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Bathroom Remodeling
Elko New Market, MN
Basement Remodeling in Elko New Market, MN
Expert basement finishing for Elko New Market, MN homeowners — family rooms, home offices, guest suites, and more. Quality craftsmanship from a team you can trust.
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30+ Years Experience Licensed & Insured in MN
Why Remodel
Why Elko New Market Homeowners
Remodel Their Basement
Elko New Market features a blend of rural acreage properties and newer suburban construction — homes where smart remodeling upgrades add meaningful value in a community experiencing steady growth. Many of these homes have unfinished basements that sit underutilized for years — valuable square footage waiting to become a family room, home office, guest suite, or entertainment space. Elko New Market homeowners increasingly invest in basement finishing to add livable square footage without the cost of an addition, and the return on investment is consistently strong.
Common challenges we solve:
Unfinished or partially finished lower levels, moisture concerns, low ceiling heights, and the challenge of creating livable space from raw square footage are the most common basement issues we solve.
Our Work
See the Transformations. Imagine the Possibilities.
Basement Remodeling by Neighborhood
We know Elko New Market's neighborhoods — and we bring that local knowledge to every project.
Historic New Market
The oldest part of the city, settled by German and Prussian Catholic emigrants around 1856 and centered on the parish that gave the village its identity — distinct from Elko's Scandinavian Lutheran founders three miles away for over a century before the two merged. The handful of homes still standing from this era predate modern kitchens and gas service entirely, so a remodel here is as much about bringing utilities up to date as it is about finishes.
Boulder Pointe
Homes built along the Boulder Pointe Golf Course, near Elko Speedway on the city's south side. Established enough that kitchens and baths are due for a first real update rather than a builder-grade refresh, on lots with the room to support a larger island or an expanded primary suite.
The Farm
A villa development of maintenance-free, right-sized homes aimed at downsizers. The floor plans are already efficient, so the work we see here tends to be a finish-level kitchen or bath upgrade rather than a structural change.
Parkway Meadows
New construction on the city's north side, minutes from I-35 — the newest homes in Elko New Market, built with open kitchen-to-living layouts already in place. Basements here are typically unfinished at delivery, which makes lower-level finishing the most common project we're called for in this neighborhood.
Permits and Inspections for Basement Remodeling in Elko New Market
We pull the permits and coordinate the inspections. Here is what that involves in Elko New Market.
Where the permit comes from
Elko New Market contracts its building inspections to Municipal Inspections, Inc., at 601 Main Street — the same address as city hall, but a separate private inspection company rather than in-house city staff. Electrical work is inspected separately by the State of Minnesota's own electrical inspector, not by the city or by Municipal Inspections. Permit applications and plans go in through the city's iWorQ online portal, and inspection questions go to Municipal Inspections at 952-461-4777. City and inspection-office phone numbers change from time to time — if this one doesn't connect, elkonewmarketmn.gov/onlinepermitting has the current one.
How the process runs
Two sets of legible, scale drawings — a floor plan, window sizes and locations, cross sections, and any explanatory notes — go in for any finishing or change-of-use project, and Municipal Inspections says to expect about 5–7 working days before the permit is ready. Framing, plumbing, heating, and insulation can be combined into a single inspection when all are complete and ready at once, but the electrical rough-in — inspected by the state, not the city — has to pass first before a framing inspection can even be scheduled. Fireplaces, stoves, heating, and finished-bathroom plumbing each need their own permit on top of the building permit.
What basement remodeling specifically triggers
Elko New Market's basement finish standard sets a 7-foot minimum ceiling height, the same baseline Shakopee and Burnsville use. Egress follows the standard Minnesota minimum: 5.7 square feet of net clear opening, at least 20 inches of clear width, at least 24 inches of clear height, and a sill no higher than 44 inches off the finished floor, required in every basement and every sleeping room. Foundation walls and rim joists both need to reach R-10. And because the electrical rough-in has to pass inspection before framing can even be scheduled here, we sequence electrical first on every Elko New Market basement rather than treating it as a parallel task.
