Savage, MN
Expert whole-home remodeling for Savage, MN homeowners — cohesive design, improved flow, and modern finishes throughout your home, managed by one trusted team.
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. Over time, these homes develop a patchwork of updates — a remodeled kitchen here, a new bathroom there — without a cohesive vision tying everything together. A whole-home remodel lets Savage homeowners reset the entire living experience: improved layout flow, consistent finishes throughout, updated mechanicals, and a home that truly reflects how their family lives today.
Common challenges we solve:
Builder finishes aging across multiple rooms, inconsistent design styles, outdated mechanical systems, and the complexity of coordinating multiple trades are the challenges whole-home remodeling solves.
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.
A whole-home project that changes footprint or grading has one more thing to confirm in Savage than in most neighboring cities: whether it falls near any of the 301 wetlands mapped under the city's own Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan, which carries its own buffer rules on top of the state Wetland Conservation Act minimum. Footings for an addition go a minimum of 42 inches for frost, Scott County being in the state's Zone II. We flag wetland proximity at the consultation stage rather than at permit submission.
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 whole-home remodeling simple, efficient, and hassle-free.
Typical Cost Range
$100,000–$500,000+
Typical Timeline
3–6 months depending on size and scope
Serving
Savage, MN
In-home consultation to discuss goals, priorities, and budget. We walk through the entire home, identify opportunities, and provide a preliminary feasibility assessment.
Phase 1
In-home consultation to discuss goals, priorities, and budget. We walk through the entire home, identify opportunities, and provide a preliminary feasibility assessment.
Room-by-room scope definition, floor plan updates, structural modification planning, and mood boards to align on the overall aesthetic direction before any commitments are made.
Phase 2
Room-by-room scope definition, floor plan updates, structural modification planning, and mood boards to align on the overall aesthetic direction before any commitments are made.
Flooring, paint, cabinetry, tile, lighting, fixtures, and appliances selected cohesively across all spaces. We coordinate selections so every room feels intentional and connected.
Phase 3
Flooring, paint, cabinetry, tile, lighting, fixtures, and appliances selected cohesively across all spaces. We coordinate selections so every room feels intentional and connected.
All required permits submitted, structural engineering engaged where needed, trade partners scheduled and aligned, and a detailed project schedule provided to the homeowner.
Phase 4
All required permits submitted, structural engineering engaged where needed, trade partners scheduled and aligned, and a detailed project schedule provided to the homeowner.
Demolition, framing, mechanical updates, and finish installation completed in a logical room-by-room sequence. Daily cleanup maintained throughout — your home stays livable.
Phase 5
Demolition, framing, mechanical updates, and finish installation completed in a logical room-by-room sequence. Daily cleanup maintained throughout — your home stays livable.
Comprehensive room-by-room walkthrough, punch-list resolution, final cleaning, and delivery of warranty documentation and care instructions for all finished surfaces.
Phase 6
Comprehensive room-by-room walkthrough, punch-list resolution, final cleaning, and delivery of warranty documentation and care instructions for all finished surfaces.
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 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 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
"I needed a contractor to repair a vaulted ceiling in large open area of my living room, kitchen and dining room. I reached out to Honey-Doers based on positive feedback from a couple neighbors who had remodeling projects done by them.The initial contact with Shelley in the office and Rick’s visit to my home to review the project and provide an estimate were handled promptly and professionally. The project involved removing the old popcorn finish, repairing a few cracks, re-finishing with knockdown ceiling finish, installing new recessed lighting and painting several rooms.Kudos to all the staff and workers including Rick, Dan, Shelley, Joe, Freddy, Victor and others whose names I don’t remember. I was always kept informed of scheduling. All workers were courteous and professional. I requested a few extra services along the way and there was never any problem getting those accomplished.I’m very pleased with the end result of the project and I would highly recommend Honey-Doers."
— Sandy H.
Whole-Home Remodeling · Lakeville
"Honey Doers is a first class company. All, I worked with were very approachable and helpful. 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
"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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