Since 2009, we’ve completed over 10,000 basement projects across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin! Matrix Basement Finishing is proud to be ranked as the #1 basement finishing company in America, delivering premium quality and unmatched durability at an incredible value. Our advanced Forever Wall System is engineered to resist water, mold, and mildew, ensuring your finished basement stays beautiful and functional for years to come—something traditional materials simply can’t match. When you choose Matrix Basement Finishing, you’ll enjoy: - Flexible financing options backed by trusted national partners - A limited lifetime warranty for long-term peace of mind - Comprehensive, all-in-one service so you’ll never need to work with a third party - Expert installation by professional installers and design consultants With Matrix Basement Finishing, you get an exceptional product, outstanding service, and a finished basement you’ll love for life.
"Basement was done with superb quality, and support from Matrix throughout the process, especially when we really got rolling in the project with our project manager"
M K on April 2025
Since 2009, we’ve completed over 10,000 basement projects across Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin! Matrix Basement Finishing is proud to be ranked as the #1 basement finishing company in America, delivering premium quality and unmatched durability at an incredible value. Our advanced Forever Wall System is engineered to resist water, mold, and mildew, ensuring your finished basement stays beautiful and functional for years to come—something traditional materials simply can’t match. When you choose Matrix Basement Finishing, you’ll enjoy: - Flexible financing options backed by trusted national partners - A limited lifetime warranty for long-term peace of mind - Comprehensive, all-in-one service so you’ll never need to work with a third party - Expert installation by professional installers and design consultants With Matrix Basement Finishing, you get an exceptional product, outstanding service, and a finished basement you’ll love for life.
"Basement was done with superb quality, and support from Matrix throughout the process, especially when we really got rolling in the project with our project manager"
M K on April 2025
Buck Buckley's Total Basement Finishing, serving Southeastern WI and Northern IL, specializes in basement remodeling and finishing with mold and moisture-resistant materials tailored for basements. As a locally owned and operated company, we prioritize honesty, integrity, and quality in every project. Our customized solutions focus on each client's unique needs, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. We aim to build long-term relationships with our clients, providing family-friendly service and guaranteeing satisfaction. Your dream basement is our mission, and quality is our goal! From Basement to Beautiful!
Buck Buckley's Total Basement Finishing, serving Southeastern WI and Northern IL, specializes in basement remodeling and finishing with mold and moisture-resistant materials tailored for basements. As a locally owned and operated company, we prioritize honesty, integrity, and quality in every project. Our customized solutions focus on each client's unique needs, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. We aim to build long-term relationships with our clients, providing family-friendly service and guaranteeing satisfaction. Your dream basement is our mission, and quality is our goal! From Basement to Beautiful!
Providing the simplest and most pleasing home remodeling experience. Property ReVision offers realty, construction and design services all under one roof. At Property ReVision, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work that customers can believe in. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business and working with you! Let's turn your house into your dream home!
"Incredible to work with and outstanding workmanship. Would recommend them any day of the week!"
Neal S on May 2024
Providing the simplest and most pleasing home remodeling experience. Property ReVision offers realty, construction and design services all under one roof. At Property ReVision, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work that customers can believe in. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business and working with you! Let's turn your house into your dream home!
"Incredible to work with and outstanding workmanship. Would recommend them any day of the week!"
Neal S on May 2024
Here at Kain Construction, LLC, our craftsmanship is backed with Integrity, Quality, and Professionalism. We want to make you feel secure through your entire project. That is why we strive to build your trust and assurance that your project will be completed using the finest craftsmanship and in a timely manner. We know how important your investment is to you, that is why we will always put you first and assure that every project meets your highest expectations. We guarantee quality that we stand behind. From our humble beginnings to today, our inspiration has always been artisanship and quality craftsmanship that can stand the test of time and will age beautifully. As you study our work you will find that we treat every step of your project with the utmost care and detail. You can rest on that fact that our work has been done correctly. We want you be comfortable through your project, it is our pride to display professionalism all the way through your project.
"Great team! Handled the challenges of this old house with professionalism, talent and a great attitude. We love the results!!"
Marie R on March 2024
Here at Kain Construction, LLC, our craftsmanship is backed with Integrity, Quality, and Professionalism. We want to make you feel secure through your entire project. That is why we strive to build your trust and assurance that your project will be completed using the finest craftsmanship and in a timely manner. We know how important your investment is to you, that is why we will always put you first and assure that every project meets your highest expectations. We guarantee quality that we stand behind. From our humble beginnings to today, our inspiration has always been artisanship and quality craftsmanship that can stand the test of time and will age beautifully. As you study our work you will find that we treat every step of your project with the utmost care and detail. You can rest on that fact that our work has been done correctly. We want you be comfortable through your project, it is our pride to display professionalism all the way through your project.
"Great team! Handled the challenges of this old house with professionalism, talent and a great attitude. We love the results!!"
