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Emerald Remodeling
4.9(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SCS Builders & Remodelers
5.0(
16
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Serving Orono, 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."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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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

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lake Country Basement Finishing
5.0(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lake Country Basement Finishing offers a unique opportunity to make the most of your basement space. With their time-tested water and mold-resistant basement finishing system, you can turn your basement into a family room, workout space, bathroom, bedroom, office, or any other space that suits your needs. Their wall, ceiling, and floor systems are designed specifically for basements, providing excellent protection against air infiltration, water vapor seepage, and high humidity. Their expert team will work with you to create a fully functional and beautiful basement space that you'll love for years to come."

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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Great River Builders & Remodelers LLC
4.7(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Great River Builders and Remodelers, LLC is family owned and opperated with over 12 years of carpentry experience. We accept major credit cards , and have a variety of payment options.

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JP Handyman & Remodeling
4.5(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Kingdom Services was so easy to work with on my remodel project! Very fast and prompt replies when I had questions, fair pricing and up front about costs, very professional, and great quality work! I would hire them again and highly recommend!"
Arts & Crafts Exterior Update
Open Concept Great Room
Arts & Crafts Entryway
Four Season Porch
Original Charm With Upgrades

+68

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Baillie Remodeling, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill was absolutely fantastic, and I recommend him without reservation. We hired him to add a door at the top of our basement stairs, a project which also required adding a light, adding and finishing a railing, and walling up a cut-out section of wall. He also completed a smattering of other miscellaneous house projects for us. We were thrilled with his work on all of them. Bill's attention to detail matched my own, which I have found to be a bit rare. He is enthusiastic about making sure everything is done right, consulted with me regularly on design questions, went above and beyond in his pursuit of closest-match trim and hardware options, and explained a great deal about the issues involved in the projects and how he was approaching them. Bill is also just interpersonally delightful. I felt completely comfortable giving him a key to the house for the duration of the project. He communicated promptly and thoroughly all along the way, and I would hire him again in a minute for any house project."
New cabinets & corian top
1954 Kitchen Demo.
Partial Bathroom Remodel
 Garage
Siding and Repairs

+32

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Excel Renovation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thought of things I never would have. Very flexible to work with and lots of attention to detail. They finished my basement for thousands less than another quote I had and I was very happy with the end product."
Roof Replacement
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Siding Replacement

+56

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%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.

While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on.

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

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.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

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