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Bath & Kitchen Experts
4.9(
202
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our Highland Park basement remodel included a gym, full bathroom, guest bedroom, and media area. There were a lot of moving parts, but the project was under control from start to finish. The quality of the work shows, especially in the details. It feels like a high-end space, not just a finished basement."
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+14

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
77
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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GR General Contracting
4.2(
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"GR did a great job on our basement remodel, painting a living room & converting a loft space to a bedroom. They were easy to work with, communicated well, and jobs were completed on time."
Basement
Basement
Basement
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Basement

+63

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Rowe Construction
4.8(
116
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Rowe Builders to remodel our master bath. Several years ago, we had hired Ryan's company to remodel three other bathrooms in our house. Based on the quality of workmanship, timeliness of completion and all around ease of working with Ryan and his crew, we again enlisted his help. Once again Ryan and his crew did an excellent job on all aspects of the project. We had a couple of concerns with the shower tile (basically a poor design choice on our part) and asked Ryan if we could switch to a different tile. While only a small portion had been completed, Ryan was more than willing to start over. We have had no issues with this current project or with any of the other bathrooms they completed for us. I highly recommend Rowe Builders for your remodeling needs."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+178

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ABC Home Expert Corp.
5.0(
14
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They remodeled my Master Bathroom after another contractor failed to complete the job. At every step in the process they were true professionals. Igor went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and informed. They are now my 1st choice all future home remodels."
Floor and Backsplash Tile installation by ABC Home Expert
Painting, patching and Electrical work by ABC Home Expert.
White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets designed and installed by ABC Home Expert
Granite countertop installed by ABC Home Expert
Full bathroom remodeling by ABC Home Expert.

+70

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy was excellent throughout the entire process, from our initial design meeting through completion of the job. After our basement remodel was finished, I hired Jeremy again to build a deck for our home. Again, excellent job and done in a quick and timely manner. I d hire Jeremy for any home improvement projects, excellent work."
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New header in and tyvek installed
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+180

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"We recently had our basement bathroom redone due to water damage from broken water pipes. It was a pleasure working with Angelo and his team who were all very professional and experienced. Angelo was in constant contact and made sure that all work was performed to my satisfaction."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&E Construction & Renovation
4.8(
30
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marc and his team at M&E Construction and Renovation were incredibly professional and reliable. They completed two complete bathroom remodels (master and guest bathrooms in a single-family home in Chicago) in a timely and efficient manner. They were extremely communicative, friendly, and honest throughout the entire process, addressing all of our questions and concerns immediately. Overall very smooth experience and both bathrooms turned out fantastic! Would highly recommend Marc and his excellent team (Arsen, Andrew, etc.) and would gladly work with them again! Big thank you to Marc and team for a job very well done!"
Nortrhbrook Patio
Nortrhbrook Patio
Old Irving bathroom
Old Irving bathroom
Old Irving bathroom

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quintessential Renovations, Inc.
4.6(
36
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Serving Vernon Hills, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Quintessential Renovations to remodel an old, run-down basement in a 100 year old house. Alex impressed us right away with his ideas for the project. It wasn't just us telling him what we wanted, but rather Alex actively building on our ideas and suggesting options. Quintessential was the second highest of four bids but we went with them because Alex conveyed to us, more than any other bidder, that he would have sufficient attention to detail and deliver a fully finished look. Believing this was the best value, we went with Alex. We were not disappointed. Alex had great ideas throughout the project and we love our new basement. The skilled workers that are actually employees of Quintessential, the carpenter and electrician, are fantastic. On time, reasonably cleaned up, courteous, happy to hear our concerns during the project - really top rate professionals. A few issues arose with the subbed out drywall and painting, but this was rectified when Alex was also unhappy with the work and brought in a better crew at no cost to us to finish the work. We also had an issue with the supply of new custom windows that dragged out for many months, but in the end Alex was (finally) able to find a suitable supplier on the third try and the windows look great. Would hire again."
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Kitchen

+97

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Vernon Hills, 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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