ACE Design Build
Wayzata design-build firm that designs and builds custom homes, remodels and additions across the west metro.
MN license No license on record
Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Excelsior, MN
11 vetted design-build firms serving Excelsior · how we vet & rank
Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Excelsior
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 Excelsior
Colson Custom Homes
Colson Custom Homes is a family-owned builder in Excelsior, Minnesota, that builds custom homes at the client's chosen site in the western suburbs and also does renovations, additions and basement finishing. Its site says it has built homes since 1970.
MN license BC276966 Active · checked 2026-10-06
Destiny Homes
Destiny Homes is a Wayzata design-build firm that remodels homes and builds new custom homes and additions across the Twin Cities metro, with a focus on the western suburbs.
MN license BC807477 Active · checked 2026-10-06
Expert Level Remodeling
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
Frontier Custom Builders
Frontier Custom Builders is a Monticello-based remodeler and builder that does whole-home renovations, kitchens, baths, basements and additions, and also builds new homes.
MN license BC700824 Active · checked 2026-10-06
Garvin Homes
Garvin Homes builds custom homes and remodels homes in the Twin Cities, including whole-home, kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels and additions.
MN license BC761324 Active · checked 2026-10-06
Lake Country Builders
Lake Country Builders is an Excelsior-based design/build remodeling firm established in 1976 by Pete and Sue Jacobson, now celebrating 50 years in business under second-generation owner and president Patrick Jacobson. Its work spans architectural design, new home construction, and home remodeling across Minnesota and Wisconsin, including second home and cabin projects through its Greater Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin divisions.
MN license BC349679 Active · checked 2026-09-08
Mason Construction Services
Remodeling contractor in Chanhassen serving the west Twin Cities metro with interior and exterior remodeling, additions and insurance-claim restoration.
MN license BC681230 Active · checked 2026-10-06
Renaissance Builders
Renaissance Builders builds custom homes and remodels, including additions, kitchens, baths, basements, lake homes and cabins, in Minnetonka and the west and north metro.
Parade of Homes 2015
MN license BC062132 Active · checked 2026-10-06
Revolution Design + Build
Revolution Design + Build is a Wayzata design-build remodeling firm, founded in 2008, whose same team designs and builds each project, mostly in the western Twin Cities suburbs.
MN license BC631863 Active · checked 2026-10-05
Sicora Design/Build
Sicora Design/Build is a St. Louis Park design-build remodeling firm, founded in 2000, that remodels kitchens, bathrooms and owners' suites, basements, porches and whole houses in Minneapolis and the west metro.
MN license BC253425 Active · checked 2026-10-05
Basement Finishing Cost in Excelsior
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
- 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.
- Permits. Your contractor pulls city permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural work. This is non-negotiable in Excelsior.
- Construction. Timeline depends on scope; see the FAQ below for typical durations. Good firms give you a milestone schedule and a named project lead.
- 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 Excelsior?
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 Excelsior?
We currently list 11 design-build remodelers handling basement finishing & remodeling in Excelsior. 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 Excelsior?
Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Excelsior. 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 Excelsior home builders.