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"It was fantastic. Minimum maintenance required. Professional, clean, and fast for a reasonable price."

Shane C on January 2021

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"It was fantastic. Minimum maintenance required. Professional, clean, and fast for a reasonable price."

Shane C on January 2021


Zen Design Build

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Zen Design Build

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Zen Design Build has been proudly serving the area and beyond for more than 10 years. We are experts that are able to work through every detail of your home remodeling project. Our services are tailored to your needs, and we stand by our work 100%. We look forward to working with you. Give Dave a call at (612) 877-0003.

Zen Design Build has been proudly serving the area and beyond for more than 10 years. We are experts that are able to work through every detail of your home remodeling project. Our services are tailored to your needs, and we stand by our work 100%. We look forward to working with you. Give Dave a call at (612) 877-0003.


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SCS Builders & Remodelers

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SCS Builders & Remodelers

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 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


Affordable Kitchens

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Affordable Kitchens

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of cabinet & countertop services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in cabinet and counter tops and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They forgot to let us know they were going to be late on the first day, but when the faucets they we (not they) ordered turned out to be defective, they came back another day to install the replacements, and the end result is outstanding."

Glen N on December 2018

We are locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of cabinet & countertop services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in cabinet and counter tops and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They forgot to let us know they were going to be late on the first day, but when the faucets they we (not they) ordered turned out to be defective, they came back another day to install the replacements, and the end result is outstanding."

Glen N on December 2018


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Lake Country Basement Finishing

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Lake Country Basement Finishing

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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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Tice Hause Design Build

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Tice Hause Design Build

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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


Art Quality Renovations Corp.

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Art Quality Renovations Corp.

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Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 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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Riverstone Builders, LLC

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Riverstone Builders, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience serving the area, Riverstone Builders, LLC, is your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Pete does excellent work. I interviewed 5 people for the job. He is the only one who noticed the crooked beam in our basement. He built accordingly and the beam and pillars look amazing. He built all the walls, extension jambs on windows and patio door, installed bypass closet doors in the bedroom, and did all the base trim and casing. He installed the bathroom vanity. He is a great communicator and just an all around nice guy to work with. He is professional and knows what he is doing. He works for excellence and our basement looks amazing. He also did the firestopping which is required by code."

Lynda H on November 2024

With over 10 years of experience serving the area, Riverstone Builders, LLC, is your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Pete does excellent work. I interviewed 5 people for the job. He is the only one who noticed the crooked beam in our basement. He built accordingly and the beam and pillars look amazing. He built all the walls, extension jambs on windows and patio door, installed bypass closet doors in the bedroom, and did all the base trim and casing. He installed the bathroom vanity. He is a great communicator and just an all around nice guy to work with. He is professional and knows what he is doing. He works for excellence and our basement looks amazing. He also did the firestopping which is required by code."

Lynda H on November 2024


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SBCI Construction Services, Inc.

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SBCI Construction Services, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

When you need a basement finishing and remodeling company, you need the best. We’ve built our reputation on providing homeowners with high-quality finished or renovated basements. That’s why so much of our business comes from referrals by satisfied customers. We’ll work with you to design your project and provide all the labor and materials to get the job done right. SBCI Construction call today for a Free Estimate 651-983-4949

"Steven was upfront and honer about the cost of the project. He is really easy to work woth and o time with the project plan. We are happy to work with him and work with his team. They are reliable and providing timely updates about the project."

Volkan K on July 2022

When you need a basement finishing and remodeling company, you need the best. We’ve built our reputation on providing homeowners with high-quality finished or renovated basements. That’s why so much of our business comes from referrals by satisfied customers. We’ll work with you to design your project and provide all the labor and materials to get the job done right. SBCI Construction call today for a Free Estimate 651-983-4949

"Steven was upfront and honer about the cost of the project. He is really easy to work woth and o time with the project plan. We are happy to work with him and work with his team. They are reliable and providing timely updates about the project."

Volkan K on July 2022


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Excalibur Builders LLC

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Excalibur Builders LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Mitch is excellent to work with. The weather did not cooperate for my patio project, but Mitch and crew were able to complete the work by date promised. Great attention to detail. End result was exactly what I wanted. I definitely recommend Voyager Concrete and would hire them again."

Bonnie W on August 2024

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Mitch is excellent to work with. The weather did not cooperate for my patio project, but Mitch and crew were able to complete the work by date promised. Great attention to detail. End result was exactly what I wanted. I definitely recommend Voyager Concrete and would hire them again."

Bonnie W on August 2024

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Lake Elmo, 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 Lake Elmo, MN homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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