--- title: "Attics to Basements Building & Renovations, Inc. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/attics-to-basements-building-and-renovations-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292651421 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1292651421.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Attics to Basements Building & Renovations, Inc." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3af3c6b003405e01_4268-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Elk River, Minnesota 55330, United States" latitude: 45.3136 longitude: -93.5814 phone: "(763) 439-2513" website: http://www.atticstobasements.com. rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 81 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Attics to Basements Building & Renovations, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Attics to Basements Building & Renovations, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/attics-to-basements-building-and-renovations-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292651421) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Elk River, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth, Woodbury, Maple Grove, Eagan, Burnsville, Edina, Saint Louis Park, Andover, Ramsey, Elk River, Champlin, Golden Valley, Otsego, Saint Michael, Anoka, Rogers, Big Lake, Oak Grove, Albertville, Dayton, Zimmerman, Nowthen - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 500 Ideabook Saves Attics to Basements is a full service Minneapolis home remodeling contractor. Our skilled team of craftsmen, interior designers, draftsman, and subcontractors specialize in remodeling residential projects such as home additions, kitchens, bathrooms, whole house remodels, basements, second story additions, attics, garages, and more. Our team has the experience and expertise to help you realize your dream in design and see it through completion. We believe the remodeling process can be fun and enjoyable, with the final results being a wonderfully done space that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Attics to Basements Building and Renovations is an EPA RRP Lead Certified Firm, and is a fully licensed and insured service construction company specializing in residential construction projects, all while holding an A+ rating with the BBB. This year (2016) marks 10 years in business, Attics to Basements concentrates on residential construction and remodeling. As a local remodeling contractor, we think it is important to give back to the community, we do this by raising money for the local food shelf, working on fundraisers with the United Way and involved in our local Chamber of Commerce. “I would like to personally say thank you for considering us to work on your home” As owner of Attics to Basements David Vinje is a NARI certified remodeler, Certified aging in place Specialist, and a certified home energy auditor. Has 18 years of experience remodeling and building homes. Visit our main website here. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Custom Home Bars - Roof Replacement - Window Replacement - Window Installation - Workshop Design & Construction - Attic Restoration - Trim Work - Baseboard Installation - Cedar Siding - Remodeling - Siding Repair & Installation ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Plymouth - Woodbury - Maple Grove - Eagan - Burnsville - Edina - Saint Louis Park - Andover - Ramsey - Elk River - Champlin - Golden Valley - Otsego - Saint Michael - Anoka - Rogers - Big Lake - Oak Grove - Albertville - Dayton - Zimmerman - Nowthen ### Typical Job Cost Projects can have a vast range depending on the circumstances of your home. Remember the more details and specific plans and specs the more accurate a bid will be ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Attics to Basements Building & Renovations, Inc. | | Address | Elk River, Minnesota 55330, United States | | Phone | (763) 439-2513 | | Website | http://www.atticstobasements.com. | | License Number | BC630545 | | Followers on Houzz | 81 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AtticstoBasements/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Stpaulremodeler - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/1219263?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityI - Blog — www.atticstobasements.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Attics to Basements Building & Renovations, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/attics-to-basements-building-and-renovations-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292651421) - **Website:** http://www.atticstobasements.com. - **Phone:** (763) 439-2513 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BBB 2023 Finalist for the Ethics Award - NARI Master Certified Remodeler - NARI Certified Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeler - ERACC 2019 Business of the Year - Top 40 under the age of 40 by Professional remodeler magazine 2011 - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [NARI of Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~403777539) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Heather Scott, Nov. 2016** > We greatly appreciate all the hard work David & his team did. We underwent a great deal of work on our house & they were so understanding when we had questions. We added a full second story to the house which included 3 bedrooms, a walk in closet with a washer and dryer & a bathroom. We did a full kitchen remodel, new siding and windows in the whole house. We added a front porch, water heater, furnace, water softener & air