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Telos Contractors, LLC
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Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I cannot say enough great things about Telos Contractors LLC and Bill. They are my go-to contractors for work on several of my investment properties and my primary home. From remodeling multiple bathrooms to replacing HVAC equipment, their work is always high quality, professional, and worth every cent. What sets Bill apart is his creativity in solving problems. During one bathroom remodel, I bought a vanity from IKEA, but the cabinets didn’t fit due to the bathroom layout. Bill ingeniously reconfigured the cabinets so they fit perfectly and even made them more functional than originally designed, saving me time, money, and headaches. I recommend Telos Contractors to all my family and friends. I recently referred them to my elderly aunt, who had years of unresolved electrical issues after multiple contractors tried to fix them. Bill and his team solved the problem, and she couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended!"
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Daniel Wallace
New to Angi

Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

I’m a hardworking person who doesn’t like to leave projects half finished or looking sloppy, I can be a bit of a perfectionist. I’ve always fixed and built almost everything I needed myself and I take pride in being self sufficient. I’ve been an electrician for a year and half now and before that I was fabricating aerators for private residences. I have a wife and two children, so I can handle the chaos of a whole house remodel even if you decide to alter any details halfway through.

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Cornerstone Builders of Terre Haute, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Cornerstone Builders team was wonderful every step of the way. They did excellent, high quality work on our new home. We were especially happy with the way they did everything we wanted and were understanding of things we did not want at the same time. We recommend them to anyone building or remodeling a home."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Honey Creek Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Kitchen remodels, bathroom remodeling, custom cabinets, tile work, handicap-prepping of your home, windows, staircases, decks, roofing work, siding, concrete work, driveways & sidewalks.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rooks Concrete & Epoxy
5.0(
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Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Rooks Concrete & Epoxy, in Terre Haute, IN, is the area's leading concrete and epoxy flooring company serving Terre Haute and surrounding areas since 2012. We offer new construction, basement contracting, stamped concrete, commercial and industrial polishing and grinding, excavating, patios, driveways, parking lots, ceramic tile flooring, hardwood, drywall and more. We also offer Epoxy Flooring. For all your concrete needs, contact Rooks Concrete & Epoxy in Terre Haute.

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Paul Davis Restoration - Terra Haute
4.3(
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Serving Palestine, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When it comes to property damage restoration work Paul Davis of Terre Haute is your complete resource. Whether you’ve recently experienced a house fire or discovered mold in your office, we can rebuild and repair until your property is restored to a safe and healthy state. We can handle restoration work for to both commercial and residential properties to help make the process as seamless as possible, we work closely with many national and local insurance companies. Water, Fire Mold, or Storm damage - just call Paul Davis

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Palestine, 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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