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Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Crystal Lake and nearby communities.

A basement remodel starts with what's going on below grade, not the color of the flooring. We look at moisture, ceiling height, egress windows, utilities, and how you want to use the space before we plan the build.

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What's included

You know what's included before work starts.

  • Finishing unfinished basements and redoing older finished ones
  • Family rooms, offices, flex space, bedrooms, and bathrooms
  • Framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, paint, and finishes
  • Layouts planned around utilities, access, and egress

Before the proposal

The questions that shape the plan.

  • Any history of water, and fixing it first
  • Ceiling height, access to the furnace and utilities, and the existing structure
  • Bedroom, bathroom, and egress window requirements
  • Sound control, storage, lighting, flooring, and how you'll use the room

How the project moves

Plan first. Build second.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you want

    Tell us how you want to use the basement and any past problems like water.

  2. 02

    We see the space

    We check for signs of moisture, look at utilities, access, and dimensions, and talk through the room plan.

  3. 03

    Written plan and price

    What's included, what else it depends on, who handles what, and a free estimate, all in writing.

  4. 04

    Before we start

    Layout, materials, access, and any permits or licensed trades are settled before work begins.

  5. 05

    Build and final walkthrough

    The basement gets built step by step, then we walk it with you against the written plan.

Serving Crystal Lake and nearby communities.

Built Solid provides basement finishing & remodeling throughout the area. Tell us about the home and what you want to change, and Josh will call you back to talk it through.

Cities we serve

Crystal LakeMcHenryLake in the HillsAlgonquinCaryHuntley

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How we work

Decisions made before the finishes go on.

Everything in writing

The proposal spells out what's included, what we're assuming, and who handles what.

We see it first

We look at the room or house before we price or schedule the job.

Permits and trades spelled out

If your project needs a permit, an engineer, or a licensed plumber or electrician, we tell you during planning and put it in writing.

Changes in writing

If the job changes, we talk through what it does to the price and schedule before doing the extra work.

Final walkthrough

We walk the finished work with you against the written plan and fix anything that's not right before we call it done.

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Basement Finishing & Remodeling questions, answered plainly.

Do you finish completely unfinished basements?
Yes. We also redo older finished basements when the layout or finishes no longer work, as long as the structure and the space below grade are in good shape.
What if the basement has had water?
Find where the water comes from and fix it before anything gets covered up. Paint and new flooring won't solve an active water problem.
Can a basement include a bedroom or bathroom?
Often, yes. A bedroom needs an egress window, and a bathroom needs plumbing and venting. We work that out when we come see it, before the layout is final.
Does basement finishing require a permit?
It depends on your town and the job. The written plan says what permits are needed and who is getting them before work begins.
How do you figure the price and schedule?
The size of the space, what's there now, the room plan, finishes, utilities, plumbing or electrical, and permits all matter. The free estimate and schedule come from seeing your basement, not an online formula.

Free estimate

Tell us what you want the finished space to do.

Tell us what's there now and what you want instead. Josh will call you back to talk it through and set up a time to see it.

Tell us about your project

A few details now saves time on the phone. Josh will call you back to talk it through and set up a time to see the space.

  • Free estimate, no obligation
  • Permits and outside trades spelled out up front
  • Written price before any work starts

No spam. We only use this to get back to you about this project. Home built before 1978? Mention it. Older paint can contain lead, and that changes how we handle demolition and sanding.