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Avatar for Black Dog Construction and Remodeling, LLC

Black Dog Construction and Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
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Black Dog Construction and Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"We COULD NOT be any happier with Gordie than we are. He completed the kitchen remodel on schedule to the DAY and in half the time as our other quotes. He kept us informed, was meticulous in his cleanup, went above and beyond to configure our kitchen to match our requests, which meant redesigning drawers and a bread board. Our satisfaction was an obvious goal from the start. We CANNOT recommend him highly enough â ¦ Gordie is a GEM! We LOVE our new kitchen!"

Bruce D on February 2024

Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good hands with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today We will be the one and only contractor you'll ever need. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"We COULD NOT be any happier with Gordie than we are. He completed the kitchen remodel on schedule to the DAY and in half the time as our other quotes. He kept us informed, was meticulous in his cleanup, went above and beyond to configure our kitchen to match our requests, which meant redesigning drawers and a bread board. Our satisfaction was an obvious goal from the start. We CANNOT recommend him highly enough â ¦ Gordie is a GEM! We LOVE our new kitchen!"

Bruce D on February 2024


Art Quality Renovations Corp.

4.92(
48
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Approved Pro

Art Quality Renovations Corp.

4.92(
48
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Art Quality Renovations, Inc.® provides cost-effective handyman services. Our clients are consistently happy with the results. We ensure that our work is done to your satisfaction and is of the highest quality workmanship. We offer you: free consultations, free estimates, competitive and fair pricing, excellent quality, experience and dependability

"This was a tricky project which required replacing deck footings without removing the deck or the gazebo on the deck. They were able to start right away and completed the project in 3 days. OUTSTANDING SERVICE!"

Milton C on October 2025

Art Quality Renovations, Inc.® provides cost-effective handyman services. Our clients are consistently happy with the results. We ensure that our work is done to your satisfaction and is of the highest quality workmanship. We offer you: free consultations, free estimates, competitive and fair pricing, excellent quality, experience and dependability

"This was a tricky project which required replacing deck footings without removing the deck or the gazebo on the deck. They were able to start right away and completed the project in 3 days. OUTSTANDING SERVICE!"

Milton C on October 2025


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Reetz Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Reetz Construction LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs, start to finish. 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. Call us today!

"Reetz Construction did a great job! My new deck looks amazing! From start to finish, Ethan Reetz was fair, honest, respectful, and fast. He obtained the permit and finished our 15x15 deck in 5 days. We couldn't be happier! This young man is the best around to do a deck or job for you! "

MICHELLE B on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs, start to finish. 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. Call us today!

"Reetz Construction did a great job! My new deck looks amazing! From start to finish, Ethan Reetz was fair, honest, respectful, and fast. He obtained the permit and finished our 15x15 deck in 5 days. We couldn't be happier! This young man is the best around to do a deck or job for you! "

MICHELLE B on September 2025


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Carter Custom Construction & Fireplaces Inc

4.57(
30
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Carter Custom Construction & Fireplaces Inc

4.57(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
15 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and have over 20 years of experience speaking with customers, gathering ideas, creating a strategy, and designing and building to ensure the customer’s vision is created – on schedule and within a specified budget. Our mission, goal, and expectations are to provide outstanding build quality, superior service, and optimum safety at a fair price.

"Did not perform work according to contract; currently in litigation with this contractor due to inability and unwillingness to finish work & fix problems his workers created on deck."

Laura S on September 2018

We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and have over 20 years of experience speaking with customers, gathering ideas, creating a strategy, and designing and building to ensure the customer’s vision is created – on schedule and within a specified budget. Our mission, goal, and expectations are to provide outstanding build quality, superior service, and optimum safety at a fair price.

"Did not perform work according to contract; currently in litigation with this contractor due to inability and unwillingness to finish work & fix problems his workers created on deck."

Laura S on September 2018


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St. Croix Kitchen & Bath Inc.

4.73(
15
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St. Croix Kitchen & Bath Inc.

