Thank you for choosing Vimmerstedt Building and Design, LLC. We are a locally family owned and operated full service custom home building and remodeling contractor. We also offer interior design services. Call for a consultation today.
"Jeremy is wonderful to work with. He was prompt, on-time and very pleasant to work with. He is a good problem solver."
Karin B on April 2018
Thank you for choosing Vimmerstedt Building and Design, LLC. We are a locally family owned and operated full service custom home building and remodeling contractor. We also offer interior design services. Call for a consultation today.
"Jeremy is wonderful to work with. He was prompt, on-time and very pleasant to work with. He is a good problem solver."
Karin B on April 2018
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. we do refinish drywall this different to plaster
"René was amazing! He was prompt and stuck to each and every commitment he made!"
Dominic D on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. we do refinish drywall this different to plaster
"René was amazing! He was prompt and stuck to each and every commitment he made!"
Dominic D on March 2025
At AML Construction, Inc., we're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions, basement, bathroom and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. 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! Contact us today and see why we come so highly recommended!
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Meaghan R on April 2017
At AML Construction, Inc., we're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions, basement, bathroom and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. 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! Contact us today and see why we come so highly recommended!
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Meaghan R on April 2017
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Excellent to work with."
Steve H on November 2019
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Excellent to work with."
Steve H on November 2019
Rubi Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Sergioâ s people are professional and each level of restoration brought in a skilled person to work in a particular area. They were always on time, got the project done in the expected timeframe. I will use them going forward for any construction needs I have. I recommend them highly."
Marilyn M on April 2024
Rubi Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Sergioâ s people are professional and each level of restoration brought in a skilled person to work in a particular area. They were always on time, got the project done in the expected timeframe. I will use them going forward for any construction needs I have. I recommend them highly."
Marilyn M on April 2024
We do remodels from demo to finish product. High quality work that you will cherish forever.
"Alex was excellent - performed work on Christmas eve in snowstorm! Professional service at fair price. Highly recommend!"
Casey P on December 2021
We do remodels from demo to finish product. High quality work that you will cherish forever.
"Alex was excellent - performed work on Christmas eve in snowstorm! Professional service at fair price. Highly recommend!"
Casey P on December 2021
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 possible on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Yuni has a great attitude and is very helpful. He helped us with more than painting. He helped us demo a tub and countertops. He also helped us lay some slate tile. He was on time, his crews worked hard, and he followed through on everything he promised. We recommend Yuni!"
Belinda R on August 2022
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 possible on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Yuni has a great attitude and is very helpful. He helped us with more than painting. He helped us demo a tub and countertops. He also helped us lay some slate tile. He was on time, his crews worked hard, and he followed through on everything he promised. We recommend Yuni!"
Belinda R on August 2022
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. 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 guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"Affordable, communicative, very good experience."
Don E on May 2025
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. 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 guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"Affordable, communicative, very good experience."
Don E on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your business as if it were our own. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Phoenix CR Pro did an amazing job with my bathroom. They kept me informed of the next steps in the renovation, stayed on budget and treated me like family. The end result is absolutely beautiful, and I couldn't be happier!"
Jennifer H on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your business as if it were our own. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Phoenix CR Pro did an amazing job with my bathroom. They kept me informed of the next steps in the renovation, stayed on budget and treated me like family. The end result is absolutely beautiful, and I couldn't be happier!"
Jennifer H on March 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.