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Twin Cities Tiling
4.8(
15
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Other contractors hardly call back especially for small jobs, but Twin City Tiling called right away and came out to view and quote the work. The small job was quickly scheduled and is now done. Looks nice!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Priority Construction Services
4.3(
15
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer service was excellent, the repair was done well and cheaper than the original quote. I am very pleased with this pro and the work and service they provided. I would recommend them to others."
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Complete Basement Systems
4.7(
174
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great, we have no complaints... we would definitely recommend the company to our family and friends. When telling people we were getting our basement waterproofed and people were asking who was doing the basement... we heard nothing but good things about Complete Basement Systems!"
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SafeBasements of Minnesota Inc
4.9(
50
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I researched basement waterproofing solutions and was considering doing it myself. Then I found Safe Basements and read the literature about their product/process. To me, it seemed better than other similar products. I was surprised that they cover my place -- 2 hours into Wisconsin, or 3 hours from Litchfield. Brad came out to inspect the problems in my basement -- horizontal cracking, bowing, and water intrusion. He was able to explain the causes of those problems as well as others that I hadn't noticed. We agreed to pay for anchors to stabilize one wall that was bowing, and install drain tile and a sump pump. I'll be honest, I didn't shop around. I have no idea what other companies are charging for the same services. I normally get 3 or 4 bids or other opinions. I felt comfortable with the amount of research that I'd done, the knowledge Brad seemed to have, and the information about the products that I decided to hire Safe Basements without talking to other companies. I don't regret that decision. The wall anchor/stabilization crew called me before leaving Litchfield. Their ETA was pretty close to the actual time of arrival. When they arrived, we discussed the work being done. They did the work. They cleaned up. They gave me information about the anchor system and what I needed to do to correct the bowing and cracks. Everything was done as expected. The drain tile/sump crew was stuck at a previous job. They called me the day before (Tuesday) my job was expected to start to let me know there would be a delay starting my job. He then called in the middle of the start day (Wednesday) to let me know, they wouldn't be to my house until the next day. I was expecting a call between 7 and 8 on Thursday to let me know they were leaving Litchfield. Instead, I got a call at about 7:15 to let me know they were 15 minutes from my house. When they arrived, we talked about the work to be done, they cocooned my stuff in plastic, and they went to work. I think they worked until about 7 that day. They returned on Friday at about 8:30, having stopped to dump my concrete and dirt and to pick up gravel and concrete. They worked until about 10:30pm on Friday. I appreciated that they finished on Friday even though it was later than I expected. They cleaned up everything thoroughly, and walked me through the details of the sump pump and battery backup systems. Even though they'd driven a long distance, worked two very long days, and it was very late Friday, I didn't feel they rushed through. The job was complete. I think they would have stayed later if I'd had anymore questions. Unfortunately, one of the workers left his very nice tape measure, and I have not been able to get it back to him."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RAVEN BUILDERS
4.9(
38
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"<p>Lon, the owner of Raven Builders was very professional and I would certainly hire him again.  We found Lon at the last minute when our primary contractor did not have the manpower to bid additional work we added to scope.  Lon and his partner were here on time, on short notice and finished earlier than expected.  He was responsive by phone, email and text. He had no issues working in a full house of other contractors, which was a great relief.  All woodwork turned out very well even though some of the wood we gave him to work with was 30+ years old that we reclaimed from the initial home demo.  For new materials, he found exactly the baseboard we were looking for on short order, and the oak stair treads he supplied and installed look amazing.  Price was fair.  When we found a small error in his work (an air duct got covered up), he returned quickly to correct the situation free of charge.  My only regret is that I didn't consider Lon early enough to take on our whole remodel project.</p> <br />"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carothers Construction
5.0(
7
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It's great from the very first moment. He showed up on time. He listened to what we wanted. He took our feedback and provided three different options with different costs and we ended up picking one of his proposals. They were very responsive. I liked that he was willing to listen to our ideas. He also cleaned up the work site."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & M Masonry
4.8(
8
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Serving Lake City, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Crew did a very good job. Scheduling was adjusted several times but I was in no hurry so I was plenty flexible. But once the work was underway everything went smoothly and it seemed there was a lot of attention and pride in their work. I'd definitely hire M & M again in the future for masonry work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Lake City, 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.

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