conditioner. They were pretty much on schedule with the remodel & Any delays were because of weather. I would recommend the company any day. **★★★★★ — Kristen Kronlokken, Sept. 2016** > David and company built a fantastic handicap bathroom for my mother. We have a bedroom on the main floor of our house and we built on to the side for some additional square footage and the bathroom. We put in a no threshold shower, a special access sink, retiled everything, put in a better bigger closet and wider doors for a wheelchair. All the details like what shower fixture to use, what fans and switches, where to put the TV and the bed David had the experience to help steer us to the best design. Very happy we hired Attics to Basements. **★★★★★ — ryan\_bash, Jan. 2016** > David and the A to B team have completed numerous projects for me, both inside and outside of my house. (Full basement finish/framing/drywall/plumbing/electrical/etc, bathroom install, custom cabinets/countertops and stair rails, floors, deck teardown redesign and rebuild, garage utility sink install, run natural gas line for grill, ....there's probably more I can't think of right now) > From my experience, they are a "one-stop-shop" for any remodeling or construction work. In an industry where timelines, cost, and quality can all fluctuate, A to B set and met realistic expectations in all three of these areas, and was responsive to all questions and quick to address concerns and correct the often inevitable small issues. An easy 5 Stars. **★★★★★ — Uniquely Yours Home, Jan. 2016** > David has been great to collaborate with. He is timely, detailed and provides his clients with quality work. I would highly recommend his services. ## Selected projects - [Kitchen and bath's](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-bath-s-pj-vj~7211638) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Plymouth Town Home Basement Finish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plymouth-town-home-basement-finish-pj-vj~2062521) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - [Minneapolis Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-garage-pj-vj~2063812) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [St Louis Park Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-louis-park-garage-pj-vj~2063753) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [St Louis Park Adding a Second Story](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-louis-park-adding-a-second-story-pj-vj~2075310) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 68 - [Inver Grove Heights Interior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inver-grove-heights-interior-remodel-pj-vj~2075277) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Eagan Kitchen and Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eagan-kitchen-and-front-porch-pj-vj~2075275) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Eagan Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eagan-kitchen-pj-vj~2075272) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Pub Style Basement Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pub-style-basement-bar-pj-vj~2063821) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 15 - [Minneapolis Deck - Trex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/minneapolis-deck-trex-pj-vj~2063815) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - [Wayzata New home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayzata-new-home-pj-vj~2063806) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 17 - [Brooklyn Park Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-park-island-pj-vj~2063774) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [Red Island kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-island-kitchen-pj-vj~2063760) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 16 - [Osseo Minor Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/osseo-minor-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2063749) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Roseville Basement Finish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roseville-basement-finish-pj-vj~2063738) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 10 - [Lakeville townhouse kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeville-townhouse-kitchen-pj-vj~2063210) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [Blaine Split Level Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blaine-split-level-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2063181) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: Split Level home from the 1980's with the closed in kitchen. This new space was designed to maximize the entire main floor. Cherry Cabinets, A combination of Cambria and Silestone countertops help make this their dream kitchen - [Plymouth Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plymouth-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2062551) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 11 - [Blaine Rambler Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blaine-rambler-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2062496) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 6 - [Blaine Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blaine-deck-pj-vj~2062491) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 [See all 62 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/attics-to-basements-building-and-renovations-inc-pfvwus-pf~1292651421) ## Community Q&A **Q: Sealing basement concrete floor to reduce moisture migration** *(in Basements)* Has anybody sealed their basement floor to prevent moisture from coming up? And if so, what product did you use? I am building a new house in Syracuse NY with 2 bedrooms in the basement. I am confidant that we will not have bulk water entering the basement but I would also like to prevent moisture from coming up through the floor. I do not want to have to run a dehumidifier. To solve a different problems I recently put 3 coats of shellac on a concrete floor and I am thinking that that would work. Thoughts? A: A new house should have 6mil poly under the floor and sealed at the foundation. Otherwise use a concrete sealer. **Q: Very rough new concrete- will it last?