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Avatar for Excellent Remodeling LTD
Excellent Remodeling LTD
5.0(
92
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Excellent Construction after seeing the basement remodeling work they did for our son. Their work sold us. In addition to kitchen work, we had work done in a bathroom and refaced our fireplace. Once again, they demonstrated pride in their work, attention to detail and great communication. They showed up on time, and left the work site spotless. We are very happy with the quality of work and will definitely keep their contact info for future work. Highly recommend."
1
Basement
Theater Room in the basement
Entertainment center in the basement
Wet Bar in the basement

+113

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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4Ever Remodeling
5.0(
361
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so happy with our basement remodeling amazing job from start to finish. Damian and his team are very professional, accurate and always answered our questions and concerns. We will be using 4Ever Remodeling in the future."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Basement Living
Kitchen Remodel
CAFÉ Appliances
Pendant Lighting

+627

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GR General Contracting
4.3(
251
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My basement turned out amazing! Full bathroom installed, including 3-person sauna. Electrical work, lightening, painting, drywall and matte finish black ceiling all turned out fantastic! Gordan’s crew were all terrific. Professional, hard working, and always cleaned up before leaving for the night. Highly recommend!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement

+63

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
4.7(
308
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JK complete remodeling did a wonderful job on our basement! They were always on time, and working very hard to complete the job. They kept us updated on everything they were doing throughout the process. The work they did on our basement turned on amazing, from the painting, to the floors, everything looks perfect and professional. Thank you jk complete, we will be calling them for any future projects at our home."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Basement 2 Finish
Basement 2 Finish
4.8(
81
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great work by Vito and the whole Basement 2 Finish team. My basement looks fantastic! Take a look at my project on their website. Plainfield, IL"
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Lockport, IL Basement

+411

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cornerstone Remodeling By A & A, LLC
Cornerstone Remodeling By A & A, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"We had our basement remodeled and couldn?t be happier! The team was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. The space turned out beautiful, clean, and exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend for any remodeling project!"
Logo
Logo
Staircase Remodel
Staircase Remodel
House Remodel

+9

Avatar for Go Easy Construction
Go Easy Construction
5.0(
11
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look \nforward to earning your business!

My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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KSRP Construction, Inc.
4.7(
16
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely pleased with the basement remodel. KSRP team was helpful, responsive and professional. Work included: framing, windows, drywall, electrical, lighting, flooring and painting. Not one complaint. Job price was really good and would have paid more based on what was ultimately delivered. I recommend working with KSRP."
Lockport Flip
Kankakee
Kankakee
Amli Apartments
Home Burnt

+503

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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All Season Renovations & Construction
5.0(
4
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For all your flooring and renovation dreams, All Season Renovations & Construction will be there to deliver service, quality and honesty all year round. Call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!\n

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.5(
74
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"We recently used Angelo at AP Builders to finish our basement.  We must say that we were beyond impressed with his ideas, craftsmanship, professionalism and overall project management.  We sought out a few different bids for our basement but were most impressed with his blueprints.  Rose, who also works at AP Builders, was extremely prompt with all communication regarding the proposal and follow up.  Angelo manages his projects like a well oiled machine.  The project moved along smooth as silk and continually ahead of schedule.  Every day there was so much completed and Angelo was present each and every day to make sure every detail was perfect.  We had some minor changes in the blueprints that we wanted done at the beginning and those were done immediately and without any push back to work that was already completed.  His communication each day about progress and our thoughts, suggestions and ideas were listened to with a keen ear.  The house was always kept clean both upstairs where the traffic would come in each day and downstairs in the work area.  Each day it was cleaned up.  Their pricing was very reasonable - and their work was very thorough.  Rose was very quick with all correspondence via email and telephone.  Everything was very well documented and accurate for back end paperwork.  We are in love with our new space that Angelo has created for us and imagine spending many, many years to come enjoying our new living space.  We would recommend Angelo, Rose and AP Builders to anyone looking to have the most interactive, professional, detail-oriented, high quality job done.  We can't say enough about how happy we are to have chosen AP Builders for our project!   <br />"
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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