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NAC Contractors, LLC

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NAC Contractors, LLC

5.00(
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32 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

If you can dream it, We can built it!! We are a one-stop shop for everything you want for you home.

"Was searching from a general contractor and after many searches, I’ve found Nac Contractors. Had a meeting with them and found them to easy to work with. They explained the process thoroughly. Found their prices to be flexible and easy on the wallet. They did an amazing job on my house with east follow through. "

Isaac B on October 2025

If you can dream it, We can built it!! We are a one-stop shop for everything you want for you home.

"Was searching from a general contractor and after many searches, I’ve found Nac Contractors. Had a meeting with them and found them to easy to work with. They explained the process thoroughly. Found their prices to be flexible and easy on the wallet. They did an amazing job on my house with east follow through. "

Isaac B on October 2025

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4Ever Remodeling

4.95(
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4Ever Remodeling

4.95(
360
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
190 local quotes requested

Welcome to Stress-Free and High-Quality Remodeling. A great remodeling experience doesn’t happen by accident—it starts with choosing the right company that offers excellence through expert project consultants, professional designers, dedicated project managers, master installers, on-time project completion, and a 3-year project warranty. Our smooth, simple, and innovative approach ensures that every step of your remodeling journey is enjoyable, fulfilling, and frustration-free. From design to management to installation—we do it right. No exceptions. If you're ready to successfully complete your kitchen, bathroom, basement, or home remodeling project, schedule your in-home consultation with one of our friendly team members at 847-809-3355.

"The quality of work is fantastic, and Marek is the best project manager you could ask for. The reason I removed one star is because I believe the quoted contract price, specifically for allowances, can improve. You should expect to add a minimum of $20,000 to your contract price. I also recommend referring to your contract throughout to ensure you aren’t getting an extra charge for something that should be included. Like I said, the quality of work is fantastic, but the up front pricing can improve."

Laura J on November 2025

Welcome to Stress-Free and High-Quality Remodeling. A great remodeling experience doesn’t happen by accident—it starts with choosing the right company that offers excellence through expert project consultants, professional designers, dedicated project managers, master installers, on-time project completion, and a 3-year project warranty. Our smooth, simple, and innovative approach ensures that every step of your remodeling journey is enjoyable, fulfilling, and frustration-free. From design to management to installation—we do it right. No exceptions. If you're ready to successfully complete your kitchen, bathroom, basement, or home remodeling project, schedule your in-home consultation with one of our friendly team members at 847-809-3355.

"The quality of work is fantastic, and Marek is the best project manager you could ask for. The reason I removed one star is because I believe the quoted contract price, specifically for allowances, can improve. You should expect to add a minimum of $20,000 to your contract price. I also recommend referring to your contract throughout to ensure you aren’t getting an extra charge for something that should be included. Like I said, the quality of work is fantastic, but the up front pricing can improve."

Laura J on November 2025

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B&C Remodeling, Inc.

4.83(
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B&C Remodeling, Inc.

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
30 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Welcome to B&C Remodeling, Inc.! We have been proudly serving the Mount Prospect and surrounding areas since 2000. We're a full service construction company specializing in bathroom and kitchen remodels. Give us a call today, and let us make your dreams into reality!

"We had a very good experience with B & C remodeling. Our contractor Bill had good ideas and was very professional and personable. We are really happy with how our kitchen turned out."

lisa s on June 2025

Welcome to B&C Remodeling, Inc.! We have been proudly serving the Mount Prospect and surrounding areas since 2000. We're a full service construction company specializing in bathroom and kitchen remodels. Give us a call today, and let us make your dreams into reality!

"We had a very good experience with B & C remodeling. Our contractor Bill had good ideas and was very professional and personable. We are really happy with how our kitchen turned out."

lisa s on June 2025

IWD Development Corp.

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IWD Development Corp.

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21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

JVNA Solution, LLC

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JVNA Solution, LLC

5.00(
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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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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

Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation

4.21(
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Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation

4.21(
70
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
46 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We build, remodel, modify, paint, repair, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decks, cabinets and more. My crew and I will complete just about any home improvement or maintenance project at rates that fit into just about any budget. We have earned over 200 Five Star Reviews.The table at the bottom of this page shows most of our carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and maintenance services. We go beyond traditional services in providing 24/7 emergency cleanup and repairs for Chicago's North Side and Shore. No job is too small or too large for us.

"Lucky and Cristian were able to fit us into their schedule right before we needed to move into our new home. Christian's team was able to take care of our requests and were creative in problem solving any issues that came up along the way."

Parsa S on October 2025

We build, remodel, modify, paint, repair, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decks, cabinets and more. My crew and I will complete just about any home improvement or maintenance project at rates that fit into just about any budget. We have earned over 200 Five Star Reviews.The table at the bottom of this page shows most of our carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and maintenance services. We go beyond traditional services in providing 24/7 emergency cleanup and repairs for Chicago's North Side and Shore. No job is too small or too large for us.

"Lucky and Cristian were able to fit us into their schedule right before we needed to move into our new home. Christian's team was able to take care of our requests and were creative in problem solving any issues that came up along the way."

Parsa S on October 2025

Hero...Your Construction Partner

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Hero...Your Construction Partner

4.00(
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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.

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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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@Veterans Construction Group

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@Veterans Construction Group

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Veterans Construction Group Is dedicated to providing our Customers with the finest quality craftsmanship possible. We put our Hearts in to each and every project and look forward to continuing to build our reputation as Chicago's go to General Contractor.

Veterans Construction Group Is dedicated to providing our Customers with the finest quality craftsmanship possible. We put our Hearts in to each and every project and look forward to continuing to build our reputation as Chicago's go to General Contractor.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Evanston, 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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