Chicago Basement Remodeling
Basement remodeling and finishing from North Shore Handyman, so that space stops being the place boxes go to retire
Call (312) 313-9394- 27 on the team
- 11+ years
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimates
Every Chicago basement has the same three things in it: a box from your last move, a treadmill with laundry on it, and a smell you've stopped noticing.
I'm Chris. For more than 11 years my team has been doing basement remodeling Chicago homeowners have talked about for years before they finally called. Your basement is usually the cheapest square footage you'll ever add, because you're already paying for it.
Basement Services We Handle in Chicago
Here's what we can do with the space you've got.
Full Basement Finishing
Basement finishing takes bare concrete and block and turns it into a real room, with framing, insulation, drywall, lighting and flooring. If you've got the height for it, this is the job most people mean when they call.
Basement Renovation
A basement remodel Chicago homeowners ask for most is the one somebody finished in 1987, with the paneling and the drop ceiling to prove it. We tear out what's tired and rebuild it so it looks like part of your home.
Partially Finished Basement
A partially finished basement can make sense if you want a family room but still need the storage and the mechanicals to breathe. We'll help you decide where to draw the line.
Basement Bathroom
A basement bathroom makes the whole level more useful, especially for guests or older kids. The drain location and the height of your existing plumbing make a big difference to the job, so we check those first.
Family Rooms, Guest Rooms and Offices
Tell us how you want to use it. A place for the kids to be loud, a guest room your in-laws can't complain about, or an office where nobody asks you what's for dinner.
Basement Apartment Questions
Thinking about a basement apartment? The rules on ceiling height, exits and zoning matter, and they depend on your building. Ask us before you buy anything, and we'll go over what we'd need to check.
What a Basement Remodel Costs in Chicago
Your basement remodel cost depends on:
- Size. More square feet means more of everything.
- Bathrooms and kitchens. Plumbing is usually the biggest single jump in price.
- Ceiling height and obstacles. Ducts, pipes and beams take planning.
- Moisture. If water's coming in, that has to be dealt with before anything gets finished.
We'll come see it and give you a free estimate, so you're working from a real number.
When Basement Remodeling Is the Wrong Fix
If your basement takes on water every time it rains hard, don't finish it yet. Drywall and carpet in a wet basement are expensive ways to grow mold. Moisture is the first thing we look at, not the last, and if you've got a water problem, I'll tell you to get that handled before we build anything. A finished room only stays finished if it stays dry.
Why Hire Our Basement Finishing Contractors
A lot of basement contractors will happily frame right over a problem, because you won't see it for two years. By then their number's disconnected.
Here's what you get from our crew:
- A real look at moisture before anything gets framed
- Our own crew for the framing, drywall, flooring and finish work
- A timeline before we start
- Straight talk about what your space can and can't become
And when we're done, you won't be able to tell you're in a basement, except that it stays nice and cool in July.
Chicago Basement Remodeling Questions
Is my ceiling high enough?
Maybe. Many older Chicago basements are tight, and pipes and ducts take up more room. Measure the lowest point if you can, then call us and we'll come look.
How long does a basement remodel take?
It depends on the size and whether there's a bathroom. You'll get a timeline before any work starts.
Do I need a permit to finish my basement?
Often, yes, depending on the work. We'll go over what your project needs when we come out.
Can you fix a finished basement from years ago?
Yes. Old paneling, low drop ceilings and tired carpet are all fair game. We'll check what's behind them too, because whoever did it in 1987 had their own ideas.
Call Us About Your Chicago Basement
If you're ready for a basement renovation Chicago winters will make you glad you did, call me at (312) 313-9394 or fill out the form. You'll get a free, no-pressure estimate.
Got other work on your list? See everything North Shore Handyman handles.
All the best,
Chris