Do you remodel homes in Hastings?

Yes. Hastings is one of the south-metro cities we serve, and we enjoy the range of homes here, from Victorian houses near downtown to postwar ramblers and newer two-stories. As a Hastings remodeler, we take on kitchens, baths, basements, additions and whole-home projects. Call 952-846-8115 to book a free consultation, and we will walk through the house with you.

What remodeling services do you offer in Hastings?

Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing and remodeling, home additions, and whole-home remodeling. In older Hastings homes, one project often touches several rooms, so having a single team handle design, permits and construction keeps the work coordinated and the price in one place.

What kinds of Hastings homes do you remodel most?

A real mix. Older homes near downtown need kitchens and baths that work for today without losing their character. Postwar ramblers need opened kitchens, bigger showers and finished lower levels. Homes from the 1990s and 2000s usually need builder finishes upgraded and basements finished. If your house has been added onto over the years, we plan around what is already there.

Can you update an older Hastings home without losing its character?

Yes, and that is how we like to work. We start by deciding with you what is worth keeping, such as original trim, doors, built-ins or windows. Then we fit the new kitchen, bath, wiring or plumbing around them, so the house works better and still looks like itself. When several rooms need attention, a whole-home remodel keeps the design consistent.

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.

Hastings Remodeling Contractor & Home Remodeler

Q: Do I need a permit to remodel in Hastings?

Most projects beyond cosmetic work do. The City of Hastings issues building permits for structural changes, basement finishing, new baths and additions, and plumbing and electrical work carry permits of their own. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections. If your home is a designated heritage preservation site, exterior changes need the Heritage Preservation Commission's approval first. Additions also go through zoning review, and a property survey is often needed.

Finished basement with a stone fireplace by MDR Design-Build-Remodel

Local Remodeling in Hastings

Remodeling Hastings homes, from river-town Victorians to new builds

Hastings is one of Minnesota's oldest cities. It was incorporated in 1857, it serves as the Dakota County seat, and its historic downtown along the Mississippi River still has rows of 19th-century brick storefronts. The blocks nearby, including West Second Street, hold homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Postwar growth added ramblers in the 1950s and '60s, and the 1990s and 2000s brought new subdivisions farther from the river.

The work follows the age of the house. In the oldest homes, the kitchen is often a small room at the back, there may be only one full bath, and plaster walls can hide older wiring and cast-iron drains. Those projects add function without stripping out original trim and character. The ramblers usually need an opened kitchen, a rebuilt bath and a finished lower level. Newer homes mostly need builder finishes upgraded and basements finished.

We pull the permits and schedule the inspections with the City of Hastings, and we build to the Minnesota State Building Code. Hastings has one extra step that matters for older homes. If your house is a designated heritage preservation site, exterior changes such as an addition or new windows go to the city's Heritage Preservation Commission for review before permits are issued. We check your home's status early so that review fits into the schedule.

Older houses reward a team that plans before it opens walls. Because the same team designs and builds your project, we look at the structure and systems first, set one written price before construction, and adjust the plan with you if the house turns up a surprise. We are EPA Lead-Safe certified, which matters here, since many Hastings homes were built long before 1978. One person stays your contact from the first visit to the last walkthrough.

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Hastings Homes by Era

Remodeling Hastings homes from three very different eras

Hastings has a wider span of home ages than most south-metro cities. Here is how we approach three common types.

1800s and early 1900s homes

Near downtown, many homes are more than a century old. They bring tall ceilings and original woodwork, along with small kitchens, few baths and older foundations. We protect the details worth keeping, work lead-safe around old paint, and fit a new kitchen or bath into the house's original plan instead of fighting it.

Postwar ramblers

The ramblers built in the 1950s and '60s are simple, durable houses with a closed kitchen, one main-floor bath and a basement that is often dated or unfinished. They remodel well. We open the kitchen to the living room, rebuild the bath with a larger shower, and turn the lower level into a family room with a bedroom and egress window. Read more about basement finishing in Hastings.

1990s and 2000s two-stories

Homes from Hastings' more recent growth have workable layouts and room to spare, but builder-grade kitchens, worn primary baths and bare lower levels. The structure is usually straightforward, so more of the budget goes into finishes and function. For a growing family, the lower level is often the best place to gain a bedroom and bath. As a ballpark, a full lower-level suite with egress runs $110k and up.

Our Services in Hastings