Lemont, Illinois
Lemont is really two housing markets stacked on a hill, and we build bars differently in each. The older homes near the historic downtown, above the canal and the old quarries, get an honest evaluation first: real ceiling height, moisture, and where a drain can actually go. The newer construction up on the ridges is a different story, with tall, dry foundations that are practically waiting for a full bar with stone counters, glass shelving, and dedicated refrigeration.
Either way the process looks the same. A free design consultation at your home, an itemized quote with no vague allowances, and permits handled by our office. Older homes sometimes need moisture work or a layout compromise before finishes go in, and we say so up front rather than after the drywall. Most bar projects finish inside six to twelve weeks, ONIT is licensed and insured, and larger builds can be financed.
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.
We find out honestly before you spend anything. Older homes near downtown get a real evaluation of ceiling height, moisture, and drain routing at the free consultation. Some take a full bar, some are better suited to a compact dry bar with refrigeration, and a few need moisture work first. We tell you which one you have.
Nearly anything. The newer construction up on the ridges usually has tall, dry foundations, so full wet bars with stone counters, backlit shelving, kegerators, and wine storage are all on the table. These homes are the closest thing to a blank canvas we get in Lemont, and the design consultation is free.
We do. Any bar that adds electric or plumbing needs a permit, and our office handles the paperwork and inspections from start to finish. The cost shows up as its own line on your itemized quote. ONIT is licensed and insured, and most builds finish within six to twelve weeks.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.