Finished basement lounge with custom bar, backlit shelving and millwork from a Luxe Development basement remodel in Lemont IL
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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

The Luxe Difference

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.

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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.

02

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.

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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.

Materials & Finishes

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.

Painted walk-in closet built-ins with adjustable shelving and drawer banks by Luxe Development
Custom millwork
Material selections curated for a basement remodel: wood, stone and lighting samples priced during design
Curated materials
Curated finish detail in brass and stone selected for a basement remodel
Brass and stone
Floating white-oak staircase built to upstairs-level standard by the Luxe Development team
White-oak stair

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.

Possibilities

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

Below Grade

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.

Luxe Development assessing foundation, grading and drainage on site before a basement remodel begins
01 / Moisture

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 assembly materials specified before construction on a Luxe Development basement remodel
02 / Assemblies

Below-Grade Wall Assemblies

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

Finished lower-level lounge with daylight from grade-level windows on a Luxe Development basement remodel
03 / Egress

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.

Finished basement ceiling with mechanicals concealed in intentional soffits by Luxe Development
04 / Structure

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.

Licensed Luxe Development general contractor reviewing plans on site to manage permits and inspections
05 / Permits

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.

Investment

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.

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Our Process

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.

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Step OneVision & Architecture

We walk your basement together, assess moisture and structure, and design the space around your family's plans for it.

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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.

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Step ThreeMaster Construction

The same team executes the structural and mechanical work, with on-site supervision of every aesthetic detail.

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Step FourWhite-Glove Handover

A finished basement, walked room by room, documented, and delivered as drawn.

Moody great room at dusk with warm layered lighting, designed and built by Luxe Development
The Luxe Standard

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.

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Service Area

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.

17Towns
3Counties
1Accountable team

Finishing the basement as part of a larger project? Many clients fold it into a whole-home renovation under one design and one budget.

FAQ

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.

Reviews

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MMarissa ZoladzLocal Guide · 2 months ago
★★★★★

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.

JJeffrey Lee4 years ago
★★★★★

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.

QQ Money5 years ago
★★★★★

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!
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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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