Savage, MN
Expert bathroom remodeling for Savage, MN homeowners — spa-inspired designs, smart storage, and family-ready layouts backed by 30 years of trusted craftsmanship.
Why Remodel
Savage features 1980s–2010s suburban construction alongside newer builds — a community where targeted kitchen, bath, and basement upgrades deliver strong return on investment. Bathrooms in these homes often feature the original fiberglass tub surrounds, dated tile, poor lighting, and limited storage from when they were built. Savage homeowners remodel bathrooms to create a more comfortable daily experience, improve functionality for families, and boost resale appeal with modern, durable finishes.
Common challenges we solve:
Aging tile and worn fixtures, fiberglass tub surrounds, inadequate ventilation, poor storage, and cramped layouts are the most common bathroom challenges we address.
Our Work
We know Savage's neighborhoods — and we bring that local knowledge to every project.
The roughly 17 blocks of Savage's original 19th-century townsite, still standing along Highway 13. Founded as Hamilton in the 1850s at the junction of the Credit and Minnesota Rivers, it was renamed in 1904 for Marion Savage, owner of the champion pacer Dan Patch. The oldest housing stock in the city sits here, on lots platted long before modern setback rules.
Wooded, higher-elevation lots adjoining Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in the city's south. This ground behaves like ordinary upland till rather than the wetland-heavy terrain closer to the river, which is why walkout lower levels and larger additions are more common here than almost anywhere else in Savage.
A small, newer development of one-level luxury townhomes directly on Hanrehan Lake, integrated into Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve with its own shoreline trail and dock. Being newer construction on a small footprint, the typical project here is a finish-level update rather than structural work.
One of Savage's newer single-level home developments, built backing directly onto protected wetland. Homes here are recent enough that the systems are sound, and the more common request is adapting a build for aging in place than fixing anything the builder got wrong.
We pull the permits and coordinate the inspections. Here is what that involves in Savage.
Savage's Building Inspections division, at 6000 McColl Drive. Permit questions go to 952-882-2650 or savageinspections@savagemn.gov, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. City phone numbers change from time to time — if this one doesn't connect, savagemn.gov/departments/building-inspections has the current one.
Permits are filed through the city's ePermits portal, which requires creating an account before applying. Anything needing plan review carries a $25 deposit up front, credited toward the final fee once review is complete and forfeited if the application is withdrawn — a lighter opening cost than the percentage-of-permit-fee model some neighboring cities charge, but one that doesn't refund if plans change mid-process. Fees over $1,000 have to be paid by cash or check, in person or by mail, rather than through the portal itself. The detail that matters more in Savage than in most south-metro cities: the city runs its own Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan, adopted by ordinance and going beyond the state's Wetland Conservation Act minimum, and 301 wetlands have been mapped inside city limits. A project near any of them may need a wetland-buffer review alongside the building permit itself.
Bathroom work needing plumbing or electrical changes goes through the standard ePermits process. Where it differs from a typical south-metro city is proximity to water: a lower-level bathroom on ground near Boiling Springs or the Savage Fen may need a closer look at groundwater conditions before a design is finalized, in a way a bathroom in the Murphy-Hanrehan area or a newer development like Linden Cove generally would not.
Savage sits on top of the Prairie du Chien/Jordan aquifer, which surfaces as artesian springs at Boiling Springs in the city's north and feeds the Savage Fen — a calcareous fen rare enough that Minnesota protects it by name under state statute 103G.223, one of a handful in the state. The city has gone as far as reducing its own reliance on that aquifer specifically to protect Boiling Springs, the Fen, and Eagle Creek. That geology means groundwater is not uniform across Savage: 301 separate wetlands have been mapped across roughly 3,000 acres, from pristine ground inside Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve to former gravel pits reclaimed as wetland after aggregate mining ended. Land near Boiling Springs, the Fen, and Eagle Creek in the north carries spring-fed groundwater close to the surface; the higher wooded ground around Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in the south drains more like a typical upland lot. Scott County sits in Minnesota's Zone II for frost protection, so footings for an addition go a minimum of 42 inches down.
We make bathroom remodeling simple, efficient, and hassle-free.
Typical Cost Range
$15,000–$35,000
Typical Timeline
6–10 weeks depending on scope
Serving
Savage, MN
We learn your vision, goals, and the current state of your bathroom. You receive a detailed, itemized estimate covering labor, materials, and anticipated contingencies.
Phase 1
We learn your vision, goals, and the current state of your bathroom. You receive a detailed, itemized estimate covering labor, materials, and anticipated contingencies.
We finalize the floor plan, fixture placement, and overall design direction. For larger projects, we create detailed drawings to ensure every detail is planned before construction begins.
Phase 2
We finalize the floor plan, fixture placement, and overall design direction. For larger projects, we create detailed drawings to ensure every detail is planned before construction begins.
Choose tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, and accessories with our guidance. We source from trusted vendors with options at every price point.
Phase 3
Choose tile, vanities, fixtures, lighting, and accessories with our guidance. We source from trusted vendors with options at every price point.
We pull all required permits, coordinate licensed plumbers and electricians, and schedule trades to keep the project moving efficiently.
Phase 4
We pull all required permits, coordinate licensed plumbers and electricians, and schedule trades to keep the project moving efficiently.
Old materials removed carefully. Waterproofing, plumbing, and electrical completed first. Tile, fixtures, vanity, and finishes installed with precision.
Phase 5
Old materials removed carefully. Waterproofing, plumbing, and electrical completed first. Tile, fixtures, vanity, and finishes installed with precision.
We inspect every detail together, address any items on the punch list, and provide warranty documentation before we call the project complete.
Phase 6
We inspect every detail together, address any items on the punch list, and provide warranty documentation before we call the project complete.
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.
"Honey-Doers Remodeling exceeded our expectations. They certainly provided exceptional service with quality craftsmanship. We found all of the workmen to be courteous and professional. Joe was particularly skilled in all aspects of the work and paid attention to details. Most of all, we were especially impressed with communication by Shelly and Dan on the project plan and progress. Thank you. We are very pleased with our updated master bathroom."
— Reta H.
Bathroom Remodeling · Savage
"Honey-Doers accomplished two projects in an office condo we recently purchased. The work was completed in a timely basis and the attention to detail was beyond what I have come to expect. 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 with the projects. A refreshing change. I would highly recommend Honey-Doers."
— Douglas A.
Whole-Home Remodeling · Savage
"Honey Doers did a great job! I have never worked with a company that I felt valued my business as much as this one. Everyone was very nice, professional and followed through with each days schedule and everything to be done in a timely manner. My shower remodel from a plastic surround to a master bath luxury shower turned out amazing. I would highly recommend them. Before and after photos attached!"
— Kristin C.
Bathroom Remodeling · Lakeville
"Can't say enough good things about the Honey-Doers experience we just had. We did a complete remodel of our primary bathroom and it is perfect! We also did an upgrade to our laundry room - we didn't have a lot of space to work with, but they helped us make the most of the space we have. The work is impeccable and the communication and planning were top-notch. Special shout out to Shelly for keeping us informed on the daily and helping me with design when the decision fatigue was setting in!"
— Rhonda P.
Bathroom Remodeling · Lakeville
"We had an overflowing shower that wrecked, flooring, carpet, woodwork and a ceiling. We selected Honey-Doer as our contractor 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. The communication was excellent and the crews were great to have in our home. If you need work done in your home call Honey-Doers. You won’t regret it. ✌️"
— Mike S.
Whole-Home Remodeling · Rosemount
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