Joliet, Illinois
Joliet basements come in two very different flavors, and the right bar design depends on which one you own. In the Cathedral Area and Ridgewood, older homes often have stone foundations and ceilings under seven feet, so we start with an honest evaluation of height, moisture, and where plumbing can realistically run before anyone talks about backlit shelving. Out west near the Plainfield border, Wesmere-area homes usually give us eight or nine dry feet to work with, which opens the door to full-height cabinetry, stone counters, and proper bar seating.
ONIT Restoration is based here, so site visits happen fast and quotes stay itemized down to the tap lines. A typical Joliet bar build runs six to ten weeks depending on plumbing runs and cabinetry lead times, and we handle the permits with the city ourselves. Whether you want a compact wet bar tucked under the stairs or a full bar with refrigeration, a kegerator, and a TV wall, the design consultation at your home is free. Call (815) 217-9050 and we can usually be out within days.
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 10 weeks of construction.
Often yes, but we tell you the truth first. In Cathedral Area and Ridgewood homes we measure real ceiling height, check the foundation for moisture, and confirm where a drain can run. If a full bar does not fit, a compact wet bar with under-counter refrigeration usually does, and it still gets custom cabinetry and stone.
If the project adds plumbing or new electrical circuits, which almost every real bar does, Joliet requires permits. We prepare the drawings, submit the application, and schedule the inspections ourselves, so the permit process costs you no time. It also protects you at resale, since unpermitted plumbing is a common inspection flag.
Faster here than anywhere, because Joliet is our home base. Site visits usually happen within days of your call to (815) 217-9050. Once the design and itemized quote are approved and permits clear, construction typically runs six to ten weeks depending on cabinetry lead times and the length of the plumbing run.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.