Hoffman Estates, Cook and Kane counties

Basement Finishing in Hoffman Estates

A Hoffman Estates basement built for movie nights and get-togethers, with a wet bar plumbed right and lighting and outlets where you will use them.

Basement finishing in Hoffman Estates

Before we plan a bar or a TV wall, we make sure the basement is dry. That means checking moisture, testing the sump and finishing any drainage work before anything is covered. Then come walls framed on treated bottom plates, insulation, electrical, and plumbing rough-in for the bar or a bath, along with an egress window if a bedroom is part of it. The finish includes drywall, ceilings, flooring, doors, trim and paint, and if you want a full design-and-build basement, that goes through ONIT Restoration, the same company with a crew that does basements all day, while ONIT Solutions handles partial finishes, finished-basement repairs and single trades like framing or drywall.

We cover Hoffman Estates by I-90 and Route 59, with Higgins, Golf and Barrington Roads getting us to the house in this part of Cook County. A wet bar asks more of the plumbing and wiring than people expect. The sink needs a drain that can reach the main line, or a pump if it sits too low, and the bar fridge and any appliances want their own circuits with GFCI protection near the water. A media wall gets its outlets, low-voltage boxes and conduit framed in before the drywall goes up.

Basement Finishing by ONIT Solutions

What we build into a Hoffman Estates basement

Dry basement first

Sump, walls and slab get checked, and any drainage or sump repair is finished before framing.

Wet bar plumbing

Supply and drain lines for a bar sink, with a pump where the drain sits below the sewer line.

Bar and media circuits

Dedicated circuits for a fridge or ice maker, GFCI outlets near the sink, and power where the TV goes.

Low-voltage and lighting

Boxes and conduit for speakers and cable, plus recessed lighting on dimmers, set while the walls are open.

Framing, insulation, egress

Treated bottom plates, insulated outside walls, mechanical clearances, and a code egress window for a bedroom.

Drywall to paint

Ceilings, walls, flooring, doors and trim, finished and painted with dust kept out of the rest of the house.

How we take a basement from plan to finished

We visit, talk through how you want to use the space, and leave a free written estimate that lists the bar, the wiring and every other phase. After you sign off, we file the permit and schedule framing, rough-in and inspections. If an old wall or the slab hides a problem, we show you, write up the price and wait for your yes. The last step is a walkthrough where we test the outlets and fixtures with you.

  • Bar sink drain planned at the estimate
  • Dedicated circuits for bar appliances
  • Low-voltage boxes set before drywall
  • Dust kept out of the upstairs
  • Price in writing for any added work
  • Outlets and fixtures tested at the walkthrough
Full basement design and build runs under our ONIT Restoration brand. Same company, a crew that does basements all day.
FAQ

Basement Finishing in Hoffman Estates: questions

Can you put a wet bar in my basement?
In most basements, yes. We plan the drain first, since a sink below the sewer line needs a pump, then the supply lines and circuits.
Is a permit needed for a basement finish in Hoffman Estates?
New walls, electrical and plumbing in a basement generally need a building permit from the village. We check Hoffman Estates' requirements, pull the permit and schedule inspections.
Which nearby towns do you work in?
Schaumburg, Palatine, Hanover Park and Rolling Meadows, along with Hoffman Estates.
How long does a basement with a bar take?
Plumbing and extra circuits add rough-in time and an inspection or two. Your estimate includes a written schedule for the whole job.
How do I start?
Call or text (815) 585-1750 and tell us what you want in the basement. We will come out and price it in writing.

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Plan your Hoffman Estates basement

Call or text (815) 585-1750 to set up a free estimate. Bring your ideas for the bar and the TV wall.

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