Basement Finishing in MN, including Burnsville, Saint Cloud & Minneapolis.

Twin Cities Basement Finishing Process

Basement finishing is a big job, and we know you want it done right. Count on Total Basement Finishing By Portico for a fast, professional basement remodeling project for your home.

Our contractors will remove any old materials and install a new, warranted basement finishing system in your home in just 7-10 days.

If you're interested in a free, no obligation basement finishing quote, call us or send us an e-mail today. We operate in the Minnesota area, including areas like Osseo, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Anoka, Andover, Lakeville, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Cottage Grove, Saint Michael, Hastings, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Champlin, Minnetonka, Northfield, Savage, Farmington, Rosemount, South Saint Paul, Stillwater, Inver Grove Heights, Elk River, Circle Pines, Faribault and nearby Twin Cities areas.

Seven Steps to Remodeling your Basement

When speaking with homeowners during our free visits, we find that many of our customers ask what we'll be doing when we come to your home.

To help give you an idea of the steps we take when renovating a basement, we've broken down our process into seven easy steps.

Take a peek into what we're doing in basements every day-- and if you're interested in learning more about what we can do for your basement, call or send us an e-mail, and we'll schedule an appointment for you right away.


Basement in need of refinishing

Step 1: Remove Old Materials

Sometimes when we visit a basement, it has an old basement finishing system that the homeowner would like removed before the work begins.

Drywall, wood, linoleum flooring, and many other materials are notorious for growing mold and being damaged by a humid basement environment. If your basement is experiencing damage like this, we'd be happy to help you tear out the old basement finishing materials and remove them from your home.

If you have utilities or other things that need to be removed, let us know. If it's something we can't move, we'll be sure to recommend a great professional in your area.


Installing new windows in a Saint Cloud finished basement

Step 2: Install Windows, Wells, & Staircases

Once the basement is clear, we can get started on the work. We usually start by getting the basement stairs ready for finishing so they're ready to accept the basement walls when we install them.

If basement windows, egress windows, or basement window wells are included in your finishing project, we like to install these first as well, so we know how much space we'll need to allocate for the walls.

If you haven't heard about our basement window wells, be sure to ask us! They're a small addition that can make a big difference by maximizing natural sunlight in your finished space!


installing a basement wall finishing system in Burnsville

Step 3: Install Wall System & Doors

Our first step in installing our basement walls is the fire blocking. Our basement wall system has a Class A fire rating-- the best there is!

Next, we customize our walls to work with the windows and create wire channels for electrical outlets and light switches. Finished basement doors are installed on the closets and between rooms.

For a clean installation, we either cut our basement wall systems outdoors, or we cut them indoors with a vacuum/saw combination. This helps reduce dust potential.


installing a drop ceiling for a remodeled basement

Step 4: Install Drop Ceiling & Lighting

First, we box out the girders and beams to accept our wire frames, and we plan your basement ceiling to work around vents and obstacles.

We like to install the crown molding for our ceiling tiles before actually hanging the dropped ceiling. Before installing the tiles themselves, we make sure all basement lighting is in place.

Our basement ceiling tiles include a 30-year warranty against sagging and mold, so you can count on them to stay beautiful for a very long time.


Installing basement floor tiles in a renovated basement

Step 5: Place Flooring & Underlayment

Once the walls and ceiling are installed, we can sweep up and install your finished flooring.

All our basement flooring options are installed without grout or adhesives, and are ready to use the minute they're installed.

If you have an uneven floor, we will often use a one-mil underlayment, to help dampen any noise.


Installing trim and finishing touches to a remodeled basement in Eden Prairie, MN

Step 6: Add Trim & Finishing Touches

At Total Basement Finishing By Portico, we never forgo the finishing touches. We have several designs for base trim and casing for your walls and doors.

Additionally, many of our homeowners request special finishing touches in their home, such as shelving, TV mounts, or mounted wall lights.

Every basement we finish is a unique creation, made especially by the homeowner to fit exactly what they want.


A complete finished basement system in a Osseo home

Step 7: The Cleanup

Our job is never over until your basement is sparkling clean. After the installation is complete, we give the space a once-over, making sure that all dust and debris is out of your newly-finished space.

