roof installation was excellent. <br />"
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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ReNew Concepts LLC
4.3(
7
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Serving Onarga, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was on time and very knowledgable. I had a ton of questions and he took the time to answer them all. We will be using them for our repairs once we get our check we have been waiting for."
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Onarga, 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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