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ES Carpentry
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ES Carpentry

Exceptional 5.0

(11)

Exceptional 5.0

(11)

General Contracting, Basement Finishing or Remodeling

  • 2 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Rachel F. says, "We commissioned Ed and his team to remodel our high rise 3 bedroom 2 bath condo in Lakeview. In total they completely remodeled our kitchen, two bathrooms, sanded and restrained the hardwood floors, installed new closet doors, painted throughout, and brought our electrical and plumbing up to current code. This project took about 8 months, during which time Ed was in constant communication with us and our HOA, coordinating to make sure everything stayed on track. He was always accessible whenever we had concerns and made sure to address them to our satisfaction. Everyone on his team was very nice and courteous, especially given that we were living in the construction area for part of the time. Ed’s initial quote was accurate and the only overages were items we specifically upgraded ourselves or asked to modify. We are very happy with the quality of craftsmanship and Ed’s commitment to integrity and excellence. We highly recommend ES Carpentry for all your home remodeling needs. Attached some photos before and then after the remodel."See more
Rachel F. says, "We commissioned Ed and his team to remodel our high rise 3 bedroom 2 bath condo in Lakeview. In total they completely remodeled our kitchen, two bathrooms, sanded and restrained the hardwood floors, installed new closet doors, painted throughout, and brought our electrical and plumbing up to current code. This project took about 8 months, during which time Ed was in constant communication with us and our HOA, coordinating to make sure everything stayed on track. He was always accessible whenever we had concerns and made sure to address them to our satisfaction. Everyone on his team was very nice and courteous, especially given that we were living in the construction area for part of the time. Ed’s initial quote was accurate and the only overages were items we specifically upgraded ourselves or asked to modify. We are very happy with the quality of craftsmanship and Ed’s commitment to integrity and excellence. We highly recommend ES Carpentry for all your home remodeling needs. Attached some photos before and then after the remodel."
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HomeFixPro
6.
HomeFixPro

Great 4.8

(18)

Great 4.8

(18)

Basement Finishing or Remodeling

  • 9 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Abigail B. says, "HomeFixPro was fantastic to work with. We received a quote back the day he came to do a free onsite estimate. He laid out the terms and scope for the work very clearly and then was able to start the job within a few days. They did a major front porch repair for us and it looks wonderful. They were upfront about their process. We look forward to hiring them again for another project."See more
Abigail B. says, "HomeFixPro was fantastic to work with. We received a quote back the day he came to do a free onsite estimate. He laid out the terms and scope for the work very clearly and then was able to start the job within a few days. They did a major front porch repair for us and it looks wonderful. They were upfront about their process. We look forward to hiring them again for another project."
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Benchmark Interiors
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Benchmark Interiors

Exceptional 5.0

(7)

Exceptional 5.0

(7)

Basement Finishing or Remodeling

In high demand
  • 21 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Chicago, IL
Amy B. says, "Benchmark Interiors, more specifically JEFF, did a small business location project for me. This included demo of a room/walls in the space, painting the ceiling and walls, and about 100 small projects like installing my sink, adding a new air vent, & fixing lots of remaining walls! Jeff was attentive to my needs and wants for the space, he let me be part of the process (safely), and made the entire experience enjoyable. He even let me film him for my personal social media, ever the team player!!! If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Jeff every single time. His skills, professionalism, and price were all top tier. I recommend his services whole heartedly, 10/10! (Photos are beginning, during, and final look. *I requested some things be left as is for “lived-in” aesthetic reasons)"See more
Amy B. says, "Benchmark Interiors, more specifically JEFF, did a small business location project for me. This included demo of a room/walls in the space, painting the ceiling and walls, and about 100 small projects like installing my sink, adding a new air vent, & fixing lots of remaining walls! Jeff was attentive to my needs and wants for the space, he let me be part of the process (safely), and made the entire experience enjoyable. He even let me film him for my personal social media, ever the team player!!! If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Jeff every single time. His skills, professionalism, and price were all top tier. I recommend his services whole heartedly, 10/10! (Photos are beginning, during, and final look. *I requested some things be left as is for “lived-in” aesthetic reasons)"

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What is the best waterproof flooring for a basement?

There are several great options for waterproof basement flooring. For example, epoxy floors are waterproof but are thicker and sturdier than paint. Make sure the concrete substrate has been prepared for application. 

Tile is a designer’s dream, giving you a moisture-resistant surface that’s infinitely customizable. Rubber sheets or tiles are also good waterproof options, particularly for playrooms, workout areas or laundry rooms. 

Vinyl tiles and planks imitate wood or other materials very convincingly, provide moisture resistance and last a long time. And sheet vinyl is affordable and a great waterproofing solution for those in need of quick fixes.