We'll take care of the removal of any debris or old material that came from your previous basement finishing-- we want you to be able to start enjoying your space right away.

If you'd like a FREE basement finishing estimate for your home in the [territory}: Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, Osseo, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Anoka, Andover, Lakeville, Hopkins, Inver Grove Heights, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Shakopee, Prior Lake, Champlin, Minnetonka, Northfield, Savage, Farmington, Rosemount, South Saint Paul, Saint Michael, Faribault, Elk River, Circle Pines, Stillwater area. We're ready to help you! Call or e-mail us today!


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Serving MN including the Greater Minneapolis area
Our Minnesota Service Area
Cities in Anoka County, MN
Anoka
Bethel
Circle Pines
Blaine
Centerville
Columbia Heights
Columbus
Constance
Coon Lake Beach
Coon Rapids
Coopers Corner
East Bethel
Fridley
Ham Lake
Hilltop
Johnsville
Lake Netta
Lexington
Lino Lakes
Linwood
Martin Lake
Mort
Northdale
Nowthen
Oak Grove
Oak Park
Ramsey
Soderville
Spring Lake Park
Thompson Heights
Thompson Riverview Terrace

Cities in Carver County, MN
Carver
Chanhassen
Chaska
Cologne
Hamburg
Mayer
Monticello
New Germany
Norwood
Norwood Young America
Victoria
Waconia
Watertown
Young America
Augusta
Benton
Bongards
Carver Beach
East Union
Gotha
Hazeltine
Hazelton
Hollywood
Hydes Lake
Maple

Cities in Dakota County, MN
Castle Rock
Hastings
Mendota
Vermillion
Antlers Park
Apple Valley
Argonne
Cedar Grove
Coates
Deer Park
Eagan
Empire
Etter
Eureka Center
Lilydale
Mendota Heights
Miesville
New Trier
Nicols
Nininger
Orchard Garden
Pine Bend
Rich Valley
Roseport
Sedil
Sunfish Lake
Waterford
Wescott
West Saint Paul

Cities in Hennepin County, MN
Crystal Bay
Minneapolis
Minnetonka Beach
Saint Louis Park
Saint Paul
Armstrong
Atwood
Berning Mill
Bloomington
Bloomington Ferry
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Burschville
Calhoun Beach
Corcoran
Crescent Beach
Crystal
Deephaven
Ditter
Dupont
Edina
Eureka
Fletcher
Glen Lake
Glenwood Junction
Golden Valley
Greenfield
Greenwood
Groveland
Independence
Island Park
Lake Sarah
Leighton
Lyndale
Maple Grove
Medicine Lake
Medina
Minnetonka Mills
Minnetrista
Mission Farms
New Hope
Oak Knoll
Oak Terrace
Orono
Oxboro
Plymouth
Richfield
Robbinsdale
Rowland
Saga Hill
Saint Anthony
Shorewood
Stubbs Bay
Tonka Bay
West Coon Rapids
Woodland

Cities in Scott County, MN
Elko New Market
Shakopee
Baden
Barden
Blakeley
Credit River
Eidswold
Grainwood
Lawrence
Lydia
Marystown
Merriam
Mudbaden
Port Cargill
Saint Benedict
Saint Patrick
Spring Lake

Cities in Washington County, MN
Bayport
Lakeland
Willernie
Arcola
Basswood Grove
Birchwood
Carnelian Junction
Copas
Dellwood
Duluth Junction
East Cottage Grove
Grant
Lake Saint Croix Beach
Lakeland Shores
Landfall
Langdon
Mahtomedi
Maple Island
Oak Park Heights
Oakbury
Oakdale
Otisville
Pine Springs
Point Douglas
Saint Marys Point
Siegel
Weston
Withrow
Woodbury

Cities in Ramsey County, MN
Arden Hills
Bald Eagle
Bellaire
Cardigan Junction
Falcon Heights
Gem Lake
Gladstone
Gloster
Hazel Park
Highwood
Hoffmans Corner
Lake Shore Park
Lauderdale
Little Canada
Maplewood
Midvale
Mounds View
New Brighton
North Oaks
North Saint Paul
Roseville
Shoreview
Vadnais Heights
White Bear Beach
White Bear Lake

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