Building conditions in Elko New Market
Elko New Market sits at the headwaters of the Vermillion River in southern Scott County, and its growth history is really a sewer-capacity story more than a geological one. A building moratorium in the early 1980s, caused by insufficient sewer capacity, froze new construction in the former city of New Market for roughly five years — it wasn't lifted until the former cities of Elko and New Market jointly built a shared sewer system at the river's headwaters in 1987, after which residential development resumed and hasn't really stopped since; the city is regularly cited as one of Minnesota's fastest-growing small towns. That history is worth knowing on any project that adds bedrooms or bathrooms, since capacity — not soil — has been this city's actual constraint on growth. Scott County sits in the state's Zone II for frost protection, so footings for an addition go a minimum of 42 inches down regardless of which neighborhood they're in.
Our Basement Finishing Process in Elko New Market
We make basement remodeling simple, efficient, and hassle-free.
Typical Cost Range
$40,000–$100,000+
Typical Timeline
6–10 weeks depending on scope
Serving
Elko New Market, MN
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Initial Consultation & Space Planning
1–3 daysWe assess your basement — ceiling height, egress, moisture conditions, mechanicals — and discuss how you want to use the space. You receive a detailed estimate for your review.
Phase 1
Initial Consultation & Space Planning
1–3 daysWe assess your basement — ceiling height, egress, moisture conditions, mechanicals — and discuss how you want to use the space. You receive a detailed estimate for your review.
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Design & Layout Planning
1–2 weeksWe create a floor plan that maximizes your square footage while accounting for mechanicals, egress windows, and any structural elements that must be preserved.
Phase 2
Design & Layout Planning
1–2 weeksWe create a floor plan that maximizes your square footage while accounting for mechanicals, egress windows, and any structural elements that must be preserved.
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Material & Finish Selections
1–2 weeksChoose flooring, wall finishes, lighting, trim, doors, and any custom millwork or built-ins with our guidance. We help you balance aesthetics, durability, and budget.
Phase 3
Material & Finish Selections
1–2 weeksChoose flooring, wall finishes, lighting, trim, doors, and any custom millwork or built-ins with our guidance. We help you balance aesthetics, durability, and budget.
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Permits & Pre-Construction
1–2 weeksWe pull all required permits, schedule inspections, and coordinate licensed trades for framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in.
Phase 4
Permits & Pre-Construction
1–2 weeksWe pull all required permits, schedule inspections, and coordinate licensed trades for framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in.
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Framing & Build-Out
3–6 weeksFraming, insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing (if applicable), flooring, and finish work completed in a logical sequence with daily cleanup throughout.
Phase 5
Framing & Build-Out
3–6 weeksFraming, insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing (if applicable), flooring, and finish work completed in a logical sequence with daily cleanup throughout.
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Final Walkthrough & Closeout
1–2 daysWe walk through every detail with you, complete any punch-list items, and deliver warranty documentation before calling the project finished.
Phase 6
Final Walkthrough & Closeout
1–2 daysWe walk through every detail with you, complete any punch-list items, and deliver warranty documentation before calling the project finished.
Why Elko New Market Homeowners Choose Honey-Doers
We're local, licensed, and have been serving the Twin Cities metro for over 30 years. One point of contact, clean worksites, transparent pricing, and craftsmanship that stands up over time.
What Homeowners Are Saying
"We did a complete remodel of our primary bathroom and it is perfect! We also did an upgrade to our laundry room. The work is impeccable and the communication and planning were top-notch. Special shout out to Shelly for keeping us informed on the daily!"
— Rhonda P.
Bathroom Remodeling
"The entire team was top notch from the start. They kept their word on timing and cost, even accelerating it from what we originally expected. Best experience with home improvement of any sort yet!"
— Bill H.
Whole-Home Remodeling
"I can't say enough nice things about the team at Honey Doers. Everyone was so professional and the quality of the work performed was outstanding. Shelly, the project manager, flawlessly kept us up-to-date. This is the 2nd time we've contracted with Honey-Doers with wonderful satisfaction."
— J. Rice
Whole-Home Remodeling
"I have used Honey-Doers for several projects — an exterior door, gutters, landscaping, and even a raccoon that took up residence in our house. Each project was completed in an affordable, timely and professional manner. Honey-Doers is our first call for projects large and small!"
— Darrell S.
