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Compassion Construction

915 14th St. NE
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Compassion Construction

915 14th St. NE
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Hello, My name is Cole Gilbertson and I run a Carpentry company called Compassion Construction. We have a combined total of 10+ years in the Field of Carpentry. We specialize in Windows, Decks, Doors, Additions, Basement remodels and Finish work. QUAILITY IS OUR MAIN FOCUS. We keep a clean job site and ensure that every job we do is with the intent that once we leave we have giving you a home that you "Love where you live":)

"Went very well. I have the deck that I’ve always wanted. Work was done before the deadline. The clean up was amazing. Would definitely hire again!!! Very pleased with the work"

Caleb D on April 2023

Hello, My name is Cole Gilbertson and I run a Carpentry company called Compassion Construction. We have a combined total of 10+ years in the Field of Carpentry. We specialize in Windows, Decks, Doors, Additions, Basement remodels and Finish work. QUAILITY IS OUR MAIN FOCUS. We keep a clean job site and ensure that every job we do is with the intent that once we leave we have giving you a home that you "Love where you live":)

"Went very well. I have the deck that I’ve always wanted. Work was done before the deadline. The clean up was amazing. Would definitely hire again!!! Very pleased with the work"

Caleb D on April 2023


Kamara and Sons Construction LLC

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Kamara and Sons Construction LLC

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9 years of experience

We offer carpentry services from footings and foundations to roofing and everything in between. We specialize in fine finish work, trim, tile, and flooring. We excel in craftsmanship, quality, affordability and customer service.

We offer carpentry services from footings and foundations to roofing and everything in between. We specialize in fine finish work, trim, tile, and flooring. We excel in craftsmanship, quality, affordability and customer service.


Holmseth Construction

60 Cedar St
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Holmseth Construction

60 Cedar St
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18 years of experience

I am a small business that specializes in home renovations across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. (Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decks, Basement finishing, Patios, Fences, Siding, Windows/Doors.) . I work closely with you, the home owner, so you know n understand what's all goin on n what is being done, what can't be done and with an explanation why. We believe in over building rather than cutting corners. Past jobs can be seen on facebook or by Googleing Holmseth Construction. I look forward to working with you

I am a small business that specializes in home renovations across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. (Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decks, Basement finishing, Patios, Fences, Siding, Windows/Doors.) . I work closely with you, the home owner, so you know n understand what's all goin on n what is being done, what can't be done and with an explanation why. We believe in over building rather than cutting corners. Past jobs can be seen on facebook or by Googleing Holmseth Construction. I look forward to working with you


AE Computer Drafting & Design LLC

1812 43rd St NW
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AE Computer Drafting & Design LLC

1812 43rd St NW
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12 years of experience

Freelance Cad work. With over 20 years of cad experience in the building industry. We can do commercial, residential, architectural, mechanical, electrical, as-builts, transferring from paper to cad, construction documents you name it. We can produce signed architectural and mechanical drawings for permit submittal. Still looking for electrical engineer to work with. We can do site surveys and create background for existing structures instead of hiring an architect to do it. We also available are to do shop drawings and as-builts. We currently use AutoCAD software for our plans. Check out our Facebook page AE Computer Drafting & Design LLC for samples of drawings or drop us an e-mail here or a message on Facebook and we will get back to you. I have samples that I can send also. I take pride in my drawings and want to make sure the customer is happy.

Freelance Cad work. With over 20 years of cad experience in the building industry. We can do commercial, residential, architectural, mechanical, electrical, as-builts, transferring from paper to cad, construction documents you name it. We can produce signed architectural and mechanical drawings for permit submittal. Still looking for electrical engineer to work with. We can do site surveys and create background for existing structures instead of hiring an architect to do it. We also available are to do shop drawings and as-builts. We currently use AutoCAD software for our plans. Check out our Facebook page AE Computer Drafting & Design LLC for samples of drawings or drop us an e-mail here or a message on Facebook and we will get back to you. I have samples that I can send also. I take pride in my drawings and want to make sure the customer is happy.




The Finished Look

1235 Birch St N
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The Finished Look

1235 Birch St N
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24 years of experience

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.




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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is 50% to 75%. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.

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