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Measurement Services

Professional basement measurements - free within 60 miles of Chicago

Basement Design Studio serves homeowners nationwide. On-site measurements are free within 60 miles of Chicago. Outside that area, use Taskrabbit or book a paid visit with us.

How it works

Choose the measurement option for your location

Accurate dimensions are the foundation of every design and construction-ready blueprint we deliver.

Recommended locally

Free On-Site Measurements

Free · Within 60 miles of Chicago

We visit your property and take complete basement measurements at no charge when you are within approximately 60 miles of Chicago, Illinois.

Taskrabbit Measurements

Approx. $40 / hour · Outside 60-mile area

Outside the free zone, hire a Taskrabbit provider near you. Share our sample drawing so they collect every dimension required for your design.

Contact Us for Pricing

Custom quote

If Taskrabbit is unavailable in your area, contact us directly. We will discuss measurement visit charges and the best path for your project.

Nationwide On-Site Visit

Travel + service fee

We can travel to any U.S. state to measure your basement in person. An additional travel and service fee applies when you want us on site from the start.

At a glance

Free measurements within 60 miles of Chicago. Elsewhere: Taskrabbit, a custom local quote, or a nationwide visit with travel fees. Design services available in all 50 states.

Service coverage

Nationwide design · Free measurements near Chicago

Yellow zone marks free on-site measurements within 60 miles of Chicago. Design services extend across the entire United States.

Design services in all 50 states

From Illinois to California, Florida to Alaska – we produce construction-ready basement plans and 3D designs for homeowners across the country.

Yellow zone: Free on-site measurements within 60 miles of Chicago

Rest of U.S.: Design available; measurements via Taskrabbit, local provider, or our travel visit

We travel: On-site visits to any state with travel and service fees

Field guide

Sample basement measurement drawing

Give this to Taskrabbit or a local measuring service so they collect every dimension required for accurate design plans.

Sample · For reference

What to measure

Hand this checklist and the sample drawing to whoever measures the space. Complete data means accurate design and better contractor quotes.

Overall basement length and width

Each wall segment length

Doors and windows – width, height, distance from corners

Staircase location and footprint

Support columns and structural walls

Mechanical room and equipment (furnace, water heater, panel)

Ceiling height under ducts and beams

Obstacles, bulkheads, existing partitions

Use your browser’s Print dialog and choose “Save as PDF” to download this sample for your measuring provider.