Home Maintenance · Inver Grove Heights
"High praise to the whole Honey-Doers team! I needed an exterior door install — a smaller job that's hard to find folks willing to take on. Rick, Shelly, Joe & Elliott were all fantastic. Great communication and workmanship. Will definitely use them again!"
— Nick H.
Home Maintenance · Minneapolis
"The project involved removing the old popcorn finish, repairing cracks, re-finishing with knockdown ceiling, installing new recessed lighting and painting several rooms. Kudos to Rick, Dan, Shelley, Joe, Freddy, Victor and others. I was always kept informed of scheduling. I'm very pleased with the end result and would highly recommend Honey-Doers."
— Sandy H.
Whole-Home Remodeling · Lakeville
"Honey Doers is a first class company. I was assisted in the many decisions to put my townhome back into shape after serious water damage. They notified me of each day's schedule and the people involved arrived promptly. Above all — the work was exceptional and I will miss their presence."
— Toni A.
Whole-Home Remodeling · Lakeville
"I have done a number of projects with Honey-Doers and have been 100% satisfied with their work. They are my go-to people for complex or simple jobs. Their work ethic is excellent and the quality of their work is first rate. They just completed a deck repair — demo and replacement of floor boards all in one day. The finished work is absolutely perfect!"
— Bob B.
Exterior & Outdoor · Lakeville
"I want to thank everyone at Honey-Doers for the amazing work on my deck rebuild. It was fast and everyone was professional and pleasant to work with. I give this company 10+ stars. Perfect rebuild — communication, attention to detail, and professionalism throughout the whole process. Thank you especially to Shelly, Rick, Jon and Jake!"
— Kim M.
Exterior & Outdoor · Apple Valley
"Honey-Doers constructed our new deck, which included flower boxes and benches. They did an excellent job. Their workmanship was superb. Rick and all who worked on the project addressed all our concerns and were easy to work with. We highly recommend them."
— Howard K.
Exterior & Outdoor
"We just completed a major kitchen and laundry room remodel. The project was completed on time in a seamless, no problems manner. Dan, Dana, Joe, Ryan and Joey were terrific to work with. We ended up saving $35,000 compared to another contractor's bid. They were an incredible choice, and we would unequivocally recommend them. No project is too small or too big for them."
— Dale J.
Kitchen Remodeling · Lakeville
"I met Randy in 1996-97 when we built our house — he's been our fix-it guy ever since. Rick, Joe, and Shelley have all been just as prompt, courteous, and competent. Over nearly 30 years they've handled windows, doors, a radon vent, and countless repairs. If they say they can do the job, they can."
— Bridget H.
Home Maintenance
"We had an overflowing shower that wrecked flooring, carpet, woodwork and a ceiling. We selected Honey-Doers and it was the absolute best choice possible. They worked with our insurance company, took care of everything, and did a fantastic job returning our home to better than before the flood."
— Mike S.
Whole-Home Remodeling
"Honey Doers completed a two bathroom refresh for me including a tub to walk-in shower conversion with custom tile. Very pleased with the craftsmanship and project management."
— Perry G.
Bathroom Remodeling · Lakeville
"I have a 100+ year old home and had storm damage. From beginning to end Adam was regularly in touch, honest, responsive and helpful. He understood all the issues, gave great advice and sorted through the insurance maze. All the subs knew what to do and clearly were treated with respect. I enthusiastically give them 5 stars."
— Mary A.
Home Maintenance
"Honey-Doers accomplished two projects in an office condo we recently purchased. When most contractors are in a hurry to get the job done and move on, their professional took his time to make sure everything was right and we were satisfied. A refreshing change. I would highly recommend Honey-Doers."
— Douglas A.
Whole-Home Remodeling
"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Dan is a master at coordinating so many details. He explained things to me in plain English and helped me navigate the nightmare of insurance claims when no one else would. Larry and Joe were super friendly and helpful. Everyone was prompt — when they said they were coming at a certain time, they showed up then. For my next project, I will go back to them and nobody else!"
— Karin R.
Home Maintenance
"In a world where service has kind of gone downhill, this team blows it out of the water. We had water damage — a massive hole in both the wall and ceiling. Honey-Doers came out ahead of a snow storm and began exterior work to make sure we were insulated and safe before it hit. They were quick and masters at their craft. I would recommend Honey-Doers to all."
