Basement Remodeling in Chicagoland in Highland Park, IL.
Fixed-price basement remodeling in chicagoland for Highland Park, IL homeowners. Same in-house crew, same project manager, same name on every invoice — from demo day through final walkthrough.
- 16+years in Remodeling in Highland Park, IL
- 2-yrwritten warranty
- ★★★★★35+ Google reviews
- $0for the estimate visit
- 16+ Years Building in Highland Park, IL
- Licensed & Insured $2M general liability
- A+ BBB Rated Verified business
- ★★★★★ on Google 35+ verified reviews
Basement Remodeling in Chicagoland for Remodeling in Highland Park, IL, by people who know Remodeling in Highland Park, IL.
Build a basement in Highland Park and the land has an opinion. Homes sit among ravines and wooded lots where water moves through the soil in ways a flat subdivision never deals with, and on the eclectic older and mid-century stock here, the lower level has usually been negotiating with that water for decades.
So the first thing we look at isn’t flooring or framing, it’s where the water wants to go. Lots that slope toward ravines, mature trees pulling and shifting soil, seasonal table changes, all of it shapes the drainage, sump, and waterproofing plan before any finishing decision gets made. Get the water management wrong on a ravine lot and no finish survives it.
Once the basement is genuinely dry, the eclectic character of Highland Park homes opens up real design freedom down there, modern, transitional, whatever suits the house above. But that freedom is only worth anything on a foundation we’ve confirmed will stay dry through the wet seasons this terrain reliably delivers.
Full basement finishes — framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting, often with a wet bar or full bath addition.
What Remodeling in Highland Park, IL homeowners get when they hire ADS.
The basement remodeling in chicagoland we'd build in Remodeling in Highland Park, IL.
Three steps from first call to final walkthrough.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Remodeling in Highland Park, IL home, measure the space, and listen. Written scope usually within 48 hours of the visit.
Fixed-price quote
Materials, finishes, schedule — locked into one number. No mid-project change orders unless you ask for one.
Build & final walk
Our in-house crew executes the agreed schedule. Punch-list walkthrough, then 2-year written warranty kicks in.
Book your Remodeling in Highland Park, IL visit
We respond to most inquiries within 2 hours on business days. Estimate visit is free, no pressure to sign that day.
Four guarantees we put in writing — before any work begins.
Most contractor horror stories trace back to four broken promises. We close all four in our contract, not in marketing.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every joint, tile, fixture, and finish is backed for two full years. If our build fails, we come back and fix it — no charge, no debate.
Fixed-Price Quotes
You sign one number. We hold to it. No mid-project change orders, no "we found something" surprises hidden in the drywall.
Fully Licensed & Insured
Illinois-licensed contractor, $2M general liability, workers' comp on every crew member. We bring proof of insurance before we bring tools.
In-House Team — No Subs
Same crew from demo day to final walkthrough. No subcontractor handoffs, no scheduling chaos, no "the other guys did that part."
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What else we build in Highland Park, IL.
Five questions every homeowner asks first.
Plain answers — the kind we'd give a neighbor over coffee, not the ones written for a brochure.
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How much does a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel cost?
Bathroom remodels in our area typically run $18,000–$45,000. Mid-range kitchens are usually $35,000–$80,000 — full custom kitchens can reach $120,000+. We give you a fixed-price quote in writing after the in-home estimate, so you know the exact number before signing anything.
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How long will my project take?
A bathroom is usually 3–5 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. A standard kitchen runs 6–8 weeks. Basement finishes are 5–8 weeks. We give you a written schedule before we start — and because we use our own in-house crew, we don't lose days waiting on a subcontractor to show up.
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Do you handle the permits and inspections?
Yes — every time. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and meet with the inspectors. You don't deal with the village. We handle Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and the rest of our service area.
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Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Almost always, yes. We seal off the work zone with plastic, set up a temporary kitchen if we're remodeling yours, vacuum daily, and do a deep clean at the end. Most clients stay in the home for the full project — we plan the sequence around your daily life.
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How do payments work?
A small deposit at signing, then progress payments tied to milestones (rough-in complete, drywall complete, final walkthrough). You never pre-pay for work that hasn't started. Final payment is only released after you sign off on the final walkthrough — not before.