Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Edina, MN

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Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Edina

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 Edina

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Whole-Home RemodelKitchen RemodelBasement FinishingAdditions

Bluestem Remodeling is a St. Louis Park design-build remodeler that has delivered projects for Twin Cities homeowners for over 25 years, led by owner Timothy Ferraro-Hauck, a NARI Master Certified Remodeler and Green Certified Professional. The firm designs and builds kitchens, bathrooms and primary suites, basements, additions, and condo remodels, and clients follow their jobs through its client project portal.

MN License BC225441 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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Whole-Home RemodelKitchen RemodelBathroom RemodelBasement Finishing Parade of Homes: 2026

New Spaces is a second-generation, family-owned design-build remodeling firm with 40+ years of experience, founded by Doug Nelson and now led with his son Shawn Nelson. From a headquarters in Burnsville and a design center at Edina's Southdale Center, the company handles whole-home transformations, kitchens, baths, basements, additions, and outdoor living for homeowners across the south, west, and broader Twin Cities metro. Each client works with a dedicated designer who develops three design plans to choose from, with a firm budget commitment made after design.

MN License BC001586 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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Whole-Home RemodelKitchen RemodelBathroom RemodelBasement Finishing Parade of Homes: 2026

Plekkenpol Builders is a full-service design-build residential remodeling company operating since 1970, founded by president Craig Plekkenpol and based at 401 E 78th Street in Bloomington. The company employs an in-house team of project managers, production supervisors, carpenters, a draftsperson, tile and drywall installers, and a painter, with remodeling work spanning kitchens, baths, additions and exteriors, dining and living rooms, and lower levels. Its site notes it was named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Richfield Chamber of Commerce.

MN License BC001797 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
Kitchen RemodelBathroom RemodelBasement FinishingAdditions

Scala Design & Construction is a design-build remodeling firm founded in 2009 and based in Shorewood, with 500+ projects completed across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro. Its services span kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, full home renovations, and home additions, with design and construction managed by the same team and a detailed fixed-price estimate before work begins. The company is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and holds Minnesota residential building contractor license BC791994.

MN License BC791994 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05

Basement Finishing Cost in Edina

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 Edina.
  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 Edina?

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. Edina's older housing stock can add scope: outdated wiring, plaster, and framing surprises are common in pre-war homes, so build contingency into the budget.

How many basement finishing contractors serve Edina?

We currently list 4 design-build remodelers handling basement finishing & remodeling in Edina. 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 Edina?

Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Edina. 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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