New Lenox, Illinois
Plenty of New Lenox families finish their basements in phases, and the bar is often phase two or three. That works fine as long as phase one plans for it. In the big family homes south of Route 30, we frequently rough in the water lines, drainage, and dedicated circuits for a future bar while the gym and family room get built first, so when the budget is ready, the bar goes in without tearing open finished walls. New Lenox has never had a dedicated basement specialist of its own, so we treat the town as part of our core service area.
Gyms, big family rooms, and kids' zones dominate the wish lists we hear in New Lenox, and the bar has to earn its square footage alongside them. Our free in-home design consultation lays out the whole basement so the bar, even if it comes later, has its plumbing and power waiting behind the drywall. Quotes are itemized by phase, permits are handled for each stage, and a standalone bar build typically takes six to ten weeks. Financing is available on the larger phased projects. Call (815) 217-9050 to plan the whole picture before you build any of it.
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.
Yes, and that is precisely what we plan for. During the initial build we rough in water, drainage, and dedicated circuits at the future bar wall, then cap and close. When you are ready, the bar installs without demolition. It is the most common phased request we get south of Route 30.
It does when it is designed for the family, not just for drinks. New Lenox clients often use the bar counter as a snack and homework zone, with the beverage fridge stocked for kids as much as adults. The kegerator can come later. Good cabinetry and seating serve every age.
We do, for every phase. Adding a sink, drain, or new circuits to an already finished basement still requires New Lenox permits, and skipping them creates problems at resale. We submit the plans, meet the inspectors, and close the permits out, whether it is the first phase or the last one.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.