Darien, Illinois
Budget questions come first in Darien, and that suits us fine. Much of the housing here dates from the 1970s through the 1990s, with basements that are either untouched or finished a long time ago, so a bar project is usually part remodel and part rescue. The value play is keeping what still works, sound framing, serviceable electric, existing drains, and putting the money into counters, refrigeration, and lighting you will actually see and touch every weekend.
Our quotes are itemized for exactly that reason, so you can decide line by line what matters, and the in-home design consultation costs nothing. Practical family bars are the norm here: durable surfaces, a sink, a beverage fridge, seating for the kids' friends and yours. Permits are handled by our office, most projects wrap in six to twelve weeks, and ONIT is licensed and insured with financing available on larger jobs.
It starts with a free in-home design consultation. We measure your basement, check moisture and mechanicals, and talk through how you want the space to live. You get a design and an itemized quote, we handle permits and inspections, and one team runs the build from the first cut to the final walkthrough. Most projects take 6 to 12 weeks of construction.
It varies with plumbing runs, counter material, and cabinetry, so we price each project individually rather than quoting averages. The quote you receive is itemized line by line, which lets you trim or upgrade specific pieces to hit your number. The in-home design consultation that produces it costs nothing.
Often quite a bit. Sound framing, functional drains, and electric that meets code can stay, which is where the value comes from in Darien's 70s through 90s housing stock. We replace what has aged out, the surfaces, the lighting, the bar itself, and your quote shows exactly which is which.
Yes. A durable family bar with a sink, beverage fridge, and tough counters is a legitimate project, not a consolation prize, and it gets the same licensed and insured crew and the same permit handling. Most Darien bars finish in six to twelve weeks, and financing is there if the project grows.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.