Budgets & financing
A remodel is one of the biggest checks you'll write for your house, so here are our numbers up front. These are starting prices for full projects we design and build.
$65,000
starting price · or about $640/mo
Most of our kitchens land between $65,000 and $120,000. Plan on 6 to 10 weeks of construction.
$28,000
starting price · or about $276/mo
Most of our baths land between $28,000 and $50,000. Plan on 4 to 6 weeks of construction.
$55,000
starting price · or about $542/mo
Most of our basements land between $55,000 and $100,000. Plan on 8 to 12 weeks of construction.
Your exact number comes as a fixed bid after design, before any work starts. Monthly figures are examples based on a 15-year home equity loan at 8.5% APR. Your actual rate and term come from your lender.
What moves the number
Stock versus custom cabinets, quartz versus natural stone, the tile you fall for. We price options side by side during design so you can choose with the numbers in front of you.
Keeping plumbing and walls where they are costs less than moving them. Relocating a sink, opening a wall or adding a window adds trades and inspections.
Many Minneapolis homes are 80 to 100 years old. Knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron drains or out-of-level floors get found in the consult and priced into the bid, not discovered mid-build.
Egress windows, moisture control and ceiling height drive basement budgets more than finishes do. Sam checks all three on the first visit.
Financing
Most of our clients finance at least part of their project. We don't lend money ourselves, but we send your fixed bid and payment schedule straight to your lender so approval moves in step with design.
A fixed rate and fixed monthly payment over 5 to 20 years, borrowed against the equity in your house. The most common choice for kitchens and basements.
A line of credit you draw from as milestones are paid. You pay interest only on what you have used. Rates are usually variable.
An unsecured personal loan with no lien on your house. Higher rates, faster approval, and a good fit for smaller bath projects.
| Project | Starting price | About per month |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $65,000 | $640 |
| Bath | $28,000 | $276 |
| Basement | $55,000 | $542 |
Monthly figures are examples based on a 15-year home equity loan at 8.5% APR. Your actual rate and term come from your lender.
Payment schedule
You only pay for work that's done and inspected. The last 5% waits until the punch list is closed.
10%
At design agreement
Covers design, 3D and the fixed bid
30%
At signed bid
Orders cabinets, tile and long-lead items
30%
At rough-in inspection
Plumbing, electrical and framing signed off
25%
At finish install
Cabinets, tile and fixtures in place
5%
After the walkthrough
Held until the punch list is closed
At your free design consult we'll give you an honest range for your room before you spend anything on design.
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