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Avatar for GRANZOW HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
GRANZOW HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
4.7(
14
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Granzow Home Inprovement was amazing, from the initial meeting, to questions or concerns we had, before, during, and after the work was performed. We were pleasantly surprised mostly by the care and concern Rick and Bob took regarding their customer, which is rare in many businesses. This was our first home remodel project, we learned a lot from it, and we love our basement! Keep up the excellent service!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JDC Contracting
4.8(
36
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired JDC Contracting for a full kitchen remodel, along with small updates throughout my house (new lighting, replacement of interior doors, a new ceiling in the basement, bathroom updates, and numerous other things). John did nearly all of the work himself. He did a wonderful job and our house looks fabulous! I can't say enough about JDC. John is skillful, completely accountable, and fair and honest in pricing. Hiring JDC is a a collaborative project from start to finish. He took the time to hear our ideas, provide sound, practical input, and put together a good, workable plan. After discussing things (every step along the way), John turned what we wanted into reality. He's also kind and a pleasure to work with. I really enjoy interacting with him. I had received estimates from two other kitchen contractors. John was the third contractor that provided one. He really impressed me with his attention to detail, his knowledge, his demeanor, and his being up front about process, pricing, and so on. He left a great impression, so I hired him in late November. John transformed the small, enclosed kitchen into an open concept kitchen that's bright, spacious, and inviting. This was the first time that my wife and I were involved in a major remodel. In December, we were so happy with how the kitchen project was going that we asked John to do additional work on the house. We wanted to squeeze in some more work at our house before he got too busy with other customers' projects. The additional work included the door replacements, as well as partial updates of the bathrooms and basement. He is an HVAC expert, so he also gave great advice on how to maintain and extend the life of our older HVAC system and other mechanicals. His advice is saving us a lot of money. John does such terrific, fairly priced work, we would totally have gone with JDC for full updates of the bathrooms and basement, but we didn't have the finances. So we decided to go forward with partial updates that really changed the 2 bathrooms and basement, while allowing us to stay within our budget. We're grateful to John for these secondary projects--and his ideas for them--because they have given us a lot more living space, and have made the bathrooms much more pleasant to use. We recently purchased the home in Oct. 2022 and we initially had a 3-5 year timeline for improving the kitchen, bathrooms, and basements. But John shortened this timeline down to a 2-month time frame (around 35 days of actual work--there were a couple of delays on materials that slowed us down). We moved in a week ago and are loving it! In sum, I strongly recommend JDC for home improvement projects. John is highly skilled and has integrity and tons of expertise and experience. Most important, he genuinely enjoys making his customers happy by improving their homes. He went the extra mile for us and has definitely made my family and me happy!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
4.2(
22
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the work that was done. They were professional and cleaned up everything at the end of their day. Plan on having them back to do other projects. I would recommend them for any project you might have."
Remodel
Stair case rebuild
Remodel
Tree cutting and gutter cleaning
Stair case rebuild

+15

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Catalyst Custom Construction
4.6(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Not once during our entire basement finishing process did I question our decision to work with Mike Hessling at Catalyst (formerly Apex). The entire process took just over a month to go from a completely unfinished basement to a brand new, beautiful, rec room, office, and 3/4 bathroom. Mike even dealt with all the curve balls we threw him along the way, switching colors midway through painting, adding an additional cabinet here. He is the kind of contractor you dream of. He's hands-on, there first thing every morning doing so much of the work himself! And the coordination with all the subcontractors was amazing. Everyone knew when and where to be and what exactly needed to get done. To top it all off, he came in right on budget as quoted (which was very fair). Mike's brother Adam was also key in the build, working hard with Mike or on his own."
Bathroom remodel
Newly remodeled from that black shower. Such a great refresh.
A beautiful bath in a new house
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+30

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Granzow Home Improvements, LLC
4.1(
33
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob and Rick did an incredible job finishing our basement. They were willing and able to accommodate all of our requests and maintained open lines of communication throughout the entirety of the project. Rick responded to all communications very quickly and was always willing to field a call with any questions. From the start of the bidding process through the end of construction, Bob and Rick were always professional and provided guidance and transparency at every step while still allowing us some creative flexibility during the design process. We are consistently getting compliments on the superb craftsmanship of our basement. If you are looking for a professional team, clear and timely communication, and magnificent quality of work, I highly recommend Rick and Bob at Granzow Home Improvements."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Matrix Basement Finishing Madison
3.3(
68
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am going through the basement remodel protocols and have been very please with the experience. Brett Fleury has helped me every step of the way suggesting creative ideas, fielding requests and he updates me every step of the way. Looking forward to the final outcome. Thanks Brett!"
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Autumn Cabinets Refacing
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Autumn Cabinets Refacing
Autumn Cabinets Refacing

+12

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Shire Group LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had Shire Group work on a remodel of a new office for us. They removed walls, framed in new doorways, and, in an ample space, created five new offices from the ground up. They asked questions that we never would have thought of. After completing the project, many visitors asked about their work besides the new offices. This shows how detailed they were; people could not tell new trim from old trim, removed doorways, moved light switches, and turned an old mailroom into extra space in our kitchen."
Interior Stone
Rim boards + glulams
Location
Fireplace
South Face

+4

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kitchen & Bath Solutions, LLC.
4.8(
19
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"About two years ago, the KBS team (including Alberto and Elizabeth) completed a remodel of our house to accommodate a family member with disabilities. They were fantastic: excellent communication, attention to detail, recommendations and project coordination. Super responsive and friendly, too! We are so happy with the results and had a really positive experience in the planning and remodel itself."
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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