— Jack D.
Whole-Home Remodeling
"My home flooded from the upstairs through to the main level just after Thanksgiving — our baby was just 6 months old. I had never filed a claim before and had no idea what to do. From start to finish Dan and his team went above and beyond. I've never had a business treat me with such respect, patience and understanding. I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out."
— Crystal C.
Whole-Home Remodeling
"Honey-Doers is my go-to company for home repair needs. I am a Realtor and refer them to my clients prior to listing their homes and after they get settled into their new home. Honey-Doers staff are responsive and do a great job!"
— Eileen C.
Home Maintenance
"The Honey-Doers team are A+ to work with. Organized, detailed, knowledgeable, professional are top words to describe this remodeling company. As interior designers, it's very important to our design firm that we have reliable teams to work with on remodel projects — and Honey-Doers fits that mold."
— Amber G.
Whole-Home Remodeling
"My relationship with Honey-Doers started with replacing an entrance door. For even that isolated project I could tell they cared about quality workmanship. Their latest work involved replacing home windows and a storm door — they matched trim and wall colors, and replaced rotted materials uncovered during the project. I have no reservations recommending them for projects from simple to those that impact the worthiness and worth of one's home."
— Steve K.
Home Maintenance · Apple Valley
Common Questions About Basement Remodeling in Elko New Market
7 feet — the same baseline Shakopee and Burnsville use. If a basement bedroom is part of the plan, Elko New Market also requires at least 70 square feet of net floor area for the room, on top of meeting egress.
Electrical first. The electrical rough-in inspection — done by the state, not the city — has to be completed and approved before a framing inspection can even be scheduled. Once framing, plumbing, heating, and insulation are all complete, Municipal Inspections can combine them into a single inspection visit.
We assess moisture conditions as part of every basement consultation. If waterproofing is needed, we'll identify the right solution before any finishing work begins.
Most basement finishing projects range from $40,000–$100,000+ depending on square footage, finishes selected, and whether plumbing is added. We provide a detailed estimate before work begins.
Two separate parties. Municipal Inspections, Inc. — a private company the city contracts with, not an in-house building department — handles building, plumbing, heating, and insulation. The State of Minnesota's own electrical inspector handles electrical, separately from both the city and Municipal Inspections. We coordinate both on your behalf.
Yes — foundation walls and rim joist areas both need to reach R-10. If foam plastic insulation is used, it has to be covered with ½-inch gypsum board unless the specific product is approved for use without it.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is our most popular basement flooring choice for its moisture resistance and durability. We also install carpet, tile, and engineered hardwood where conditions allow.
7 feet — the same baseline Shakopee and Burnsville use. If a basement bedroom is part of the plan, Elko New Market also requires at least 70 square feet of net floor area for the room, on top of meeting egress.
Two separate parties. Municipal Inspections, Inc. — a private company the city contracts with, not an in-house building department — handles building, plumbing, heating, and insulation. The State of Minnesota's own electrical inspector handles electrical, separately from both the city and Municipal Inspections. We coordinate both on your behalf.
Electrical first. The electrical rough-in inspection — done by the state, not the city — has to be completed and approved before a framing inspection can even be scheduled. Once framing, plumbing, heating, and insulation are all complete, Municipal Inspections can combine them into a single inspection visit.
Yes — foundation walls and rim joist areas both need to reach R-10. If foam plastic insulation is used, it has to be covered with ½-inch gypsum board unless the specific product is approved for use without it.
We assess moisture conditions as part of every basement consultation. If waterproofing is needed, we'll identify the right solution before any finishing work begins.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is our most popular basement flooring choice for its moisture resistance and durability. We also install carpet, tile, and engineered hardwood where conditions allow.
Most basement finishing projects range from $40,000–$100,000+ depending on square footage, finishes selected, and whether plumbing is added. We provide a detailed estimate before work begins.
Why Homeowners Trust Honey-Doers
Built to Last
We use quality materials and proven techniques on every project — no shortcuts.
Proven Trust
140+ verified 5-star reviews and 30+ years serving Twin Cities homeowners.
Seamless Experience
One point of contact, clear timelines, and a clean worksite from day one to final walkthrough.
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Fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Minnesota — your home and investment are protected.
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