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
We are your premier remodeling and real estate company. We are proudly based in Milwaukee, WI and are inspired by the history, past and future of our city. Call us today for any and all of your remodeling needs.
"I met Mike through a professional association where we both serve on the board of directors. I had been thinking of doing some remodeling and had him check out my bathroom and kitchen. He was very responsive to what I was looking for and drew up some great plans for both rooms. I hadn't planned on doing both rooms in the same year but based on his estimates and timelines, I decided to go for it. As of this review, the bathroom is finished and I am super happy with the results. The week timeline was pushed out a bit due to some unforseen issues but they worked to get me a working bathroom as quickly as possible and we had to do some of the finishing work in pieces afterwards. Mike and Alan are great to work with and all of their subcontractors were very professional and did excellent work. Price was the most reasonable of all the estimates I'd gotten and Mike really understood what I was going for in terms of quality, design and future use and offered practical suggestions and worked with some of the unique issues of an older home. The end result is light years ahead of what it was and not only looks amazing but is so much more functional as well. Originally there was a tub with a shower curtain and the tub area isn't a standard size. The flooring hadn't been sealed and was peeling up around the tub. The surround was plastic and cracked, and the vanity was outdated and broken. We switched it out to be a walk in shower with no tub. The shower panel and bumper had to be custom built and tiled since the area wasn't a standard six-foot length. The shower walls and bumper are white subway tiles and the shower pan is penny tiles in a marbilized pattern. The vanity was moved over to make room for a linen cabinet which means the medicine cabinet and vanity light fixture needed to be moved over. The ceiling was dropped 6 inches in order to put in a fan/light, which was vented outside. The shelving over the toilet was replaced with a cabinet for extra storage. Flooring is marbilized vinyl tile which matches the shower pan. Subflooring was repaired around the toilet, shower mixer was installed, shower drywall was replaced with water-resistant panels and a moisture barrier, new floor trim was added and the entire room sanded and repainted. The vanity light switch was moved to accomodate the linen cabinet and a new switch was added to control the fan."
Dan P on July 2020
We are your premier remodeling and real estate company. We are proudly based in Milwaukee, WI and are inspired by the history, past and future of our city. Call us today for any and all of your remodeling needs.
"I met Mike through a professional association where we both serve on the board of directors. I had been thinking of doing some remodeling and had him check out my bathroom and kitchen. He was very responsive to what I was looking for and drew up some great plans for both rooms. I hadn't planned on doing both rooms in the same year but based on his estimates and timelines, I decided to go for it. As of this review, the bathroom is finished and I am super happy with the results. The week timeline was pushed out a bit due to some unforseen issues but they worked to get me a working bathroom as quickly as possible and we had to do some of the finishing work in pieces afterwards. Mike and Alan are great to work with and all of their subcontractors were very professional and did excellent work. Price was the most reasonable of all the estimates I'd gotten and Mike really understood what I was going for in terms of quality, design and future use and offered practical suggestions and worked with some of the unique issues of an older home. The end result is light years ahead of what it was and not only looks amazing but is so much more functional as well. Originally there was a tub with a shower curtain and the tub area isn't a standard size. The flooring hadn't been sealed and was peeling up around the tub. The surround was plastic and cracked, and the vanity was outdated and broken. We switched it out to be a walk in shower with no tub. The shower panel and bumper had to be custom built and tiled since the area wasn't a standard six-foot length. The shower walls and bumper are white subway tiles and the shower pan is penny tiles in a marbilized pattern. The vanity was moved over to make room for a linen cabinet which means the medicine cabinet and vanity light fixture needed to be moved over. The ceiling was dropped 6 inches in order to put in a fan/light, which was vented outside. The shelving over the toilet was replaced with a cabinet for extra storage. Flooring is marbilized vinyl tile which matches the shower pan. Subflooring was repaired around the toilet, shower mixer was installed, shower drywall was replaced with water-resistant panels and a moisture barrier, new floor trim was added and the entire room sanded and repainted. The vanity light switch was moved to accomodate the linen cabinet and a new switch was added to control the fan."
Dan P on July 2020
We are Smith Brothers Renovations LLC (Formerly Hilbert Company), We are a small family business (my brother and I) specializing in Kitchen / Bath remodeling and home additions. Our showroom and Custom cabinet shop are located in Slinger. We do everything from supplying high quality custom cabinets to complete turn key remodeling including design. We have been contractors in the remodeling business for over 30 years. Our work is excellent, and if you hire us, you can know that one or both of us will be the one actually providing the craftsmanship for your project. We aim to provide very high quality workmanship at a very competitive price. We do not have a sales staff, office managers, or an advertising budget. Our overhead is kept low, and we are able to often times complete a project for half of what the large companies tell you that you “should be spending”.
"Loved working with Hilbert Co. They provided excellent work at a fair price. Communication was outstanding and our remodeled bathroom turned out spectacular! Thanks so much Corey & Mitch for all the care you took on our project. You didn’t miss a detail. Well, maybe one, but it was corrected without issue. I will hire them again and my family & friends have already asked “who did your remodel?” Wished every company was like this one!"
Renee H on July 2021
We are Smith Brothers Renovations LLC (Formerly Hilbert Company), We are a small family business (my brother and I) specializing in Kitchen / Bath remodeling and home additions. Our showroom and Custom cabinet shop are located in Slinger. We do everything from supplying high quality custom cabinets to complete turn key remodeling including design. We have been contractors in the remodeling business for over 30 years. Our work is excellent, and if you hire us, you can know that one or both of us will be the one actually providing the craftsmanship for your project. We aim to provide very high quality workmanship at a very competitive price. We do not have a sales staff, office managers, or an advertising budget. Our overhead is kept low, and we are able to often times complete a project for half of what the large companies tell you that you “should be spending”.
