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Framing & insulation
Bare concrete becomes walls: framing, insulation and everything ready for drywall.
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Real work. Real basements.
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Services
One team, every finish.
Drywall and residential painting are our specialties, inside and out, and one team does the rest of your remodel. Tap a service for the details.
Basement finishingFrom bare concrete to a finished living space: framing, insulation, drywall, black or drywall ceilings, floors, built-ins, bars and bathrooms.See details 
Black ceilingsOpen basement ceilings sprayed flat black: joists, ducts and pipes disappear, the room feels taller and everything stays easy to reach.See details 
DrywallNew drywall hung and finished smooth, holes and cracks patched, plaster repaired and water-damaged ceilings rebuilt.See details Interior paintingWalls, ceilings, accent walls, doors and trim, with clean lines, protected floors and furniture, and the room left tidy every day.See details 
Exterior paintingSiding, trim, garage doors, front doors, fences and decks: washed, prepped and painted or stained for Illinois weather.See details 
Cabinets & trimKitchen and bathroom cabinets, doors, trim, baseboards, stair spindles and railings, painted or stained with a smooth, durable finish.See details 
Home remodelingWhole-home and room remodels: living rooms, bedrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens, from drywall and paint to floors, tile and trim.See details 
BathroomsTile showers, glass shower doors, floors, vanities, mirrors, lighting and paint, for main bathrooms and basement bathrooms.See details 
Flooring & tileLuxury vinyl plank (LVP), ceramic and porcelain tile, carpet and tile showers, installed straight with clean transitions.See details 
Carpentry & built-insBuilt-in shelves and entertainment walls, closets, doors, trim, crown molding and baseboards, made to fit your space.See details 
Commercial & propertyPainting, drywall and repairs for offices, rentals, HOAs, real-estate agents and builders, scheduled around your tenants and closing dates.See details 
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From concrete to finished
How a basement comes to life.
Keep scrolling: the same space goes through every layer we build, from bare concrete to a finished room.
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Drywall
Drywall hung on every wall and column, tight and straight.
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Tape & mud
Tape, mud and sanding until it is smooth and ready for paint.
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Black ceiling
The open ceiling sprayed flat black: joists, ducts and pipes disappear.
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Finished
Paint, floors, doors and trim: a room your family will actually use.
Real projectOpen black ceiling
Black or white ceiling?
Paint it black.
Tap the switch: the same idea, two real basements we finished. A black ceiling keeps the full height and leaves pipes and wires easy to reach; a drywall ceiling looks smooth and bright.
- Joists, ducts and pipes visually disappear
- The room feels taller
- Plumbing and wiring stay easy to reach
- A modern look for bars, theaters and family rooms
Real project · color simulatedOriginal blueI want this colorI want it
Try a wall color
Pick a color. See it.
Tap a color and the accent walls of this real basement change instantly. A quick way to decide before we paint yours.
Simulation on a real AMERICA NOVA project. Colors on screen are approximate; we bring real samples to your home.
Plan your basement
Plan your basement.
Move the slider and pick what goes in. The numbers on top change as you go: a rough idea of materials and time before your free estimate.
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0ft² of flooring
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Approximate, for planning only. Your free estimate gives the exact scope and schedule.
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A stained garage door, washed, masked with paper and tape, and painted clean white. Prep is what makes paint last through a Chicago winter.
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One job, start to finish
This is how an office turns out.
A real commercial job: we covered the furniture, patched the walls, picked the colors with real samples, painted charcoal and navy accent walls and handed over clean rooms.
- 1Cover
- 2Patch
- 3Pick colors
- 4Paint
- 5Hand over
Your home, respected
Clean. Organized. Done right.
Our promise is simple: we leave the work area clean and organized at the end of every project. Floors covered, dust closed off, tools put away every day.
A clean, organized work area
We leave the work area clean and organized at the end of every project.
Materials your way
Our prices can include materials or not, depending on what you need and prefer.
2-year workmanship warranty
If something we built or painted fails because of our work, we come back and fix it.
English & Spanish
Both of our phone lines answer in English and Spanish.
How we work
Four steps. No surprises.
From the first visit to the final walk-through, you always know what comes next and whether materials are included.
Walk-through
We visit, measure and listen to what you want.
Written proposal
Scope, schedule and whether materials are included.
Build
Room by room, with dust control and daily clean-up.
Final walk
We review every room with you.
Who we work for
Homes and businesses.
Homeowners are most of our work, and we also serve rental owners, offices, HOAs, real-estate agents and builders, on their schedule.
Real projectHomeownersBasements, painting and remodels
Rental ownersPaint and repairs between tenants
Real projectOfficesPainting on your scheduleBuildersDrywall and paint for your jobs
HOAsCommon areas and exteriors
Real-estate agentsHomes ready to show
Family & woman-owned
Every space can be extraordinary.
AMERICA NOVA is a family company that believes every space has the potential to become something extraordinary. We love to transform, renovate and bring new life to homes and businesses, creating spaces that reflect each client's style, personality and needs.
2016since
100+projects
6–10on our team
2year warranty
Service Areas
Chicago's suburbs.
We're based in Algonquin. Tap a county on the map: its card shows what we do there and how far it is.
FAQ
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Are your estimates free?
Real projectYes. Every estimate is free. Text us a few photos and the size of the room to get started, or ask for a visit.
Yes. Every estimate is free. Text us a few photos and the size of the room to get started, or ask for a visit.
Do your prices include materials?
Real projectIt can go either way. Our prices can include materials or not, depending on what you need and prefer. We adapt to each project.
It can go either way. Our prices can include materials or not, depending on what you need and prefer. We adapt to each project.
Do you offer a warranty?
Real projectYes: a 2-year warranty on our workmanship.
Yes: a 2-year warranty on our workmanship.
Why paint a basement ceiling black?
Real projectAn open ceiling sprayed flat black hides joists, ducts and pipes visually, keeps the full ceiling height and leaves plumbing and wiring easy to reach. It's a modern, industrial look that many families choose for basements, bars and home theaters.
An open ceiling sprayed flat black hides joists, ducts and pipes visually, keeps the full ceiling height and leaves plumbing and wiring easy to reach. It's a modern, industrial look that many families choose for basements, bars and home theaters.
How long does it take to finish a basement?
Real projectIt depends on the size and on what goes in it: a bathroom or a bar adds time. Use our basement planner for a rough idea; your free estimate includes a schedule for your project.
It depends on the size and on what goes in it: a bathroom or a bar adds time. Use our basement planner for a rough idea; your free estimate includes a schedule for your project.
How do you keep my home clean?
Real projectWe cover floors and furniture, close off the work area and clean up every day. We leave the work area clean and organized at the end of every project.
We cover floors and furniture, close off the work area and clean up every day. We leave the work area clean and organized at the end of every project.
Which areas do you serve?
Real projectWe're based in Algonquin, IL and work across the Chicago suburbs, mainly in McHenry, Kane, Lake, Cook, DuPage and Will counties.
We're based in Algonquin, IL and work across the Chicago suburbs, mainly in McHenry, Kane, Lake, Cook, DuPage and Will counties.
Do you work with landlords, HOAs, realtors and builders?
Real projectYes. Besides homeowners, we work for rental owners, offices, HOAs, real-estate agents and builders.
Yes. Besides homeowners, we work for rental owners, offices, HOAs, real-estate agents and builders.
How can I pay?
Real projectCash, card, check, Zelle or bank transfer.
Cash, card, check, Zelle or bank transfer.
Do you speak Spanish?
Real projectYes. Both of our phone lines answer in English and Spanish.
Yes. Both of our phone lines answer in English and Spanish.
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