Prima Construction
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Prima Construction is a woman-owned remodeler in Columbia Heights specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics, and additions in older Minneapolis and St. Paul homes. Owner Kim Studham is architect-trained and works on site, and the firm uses in-house crews rather than subcontractors, working to fixed-price contracts.
It publishes its cost bands openly: kitchens from $80,000 for a small room to $190,000 for a large one, basement finishing $100,000–$140,000, attic conversions $120,000–$150,000, and a two-car garage on a new slab $60,000–$80,000 — estimates it firms into a written fixed price after a site visit.
GuildQuality has given the firm its Guildmaster award with Highest Distinction in 2021 through 2024 and again in 2026. It is BBB accredited with an A+ rating and an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm.
Specialties & Price Range
Price tier: Mid-range · typical range Published 2026 cost bands: kitchens $80K–$110K (small), $100K–$150K (medium), $140K–$190K (large); basement finishing $100K–$140K; attic conversion $120K–$150K, with dormers adding about $55K; a two-car garage on a new slab $60K–$80K. The firm notes these are estimates, with a fixed written price following a site visit.
Service Areas
Also serves: Columbia Heights
Awards & Recognition
- Guildmaster with Highest Distinction — 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026 GuildQuality · 2026
- Parade of Homes participant Housing First Minnesota · 2026
- A+ rated, accredited since 2015 Better Business Bureau
- Lead-Safe Certified Firm U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
License & Verification
Prima Construction holds Minnesota residential building contractor license BC792052 (active), verified against the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry public license lookup (last checked 2026-07-05). Always confirm current status directly with MN DLI before contracting.
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