Basement Remodeling Contractors in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Basement Remodeling

Increase Square Footage and Save Money
How do we know that basement remodeling is such a great deal in the Twin Cities and their surrounding suburbs? All we had to do was look to Remodeling Magazine's annual Cost vs. Value Report. In the 2006 survey, Basement remodels, and basement remodeling in the rest of the greater West North Central region, didn't just report in a few dollars cheaper than other alternatives that add square footage to your home, such as adding on family rooms or building second stories. It turns out that they end up costing homeowners anywhere from one half to one third as much as major additions. That's not just saving a few pennies. When you're talking major remodels and additions, you're going to save tens of thousands of dollars choosing basement remodeling in Minneapolis over more costly alternatives to expanding your home's overall square footage.

Basement Remodeling Costs
Obviously, those statistics are pretty eye opening for most homeowners. But what do average Minneapolis basement remodels run? Based on data we collect from surveys of residents of the Twin Cities that have used our services in the past, we can give you a pretty good idea. An average basement renovation, based on our numbers, registers in at just over $32,000. The most expensive remodel on our books ran $60,000, though we also have recorded several jobs that ran as little as $12,000. Why the huge range of final costs? Many factors come into play. Basement waterproofing, for example, can add significantly to the final price, and isn't an uncommon need in an area like Minnesota where annual precipitation rates clock in at 30 inches a year and there's more water sitting around than you can shake a hockey stick at (Minnesota is "the Land of 10,000 Lakes," after all). And, of course, your taste for luxuries, or penchant for simplicity, will affect that final cost quite a bit as well.

Project Duration
The other commonly asked question regarding basement remodels in Minneapolis is how long these projects take. Again, we can look to our books for answers. An average basement renovation in Minneapolis takes a month and a half, though again, that lumps together a wide range of timelines. The quickest job we've recorded took just two weeks, which is not an unreasonable expectation if all you're doing is laying new carpet, installing new lighting, and painting the drywall. The longest we've recorded took four months. If your basement renovation in Minneapolis starts to drag out this long, start asking questions, and considering switching contractors. Our second longest job took just a month and a half, which is more along the lines of what any reasonable homeowner should expect to endure if you pull out the stops and contract out for a basement remodeling project that is sure to make your neighbors' jaws drop.