Basement Finishing Services in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs

CHR Contractors has been finishing basements across Chicago's Northwest suburbs since the 1990s. We turn unused square footage into living space, with framing, drywall, flooring, bathrooms and wet bars built by one family-owned team.

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Full-Service Basement Finishing in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs

Chicago-area basements come with their own challenges - moisture control, egress requirements, and ceiling height among them - and CHR Contractors has been solving them for homeowners across Roselle, Schaumburg, Elmhurst, and the surrounding suburbs since the 1990s.

Our Basement Finishing Services in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs

Basements aren't like other rooms the work below the surface (moisture control, egress, structural support) determines whether the finished space above holds up. We plan for those conditions from day one, whether that's a full finish in an older Elmhurst home or adding a bathroom and egress window to meet code in a newer Schaumburg build.

Framing and insulation

Walls and soffits built square and insulated for a comfortable, usable room.

Drywall and ceilings

Hung, taped and finished smooth, ready for paint.

Wet bars and kitchenettes

Custom bar and kitchenette builds for entertaining.

Flooring

Flooring chosen for basement conditions, such as luxury vinyl plank.

Plumbing and basement bathrooms

A full or half bathroom, including plumbing and ejector pump systems where needed.

How Our Basement Finishing Process Works

1

Free In-Home Consultation

We visit your home to assess moisture conditions, ceiling height, support columns, and layout options, then walk you through what's realistic for your space before any planning begins.

2

Design & Material Selection

Work with our team to choose your layout, flooring, lighting, and finishes, and decide on added features like a bathroom, wet bar, or extra storage room.

3

Transparent Estimate & Timeline

You'll receive a clear, itemized quote covering labor and materials, along with a realistic construction schedule so you know what to expect week by week.

4

Permitting & Egress Planning

We handle all required Village and county permits, including electrical, plumbing, and framing approvals, and plan egress window placement to meet Illinois code before construction starts.

5

Construction

Our licensed tradespeople handle every phase in-house, from framing, electrical, and plumbing to insulation, drywall, and finish carpentry, so one accountable team sees the project through.

6

Final Walkthrough & Completion

We do a full walkthrough together, confirm every detail matches the agreed scope, and address any last touch-ups before officially calling your basement complete.

Why Northwest Suburbs Homeowners Choose CHR Contractors for Basement Finishing

Years of Building Experience

As a family-owned business serving Roselle, Schaumburg, Elmhurst, and the surrounding Northwest suburbs since the 1990s, CHR Contractors understands the specific code and moisture challenges of Chicago-area basements.

Skilled Craftsmanship

From framing and electrical to waterproofing and finishes, every stage is handled by one accountable team.

Done Right the First Time

We handle egress requirements, permitting, and waterproofing correctly from the start, so you're not revisiting problems down the road.

Customer Satisfaction First

Our reputation is built on honest pricing, clear communication, and finished basements that add real, usable space to your home.

Basement Finishing Contractor Serving Chicago's Northwest Suburbs

CHR Contractors finishes basements for homeowners across Chicago's Northwest suburbs, including

Addison, IL
Arlington Heights, IL
Bartlett IL
Bloomingdale IL
Burr Ridge, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Elmhurst, IL
Glen Ellyn, IL

What Our Customers Say About CHR Contractors

John worked very hard to help me come up with solutions to redesign my small kitchen. He had great ideas and was thoughtful of my opinions. John was very responsive and finished the job in the time he promised.
Karisa
John’s work is second to none! He finished our home’s basement and kitchen. The work was amazing! To give you an indication of what we thought, I referred him to my parents to update their kitchen
Fr. Dimitri Tobias
We originally found John through Angi's List while getting quotes to have a raised Trex deck built behind our house. He was responsive during the quoting process, and all through the project once we moved forward with him
Robert Miller
We wanted to have some work done in our home and were searching for someone who could do the work within our budget, and still get quality work done
Edward Billman
John and CHR Contractors Inc. are awesome! Very professional, reasonable and neat. My Trex deck is gorgeous and I'm so grateful for the fine work of CHR Contractors. A very satisfied customer
Monica B
We are incredibly thrilled with the outstanding renovations performed by John and his team. The transformation of both our kitchen and basement exceeded our expectations.
Sharon & Mary
CHR Contractors recently installed a deck at my home a few weeks ago. They did a beautiful job and I couldn’t be happier with the results! John was easy to work with throughout the process and provided helpful ideas on the layout/design
Kelly Hallman
CHR Contractors built our deck in 2021. They were professional every step of the way. They listened to our input and were very responsive to our needs. The decking with lights is beautiful, very well built and, I believe, priced fairly.
Franca Fontana
Thank you CHR Contractors for building an amazing deck for our home! Absolutely better than we expected! CHR Contractors finished our project on-time, on budget and were very professional.
Greg
We recently hired CHR contractors (John) and his team to update our bathroom, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! They completed the project within our budget and truly brought our vision to life.
Jacklyn Billman
We used CHR on our Elmhurst home for a second floor addition. They were at our house like clockwork at 7AM, 6 days a week for 3 months. The owner was onsite most days which made the communication easier and productive. We are very satisfied with the quality of work and would use this company again.
Dan LeDonne
CHR Contractors did an excellent job of rebuilding our deck. It was a big job as we needed a complete rebuild, foundation, posts, framing, decking, railing stairs and gate. (My deck is huge with a pool at the end of it) John was very easy to work with.
Christina Micari

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does basement finishing take?

Most full projects take four to eight weeks, depending on size, whether a bathroom is included and any moisture work needed first.

What is included in basement finishing?

Typically framing, insulation, electrical and HVAC updates, drywall, flooring and lighting, plus any bathroom, wet bar or egress window.

How do I choose a basement finishing contractor?

Look for experience with local moisture conditions, egress code and permitting. CHR has finished basements across the Northwest suburbs since the 1990s and is happy to share references.

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