4.73(
15
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

**THANK YOU MINNESOTA FOR CHOOSING ST. CROIX KITCHEN & BATH! As a special thank you, WE EXTENDED OUR HOLIDAY SEASON OF GIVING! Contact us today to see how you can receive DOUBLE FREE UPGRADES with your kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel! HURRY! appointments are filling up fast and this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!** Experience in installing Commercial and Residential Projects. Certified Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Plumbers, Electricians, and Laborers. WE PULL PERMITS, DON'T BE FOOLED BY CONTRACTORS THAT DON'T DO THE SAME. Commercial Grade Bathroom and Kitchen Products, State-Of-The-Art Resin Surface, Solid Surface, Luxury Tile, Cultured Stone, Quartz, and Granite. Non-Prorated Lifetime Warranty with One Additional Year if you Sell your House within Two Years of Purchase. We strive to stay in communication with our customers. Have a question about our professional update and remodeling services? We want to see if we can match your specific project needs. Send us a message. We're always happy to answer any questions about your update or remodeling project. Want to see us in action? Check out our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjI7_AL5oXLYzVPegxJfCw

"We got this company name from Angi’s List and signed a contract and made a down payment with St Croix Kitchen & Bath on March 27th. We were told work would begin in about 8 weeks and would take only 9-10 days to complete. It has now been over 6 months and we still can’t get a start date. A check with the permit office today shows a permit has not even been applied for. We regret ever signing a contract with St Croix Kitchen & Bath. They have had the use of our money for over 6 months now and seem unresponsive to our need to get this project done."

James B on October 2025

**THANK YOU MINNESOTA FOR CHOOSING ST. CROIX KITCHEN & BATH! As a special thank you, WE EXTENDED OUR HOLIDAY SEASON OF GIVING! Contact us today to see how you can receive DOUBLE FREE UPGRADES with your kitchen, bathroom, or basement remodel! HURRY! appointments are filling up fast and this is a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!** Experience in installing Commercial and Residential Projects. Certified Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Plumbers, Electricians, and Laborers. WE PULL PERMITS, DON'T BE FOOLED BY CONTRACTORS THAT DON'T DO THE SAME. Commercial Grade Bathroom and Kitchen Products, State-Of-The-Art Resin Surface, Solid Surface, Luxury Tile, Cultured Stone, Quartz, and Granite. Non-Prorated Lifetime Warranty with One Additional Year if you Sell your House within Two Years of Purchase. We strive to stay in communication with our customers. Have a question about our professional update and remodeling services? We want to see if we can match your specific project needs. Send us a message. We're always happy to answer any questions about your update or remodeling project. Want to see us in action? Check out our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjI7_AL5oXLYzVPegxJfCw

"We got this company name from Angi’s List and signed a contract and made a down payment with St Croix Kitchen & Bath on March 27th. We were told work would begin in about 8 weeks and would take only 9-10 days to complete. It has now been over 6 months and we still can’t get a start date. A check with the permit office today shows a permit has not even been applied for. We regret ever signing a contract with St Croix Kitchen & Bath. They have had the use of our money for over 6 months now and seem unresponsive to our need to get this project done."

James B on October 2025


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Tice Hause Design Build

4.56(
25
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Tice Hause Design Build

4.56(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Tice Hause 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 we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"JNS did an excellent job of adding a third stall to our garage. Every professional involved - framers, siding, roofers, masonry - was very skilled and the finished product of extremely high quality. Jeff was great to work with and very accommodating. We are very pleased with the results."

Valerie & Mark L on June 2018

Here at Tice Hause 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 we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"JNS did an excellent job of adding a third stall to our garage. Every professional involved - framers, siding, roofers, masonry - was very skilled and the finished product of extremely high quality. Jeff was great to work with and very accommodating. We are very pleased with the results."

Valerie & Mark L on June 2018


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SCS Builders & Remodelers

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro

SCS Builders & Remodelers

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

We are a full service contractor serving the Twin Cities Metro area that puts the needs of our customers first. We specialize in a wide array of projects including finished basements, Custom Decks, Fences, additions, garages, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, insurance restoration and More! If we take on your project you can rest Assured that your project will get done right and in a timely manner. We are up front about timelines and cost which is what sets us apart from other contractors. If you are interested to see what we can do for you we provide free estimates and are happy to come out and take a look at your project.

"We are absolutely delighted with SCS Builders & Remodelers, who transformed our basement into a gorgeous apartment. Their design team went above and beyond to understand our vision, offering creative solutions that made the space both beautiful and practical. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, maximizing light, storage, and style, resulting in a finished product that exceeded all our expectations. Project management was seamless—the work was completed on schedule with impressive craftsmanship. The team’s dedication and professionalism made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend SCS Builders & Remodelers for anyone seeking outstanding design, management, and execution for a home remodel."

Susan K on October 2025

We are a full service contractor serving the Twin Cities Metro area that puts the needs of our customers first. We specialize in a wide array of projects including finished basements, Custom Decks, Fences, additions, garages, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, insurance restoration and More! If we take on your project you can rest Assured that your project will get done right and in a timely manner. We are up front about timelines and cost which is what sets us apart from other contractors. If you are interested to see what we can do for you we provide free estimates and are happy to come out and take a look at your project.

