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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
79
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The end result was beyond my expectations! The entire team of workers were extremely professional, polite and hard working. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. In fact I am so pleased that I am contracting with them again to remodel my kitchen."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for GRANZOW HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
GRANZOW HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
4.7(
14
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Madison, 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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+38

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JDC Contracting
4.8(
36
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Madison, 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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Basement - Remodel

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys were great! I hired them to install a laminate floor & baseboards in my lower level & they completed it quickly & professionally! I then used them to install a vanity/sink & toilet. Although the my bathroom was not plumbed for this, they were knowledgeable enough to get it done! I will continue to use them for all my handyman needs. Just a couple of nice guys with great talent!"
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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Granzow Home Improvements, LLC
4.1(
33
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rick and Bob did a wonderful job finishing our basement. They are easy to work with and take care of scheduling all the sub contractors(which were awesome too) and inspections to keep the project running smoothly. We get many compliments on the look and craftsmanship of their work. Highly recommend them!"
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+58

Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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JWC
4.6(
10
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I consider myself a little more than a novice on general construction when it comes to studding and drywall. I am also a bit of a perfectionist. I needed support to help me studd my unfinished 1700 square foot basement in a new construction home. After calling over a dozen contractors who would either charge me ridiculous prices or tell me that they only do projects like this from start to finish, I met Jordan from JWC and he agreed to take on my project for a reasonable price. I was a little apprehensive at first because his was a young business. Folks, let me tell you. Jordan and his crew came in and absolutely KILLED IT! After three days of back breaking work I was left with a perfectly square and plum studded basement. Throughout the job, Jordan and his team were friendly and courteous to my family and I. More importantly they tackled the work with the focus and know how of a 20 year business. I was floored by their efficiency and ability to navigate the challenging areas like the knee wall I requested along the back wall. I could not be happier with the professionalism and work that Jordan with JWC provided. All of which was provided at a reasonable and honest price. Thanks again JWC Recommend 100 out of 100!!"
Trim installation
Trim installation
Baseboards
Trim installation
Trim installation

+17

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Build a seasonal routine by inspecting your basement during the critical Madison spring thaw to catch active leaks and test your sump pump. In the summer, monitor humidity levels to prevent mold growth in your finished spaces. Clear debris from window wells every fall and seal foundation cracks before freezing temperatures arrive. Maintain a simple photo log year-round to track any frost heave or shifting during cold Wisconsin winters.

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To ensure a smooth process for basement remodeling, start by assessing your foundation for water intrusion, especially during the spring thaw. Madison features clay-heavy soils that push moisture against walls. You must also secure local permits and verify your plans meet Wisconsin building codes. These codes strictly require minimum 7-foot ceilings and proper egress windows for bedrooms. Hire licensed professionals to evaluate older foundations before finishing your space.

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Older Madison homes feature rubble or fieldstone foundations that require extensive professional stabilization before basement remodeling. Check your ceiling height, as older homes fall below the state minimum requirement of seven feet. Look for white mineral deposits on your foundation walls, which indicate chronic moisture problems. Central support posts, low-hanging HVAC ductwork, and cracked floor slabs from expansive clay soils also complicate your finishing plans.

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Combining basement remodeling with essential upgrades creates a highly efficient project. You must install interior drainage systems and radon mitigation before finishing your floors and walls. Upgrading an outdated electrical panel simultaneously ensures your new space has adequate power. Extend your HVAC system to handle cold WI winters, and add required egress windows during the initial construction phase to avoid tearing open finished walls later.

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A major mistake during basement remodeling is ignoring water issues before installing drywall. You must observe your basement through a full Madison spring snowmelt to identify active leaks. Skipping radon testing is another serious error, as WI has elevated radon risks. Always secure proper permits and address outdated plumbing or electrical systems first. Neglecting required egress windows for bedrooms forces costly corrections and creates severe safety hazards.

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