Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Minneapolis, MN

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Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis

AMEK Design + Build

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

AMEK Design + Build is a family design-build remodeler run by brothers Andrew, Matt, and Paul Schmidt since 1996, with architectural designers and carpenters under one roof at its Bloomington office. The firm takes on kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-house and exterior remodels — design-build only, no design-only services — working within roughly 30 miles of Bloomington, including Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Plymouth. Its process runs from multiple design concepts and 3D visualizations through detailed budgeting before construction starts.

MN license BC164402 Active · checked 2026-09-08

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Bluestem Remodeling

Mid-range · Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Basement Finishing · Additions · based in St. Louis Park

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 Active · checked 2026-09-08

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Castle Building & Remodeling

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

Castle Building & Remodeling is a locally owned Minneapolis remodeler that works exclusively on older urban homes in the Twin Cities, handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics, additions, porches and decks, and whole-house renovations. It keeps a licensed architect and experienced designers on staff, guarantees upfront pricing and completion dates, and uses an in-house construction team to carry each project from plan to completion.

MN license BC005657 Active · checked 2026-09-08

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McDonald Remodeling

Mid-range · Whole-Home Remodel · Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · based in Inver Grove Heights

Founded in 2000, McDonald Remodeling is a full-service design/build firm based in Inver Grove Heights with a dedicated interior design studio, building on values cultivated since Jim McDonald built his first home in 1976. The team works on projects of all sizes — bathrooms, kitchens, additions, lower levels, and whole-home remodels — serving St. Paul, Minneapolis, the surrounding metro area, and western Wisconsin. Its contract includes one-year workmanship, two-year mechanical, and ten-year structural warranties, and its site describes the firm as one of the most awarded home remodelers in the Twin Cities.

MN license BC205832 Active · checked 2026-09-08

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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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Plekkenpol Builders

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

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 Active · checked 2026-09-08

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Scala Design & Construction

Mid-range · Kitchen Remodel · Bathroom Remodel · Basement Finishing · Additions

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 Active · checked 2026-09-08

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Basement Finishing Cost in Minneapolis

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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 Minneapolis.
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 Minneapolis?

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. Minneapolis'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 Minneapolis?

We currently list 7 design-build remodelers handling basement finishing & remodeling in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis?

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

Edina

Hennepin County

St. Paul

Ramsey County

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 Minneapolis home builders.