Orland Park, Illinois
A huge share of Orland Park basements were finished in the 80s and 90s, and the paneling and drop ceilings show it. Rebuilding one of those dated lower levels is the perfect moment to add what the original never had: a cedar sauna, a cold plunge, a steam shower, and real ventilation engineered for below-grade humidity.
Because wellness suites involve new electrical and plumbing, Orland Park permits apply, and ONIT handles them as part of every project. Expect a free in-home design consultation, an itemized quote, licensed and insured crews, and a typical build of 6 to 12 weeks.
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.
That is the ideal way to do it in Orland Park. With the old paneling and drop ceiling out, we have open access to run the plunge circuit, sauna wiring, drainage, and ventilation ductwork before the new finishes go in. Retrofitting those systems into an intact finished basement costs more, so folding the suite into the remodel is the efficient path.
Yes, because they involve new electrical circuits and plumbing changes, both of which Orland Park requires permits for. That is a good thing: inspected wiring for a sauna heater and properly vented, properly drained wet rooms protect your home and your resale story. ONIT prepares and handles the permit process as a standard part of the job.
We control vapor at three levels: sealing the steam enclosure itself, mechanically exhausting humid air from the suite, and choosing wall and ceiling assemblies near the wet zone that tolerate humidity. Older Orland Park basements often trapped moisture behind paneling for decades. The rebuilt version manages it deliberately instead.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.