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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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7 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.


"always kept me informed. very neat and work was done on time as promised."

Paula K on April 2019

Construction Plus, LLC has been specializing in custom remodeling for over 30 years. We provide quality and reliable services for a reasonable price. See our Home advisor website.

"always kept me informed. very neat and work was done on time as promised."

Paula K on April 2019


Affordable Kitchens

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Affordable Kitchens

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 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


Art Quality Renovations Corp.

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Art Quality Renovations Corp.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 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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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 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


Hofbauer Hands

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Hofbauer Hands

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Loons Edge Remodeling was wonderful to work with. Aaron and Anna were very professional, as were the subcontractors. They were efficient, considerate of me living in my home during the project, on time and provided high grade products. Heat to my sunroom was my primary focus and that was accomplished well. Painting, new kitchen countertops and new flooring through out my home were all finished in a timely manner. He was attentive to many small details. Working with LoonsEdge Contractor, Aaron, was great to have the products and work completed without me finding the vendors. The process was stress free and done exceptionally well. "

Pam M on December 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Loons Edge Remodeling was wonderful to work with. Aaron and Anna were very professional, as were the subcontractors. They were efficient, considerate of me living in my home during the project, on time and provided high grade products. Heat to my sunroom was my primary focus and that was accomplished well. Painting, new kitchen countertops and new flooring through out my home were all finished in a timely manner. He was attentive to many small details. Working with LoonsEdge Contractor, Aaron, was great to have the products and work completed without me finding the vendors. The process was stress free and done exceptionally well. "

Pam M on December 2025


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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
36 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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fiNest Home Services

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fiNest Home Services

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
45 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Our mission at fiNest Home Services is to empower individuals to maintain their independence at home by offering one-time and recurring general home maintenance services, handyman and special projects, and personalized home modifications, to make homes Livable for a Lifetime. We are a Minnesota licensed and insured company and Certified Aging In Place Specialists. Our founders have dedicated their careers to services for seniors and understand the need to provide home maintenance and modifications to support home ownership and independence as long as possible.

"We had a great experience with FiNest. They responded quickly to our request for a quote. We liked their online process and documentation of the work to be done. Their pricing was very reasonable. Dan was great to work with and did an excellent job on the repairs. We would highly recommend FiNest for anyone needing handyman services."

Tom D on January 2026

Our mission at fiNest Home Services is to empower individuals to maintain their independence at home by offering one-time and recurring general home maintenance services, handyman and special projects, and personalized home modifications, to make homes Livable for a Lifetime. We are a Minnesota licensed and insured company and Certified Aging In Place Specialists. Our founders have dedicated their careers to services for seniors and understand the need to provide home maintenance and modifications to support home ownership and independence as long as possible.

"We had a great experience with FiNest. They responded quickly to our request for a quote. We liked their online process and documentation of the work to be done. Their pricing was very reasonable. Dan was great to work with and did an excellent job on the repairs. We would highly recommend FiNest for anyone needing handyman services."

Tom D on January 2026


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JP Handyman & Remodeling

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JP Handyman & Remodeling

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

At JP Handyman & Remodeling, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We are set up to handle all of your small repair, remodel and unique home project with a simple hourly fee of $110 per man hour. This enables us to provide you with service on smaller tasks that the large specialty companies simply can't. Call us to discuss the details of your project, get an estimated time frame that your job will require and to get a service professional out to your home today!

"Project was done in a timely fashion. The team was very skilled and attentive to detail, as well as being efficient and personable."

Marjorie H on December 2025

At JP Handyman & Remodeling, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We are set up to handle all of your small repair, remodel and unique home project with a simple hourly fee of $110 per man hour. This enables us to provide you with service on smaller tasks that the large specialty companies simply can't. Call us to discuss the details of your project, get an estimated time frame that your job will require and to get a service professional out to your home today!

"Project was done in a timely fashion. The team was very skilled and attentive to detail, as well as being efficient and personable."

Marjorie H on December 2025

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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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