Marie R on March 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company in Wisconsin that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are a licensed and insured general contractor. We specialize in kitchen and bath remodels, but also offer a wide range of certified expertise in making home accommodations for disabilities or injuries. With over 25 years of remodeling experience, we will make your dream into your home. As a licensed general contractor, a National Kitchen and Bath Association Remodeling Specialist, NARI-Certified Remodeler, Certified Master Tile Installer, and Certified Living in Place Specialist, you can be assured your remodeled home is done safely and properly. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"We recently had a deck built around our pool by Loft Remodeling and Architectural Salvage, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Mike was incredibly skilled and brought a high level of professionalism to the job. The work was completed in a timely manner, and it’s clear that he takes pride in the quality of his craftsmanship. He was also very knowledgeable and guided us through the entire process with confidence and clarity. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-notch work and a smooth experience! Five stars only because I can’t give any more than five!!!"
John T on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company in Wisconsin that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are a licensed and insured general contractor. We specialize in kitchen and bath remodels, but also offer a wide range of certified expertise in making home accommodations for disabilities or injuries. With over 25 years of remodeling experience, we will make your dream into your home. As a licensed general contractor, a National Kitchen and Bath Association Remodeling Specialist, NARI-Certified Remodeler, Certified Master Tile Installer, and Certified Living in Place Specialist, you can be assured your remodeled home is done safely and properly. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"We recently had a deck built around our pool by Loft Remodeling and Architectural Salvage, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Mike was incredibly skilled and brought a high level of professionalism to the job. The work was completed in a timely manner, and it’s clear that he takes pride in the quality of his craftsmanship. He was also very knowledgeable and guided us through the entire process with confidence and clarity. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-notch work and a smooth experience! Five stars only because I can’t give any more than five!!!"
John T on May 2025
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. We 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.
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. We 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.
My name is Bill. I'm a 3rd generation contractor and have been doing this for over 30 years. Since I opened Emally's Construction, I have been driven by the knowledge and principles passed down to me by my father and grandfather. Even though the products and technology have changed over the years, the people haven't. Homeowners still want an honest company that does quality work for a reasonable price.This is what we pride ourselves on. If you call for an estimate I'm the person you'll talk to. You get me every time. I have a full crew of talented people that have been with me for years. What I don't have is a salesman. At no point do I want to sell you anything. It's my job to inform you and arm you with knowledge so that you can make the proper decision that's best for you. This is an old school idea that I believe is missing in today's construction world. This means no empty promises. We put a plan together and I make sure it happens the way it's supposed to.
"I'm very much thankful for the renovation project that this company did. We couldn't be happier and satisfied with our kitchen renovation outcome. The project manager was absolutely great and professional. They kept things in motion and on track. Everyone was efficient, communicative, and dedicated to quality work from the initial consultation through the last walk-through. They are very thorough with work, up-front pricing. Excellent attention to detail and customer service. They listened to our ideas, offered great suggestions too. Great work and a high-quality contractor."
Stacy _ on May 2025
My name is Bill. I'm a 3rd generation contractor and have been doing this for over 30 years. Since I opened Emally's Construction, I have been driven by the knowledge and principles passed down to me by my father and grandfather. Even though the products and technology have changed over the years, the people haven't. Homeowners still want an honest company that does quality work for a reasonable price.This is what we pride ourselves on. If you call for an estimate I'm the person you'll talk to. You get me every time. I have a full crew of talented people that have been with me for years. What I don't have is a salesman. At no point do I want to sell you anything. It's my job to inform you and arm you with knowledge so that you can make the proper decision that's best for you. This is an old school idea that I believe is missing in today's construction world. This means no empty promises. We put a plan together and I make sure it happens the way it's supposed to.
"I'm very much thankful for the renovation project that this company did. We couldn't be happier and satisfied with our kitchen renovation outcome. The project manager was absolutely great and professional. They kept things in motion and on track. Everyone was efficient, communicative, and dedicated to quality work from the initial consultation through the last walk-through. They are very thorough with work, up-front pricing. Excellent attention to detail and customer service. They listened to our ideas, offered great suggestions too. Great work and a high-quality contractor."
Stacy _ on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.
"After spending a good amount with a different contractor to remodel our main floor, we had to settle with the fact that a basement remodel was likely not in our short term plans. However, after taking a meeting with Matrix, we were pleasantly surprised that a substantial remodel was not out of the question after all. We were honestly so focused on the fact that something could get done that we didn’t nit pick on the finishes and some of the details, but wow were we impressed by the quality and workmanship of the end product. The project managers (we had Ben) do everything that’s needed to keep on schedule, but rest assured this does not mean that any shortcuts of any kind are taken. The sub-contractors used are simply amazing, and seem motivated to do whatever is needed to keep Matrix and the customers happy. Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with how everything turned out!"
Jaime F on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.
"After spending a good amount with a different contractor to remodel our main floor, we had to settle with the fact that a basement remodel was likely not in our short term plans. However, after taking a meeting with Matrix, we were pleasantly surprised that a substantial remodel was not out of the question after all. We were honestly so focused on the fact that something could get done that we didn’t nit pick on the finishes and some of the details, but wow were we impressed by the quality and workmanship of the end product. The project managers (we had Ben) do everything that’s needed to keep on schedule, but rest assured this does not mean that any shortcuts of any kind are taken. The sub-contractors used are simply amazing, and seem motivated to do whatever is needed to keep Matrix and the customers happy. Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased with how everything turned out!"
