Moisture check
We read the walls and floor, look at the sump, grading, and gutters, then find the real source.
Basement-only remodeling • Rochester, MN
Dry first. Finished right.
We check moisture before anyone picks up a hammer. Because a dry basement isn’t just better for today. It protects the room you’re about to build.
Founded 2014Permit on every basement6–10 weeks from permit to final
The moisture check
We start with the part you can’t cover up.
Plan the fix
If there’s water, we put the cause in writing and address it before we talk about finishes.
Build with confidence
Once the basement is dry, we make it a room you’ll actually use.
“Ingrid found a crack leaking behind our water heater before anyone picked up a hammer. Two wet springs later the basement is still dry.”Brenda K., Byron
From slab to sign-off
Every detail has a place in the plan.
Mechanical rooms stay reachable. Shutoffs and cleanouts keep their access panels. The permit stays with the job until the final inspection is signed off.
- 01Moisture check
- 02Layout & drawings
- 03Permit
- 04Insulate & frame
- 05Rough-in work
- 06Final inspection
Egress windows
A bedroom needs a real way out.
A basement room becomes a bedroom when it has the right emergency escape window, alarms, ceiling height, and permit. We plan the window, closet, and layout together.
See egress requirementsFinished rooms
Basements with a job to do.
Family rooms, legal guest bedrooms, home gyms, and playrooms that put unused square footage back into the house.
22 × 16 family room
The den in Byron
Gas fireplace, built-in shelves flanking the TV, and recessed lights on two dimmers.
$48,000–$55,000
13 × 12 guest bedroom
The bedroom in Stewartville
A new 48-inch egress window, closet, and a full bathroom next door.
$52,000–$60,000 for the whole basement
A dedicated workout room
The gym in Kasson
Rubber flooring over the slab, a mirrored wall, extra outlets, and full height left between ducts.
$31,000–$36,000Planning a full basement remodel in Rochester? See how we approach it.
Extra room, fully thought through
Bathrooms and wet bars that belong downstairs.
We plan drains, water lines, ventilation, and access before the drywall goes up.
Explore bathrooms & wet bars
“Our daughter moved home, and the new bedroom downstairs passed inspection the first time. The egress window lets in more light than I expected.”Tom H., Rochester
“We went from storing boxes down there to using the gym every morning.”Lisa and Mark V., Kasson
A clear first step
Start with a free walk-through
We’ll look at the basement you have, explain what needs attention, and leave you with a clear next step.