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Avatar for Emerald Remodeling
Emerald Remodeling
4.9(
26
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience working with Emerald remodeling to redo the bathroom and layout in the basement of our home. They came highly recommended from a friend and delivered a significantly lower bid from other estimates from both a cost and timeline standpoint. Throughout the process, the owner was very patient with our queries and was a great communicator, often responding quickly to our questions and helping us through any changes in direction the project needed. The end result was exactly the basement bathroom setup we needed for our family. I could not recommend Emerald Remodeling enough, and will certainly work with them on any future projects. Thank you!"
Modern Kitchen
New Kitchen
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Forest Lake, 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

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SCS Builders & Remodelers
5.0(
17
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are absolutely delighted with SCS Builders & Remodelers, who transformed our basement into a gorgeous apartment. Their design team went above and beyond to understand our vision, offering creative solutions that made the space both beautiful and practical. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, maximizing light, storage, and style, resulting in a finished product that exceeded all our expectations. Project management was seamless—the work was completed on schedule with impressive craftsmanship. The team’s dedication and professionalism made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend SCS Builders & Remodelers for anyone seeking outstanding design, management, and execution for a home remodel."
General Remodeling Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+66

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BRZ Construction, Inc.
4.5(
22
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Even though I had a smaller bedroom project, Brett did excellent work and made sure everything was done right. Heâ ll be my first call for any future home remodeling."
Garage
2 Car Garage
Wisconsin Kitchen
White Bear Lake Ktichen
Maplewood Kitchen

+91

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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DemaHom Construction and Development, LLC.
5.0(
7
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"DemaHom build a new deck for us, and it turned out even better we expected. The team was wast to work with, communicated well, and did quality work and the price was very reasonable compared to the other estimates we received. We are happy with the result and would definitely recommend them."
Remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+12

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rice Creek Building & Remodeling, Inc.
3.9(
9
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They arrived on time and got right to work. Both were personality plus. Very professional and knew the job to be done. Cleaned both inside and outside areas like they weren't even here. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. Office manager was also most helpful with questions I had."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that’s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren’t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.

Anything having to do with the structure of your home, such as raising the ceiling, is usually the most expensive part of finishing a basement. Another project component that could be a surprisingly high expense is adding an exterior entrance. 

The cost of a walkout basement can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

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%.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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