Jaime F on June 2025
Ready to finish your basement? We care enough to do it right the first time. Our family owned company has been serving homeowners like you since 2001. We are a BASEMENT FINISHING specialist. Granzow Home Improvement, LLC is well known in the home improvement & remodeling industry, as a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. We have a A+ BBB Rating. You will love our "no pressure" approach, FREE design assistance that comes with nearly 23 years of experience, professionally prepared plans, detail oriented proposals that come with a written guarantee for price accuracy, and our comprehensive written warranty that backs all services we provide. Call now to schedule your FREE formal proposal.
"Granzow Home Improvement LLC exceeded all expectations in finishing our basement, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, Richard and Bob displayed professionalism, skill, and a genuine passion for their craft. The attention to detail was incredible—from the high-quality materials used to the flawless execution of every feature. They transformed our basement into a beautiful, functional space that feels like an extension of the rest of our home, not just an afterthought. Whether it was customizing a plan to fit our needs or ensuring seamless design transitions with the same materials used when our home was built, they listened to our ideas and brought them to life perfectly. Beyond the craftsmanship, they were punctual, respectful, and kept the work area tidy throughout the project. Richard communicated with us every step of the way, ensuring there were no surprises and that we were thrilled with the progress. If you’re looking for a reliable, talented contractor to bring your vision to life, look no further than Granzow Home Improvement LLC . We wholeheartedly recommend them and would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Richard and Bob, for making our dream basement a reality!"
Erica O on April 2025
Ready to finish your basement? We care enough to do it right the first time. Our family owned company has been serving homeowners like you since 2001. We are a BASEMENT FINISHING specialist. Granzow Home Improvement, LLC is well known in the home improvement & remodeling industry, as a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. We have a A+ BBB Rating. You will love our "no pressure" approach, FREE design assistance that comes with nearly 23 years of experience, professionally prepared plans, detail oriented proposals that come with a written guarantee for price accuracy, and our comprehensive written warranty that backs all services we provide. Call now to schedule your FREE formal proposal.
"Granzow Home Improvement LLC exceeded all expectations in finishing our basement, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, Richard and Bob displayed professionalism, skill, and a genuine passion for their craft. The attention to detail was incredible—from the high-quality materials used to the flawless execution of every feature. They transformed our basement into a beautiful, functional space that feels like an extension of the rest of our home, not just an afterthought. Whether it was customizing a plan to fit our needs or ensuring seamless design transitions with the same materials used when our home was built, they listened to our ideas and brought them to life perfectly. Beyond the craftsmanship, they were punctual, respectful, and kept the work area tidy throughout the project. Richard communicated with us every step of the way, ensuring there were no surprises and that we were thrilled with the progress. If you’re looking for a reliable, talented contractor to bring your vision to life, look no further than Granzow Home Improvement LLC . We wholeheartedly recommend them and would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Richard and Bob, for making our dream basement a reality!"
Erica O on April 2025
My name is Joe and I started in the remodeling business when I was just 15. I have dedicated my life to learning the remodeling industry. We offer full remodels and specialize in kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling - give us your ideas and we make them into reality!
"Awesome, Joe was a true professional and did exactly what he said he would do installing our LVP. He explained that he would use floor leveling and what we should expect since our sub floor was so unlevel. It turned out great! We plan on calling him for future projects."
Victor D on September 2022
My name is Joe and I started in the remodeling business when I was just 15. I have dedicated my life to learning the remodeling industry. We offer full remodels and specialize in kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling - give us your ideas and we make them into reality!
"Awesome, Joe was a true professional and did exactly what he said he would do installing our LVP. He explained that he would use floor leveling and what we should expect since our sub floor was so unlevel. It turned out great! We plan on calling him for future projects."
Victor D on September 2022
Pre-made bars cost $1,200 to $6,500, while custom bars range from $2,000 to $22,500, depending on features. For basic needs, pre-fabricated options are more economical and offer quicker installation. Custom bars cost more but provide exact specifications and potentially higher quality. The simplest and most affordable options are freestanding bar cabinets and bar carts.
A good basement bar size depends on your available space and entertaining needs. Most residential bars range from six to 12 feet in length. Standard bar height is 42 inches, while counter-height bars (36 inches) are more family-friendly. Allow 24 to 30 inches of width per person for comfortable seating and at least 36 to 42 inches of clearance behind the bar for movement. For entertaining, an eight to 10-foot bar comfortably seats three to four people.
Permit requirements vary by location, but generally include building permits for structural changes, plumbing permits for wet bars, and electrical permits for new circuits or significant wiring work. Some municipalities also require inspections during and after construction. Check with your local building department before starting your project, as skipping required permits can lead to complications when selling your home and may void insurance coverage if issues arise later.