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Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
5.0(
69
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for The Loft Remodeling and Architectural Salvage, LLC
The Loft Remodeling and Architectural Salvage, LLC
4.6(
32
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so grateful to have had such an excellent contractor. A basement remodel in a 1920s home is always going to have surprises and puzzles to solve. Mike took on the challenge, made awkward spaces more comfortable, and added a bathroom where there was none. He communicated carefully every step of the way, and offered options and great suggestions. His tile work is beautiful and he pays attention to details. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike."
Full Kitchen Remodel in Lake Zurich, IL
Kitchen Remodel in Lake Zurich, IL
Before the kitchen remodel
New laundry room with new back door
Dog shower in new laundry room

+26

Response time9 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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S.R.M Contracting
4.3(
20
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Serving Fontana, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Matrix Basement Finishing Milwaukee Metro
4.2(
29
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"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"
Living Room
Basement Office
Basement Office & Living Space
Basement Bathroom
Basement Bars

+48

38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Avatar for Buck Buckleys Total Basement Finishing
Buck Buckleys Total Basement Finishing
4.6(
19
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We scheduled an appointment and they were on time and were professional. They listened to my ideas and measured the basement. Before they came out they provided me a booklet with the materials they use and how their design is different than others. The scheduling process was simple and quick. Now with that said the reason I give them a C overall is because of their price. The price they quoted me for 1100 square feet with a standard remodel no custom things was twice as expensive as the other companies that quoted me on my space. The cost was in the range of 75-80K. That is almost the price of building a new home. I was disappointed at the fact that they thought that’s was a fair price. Others quoted me between 35-40K."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Benchmark Design Build Remodel Inc
4.7(
52
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience with Benchmark and Geoff and all his professional employees was extremely spectacular! The quality of work was beyond my expectations. They also listened attentively to my suggestions and accomplished all the situations I requested. My laundry room was not a simple remodeling project. It was a total gutting of the room including moving the hot water heater from the first floor to the basement. The finished project is beyond my expectations!!!!!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Raindance Remodeling
4.4(
25
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron was great to work with. He was very friendly and accommodating. He and his workers always cleaned up after themselves. His pricing was very reasonable. When sections for our fence were delivered, Ron was not impressed with the quality so he got them returned, ordered the necessary wood and together with his team built the fence from scratch! It looks great and we could not be happier. I can't wait to call on Ron and his crew for our next project. <br />"
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Badger Basement Systems
Badger Basement Systems
4.8(
104
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went very well. My husband did the prep work they requested (removing paneling and drywall to 18 inches above the floor, cutting the wood studs to that level, and removing carpeting to six inches away from the wall). Two workers from Badger Basement came to our house and were completely done in only two hours. They jackhammered out the existing concrete slab, installed metal channels in the wall to drain any moisture out beyond the foundation, installed a sump pump in the room's closet, and poured fresh concrete to fill the new trench. All work done very professionally and thoroughly."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Plewa Property Services Inc
Plewa Property Services Inc
4.9(
12
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Serving Fontana, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John's team came in and protected all areas that weren't being painted, painted the rooms and hallways, and left the rooms cleaner than they found them. The work was done with great pride and workmanship. Work was completed on time and for exact price quoted."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Fontana, WI

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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