Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Milwaukee, WI who has lived in their home for 20 years is ready to transform their cement floor and cinderblock basement, which has mostly been used for storage and a small hobby room. After deciding not to move, they want to create a functioning recreational room with a bar and a half bath. They’ve been looking at our website for over a year and appreciate our mold and mildew-resistant materials. The project will include an open concept space with demolition, a beautiful bar, minor electrical upgrading, a painted ceiling, and ThermalDry Elite Plank Flooring in Walnut. Additional features include recessed can lights, a SaniDry Sedona Air System, vinyl perimeter walls, and a 6-panel interior door with a nickel lever style. The total area is 786 square feet.

Paul and Lana from Wauwatosa, WI, were ready to bring their dream basement to life in. After spending over a year researching our website, they knew they wanted a large rec room with a bar and a half bath—a space where they could entertain guests and relax as a family. What stood out to them the most was our use of mold- and mildew-resistant materials, ensuring a durable, healthy environment for years to come.

Our experts jumped into action, transforming the unfinished space with EverLast Vinyl Wall Systems for a clean, modern look that resists moisture damage. To create a polished, long-lasting foundation, we laid down ThermalDry Walnut Elite Plank Flooring, designed to withstand basement conditions while providing warmth and style. For the bar area, we installed buyer-provided cabinets and countertops, along with floating shelves and a mirror, giving the space a sleek and functional finish. To complete the transformation, we added a half bath with a vanity, toilet, and sink, along with an exhaust fan and proper plumbing hookups.

Now, Paul and Lana have the ultimate basement retreat—a spacious rec room perfect for gatherings, complete with a stylish bar and a convenient half bath. With mold-resistant materials ensuring long-term durability, they can enjoy their new space worry-free, knowing it’s built to last.

This family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was thrilled with the outcome of their finished basement. Seeing the before photos makes them wonder why they ever waited so long to turn their basement into something beautiful!  

This family from Milwaukee, WI doesn't know how they survived with their basement the way it was for so long. Having a finished play area in their home makes so much sense that they couldn't even imagine their house without this added space. When Buck Buckley's Total Basement Finishing started the basement, they were expecting a new baby. They asked us to pause the project until the new addition came as they were concerned about costs, which we were more than happy to do. Once everyone was home, happy, and healthy, they gave us the go-ahead to come back and finish their project. They couldn't be happier with how easy we were to work with, and how we fulfilled their every request! 

This customer from Milwaukee, WI had purchased a home for her brother and his family. She contacted us because the house was a cape cod home and was small. She wanted to utilize as much space as possible for her brother's family, and she wanted to get the basement finished. With our EverLast vinyl walls and our Elite Plank flooring in the color of Light Pecan, we built a spacious open rec room. She absolutely loved the transformation, and couldn't wait to show her brother and his family!