New Lenox, Illinois
Plenty of New Lenox families finish their basements in phases, and a cigar den fits that approach better than you might expect. The big family homes south of Route 30 have the footprint to spare one sealed room, and the ventilation work, dedicated exhaust with makeup air, is easiest to rough in while the walls are open during phase one, even if the leather and paneling come a year later. No hometown basement specialist really serves New Lenox, so most homeowners here have never had this option presented to them at all.
Framed honestly, this is usually a smaller project in New Lenox, a den for the homeowner rather than a lounge for a crowd, and it is most often paired with a bar the whole family uses. That pairing keeps the budget sensible and the basement useful every day, not just on cigar nights. We handle permits with the village, provide an itemized quote so each phase's cost is clear, and typical construction runs 6 to 10 weeks. Consultations at your home are free, 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 10 weeks of construction.
Yes, and many New Lenox families do exactly that. During the main basement build we frame the den, run the exhaust duct to the exterior, and place the electrical, then cap it. When you are ready, the paneling, leather, humidor, and trim finish the room. Roughing in early is far cheaper than opening finished walls afterward.
The den is sealed as its own envelope with a gasketed door, and its dedicated exhaust fan pulls air out of the house while makeup air keeps the room under negative pressure. Air flows into the den and out the duct, never the reverse, so the playroom, and the bedrooms upstairs, stay completely free of smoke and odor.
Less than most people expect. The homes south of Route 30 have large footprints, and a comfortable den needs only one corner room, enough for a few leather chairs, a humidor, and the ventilation equipment. The rest of the basement stays available for the gym, bar, or family space, which is how most of our local plans work.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.