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Investment Painting Contractors
5.0(
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Cost is determined by the job and there is rarely a down payment required. I accept cash, checks, most major credit cards (through PayPal - even for clients with no PayPal account and I can accept cards in person as well), PayPal transfers, and also offer installment plans for approved clients. We do all the work ourselves, are fully insured, and if a sub-contractor is needed for some aspect of the job (i.e. plumbing/electric) this will be specified at the time of the estimate.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Accurate Basement Repair
4.8(
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thank you for the expertise and speed of Paul Vaccaro and Tony Burgarino at finding the source and connecting us to the appropriate contractors to solve the complex water basement issue. Especially thank you Tony for calling 2 weeks later to check that everything was corrected! Accurate Basement is the best!!!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fair and Square Custom Remodeling
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

"We could not be happier with the work that Jason and the team at Fair & Square did at our home! As ours is an older house, built in the 1920's, the challenge was to add built in bookshelves and a mantel that would look like they were original to the house. To complicate things the previous owner had stained the hardwood floors with a custom stain. Fair and Square knocked it out of the park and would highly recommend for any custom work you may need."
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Miracle Makeover
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"Wonderful! Greg was great to work with, he came when he said he would, did a great job, went above and beyond on each item he completed. After having issues with the floor installer I found on Angie's list a year ago, I was leery of hiring anyone off of Angie's list again, but Greg changed my mind, there are great companies still out there and this is one of them! Would not hesitate to use his services again and highly recommend him."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SKC Design and Building Dreams
5.0(
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sam and his crew did an excellent job on our bathroom remodel. Sam worked with us to get our project closer to our budget. Jeremy and Derrick were very professional, polite, and always cleaned up after they were done for the day. Jeremy went above and beyond finding us a door last minute and finding hardware for our tub that matched. We would definitely hire SKC again."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Callen Construction Inc
4.8(
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After my review, the project director did contact me and indicate the windows would be ready the week of Thanksgiving. Much longer than the original 2-3 weeks but with covid, I understood things may be slower. We set up the installation for 12-9 and 12-10. On 12-9, by 9am, I hadn't heard anything and called to check. The project manager called back at 9:30 to say he had left me a message rescheduling due to problems on a job, so it was moved to 12-10 and 12-11. I had no message or call from him. The installers did arrive on 12-10 but again, no work was being done so I asked if the windows were too big. They said yes. So, waited for project manager to come again, he was indicating the windows would fit but it sounded like fitting a square peg into a round hole and covering the problems with trim. I asked a retired window installer next door to come listen to the explanation and he agreed, it would be better to have windows that fit. I was told new windows could be ordered and ready the first full week of January. Having already waited 6 weeks for these windows, I asked for the money back. I used 40 hours of vacation already with no windows. The project director did contact me later that day and make arrangements to come show me why the current windows would fit. He came out, took off some trim and explained that the new windows were not inserts, they were full frame and the old 3/4 inch frame on all sides would be removed. This was the plan with the original installer but he wasn't available that day. So, arrangements were made to get the original installer back on 12-14 and 12-15. I had to have another family member there for it since I couldn't take any more time off work. I will say the windows went in, they look nice and seem very weathertight. The installers did a great job putting them in and cleaning up. They did indicate there would be some reimbursement for the time off . I will say the project manager really seemed unable to manage even a small job."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry+You
4.8(
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Serving Waterford, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thomas took great care to assess what would need to be done. He gave us various options and made sure that he coordinated his schedule with our furniture movers. He did great work. We’ve already asked for another estimate for more work at our home."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Waterford, 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.

The Waterford, WI homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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