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Avatar for Landson Construction
Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"The remodeling went very well. It was completed on the day it was promised. The quality of work is very good. Now I don't have to worry that there maybe water leak on the wall. Ariel was here everyday to oversee the work; his crews are very professional."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Great River Builders & Remodelers LLC
4.7(
24
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Both jobs were done exceptionally well with great attention to detail. He and his crew were professional and courteous. The job was completed on the day they said it would be done, even a little sooner. Will definitely hire again for our next project."
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+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Sky Contractors LLC
5.0(
14
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We had all our old windows replaced, Tyler did a great job. I now have Anderson windows throughout my cabin and they look great! I will definitely use Blue Sky the next time I need remodeling work done."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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KVL Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"KVL and Nick did a great in turning this house around for me and getting it to market in a timely fashion! Their knowledge and experience far exceeded expectations. They are great at creating solutions to any situation and they will always make sure to achieve whatever it is your goal is for your project, big or small!"
Purpose Driven Restoration LLC
4.4(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CJC Construction
4.1(
17
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Colton to build a home in August of 2024 and moved into our new home in March of 2025. I was impressed at how quickly it went. We paid more than our original quote but mostly due to upgrades I wanted. The build was not without hiccups and we had a few of those. I was very pleased at the communication we had during the build. When I contacted Colton he always responded promptly and was respectful. (The work done, above, populated by pre selected options. A house built was not an option so I chose major renovation.)"
Deck Project 14'x20'
Deck Project 14'x20'
Deck Project 14'x20'
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+9

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

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.

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