How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Home in Minneapolis & St. Paul
Honest budgeting. Thoughtful planning. No unrealistic promises.
Understanding what your remodeling project may cost is one of the most important first steps in planning your home. While every project is unique, homeowners deserve more than vague estimates or national averages that don’t reflect the Twin Cities market.
At Hanson Design Build Remodel, we believe in transparent planning from the very beginning. The investment ranges below are based on the types of kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and older homes we remodel throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding communities. Our goal isn’t to guess your project’s cost—it’s to help you begin planning with realistic expectations and confidence.
What a Remodel Costs in the Twin Cities
Typical Remodeling Investment Ranges
Remodeling is too big an investment for vague answers. Below are real planning ranges from nearly two decades of design-build work across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the first-ring suburbs — not national averages, not teaser numbers. Every home is different, especially the older homes we work in most, but this is a genuinely useful place to start before you invest time in plans and proposals.
Project
Typical Investment
Hall Bathroom Remodel
$75,000–$90,000
Primary Bathroom Remodel
$90,000–$140,000+
Kitchen Remodel
$130,000–$200,000+
Basement Finish
$90,000–$180,000+
Attic Remodel
Starting around $100,000
Dormer Addition
Starting around $200,000
Home Addition
$200,000–$500,000+
Whole Home Remodel
Custom Investment
These ranges are intended as planning guidelines. Your home’s age, existing conditions, scope of work, material selections, and structural requirements all influence final investment.
What Moves Your Price?
Some decisions swing your budget far more than others.
Drives Price Up
Changing the floor plan
— moving kitchens, baths, walls, or plumbing
Structural changes
— removing load-bearing walls, new rooflines, additions
Custom details
— millwork, stone fabrication, specialty tile
Premium fixtures & finishes
— same function, different price
Older homes
— wiring, plumbing, or framing that needs updating once walls open. Learn more about Old Home Remodeling.
Drives Price Down
Keeping plumbing & mechanicals
near their existing locations
Preserving walls
that already work structurally
Setting priorities and selections
before design starts
Using standard sizes
instead of custom fabrication
Avoiding changes
once construction begins
Why Two Remodeling Companies Can Be So Far Apart on price
A remodeling proposal can include — or leave out — design, engineering, permits, project management, material allowances, and site protection. Compare only the bottom-line number, and you may not be comparing the same project at all.
A lower price often means a smaller scope, more owner involvement, lower material allowances, or a leaner business model — none of which automatically makes a contractor bad. If your project is small, well-defined, and you’re comfortable managing some coordination yourself, a leaner proposal can be exactly right.
A higher price often means more design and planning up front, dedicated project management, and higher material allowances — none of which automatically makes a contractor better, unless you actually need those things for your project.
The real question isn’t who costs less. It’s what you’re getting for the number in front of you.
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Where Hanson Falls
Hanson Design Build Remodel is a mid-to-high-end, full-service design-build company. We’re probably not your lowest bid — that’s intentional. Our model is built for homeowners who want thoughtful design, experienced project management, and a high degree of budget certainty, worked out before construction starts rather than during it. That planning is why Hanson projects consistently finish close to their contracted price.
The goal isn’t the cheapest number on day one — it’s knowing what the project will actually cost when it’s done.
Where Hanson Falls
Hanson Design Build Remodel is a mid-to-high-end, full-service design-build company. We’re probably not your lowest bid — that’s intentional. Our model is built for homeowners who want thoughtful design, experienced project management, and a high degree of budget certainty, worked out before construction starts rather than during it. That planning is why Hanson projects consistently finish close to their contracted price.
The goal isn’t the cheapest number on day one — it’s knowing what the project will actually cost when it’s done.
What’s Actually Included in the Price?
Full-service design-build pricing includes more than swinging hammers. When you compare numbers, ask which of these are actually in it:
Design & Planning
— space planning, selections, drawings
Preconstruction
— trade walkthroughs, scope, scheduling
Permitting & Coordination
— permits, inspections, engineering
Consetruction Management
— scheduling, communication, quality control
Construction & Craftsmanship
— the actual build
Completion
— punch list, final walkthrough
Why Homeowners Trust Hanson Design Build Remodel
Design-Build Process
One experienced team from concept through construction. The Hanson Process guarantees your project within 1% of your contract price.
Nearly Two Decades of Experience
Serving Minneapolis and St. Paul homeowners with thoughtful remodeling solutions.
Dedicated Designers
Beautiful spaces that respect your home’s architecture while improving everyday living.
Transparent Communication
Clear expectations, regular updates, and a collaborative experience from start to finish.
Quality Craftsmanship - Built to Last
Experienced tradespeople who appreciate the unique construction methods found in older homes. Backed by Hanson’s commitment to quality workmanship and long-term customer relationships.
Years Experience
Home Remodels
Initial Price vs. Lifetime Cost
Initial price matters. So does what happens five, ten, or twenty years later. Cabinetry that fails early, poor waterproofing, rushed tile work, or an undersized mechanical system creates costs long after construction ends. Spending more where durability actually matters — waterproofing, structural work, mechanical sizing — can lower the lifetime cost of a remodel. That doesn’t mean upgrading everything. It means knowing where quality changes the outcome, and where it doesn’t. A good remodeler should tell you both, honestly.
We help homeowners prepare for:
- Aging plumbing systems
- Outdated electrical wiring
- Structural modifications
- Foundation movement
- Uneven floors
- Historic material matching
- Building permits and inspections
- Budget planning for unforeseen conditions
Our thorough planning process reduces uncertainty before construction begins and helps keep projects moving forward with confidence.
Pricing FAQs about home remodeling and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
A full Hanson kitchen remodel typically runs $130,000–$200,000+, depending on layout changes, cabinetry, and mechanical updates.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
Hall bathrooms typically run $75,000–$90,000. Larger primary bathrooms typically run $90,000–$140,000+.
How much does a basement remodel cost?
Typical Hanson basement projects run $90,000–$180,000+, depending on bathrooms, bars, bedrooms, egress, and finish level.
How much does a home addition cost
Whether attached or an ADU, addtions are mini-homes being added into your existing home.
Additions typically run $200,000–$500,000+, depending on foundation work, size, and how the addition ties into the existing home.
Can Hanson give me an exact price before design?
We can give a preliminary planning range early on. A firm price needs design decisions, selections, and trade input first. At Hanson, we take pride in our process and the Hanson Difference: At Hanson, we’ve built a reputation on one simple promise: your project will be completed within 1% of your contract price and timeline.
Why is design-build sometimes more expensive?
Not always — it depends what’s included. Design-build bundles design, planning, and construction under one team; other models may price those separately. Compare scope to scope, not number to number.
Should I take the lowest bid?
If two contractors are proposing the identical scope, materials, and service level, price is a fair deciding factor. Most of the work is making sure that’s actually true.
Does Hanson Design Build Remodel offer financing?
Hanson isn’t a lender, but we connect homeowners with financial professionals who can walk through options.
Ready to Remodel Your Twin Cities Home?
Whether you’re updating a historic bungalow, expanding a classic Tudor, or reimagining a century-old family home, Hanson Design Build Remodel can help you create a space that honors the past while embracing the future.
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