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Nelson Home Repair LLC
5.0(
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Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Russ did an excellent job on our bathroom remodeling project. He was professional, on-time, and most importantly did great work. He worked through some tough issues in a collaborative way. He didn't just dive in an do it the cheapest or the easiest way; he had a conversation with us and gave us the options. Once we agreed upon an option he took care of everything without ego. I never got the impression that he was trying to take the easy way out. I would absolutely hire Russ again, excellent experience!"
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Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Asher Lasting Exteriors
4.8(
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Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had our awning installed today. The process was smooth and went without any problems. Ty and Connor went right to work as soon as they arrived at our house. They did an excellent job, and when they were finished, they walked us through anything that we would need to know about the operation of the awning."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ST CROIX VALLEY CABINETRY
4.6(
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Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

St. Croix Valley Cabinetry is a second generation, family owned business. We have a comfortable 2,500 square foot showroom with our production center next door. We specialize in tailored cabinetry. We do not stock anything, everything is custom made per project. Most components are made in house such as drawer boxes, doors, and finishing. Our services include field measurements; computer drawings; and educated, experienced interior designers working along side our skilled craftsmen. We do work for residential clients with home remodels or new construction. We also work with commercial projects.

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Haldeman Builders
5.0(
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Serving Eau Claire, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Haldeman Custom Construction in Eau Claire, Wisconsin - For all home construction needs from starter homes to a larger home or the home of your dreams. Haldeman Custom Construction will guide you through each phase of building your home.\n\nWe have designed our team with a "Customer First" philosophy. The question, "What could the customer want?" drives our operation. From our years in the business and a desire to listen to thousands of our customers, we have determined that a quality product, honesty and integrity, open communications, flexible home designs, respect for the customer's time and money, as well as a resource for services and maintenance is what our customers want from their new homebuilder.\n\nAs a Wisconsin home building company, Haldeman Custom Construction, L.L.C. strives to build quality craftsman homes at affordable prices. Our primary objective is to achieve customer satisfaction by delivering quality craftsman homes with open floor plans perfectly matching your lifestyle, and that’s why we are a custom home builder. We recognize that no two homes should be the same because no two people or families are the same.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Eau Claire, 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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