"Loved working with Hilbert Co. They provided excellent work at a fair price. Communication was outstanding and our remodeled bathroom turned out spectacular! Thanks so much Corey & Mitch for all the care you took on our project. You didn’t miss a detail. Well, maybe one, but it was corrected without issue. I will hire them again and my family & friends have already asked “who did your remodel?” Wished every company was like this one!"
Renee H on July 2021
Meinen Homes, LLC, has over 30 years of experience. We do interior/exterior painting, staining, pressure washing, deck refinishing, drywall repairs and installation, remodeling projects, roofing, deck building, tree removal along with many other handyman jobs. We want to be able to build a relationship with our customers where they continue to call us for any of their project needs. Integrity, respect, and high quality craftsmanship is what we have built our business on. We are happy to give free estimates. We are fully insured.
"Meinen Homes is a great set of people to work with. They did everything they said they were going to do for the quote they provided, and they did excellent work. They always kept us informed of their progress, they asked questions all along the way to be sure they knew exactly what we wanted done, and all of their employees are friendly and easy to talk to. A true set of professionals. They were also quite accommodating and open to some extra work that made sense to do while they were here, and they always provided a fair and reasonable quote for all the work they did. We love the end result of their work, and highly recommend them!"
Michael G on June 2025
Meinen Homes, LLC, has over 30 years of experience. We do interior/exterior painting, staining, pressure washing, deck refinishing, drywall repairs and installation, remodeling projects, roofing, deck building, tree removal along with many other handyman jobs. We want to be able to build a relationship with our customers where they continue to call us for any of their project needs. Integrity, respect, and high quality craftsmanship is what we have built our business on. We are happy to give free estimates. We are fully insured.
"Meinen Homes is a great set of people to work with. They did everything they said they were going to do for the quote they provided, and they did excellent work. They always kept us informed of their progress, they asked questions all along the way to be sure they knew exactly what we wanted done, and all of their employees are friendly and easy to talk to. A true set of professionals. They were also quite accommodating and open to some extra work that made sense to do while they were here, and they always provided a fair and reasonable quote for all the work they did. We love the end result of their work, and highly recommend them!"
Michael G on June 2025
MJH Construction Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
MJH Construction Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Pro Home Solutions, LLC, owned and operated by Kyle Prichard, brings 10 years of experience to the table. As a general contractor, Kyle handles everything from custom home builds and additions to full-scale remodels. A lifelong resident, Kyle is deeply committed to his community, offering prompt and professional service. Trust Pro Home Solutions for your next project.
"Built a bedroom and living room in the basement and a fence in the back yard. It was a nightmare. Didn?t even know how to put up trim. It took forever for them to get done and I had to have them back to fix things."
Linda L on March 2025
Pro Home Solutions, LLC, owned and operated by Kyle Prichard, brings 10 years of experience to the table. As a general contractor, Kyle handles everything from custom home builds and additions to full-scale remodels. A lifelong resident, Kyle is deeply committed to his community, offering prompt and professional service. Trust Pro Home Solutions for your next project.
"Built a bedroom and living room in the basement and a fence in the back yard. It was a nightmare. Didn?t even know how to put up trim. It took forever for them to get done and I had to have them back to fix things."
Linda L on March 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.
"Efficient scheduling on builder trend! They did an awesome job cleaning up after themselves too! Ask to work with Ben as your project manager!"
Lana G 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.
"Efficient scheduling on builder trend! They did an awesome job cleaning up after themselves too! Ask to work with Ben as your project manager!"
Lana G on June 2025
Forever Baths was created with the intention of helping homeowners obtain top-quality customer service, while avoiding sky-high remodeling prices. Our expert team of technicians is trained and experienced in providing homeowners like you with the quick, affordable renovation services that you deserve. Our products are made of the highest quality, durable polymer and are designed to withstand the test of time. Our high end polymer products have been stringently tested and evaluated and have earned us the top prestigious ratings nationwide. Our manufacture is considered the most trusted and widely-recognized consumer symbols in North America. Forever Baths is extremely proud of this accolade, and we are thrilled of the quality of our manufacturing and believe in our products as much they do. They even back up their claim with a two-year limited warranty, meaning the Institute will replace or refund the price paid for any Forever Home product that proves to be defective. See the manufactures warranty for details. From our low-maintenance shower and bath solutions to the stunning finishing touches. Our expert installers will create
"It went great."
William H on April 2025
Forever Baths was created with the intention of helping homeowners obtain top-quality customer service, while avoiding sky-high remodeling prices. Our expert team of technicians is trained and experienced in providing homeowners like you with the quick, affordable renovation services that you deserve. Our products are made of the highest quality, durable polymer and are designed to withstand the test of time. Our high end polymer products have been stringently tested and evaluated and have earned us the top prestigious ratings nationwide. Our manufacture is considered the most trusted and widely-recognized consumer symbols in North America. Forever Baths is extremely proud of this accolade, and we are thrilled of the quality of our manufacturing and believe in our products as much they do. They even back up their claim with a two-year limited warranty, meaning the Institute will replace or refund the price paid for any Forever Home product that proves to be defective. See the manufactures warranty for details. From our low-maintenance shower and bath solutions to the stunning finishing touches. Our expert installers will create
"It went great."
William H on April 2025
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.