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Wolverine Contracting
4.8(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Doug Fox and his Wolverine team are the best! They created two gorgeous bathrooms in our home. Doug gave us a fair timeline and a budget, and came in perfectly on both. He is thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and always on top of things. John and Tim were amazing at their work, always kind and ready to answer questions and offer suggestions when asked. Thank goodness they steered us to great paint choices, even though they would have honored whatever we asked for. Errick is a fantastic painter! What we really wish is that we could just have the whole house remodeled and upgraded now, with Wolverine doing all of it! After we save up for a kitchen remodel, we will be in touch with Wolverine to set up the job months ahead. Can't wait to work with Doug and his team again!"
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+252

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Finished Basements Plus
4.6(
70
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"All I needed was half my basement repaired from water damage due to a broken pipe. They would not come out to even quote the job unless they were going to rebuild the entire basement. At least they didn't waste my time."
Ceiling Detail
Open Rail Staircase
Custom Kids Play Space
Main Area
Open Concept Floorplan

+193

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Matrix Basement Finishing Detroit Metro
3.0(
78
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Awesome. John Brewer was the site manager and got the job done for us well. Our painters were excellent. Barbara did excellent work and gave us good advice. Overall a great experience."
Open Concept Basement
Utilized Staircase Space
Kids Room
Home Gym
Basement Bathroom

+87

49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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David Chapman Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"David matched my new stair railing perfectly with my existing banister. David provided receipts and invoices for all materials and communicated through the whole project and was on time every time. Would hire again."
Kitchen Redesign and Remodel
Kitchen Redesign and Remodel
Kitchen Redesign and Remodel
Replaced tiled traditional mantel with brick around fireplace opening, shiplap wall, finish trim, rough sawn beam mantel, and tiled hearth.
Created and installed lattice feature wall

+4

Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Start to Finish Renovations, LLC
5.0(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called dan and ask for a quote for remodeling my bathroom he was super polite guy and down to earth . I liked how upfront he was about everything. I'm glad I chose him to do my remodel bathroom. My wife was super impressed with how it turned out and I'm happy I don't have to listen to her complaining anymore because it looks beautiful. Great Job dan . Giving you 5 stars is the least I could due"
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Remodels
Remodels
Remodels

+33

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Jagway Construction Services
3.9(
9
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were relocating from another state and found Jeff through the Home Advisor network. He called me soon after my inquiry was registered on the network which was indicative of his response time during the entire process of remodeling a 2200 sq ft basement. We couldn't be more pleased with his professionalism, promptness and high-quality workmanship. We highly recommend Jagway Construction and will use him in the future."
Bathroom Remodel
New addition
Apartment
New In-Law Suite
New In-Law Suite

+13

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gorney Builders
0.5(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement

+48

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael Gary Ottenbacher
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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+22

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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JAM Home Services LLC
4.9(
71
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Chelsea, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff and team recently painted and performed numerous other home improvement updates on our 1981 ~2400 sq ft house. The paint job is very nice - all walls and trim, house, garage and basement. It was great that they are also able to do painting-related updates ranging from new electrical outlets, closet maid installs, new door hardware, etc. at the same time, and that help show off the freshly painted and updated house. They were also willing to come out and do some smaller touch-up jobs after all our furniture and carpet was installed. The JAM team had done some painting in our old house and when we moved and first needed a basically whole house paint job, we got two painting quotes and decided to go with JAM as the two quotes were very similar and we had enjoyed working with Jeff and team in the past. Thanks team - house looks great!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Chelsea, MI

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

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