Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Woodbury, MN

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Basement Finishing & Remodeling in Woodbury

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 Woodbury

Mid-range
Whole-Home RemodelAdditionsBasement FinishingCustom Reggie Award Parade of Homes: 2021, 2022, 2026

Custom One is a Twin Cities company with offices in Woodbury and Saint Paul that has been building custom homes for over 40 years, operating dedicated Homes, Renovation, Landscaping, and Exteriors brands to take projects from concept to completion. Its renovation work covers additions, kitchens, porches, lower levels, bathrooms, and whole-home projects, and the firm serves homeowners from Woodbury to Wayzata.

MN License BC809125 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
Whole-Home RemodelKitchen RemodelBathroom RemodelBasement Finishing Parade of Homes: 2026

Ispiri is a Twin Cities luxury home remodeling and design firm that transforms homes through design-build remodeling, with an all-in-one team of builders, interior designers, and architectural designers and a single point of contact from design through construction. The build work is done by its in-house builders, and projects range from whole-home remodels, kitchens, and master suites and baths to lower levels, additions, and exterior and landscaping work. Founded by Jason Fabio, the company operates showrooms in Woodbury and Edina.

MN License BC627402 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
Mid-range
Whole-Home RemodelKitchen RemodelBathroom RemodelBasement Finishing Parade of Homes: 2026

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

Basement Finishing Cost in Woodbury

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 Woodbury.
  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 Woodbury?

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 Woodbury?

We currently list 3 design-build remodelers handling basement finishing & remodeling in Woodbury. 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 Woodbury?

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