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Top-Rated Basement remodelers in Rochester - Updated Nov 2026

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GR General Contracting
4.2(
268
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gordon’s team did a really good job remodeling my bathroom and my unfinished basement. Their new drywall & flooring installation work great and they did a good job with the plumbing & electrical adjustments I needed done. They cleaned up the mess they made daily and tried to keep the rest of the house clean and dust free. Total cost for both basement & bathroom remodel was $23900. There were some additional remodeling costs that I didn’t budget for initially but Gordon was willing to work with me on making payments for the additional features that were added to the remodel. Overall they are a good company and I’m happy with the work they did."
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+63

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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GR General Contracting LLC
4.9(
30
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired GR General Contracting to remodel my basement. Every aspect of the project was excellent. My remodeled basement is beautiful. I would definitely hire again. Gordon communicated regularly about the project schedule and kept me up to date every step of the way. The crew were outstanding and it was a pleasure to have them working in my my home. At the end of every day I received a walk through of the progress and an overview of the next days work. I am thoroughly impressed with my experience working with GR General Contracting."
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Basement

+15

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ADM Contractors LLC
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

ADM Contractors, LLC is a family-owned organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our people make the difference. We are lucky to have on staff knowledgeable craftsmen with expertise in both the residential and commercial markets. Our employees take pride in their work by showing their active involvement, creativity, and support during the entirety of each and every project. \n \nWe are delighted that you have chosen to consider ADM for your General Contracting needs and look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future.

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Whitefish Bay Home Remdl
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Whitefish Bay Home Remdl
Kitchen

+93

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
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Investment Painting Contractors
4.9(
196
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Cost is determined by the job and there is rarely a down payment required. I accept cash, checks, most major credit cards (through PayPal - even for clients with no PayPal account and I can accept cards in person as well), PayPal transfers, and also offer installment plans for approved clients. We do all the work ourselves, are fully insured, and if a sub-contractor is needed for some aspect of the job (i.e. plumbing/electric) this will be specified at the time of the estimate.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Matrix Basement Finishing
4.5(
296
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matrix team created an amazing remodel in our raw basement. We love the efficiency of the contractors and the explanation of the process of completing the project. We love our new basement!"
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+99

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Home Remodeling
4.4(
210
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"We have worked with American Home Remodeling for a couple of remodels and recently we had them help us with new flooring and trim work in our basement. We’re super happy with the work, as we have been in the past. We highly recommend Scott & Nick and their team for any remodeling projects. We are currently getting ready to have our master bathroom remodeled with them as well. Can’t wait !"
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+15

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Strictly Ceilings LLC
5.0(
21
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing, Tim was very professional and never tried to talk me into something for more money. was in and out in one day. When I left we did not have a ceiling in the basement, when I came home from work, low and behold, we had a new beautiful drop ceiling in our 900 sq ft basement."
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Conference Room
Basement Family Room
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mastercat Inc
4.6(
187
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We has a sewer back up in the basement late Thursday night.  Dirty water was everywhere.
Donny came to my home Friday afternoon and looked at the basement to determine what was needed.  He told me he could have a team at my home to do the clean up the very next morning.  The three person team came over Saturday morning as planned and went to work.One member of the team worked with me to save as much of our belongings as possible, while the others worked on decontaminating the basement.  They were very helpful, patient and professional.  They worked diligently all day.  They came back on Monday morning to remove the damaged drywall and set up the huge dehumidifier and fan the fully dry the basement.  They came back this morning to check that everything was fully dry and take back their equipment.  

My basement went from a disaster area that stunk to being super clean and smelling very good!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Midwest Home Remodeling & Design
Midwest Home Remodeling & Design
4.3(
22
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Rochester, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our first remodeling project of any kind, and we were very nervous to take it on.  Having heard many horror stories, I searched the list before getting any estimates-- but from the first phone call we had a good feeling about John.  He was very easy to work with-- he quickly came out for the estimate and discussed in detail what we wanted out of our kitchen.  A complete gut remodel was not within our budget, but we wanted to make many updates to the kitchen-- John seemed to understand that right away and never pressured us to add to the project or go beyond our intention budget-wise.   The estimate was ready when he said it would be, and he again spent time with us reviewing the plan and answering our questions. 
Throughout the project, he was very good at letting us know his plan for the day, if there were any concerns or issues, and he was also great at calling us back if we had questions.  He was considerate of our time, and was always at our home early and when he said he would be.  The kitchen looks beautiful and we hope to be calling him soon for more projects!"
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+5

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

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.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

Yes, barndominiums can have basements. Barndominiums are typically built over concrete slabs, so barndo basements are not very common. However, it is possible to include a basement in a barndominium blueprint as long as you’re building completely from scratch. Barndos can have the same types of basements as traditional homes, including full or walk-out basements.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

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