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Open-concept layouts, custom cabinetry, islands, and durable finishes built for how your family really cooks and gathers.
Interior Remodeling
Interior Remodeling in the Twin Cities
Kitchens, bathrooms, and finished basements. Thoughtful design-build remodeling by one licensed team that handles design, permits, and every trade in-house.
Design-Build4.9★ / 72 reviewsBBB A+MN GC #BC760638EPA Lead-Safe20+ years experience
A great remodel is about how you actually live — layout, light, and function, not just finishes. We’re a design-build remodeler, so one team carries your project from first sketch through final walkthrough, pulling every permit and coordinating every trade. No handoffs, no finger-pointing.
What We Remodel
Have a project in mind?
Let’s talk through your space, budget, and timeline, then put a real plan on paper.
What to Expect — Our Design-Build Process
One team from concept to completion — clear design, a fixed scope, and every permit and inspection handled for you.
1
In-home consultation
We listen, measure, and talk budget, function, and your wish list.
2
Design & selections
Layouts and finish selections so you can see the space before we build.
3
Detailed proposal
A clear, fixed scope and price, with no vague allowances or surprises.
4
Permits
We pull building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits as needed.
5
Demolition & protection
Dust containment and floor protection before careful demo.
6
Rough-in
Framing, electrical (3 Rivers Electric), plumbing, and HVAC roughed in.
7
Inspections & finishes
Rough-in inspections pass, then drywall, flooring, cabinets, tile, and paint.
8
Final walk & warranty
Final inspection, a punch-list walkthrough with you, and your written warranty.
Typical Timeline
Bathrooms run about 2–4 weeks, kitchens and basements about 4–8. We give you a real schedule before we start.
Permits & Inspections
Most remodels need permits plus rough-in plumbing/electrical and final inspections. We handle all of it (#BC760638).
Basement Egress
Minnesota requires an egress window for any basement bedroom, and we design and install it to code.
Trades In-House
Licensed electrical through 3 Rivers Electric, with vetted plumbing and HVAC partners, all coordinated by one lead.
Safety in Older Homes
Asbestos & Lead — Handled the Right Way
Opening up an older Twin Cities home can disturb asbestos (old floor tile, popcorn ceilings, pipe wrap) and lead paint (pre-1978). As an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, we follow full RRP containment, and we test or presume-and-abate asbestos with licensed crews before demo.
Done Right the First Time
One Accountable Team
Design, permits, carpentry, and trades under one roof. One project lead, one phone number.
Real Craftsmanship
Tile, cabinetry, and finish carpentry done by people who care about the details you’ll see every day.
Fixed, Honest Pricing
A clear scope and price up front, with no bait-and-switch allowances.
Support Before, During & After
We answer the phone during the project and stand behind the work with a written warranty.
Interior Remodeling FAQ
What does a remodel cost in the Twin Cities?
It depends on scope and finishes. As a benchmark, finished basements often run about $30–$75 per square foot. We give a clear, fixed proposal after the design phase, with no vague allowances.
What is the 30% rule in remodeling?
The ‘30% rule’ is a budgeting guideline: avoid spending more than about 30% of your home’s value on total renovations, since you’re unlikely to recoup more than that at resale. A common corollary caps a single room, such as a kitchen, at about 10–15% of home value. It’s a guardrail, not a hard limit, but it helps keep a remodel from over-improving for the neighborhood.
What’s design-build, and why does it matter?
One team handles design and construction, so your drawings, budget, and build all line up. That means fewer surprises and no finger-pointing between a designer and a separate contractor.
Do I need permits?
Most remodels do. That’s a building permit plus electrical, plumbing, and mechanical where applicable, with rough-in and final inspections. We pull and manage all of them.
Do you handle electrical and plumbing?
Electrical is in-house through our sister company 3 Rivers Electric; we use vetted plumbing and HVAC partners, all coordinated by your project lead.
Can I add a bedroom in my basement?
Yes. Minnesota requires an egress window for a legal basement bedroom, and we design and install the egress and window well to code.
How long will my project take?
Bathrooms run about 2–4 weeks, kitchens and basements about 4–8 — we give you a real schedule before we start.
Start your remodel
Book a design consultation, and we’ll turn your ideas into a clear plan and a fixed price.
Explore more: Twin Cities kitchen remodel cost guide and bathroom remodeling in Cottage Grove, MN.