** *(in Remodeling)* Quick preface, I won't get into the details of the why or how here- we've already come to an agreement with the ready mix company, that part is over, no advice needed. So, our new driveway pour went very wrong, and some of the slab was screeded (barely) once, mostly cured, then sprayed with water and brushed (a lot) to try to fill in the gaps and air pockets on the surface. We're keeping the slab- it's out of sight and the added traction is actually nice on the steep hill- but my only lingering concern is the durability. I'm in MN, and initially worried water would get in to any remaining holes/gaps in the slab and freeze and crack or chip our new slab into oblivion. The ready mix company sent a cement contractor out and he said best to leave it alone, it will be fine. I called another cement guy out of the yellow pages and he said it would be plenty durable. It seems it's only the cosmetic aspect anyone cares about, but if I leave it be, will the slab last as long (or almost) as any other, all things being the same? A: WOW, being a contractor in the Twin Cities, I can say for sure that water, salt, and freezing will destroy that in a couple years. This is not to mention I don't think they knew what they are doing at all. Even someone without knowledge should be able to give you a better finished product then that. It may never break completely apart but who knows as I don't think anyone ever leaves something like that in long enough to find out. **Q: Unheated basement finish...other issue As well** *(in Basements)* Considering a basement finish. We have a 2500 SF two-story built in ’78 w/a full walkout basement. However, for reasons that escape me, the basement is rather archaic in my mind for a home built in that timeframe. It appears the basement was never “intended” to be finished, based on a few factors: Insulation on the ceiling below the main floor No ductwork (basement is unheated and uncooled) Main “drain pipe” going to the septic is 3’ above the basement floor How would I evaluate the difficulty in extending ductwork to the basement area? How would I know if my existing HVAC (heat pump w/auxiliary heat) can handle it? There is ductwork there that goes upstairs, but none of it “goes into” the basement. If I want a bathroom there, how do I work around the fact that the main drain is “up” from where a toilet and sink would be? A: Call a HVAC Professional to come and give you a bid for heating the space. **Q: Water pooling** *(in Porches & Decks)* I have a large area in my backyard that water pools when it rains hard. I have tried adding dirt, and reseeding the grass, but it is always very swampy. Any thoughts on an affordable solution? A: drain tile to under ground drywells Create a swale to get the water to travel away create a pitch for the grade 1' for every 6' make sure the downspout from your gutters carry the water away from this area make sure you have gutters make sure driveway or sidewalks don't direct water towards this area It is possible that the mixture of soil below creates a grade back to this area. Example if you have sandy soil on top and one foot below is clay. the clay soil below could pitch back towards the wet area. Water table could be high in that area if it is a low spot for the area **Q: Does it matter how far the tile extends from the bathtub?** *(in Bathrooms)* The contractor I'm working with has finished installing the tiled tub surround in a stacked bond pattern of beveled subway tile. Much to my surprise, rather than working with the full length of the tile and using the schluter edge such as in the picture, he finished the edge by cutting the tile in 1/3 pieces to extend the tiled surface over the bathtub edge by 3.5". As a result there is a column of small beveled rectangles from floor to ceiling along the edge. The contractor is arguing that the extra two inches of tile is needed to protect the drywall and that is the foremost concern, not the design. Does having the tile extend 3" rather than 1" over the bathtub edge make a big difference? A: Attach a picture of the finished product and the design. It is hard to say with just reading what you posted. **Q: Does this wall seem load bearing?** *(in Remodeling)* Looking to remove part or all of this wall. I've been told it's not load bearing by a couple of contractors but that was before I took the drywall off the wall. What do you think? I'm not sure how to read the truss tag but it looks like it's designed to go across the whole house without a support wall in the middle. A: It doesn't look like it would be load bearing, especially if that is the framing below it. The truss design looks to be made to do a full span but we always send them in to our structural engineer we use to make sure. They generally will do a simple review for under $200.00. Without the full specs that came with the trusses it is just an educated guess. We always tell our clients it is better to be safe then sorry. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*