Tom of Luxe Development, made our home renovation dreams come true! Honestly, if we could, we would give him a 10 star review! Tom and his crew were extremely professional, courteous of our home, paid attention to all the little details and were great with communicating. There were always workers at our house to get the job done as quickly as possible as well. We highly recommend Tom and we are grateful our home was in such great care.
Basement Remodeling Contractors in Chicago's Southwest Suburbs
Your basement is the largest unfinished room in the house. A Luxe basement remodel turns it into living space built to the same standard as the floors above it. One team designs, engineers, and builds the entire project, and the number you approve is the number you build.
One Accountable Team
Architect, engineer & builder, one team
Fixed, Itemized Budgets
Priced in full before we break ground
The Same Hands
On every project, framing to finish
Lemont, Illinois
Design-build for the western suburbs
A Finished Basement Built to the Standard of the Floors Above
Most basement finishing work looks like basement finishing work. Dropped ceilings, thin trim, builder-grade everything. We build basements that read as a natural extension of your home, because the same architect, engineer, and builder behind our kitchens and custom homes handle every one.
One Accountable Team
Architect, engineer, and builder, one team from day one. No hand-offs and no finger-pointing between trades. The same team runs your build from the first walk-through to the last.
Upstairs-Level Finishes
The same millwork, lighting design, and material curation we bring to a luxury kitchen comes down the stairs. Your basement shouldn't announce itself as an afterthought.
A Fixed, Itemized Budget
Every line itemized and every material named before construction begins. The number you approve is the number you build, so the basement you signed for is the basement you get.
Upstairs-Level Materials, Selected During Design
The same millwork, lighting design, and material curation we bring to a luxury kitchen comes down the stairs. Every material in your basement is selected, specified and priced before construction begins.




These are options, not packages. During design we map circulation, ceiling heights, mechanicals, and natural light, then curate materials room by room. If your plan includes a basement bath, our bathroom remodeling craft covers the waterproofing, tile, and fixtures. If it includes a bar or kitchenette, the cabinetry discipline comes straight from our kitchen remodeling work.
From Unfinished Space to Living Space
An unfinished basement is storage. A finished basement is square footage you already own, finally working for your family. We design each basement remodel around how you actually live, not around a package.
What your basement can become:
A home theater with sound isolation and low-glare lighting
A wet bar or entertaining lounge wrapped in custom cabinetry
A home gym with resilient flooring and proper ventilation
A guest suite with a full bath and code-compliant egress
A home office, playroom, or golf-simulator room
Any combination of the above, planned as one coherent design
Moisture, Egress, and the Work Behind the Walls
Below-grade construction has rules that first-floor remodeling doesn't. This is where basement projects succeed or fail, and it's the part you'll never see in a photo.

Moisture Assessment First
We inspect the foundation, grading, gutters, sump, and drainage before design begins. Existing water issues get corrected, never covered.

Below-Grade Wall Assemblies
Vapor management, insulation rated for foundation walls, and mold-resistant materials, all detailed in the drawings before construction starts.

Code-Compliant Egress
Any basement bedroom requires an egress window or exterior door. We design window wells that satisfy code and bring real daylight into the room.

Ceiling Height and Mechanicals
Ductwork, plumbing, and beams get rerouted or wrapped in intentional soffits during design. Nothing gets boxed in as a surprise mid-build.

Permits and Inspections, Handled
As a licensed general contractor, we manage the permit and inspection process in every town we serve.
The work behind the walls is what makes a finished basement last. See finished spaces in our portfolio.
What a Basement Remodel Costs with Luxe
Scope drives cost. A straightforward basement finishing project sits at a different investment level than a basement with a full bath, wet bar, and theater. What never changes is how we price it: every line itemized, every material named, and approved by you before construction begins.
We're not the lowest bid, and we don't try to be. A Luxe basement is engineered dry, permitted properly, and finished to last. Request a consultation and get a fixed number, not an estimate that drifts.
The Luxe Method, Below Grade
Every basement remodel follows the same four-phase process as our whole-home work. You'll know the design, the materials, and the exact budget before construction begins. See how the design-build process works.
Step OneVision & Architecture
We walk your basement together, assess moisture and structure, and design the space around your family's plans for it.
Step TwoBespoke Curation
Flooring, millwork, lighting, and fixtures selected and priced line by line. You approve a fixed, itemized budget with no allowances that balloon later.
Step ThreeMaster Construction
The same team executes the structural and mechanical work, with on-site supervision of every aesthetic detail.
Step FourWhite-Glove Handover
A finished basement, walked room by room, documented, and delivered as drawn.
The square footage is already under your feet. Let's put it to work.
Walk your basement with us. Leave with a clear path and a fixed number.
Basement Finishing Near Me: 17 Towns We Serve
Searching for basement finishing near me or basement remodeling contractors nearby? Luxe Development is headquartered in Lemont and serves the southwest and west suburbs across DuPage, Cook, and Will counties.
Finishing the basement as part of a larger project? Many clients fold it into a whole-home renovation under one design and one budget.
Basement Remodeling FAQs
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most.
How much does a basement remodel cost?
Every Luxe basement remodel is priced with a fixed, itemized budget you approve before construction begins, so your number is exact rather than estimated. Cost depends on scope: square footage, whether you're adding a bathroom, and the level of finish. A basement with a full bath and custom millwork is a different investment than open finishing, and the design phase defines yours precisely.
Do I need an egress window to put a bedroom in my basement?
Yes. Building codes across our service area require any basement sleeping room to have a code-compliant egress window or exterior door. We design and install egress windows and wells as part of the project, and they double as a source of natural light for the whole space.
How do you handle moisture before finishing a basement?
We assess moisture before we design anything. That means inspecting the foundation, grading, gutters, sump pump, and drainage, then correcting any water issues as part of the plan. Finishing over an unsolved moisture problem is how basements fail, so we never do it.
Can you add a full bathroom to a finished basement?
Yes. A full basement bath is one of the most requested parts of a basement remodel. It typically means connecting to existing plumbing or adding an ejector system where drains sit below the sewer line. Our bathroom remodeling team delivers the waterproofing, tile, and fixtures to the same standard as an upstairs bath.
How long does a basement remodel take?
The schedule depends on scope, and you'll have a realistic timeline in writing before construction begins. A straightforward finishing project moves faster than a basement with a bath, bar, and theater. Because the architect, engineer, and builder work under one roof, there are no hand-off delays between design and construction.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. Luxe Development is a licensed general contractor and fully insured, and we manage permits and inspections in all 17 towns we serve. Finished basements involve electrical, plumbing, and egress inspections, and passing them is our responsibility, not yours.
Rated 5.0 on Google by the homeowners we build for.
From start to finish our master bathroom remodel was a very positive process. Tom Naglak and his team were totally professional, efficient, and amazingly responsive. They're design conscious and fun to work with. When they say they're gonna do something by a certain date, you can count on being done. Workmanship is top notch. Can't recommend them enough.
We hired Luxe Development to do our kitchen remodel. They were consummate professionals throughout to entire process! We received a very detailed estimate, knowledgeable advice was given whenever we had design questions, work was top quality, and everything was done in a timely, respectful manner! They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and we can tell they take great pride in their work! We would highly recommend Luxe Development!
The Reynolds Family
Walk Your Basement With Us.
Tell us about your basement and how you want to live in it. Our team walks the space with you, talks through what's possible, and follows up with clear next steps. English and Polish spoken.
No pressure and no obligation. Just a straight conversation about your space, and a fixed itemized budget before any work begins.
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- (312) 445-0727
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