"We are absolutely delighted with SCS Builders & Remodelers, who transformed our basement into a gorgeous apartment. Their design team went above and beyond to understand our vision, offering creative solutions that made the space both beautiful and practical. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, maximizing light, storage, and style, resulting in a finished product that exceeded all our expectations. Project management was seamless—the work was completed on schedule with impressive craftsmanship. The team’s dedication and professionalism made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend SCS Builders & Remodelers for anyone seeking outstanding design, management, and execution for a home remodel."

Susan K on October 2025


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BRZ Construction, Inc.

4.67(
15
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Approved Pro

BRZ Construction, Inc.

4.67(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

BRZ Construction, Inc. is a small family owned and operated company dedicated to bringing each one of our clients a professional and personalized experience. Owner, Brett Zollinger, has worked in the construction industry for over 17 years with experience ranging from small residential projects to larger scale commercial projects. Our general contractor and subcontractor team has the experience and professional expertise that makes us a premier choice. Remodeling is an investment and we are committed to providing quality service and superior craftsmanship so our clients can enjoy their space the way they envisioned.

"Hire this company if you want top notch and quality construction. Very willing to do what is asked and came in very reasonably priced, among 3 other quotes."

Sheila M on August 2022

BRZ Construction, Inc. is a small family owned and operated company dedicated to bringing each one of our clients a professional and personalized experience. Owner, Brett Zollinger, has worked in the construction industry for over 17 years with experience ranging from small residential projects to larger scale commercial projects. Our general contractor and subcontractor team has the experience and professional expertise that makes us a premier choice. Remodeling is an investment and we are committed to providing quality service and superior craftsmanship so our clients can enjoy their space the way they envisioned.

"Hire this company if you want top notch and quality construction. Very willing to do what is asked and came in very reasonably priced, among 3 other quotes."

Sheila M on August 2022


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Lake Country Basement Finishing

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Lake Country Basement Finishing

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

"Lake Country Basement Finishing offers a unique opportunity to make the most of your basement space. With their time-tested water and mold-resistant basement finishing system, you can turn your basement into a family room, workout space, bathroom, bedroom, office, or any other space that suits your needs. Their wall, ceiling, and floor systems are designed specifically for basements, providing excellent protection against air infiltration, water vapor seepage, and high humidity. Their expert team will work with you to create a fully functional and beautiful basement space that you'll love for years to come."

"Easy to schedule. Really straight forward process. Responsive"

Sara B on May 2024

"Lake Country Basement Finishing offers a unique opportunity to make the most of your basement space. With their time-tested water and mold-resistant basement finishing system, you can turn your basement into a family room, workout space, bathroom, bedroom, office, or any other space that suits your needs. Their wall, ceiling, and floor systems are designed specifically for basements, providing excellent protection against air infiltration, water vapor seepage, and high humidity. Their expert team will work with you to create a fully functional and beautiful basement space that you'll love for years to come."

"Easy to schedule. Really straight forward process. Responsive"

Sara B on May 2024


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Carter Custom Construction, Inc.

4.65(
53
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Carter Custom Construction, Inc.

4.65(
53
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Our construction team has been turning client dreams into reality for 17 years. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship stands in our reputation and client satisfaction. By working closely with each client to achieve all-inclusive design solutions we have developed an extensive portfolio which inspires many new clients in achieving their design goals. Our team will work with you from concept through the construction process to achieve any goal on any budget. We're dedicated to building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing a variety of construction and maintenance services. Experience and knowledge is key, each member of our team are certified fireplace technicians and have an extensive background in construction.

"Carter Custom Construction was excellent to work with. They communicated well, were professional, and did a fantastic job for us."

Kate S on September 2025

Our construction team has been turning client dreams into reality for 17 years. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship stands in our reputation and client satisfaction. By working closely with each client to achieve all-inclusive design solutions we have developed an extensive portfolio which inspires many new clients in achieving their design goals. Our team will work with you from concept through the construction process to achieve any goal on any budget. We're dedicated to building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing a variety of construction and maintenance services. Experience and knowledge is key, each member of our team are certified fireplace technicians and have an extensive background in construction.

"Carter Custom Construction was excellent to work with. They communicated well, were professional, and did a fantastic job for us."

Kate S on September 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Forest Lake, MN

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 Forest Lake, MN homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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