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Basement Remodeling

Basement Remodeling

Transform your unfinished basement into valuable living space

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Quick Answer

Basement remodeling converts unfinished or outdated below-grade space into functional living areas such as family rooms, home offices, or guest suites. R-Deco Painting and Home Improvements handles framing, waterproofing, egress windows, electrical, and finishing for homes across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Request a free estimate.

Basement Finishing and Renovation

Most homes in the Jefferson Park area of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs sit on full basements, and that square footage is too valuable to leave unfinished. A professionally remodeled basement adds usable living space, increases your home's value, and gives your family room to spread out — all without changing your home's footprint.

R-Deco Painting and Home Improvements provides full basement remodeling services, from waterproofing and framing through drywall, flooring, and trim.

What We Offer

  • Open-concept layouts — family rooms, entertainment areas, and home theaters
  • Home offices and guest suites — private, comfortable spaces with proper lighting and ventilation
  • Egress window installation — required for bedrooms, and a smart addition for natural light and safety
  • Moisture management — interior drainage, sump pumps, vapor barriers, and dehumidification
  • Bathroom additions — adding a half or full bath to your basement level
  • Flooring options — luxury vinyl plank, engineered hardwood, tile, and carpet suitable for below-grade installation

Addressing Moisture Before Finishing

Chicago-area basements face real moisture challenges due to the high water table, clay soils, and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. Before any finishing work begins, we assess your basement for water intrusion, cracks, and humidity issues. Proper waterproofing and drainage are not optional — they are the foundation of a basement remodel that holds up over time.

With more than 30 years of experience working on homes in this area, we know what it takes to build a dry, comfortable basement that you can enjoy year-round. Every estimate is free, and every job site is left clean at the end of each workday.

Service Features

  • ✓Free Estimates
  • ✓Insured & Bonded
  • ✓Family Owned Since 1993
  • ✓Clean Job Sites

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an egress window to finish my basement?▼
If your finished basement includes a bedroom, building codes in Chicago and most Illinois municipalities require at least one egress window for emergency escape. Even if you are not adding a bedroom, egress windows bring in natural light and improve ventilation, making the space feel less like a basement. R-Deco handles the full installation including window well and drainage.
How do you prevent moisture problems in a finished basement?▼
We start every basement project with a thorough moisture assessment. Depending on conditions, we may recommend interior drainage systems, sump pump installation or upgrade, vapor barriers on walls and floors, and a dehumidification system. These steps are completed before framing and drywall to ensure the finished space stays dry and comfortable.
How long does it take to finish a basement?▼
A typical basement finishing project takes 4 to 8 weeks depending on size, complexity, and whether plumbing or egress windows are involved. A basic open-layout finish with drywall, flooring, and lighting is on the shorter end, while projects with bathrooms, wet bars, or structural modifications take longer. We provide a clear timeline before any work begins.

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