Reviews for Chicago basement contractors
Beverly P.
Bryan and crew did an awesome job on my basement remodel. It is extremely difficult to find a reliable contractor that does good work at a fair price. A1 does both. Crew was punctual, did good work , paid attention to details and cleaned up after. I have finally found my go to contractor! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
A1 Unique Remodeling LLCA1 Unique Remodeling LLC
Chinyere N.
Thank you so much Anthony, Tracie and your team for the hard work, expertise and thoroughness in rebuilding my basement — it looks fabulous!! I've had a some shoddy experiences over the past year with other contractors, so I was extra stressed combing over all the details. Ya'll were so patient with me and made me feel heard. I would love to work Cedar Cypress again!
Cedar Cypress Home Remodel and RepairCedar Cypress Home Remodel and Repair
Cleopatra J.
I have been working with this team so far for about a week. They are refinishing our basement, which we had to demolish for permaseal to waterproof and install drain tile and a sump pump in the basement of our new home. They are very communicative. They are always there exactly the time they say they will be and give status reports on every step of the way. So far, the quality of the work has been amazing. They truly work to make sure you're happy and its quite clear in their communication that they wish to make their customers happy. My project isn't finished yet (and I will review again if it is) but I am thus far very satisfied, having previously used contractors who lollygagged and dragged out the job unnecessarily. Edit: Do not use these people. What was a great experience went sour VERY fast. I would give this place zero stars if I could. I hired them to frame my basement with drywall and demolish an old ceramic floor also to cut down my lot next door which was over grown. At first, everything was great. Matt seems responsive and courteous. I am not a construction expert, just a woman who is renovating a home for my family. They did a great job on my lot and a great job demolishing the floors. This is where the good ends. I paid separately for my materials (mostly because there is often materials left over and we have many projects going on around our house so they always come in handy and I like to know exactly where my money goes). I asked Matt plainly if he could leave any left over materials behind because they were mine. He lied and told me that the other materials were not mine and that they belonged to another customer and had been delivered to my house. (this was fishy to me at the time but I had no reason to believe that he was scamming us nor the knowledge to prove him wrong. I paid for: Dewalt 3 1/4 framing nails: 6,000 qty $129.00 Sheetrock 1/2" mold tough drywall 60 qty $577.20 Pro twist #6 1 5/8 Phillip's drywall screws 5,000 qty $57.00 Owns Corning pink fiberglass insulation 60 qty $627.00 Sound proof insulation 7 qty $601.40 2 x 4 96" 115 qty $917.70 X 1 $917.70 Liquid nail 10 qty $36.70 1 $36.70 Total for materials, I paid $3,240.60 with 10% sales tax. Obviously, they did not use 600 nails, 5000 screws. They did not leave these materials behind. They did not use all 60 of the insulation panels and did not even insulate every wall, they used 10 at the most according to our new contractors. They did not use 60 drywall panels- they used 35 at the most. They did not use 115 2X4 and did not even frame every wall. Generous estimate of new contractors? They used 90 at the most. It seems petty, but I paid outright for over 3200 dollars in materials and they straight up stole HALF of that, presumably to use on someone else's house. Some of the things they did wrong: Firstly- they covered almost all of the outlets for the west exterior and interior walls. My new contractor asked me to point out where I'd like my outlets to be and imagine my surprise when I realized the ones that were there had seemingly disappeared. Secondly- they did not use framing lumber under the windows nor near the stairs- resulting in the dry wall not being securely attached in those areas at all. You could touch the wall and it would bow in. Thirdly- for the base north exterior wall, they did not frame the floor with lumber so the drywall floats in the air and can be moved side to side. Lastly- the doorways that they framed for the bathroom/bedroom/closet area were supposed to be the same size and centered. They are not the same size and they are definitely not centered at all. I paid them 7000 for this. We also paid them to haul away some debris that previous contractors left behind. They hauled away most of it but left a BIG pile of it on the edge of my property, claiming that they had paid Republic to pick it up. It has been three weeks now and it is still sitting in the rain getting soggy and disgusting. I have reached out to the business about these problems and they have not been responsive at all, which is why I am posting this review. I paid them 500 for this. Very disappointing experience. We feel very taken advantage of by Matt and Modern Improvements. Unless you have the ability to micromanage and know everything about construction (which you likely do not if you're considering a contractor)- do not give these people your money unless it is for SMALL jobs that can be done in a day or two. In all, I paid them over 10k for a way less than satisfactory job on everything but the jobs that actually required construction. I am glad that I paid someone else to do the taping and mudding and they were able to bring these problems to my attention before Matt and his team could cover and paint them. It will be more expensive- but it will be done RIGHT. I will definitely be seeking legal recourse to recoup my funds and I am very disappointed in this business because I had such high hope.
Modern ImprovementsModern Improvements
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