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Lakes Area Remodels

517 4th Ave NE
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•Approved Pro

Lakes Area Remodels

517 4th Ave NE
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.

"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"

Sheila E on April 2025

Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.

"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"

Sheila E on April 2025

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True North Construction Services, LLC

PO Box 42
5.00(
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True North Construction Services, LLC

PO Box 42
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
18 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.

"We ran into several issues with vendors and true North was able to overcome all of the problems we encountered. I would use them again."

Larry S on August 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.

"We ran into several issues with vendors and true North was able to overcome all of the problems we encountered. I would use them again."

Larry S on August 2025

Novak Contracting LLP

30546 US-169
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Novak Contracting LLP

30546 US-169
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-Novak Contracting is a residential building contractor. We don't shy away from small jobs or large jobs and always strive for excellence. Our team is primarily busy in the summer with Metal Buildings, Metal Roofs, Shingle Roofs, Additions, Garages/Sheds, Siding and Exterior Building Work. In the winter months, the focus transitions more toward interior remodeling and finishing work. -Novak Contracting is a family owned and operated business. Our customers can expect clean, educated, and friendly guys performing their services. When we walk off a job we hope our customers don't just see us as a contractor but as a friend. We at Novak Contracting care about the relationships made along the way. That is what sets us apart. -

-Novak Contracting is a residential building contractor. We don't shy away from small jobs or large jobs and always strive for excellence. Our team is primarily busy in the summer with Metal Buildings, Metal Roofs, Shingle Roofs, Additions, Garages/Sheds, Siding and Exterior Building Work. In the winter months, the focus transitions more toward interior remodeling and finishing work. -Novak Contracting is a family owned and operated business. Our customers can expect clean, educated, and friendly guys performing their services. When we walk off a job we hope our customers don't just see us as a contractor but as a friend. We at Novak Contracting care about the relationships made along the way. That is what sets us apart. -

Krotzer Construction inc

31815 190th St
5.00(
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Krotzer Construction inc

31815 190th St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

General contractor lisc#630667, bonded and insured with over 45 years experience taking applications for new homes, remodeling, siding, decks, windows/doors call 218-252-1225 today for your free estimate ask for Adam

General contractor lisc#630667, bonded and insured with over 45 years experience taking applications for new homes, remodeling, siding, decks, windows/doors call 218-252-1225 today for your free estimate ask for Adam

LakeLife Homes

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LakeLife Homes

4.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Free onsite estimate

LakeLife Homes is pleased to offer some of the most skilled craftsman that todays market has to offer. We get the job done right the first time and on time without breaking the checkbook. We are busy because of the quality and service that we provide, however when we fit you into our schedule, we promise to pay full attention to your project through completion.

"Amazing. Derek and his team remodeled everything in my house. Tore down walls, dealt with electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring, etc. Super professional. Treated my house like their own. I don't live locally so was scared about the project and they kept me in the loop every step of the way."

Ross B on March 2019

LakeLife Homes is pleased to offer some of the most skilled craftsman that todays market has to offer. We get the job done right the first time and on time without breaking the checkbook. We are busy because of the quality and service that we provide, however when we fit you into our schedule, we promise to pay full attention to your project through completion.

"Amazing. Derek and his team remodeled everything in my house. Tore down walls, dealt with electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring, etc. Super professional. Treated my house like their own. I don't live locally so was scared about the project and they kept me in the loop every step of the way."

Ross B on March 2019

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

Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness, or around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick structure, before it becomes an urgent situation. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time to have a basement inspection to determine if a repair is necessary, depending on the soil conditions and structural specifics. Walls nearing 4 inches of bowing will require significant repairs. More than 6 inches of bowing usually means the wall will need replacing.

Finishing your basement adds value to your home, providing an average return on investment (ROI) of around 75%. That means the typical basement refinishing costs of $32,000 will add an average of $24,000 to the value of your property. The value added to your home will depend on the price you pay to have the work completed, the area you live in, the quality of the work and building materials, and more.

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

Project timelines vary significantly, typically from weeks to months, depending on design complexity and active permitting processes.

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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