Frankfort, Illinois
The large-lot subdivisions around Frankfort's historic downtown were built with serious square footage below grade, and homeowners here expect the finish upstairs to continue down the stairs. A dedicated theater is one of the most requested rooms we build in town, often planned alongside a bar or golf sim in the same lower level.
ONIT Restoration designs the whole room, not just the screen wall. Tiered seating, acoustic panels that match your decor, a projection or large-format TV wall, and lighting control that dims the room for showtime. We handle Will County permits, our quotes are itemized, and financing is available on larger projects.
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.
Yes, and in Frankfort it usually does. We plan the full floor at once so the theater gets proper sound isolation from the rest of the space, the bar sits where traffic naturally flows, and wiring runs are coordinated instead of patched in later. Designing everything together also keeps the finishes consistent across the whole level.
We do. A theater involves electrical circuits for equipment and lighting, framing for risers and soffits, and sometimes HVAC adjustments, all of which need Will County and village sign-off. ONIT Restoration prepares the drawings, submits the application, and schedules inspections. You never have to stand in line at a counter or interpret code requirements yourself.
It comes down to room dimensions and how you watch. Projection gives the largest image and the true cinema feel in a room with controlled light, which basements do well. Large-format TVs are brighter and simpler for sports and gaming. We size both options to your seating distance during the design consultation so you can compare honestly.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.