Do you remodel homes in Farmington?

Yes. Farmington is where MDR is based, so a project here means working in our own community. We remodel kitchens, baths and basements, build additions and take on whole-home projects in every corner of town, from the older blocks by downtown to the newest subdivisions. Looking for a Farmington remodeler? Call 952-846-8115 for a free consultation at your home.

What remodeling services do you offer in Farmington?

We handle five kinds of projects in Farmington: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing and remodeling, home additions, and whole-home remodeling. Each one gets the same design-build approach, with one team for design, permits and construction and one written price before work begins.

What kinds of Farmington homes do you remodel most?

Mostly homes from the 1990s and 2000s, where unfinished basements, builder-grade kitchens and dated primary baths are the usual projects. We also work on the 1960s to '80s ramblers and split-levels, where opening the kitchen makes the biggest difference, and on the older houses near downtown that need careful, lead-safe updates. Whatever the age, we start by walking through the house with you.

Do I need a permit to remodel in Farmington?

Usually, once the work goes past paint and other cosmetic finishes. Moving a bearing wall, finishing the basement, adding a bath or building an addition generally needs a City of Farmington building permit, and plumbing and electrical work are permitted separately. We pull every permit and schedule each inspection. An addition also goes through the city's review of setbacks, lot coverage and building height, and you will often need a property survey.

Is there an advantage to hiring a Farmington-based remodeler?

We think so. MDR is based in Farmington, so your project is close to home for our team. That makes it easy to meet at your house, check on the work and be there for inspections. We know the mix of homes here, from the older blocks near downtown to the newest subdivisions. And when the job is done, we are still local if a question comes up later.

How do I get started?

Book a free consultation. We'll look at your space, talk through ideas, and put together a plan and budget that fit. Call 952-846-8115 or reach out online.

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Farmington is our home base, from downtown to the newest streets

Farmington is home base for MDR, and its housing tells a clear story. The town started small, and its oldest homes still sit on the blocks around the historic downtown, close to the Vermillion River. A wave of ramblers and split-levels came next, built from the 1960s through the '80s. Then came the boom: between 1990 and 2010 the population more than tripled, and most of the new homes went into subdivisions north of downtown, filled with two-stories, ramblers and split-entries.

Each group needs something different. The oldest homes near downtown often want updated wiring, plumbing and insulation along with a kitchen or bath that fits the way people live now. The ramblers and split-levels usually have a closed kitchen worth opening and an original bath worth rebuilding. In the newer subdivisions, a frequent request is finishing the lower level the builder left bare, followed by builder-grade kitchens and primary baths ready for better materials.

The City of Farmington issues building permits and inspects the work, and we pull the permits and schedule the inspections on every project that needs them. An addition also gets a zoning check on setbacks, lot coverage and height, often with a property survey. If your yard borders the Vermillion River, a pond or a wetland, extra setbacks may apply, so we check them before we design. A bedroom in the basement must have a code-compliant egress window, which we build into the plan from the start.

Being based in Farmington keeps the design-build model simple. One team designs your project, sets one written price before construction and manages the build through final inspection, and for a Farmington job we are working close to home. Whether you want to build an addition in Farmington or finish the basement, you deal with one company from the first measurements to the last punch-list item.

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What Farmington homes need, from downtown to the newest blocks

Farmington's houses fall into three broad groups, and each one tends to need different work.

Older homes near downtown

The blocks around downtown hold Farmington's oldest houses, with the character and quirks that come with age: a small kitchen at the back, one bath, plaster walls and a low basement. We plan around older wiring and plumbing, keep the trim and details worth saving, and follow lead-safe practices as an EPA Lead-Safe certified firm, since homes built before 1978 can have lead paint.

Ramblers and split-levels

Built before the big boom, these houses sit on established lots with simple, sturdy layouts. The kitchen is usually one wall away from opening up to the living room. We size the beam, reroute what runs through that wall, and often pair the kitchen remodel with a rebuilt hall bath. As a ballpark, a full mid-range kitchen runs $45k to $85k.

1990s and 2000s subdivisions

North of downtown, most homes date from the boom years, and many still have an unfinished lower level with good ceiling height. That space is ready for basement finishing: a family room, bedroom, bath and storage. Test for radon first. The Minnesota Department of Health estimates that about 2 in 5 homes in the state have radon at levels that pose a significant health risk. Ballpark for open finished space: $35k to $70k.

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