2nd Life Home Remodeling in New Berlin WI
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Home Remodeling in Greenfield, WI

Kitchen, bath, basement, and attic remodeling for Greenfield’s postwar Capes and ranches — from a family-owned team 15 minutes west in New Berlin.

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A+
BBB since 2011
NARI
Certified Member
WI Lic#
1192772
Since 2003
Family-owned
1-Year
Workmanship warranty

Trusted Remodelers Serving Greenfield

Greenfield is a postwar suburb through and through. Most of the city filled in between the late 1940s and the 1960s with Cape Cods, ranches, and modest starter homes — solidly built, generously lotted, and now on their second or third generation of owners. The kitchens are small, the baths are smaller, and the basements are almost always unfinished.

That’s a good problem to have. 2nd Life Home Remodeling is family-owned and based about 15 minutes west in New Berlin, and postwar homes are among our most common projects — opening a closed-off kitchen into the dining room, expanding a cramped single bath, turning an unfinished basement into real living space, or finishing out a Cape Cod’s second floor. We handle Greenfield permitting through Inspection Services so the paperwork isn’t your problem.

Our Greenfield Remodeling Services

Four core services, tailored to Greenfield’s homes.

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Remodeling in Greenfield: Local Know-How

What Greenfield homeowners should know
Permitting
Greenfield permits are issued by the Inspection Services Division at City Hall (7325 W. Forest Home Ave, Room 203; (414) 329-5330). Residential alterations and additions are submitted through the City’s online contractor permitting system, and finished basements and rec rooms require their own permit. Inspections need at least 24 hours’ notice and same-day requests aren’t accepted — we schedule around it.
Home styles & era
Postwar Cape Cods, ranches, and expanded ranches built largely between the late 1940s and the 1960s, with 1970s–80s Colonials and split-levels layered in along the southern and western edges.
Older-home notes
Greenfield’s postwar homes typically have original electrical layouts sized for a different era, small closed-off kitchens, a single bath, and unfinished basements. Cape Cods often have half-finished second floors behind knee walls — strong conversion candidates once insulation and egress are handled properly.
Climate
Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles and humid summers make basement moisture control and attic insulation critical before finishing either space. We handle that as part of the build, not as an add-on later.
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What Greenfield Homeowners Say

★ 5.0 Houzz (10)  ·  ★ 4.7 Google (31)  ·  ★ 4.8 Angi (111)
“The communication throughout the process was excellent, and the online system they use to track project updates is the best I’ve used. Their pricing is quite competitive and we were very happy with the quality of the work.”
— Matthew H., verified 2nd Life client ★★★★★ homeowner, basement remodel

Greenfield Remodeling FAQs

Do I need a permit to finish a basement in Greenfield?
Yes. Greenfield’s Inspection Services specifically requires a permit for rec rooms and finished rooms in basements, along with any structural, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work. We pull the permit and coordinate inspections, which need at least 24 hours’ notice.
Can you convert a Cape Cod second floor or attic?
Yes — attic conversions are one of our four core services, and Greenfield’s Capes are natural candidates. The deciding factors are headroom, stair access, egress, and insulation. We assess all four before promising anything.
Can you open up a small postwar kitchen?
Usually, yes. Removing or re-heading the wall between a 1950s kitchen and dining room is one of the most common Greenfield projects we do. We verify what’s load-bearing, engineer the header, and reroute anything living inside that wall.
How far is 2nd Life from Greenfield?
About 15 minutes west in New Berlin (18480 W. National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146), family-owned since 2003.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor License #1192772, NARI Certified Member, BBB A+ since 2011, and a one-year workmanship warranty on every project.

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