Basement Remodeling in Chicago
Trusted basement remodeling partners in Chicago - full design-build for hassle free upgrades.
Our Process
We bridge the gap between design and build. With expert collaborations and a team focus on bringing your dream basement to life - we handle it all from start to finish. Here's how:
Research + Discovery
Tell us about your dream basement renovation. We'll chat needs, style, materials, and how it all fits into your budget. We'll explore all possibilities and offer an estimate and quote.
Design
Your new basement should be uniquely yours. We take everything we learned about your dream basement and create 3D visuals to bring that vision to life. Your input here is crucial, and we encourage feedback!
Construction
We roll up our sleeves and start building - treating your home with care and turning your vision into reality. After final inspection, we reveal your completed project - our favorite part!
Why Choose R&R
One of the toughest parts of any project is getting design and construction contractors to work together. At R&R, we're your design & build team in one - our full circle team allows for a seamless and stress free project. Save time, money, and headaches with our full service basement renovation firm.
One Stop Shop
We embrace the latest innovations in construction, boosting efficiency and helping you save on your remodel. Our designers and builders work together from the start which helps us avoid surprises and hiccups along the way. Licensed, insured, and skilled R&R craftsmen deliver quality results every time.
R&R Techniques
Whether you know what you want or need help getting there - we're your team. We'll guide along the way and be guided by your input, too. We're eager to reveal an end result you'll love to live in - and offer some limited warranties where applicable! We care, and it shows - your satisfaction is a priority.
Consultations & Support
Your basement remodel should enhance your home for years to come. With every project we take on, we focus on creating functional, beautiful basement renovations with smart layouts and personal touches that fit your needs. Our goal is to boost your home's value and create a space you'll love.
Your Interests Top of Mind
Our Projects
Take a look at some of our past and upcoming work
Full Service Basement Renovations in Chicago
Transforming your basement shouldn't be stressful. Our design-build process gives you a single, trusted team to handle every part of your basement remodel, from initial design concepts to final construction. There's no need to juggle multiple teams. With us, you get one team handling it all.
Full Basement Finishing
We're tackling Chicago basements one by one! Our specialty in complete transformations turns unused spaces into functional and inviting areas. Whether your full basement remodeling dream is to make a home theater, a workspace, a kids playroom, or all of the above - we'll make the layout flow.
Upgrades & Partial Remodel
If you're looking to refresh certain or specific areas of your basement, we can help with that, too. Whether it's adding a bathroom, entertainment space, or minor updates - our team brings the same attention to detail and craftsmanship to every project, big or small. Get in touch today!
Start A Basement Remodeling Project
Are you ready to start your next project? Schedule a 30-minute Consultation with our Design-Build team today!
FAQs
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Every project is unique and depends on the scope of your vision. Generally, basement remodeling Chicago projects take anywhere from 8 to 11 weeks for the construction phase. Keep in mind that design and planning come first. As a full-service company, we'll walk you through a detailed timeline during our planning phase so you'll always know what to expect for your project.
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Yes, absolutely. Given the Chicago climate, ensuring a dry and healthy basement is a critical first step in any basement renovation. While the specifics will depend on your basement's needs, we meticulously address basement waterproofing and moisture control as part of our design and construction process to create comfortable and long-lasting living spaces.
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Most basement renovations in Chicago require permits - especially if you're making changes to plumbing, electrical systems, or structural components. We understand the local regulations as one of the most experienced Chicago remodeling companies. We'll handle the necessary permits for you. Our goal is to make the basement finishing process as worry-free as possible for you.
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Our process begins with a thorough consultation to discuss your vision for your basement remodeling Chicago project. Following an on-site evaluation, we provide a detailed and transparent estimate that outlines the scope of work and associated costs. We'll walk you through every aspect so that you have a clear picture. Please note that for detailed estimates there will be a fee that can be applied to your design-build renovation project.
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While we take the lead on your basement finishing project in Chicago, you'll be far from "hands off." As a design-build firm, we see ourselves as your partners. We'll manage everything from initial design concepts and material selections to the final construction, but we highly value your input and will keep you informed and involved throughout the entire basement renovation process. Of course, for clients who prefer to be hands-off - we'll proudly take the lead on your project!
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Besides the benefits we listed above your alternatives are:
– Doing the project yourself, finding and contractors, ordering, receiving materials, scheduling correctly, and coordinating your contractors, architect and designer to work together and that they’re playing nice. You’d need a license to do this, you take all financial and legal responsibilities, and you will basically need to treat it like a full time job.
– You can hire an architect/designer and general contractor or kitchen remodeling company separately, you’d be responsible for communicating to both parties what is needed, and making sure that your decisions will not make your price inflate. You assume most of the responsibility financially and legally.
– You can hire a design-build firm, pay the nearly the same as you would for hiring both individually, and offset the responsiblity and communication by having one party take charge of bringing your vision to life.
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Click here if you’re interested in learning more about our process!
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First, take some time to think or talk it over with your partner. What are your needs, desires, and wish list? What is the maximum you are willing to invest in your dream kitchen? Why are you remodeling? What are your minimum requirements – do you absolutely have to get rid of your floors or cabinets? What do you love about the existing space? What can you keep in your kitchen? When do you need to have this done by? These questions are important because the inform us what we can and can’t do. If the maximum you are willing to invest is $20,000, you will only be able to replace a few items. We can help make the kitchen feel brand new, but there will still be elements of the old space.
Next, create a pinterest for your inspiration. This helps us see the vision you’re trying to bring to life and sets us on the right path. Follow us here for ideas on what you can do.
Finally, the day of make sure the space is as cleared as possible. This allows us to see things that might not have been visible in our initial digital conversations. Be ready to be asked thought provoking questions, and have your partner or other decision maker with you to save time and headaches later on.
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To start the process of getting an estimate, click here.