Westmont, Illinois
Before we talk screens or turf in Westmont, we bring a tape measure. Midcentury ranches here often run well under 8 feet below the joists, which rules out a full driver swing, while newer infill homes near the Oakbrook corridor typically clear 9 feet with room to spare.
We would rather tell you what fits at a free consultation than after a deposit. Where full clearance exists we build complete bays with impact screens and shadow-free projection, and where it does not, we design honest alternatives. Itemized quotes, permits handled, 6 to 12 week typical builds.
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.
A full driver bay probably is, and we will confirm that with real measurements rather than let you buy equipment that cannot be used. What still works under lower ceilings: a putting and chipping studio, a short-iron setup for compact swings, or shifting the project budget toward a lounge or game room that suits the house.
About 9 feet for most golfers to swing a driver freely, with 10 feet ideal. The number that matters is the lowest obstruction over the tee, a duct, beam, or pipe, not the general ceiling height. We measure along the entire swing arc at the free consultation, because one low soffit in the wrong spot changes the design.
The newer infill construction generally does, with taller foundations and open spans that take a full bay, screen, and projector cleanly. Some remodels of older finished basements also succeed when removing a drop ceiling recovers enough height. Every answer starts with measurement, and we give it to you straight either way.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.