Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Blaine, MN

10 vetted design-build firms serving Blaine · how we vet & rank

A finished walkout lower level with a stone fireplace, built-ins and windows to the yard

Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Blaine

Finishing a basement is the most cost-effective square footage in a Minnesota home — family rooms, guest suites, bars, and home gyms below grade. Egress windows, moisture management, and mechanical work are where professional experience pays for itself.

Top Basement Finishing Contractors Serving Blaine

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CBC Services

Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Basement Finishing · Additions · based in Monticello

Family-owned remodeling and general contracting company in Monticello serving Central Minnesota and Twin Cities suburbs.

MN license No license on record
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Color Pop Interiors

Kitchen Remodel · Basement Finishing · Whole-Home Remodel · based in Brooklyn Park

Color Pop Interiors is a Minnesota general contractor focused on residential remodeling and interior design with an emphasis on color, and it also offers exterior work such as roofing, siding, gutters, windows and decks.

MN license BC807626 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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Due North Custom Construction

Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · Additions · based in Andover

Due North Custom Construction is a remodeler and general contractor based in Andover that handles remodels, additions, decks, finish carpentry and accessory buildings in the north and west Twin Cities suburbs.

MN license BC776131 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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Expert Level Remodeling

Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · based in Coon Rapids

Expert Level Remodeling is a Coon Rapids design-build remodeler handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and exterior work across the Twin Cities.

MN license BC686270 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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Get It Rite Construction

Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · based in Zimmerman

General contractor in Zimmerman doing remodeling, additions, decks, siding, roofing, restoration and commercial work in the north and northwest metro and central Minnesota.

MN license BC638794 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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J. Carsten Remodeling

Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Additions · based in Buffalo

J. Carsten Remodeling is a Buffalo-based design-build remodeler serving the Twin Cities metro; it also builds new custom homes and ADUs.

MN license BC808116 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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Mission Contracting

Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · Additions · based in Andover

Home remodeling contractor in Andover that does kitchens, bathrooms, lower levels, additions, decks, siding, roofing and storm repair across the north metro.

MN license BC645463 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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Murphy Bros. Design Build Remodel

Mid-range · Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · based in Blaine

Murphy Bros. Design Build Remodel is a 43-year-old, family-operated design/build remodeling firm serving the entire Twin Cities area from offices in the north metro and Chanhassen. Led by owner and president Ben Murphy, the company keeps an in-house team of designers, building consultants, project managers, carpenters, and painters, and uses a proprietary 4-step process to shape the design of each remodel. Projects range from kitchens, baths, additions, and lower levels to whole-house remodels and new builds, and its site notes it won the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in Business in 2017 and 2023.

MN license BC003416 Active · checked 2026-09-08
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Picotte Custom Homes

Custom · Semi-Custom · Additions · Basement Finishing · based in Oak Grove

Picotte Custom Homes is a family-run builder in Oak Grove that builds custom homes in the north metro suburbs, on the client's lot or an available lot, and also does remodels, additions and basement finishes.

MN license BC710124 Active · checked 2026-10-06
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SMC Construction

Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · Additions · based in Spring Lake Park

Residential and commercial remodeler and general contractor in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, also doing roofing, siding and windows.

MN license BC763936 Active · checked 2026-10-06

Basement Finishing Cost in Blaine

A finished walkout lower level with a stone fireplace, built-ins and windows to the yard

Basement finishes in the metro typically run $50,000–$125,000 depending on size, bathroom count, and finish level — usually well below the per-square-foot cost of an addition.

Process & Timeline

  1. Design & scope. A design-build firm develops plans, selections, and a fixed scope before construction pricing. Expect several weeks of design for anything beyond a cosmetic refresh.
  2. Permits. Your contractor pulls city permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural work. This is non-negotiable in Blaine.
  3. Construction. Timeline depends on scope; see the FAQ below for typical durations. Good firms give you a milestone schedule and a named project lead.
  4. Punch list & inspection. Final inspections close the permits; a written warranty (1 year workmanship is standard in MN) should back the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a basement finishing cost in Blaine?

Basement finishes in the metro typically run $50,000–$125,000 depending on size, bathroom count, and finish level — usually well below the per-square-foot cost of an addition. Final cost depends on scope, materials, and the age of the home. Get line-item bids from two or three of the contractors below.

How many basement finishing contractors serve Blaine?

We currently list 10 design-build remodelers handling basement finishing & remodeling in Blaine. All are being verified against Minnesota's contractor licensing records as we expand the directory.

Do I need a permit for a basement finishing in Blaine?

Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Blaine. A legitimate contractor pulls the permits themselves — treat any suggestion to skip permitting as a red flag.

How long does a basement finishing take?

Most basement finishes take 8–12 weeks of construction once permits are in hand.

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Basement Finishing Contractors in Nearby Cities

Working out a budget? See what a remodel costs in Minnesota — sourced basement finishing figures, the code rules that move the number, and what cities charge to permit it. Planning new construction instead? See Blaine home builders.