Basement finishing in Kasson
Across the county line in Dodge County, west of Rochester on Highway 14.
Kasson grew from 5,931 residents in 2010 to 6,851 at the 2020 census. It's in Dodge County, roughly 13 to 15 miles west of Rochester along U.S. Highway 14, and its plat dates to 1865. The town's landmark Kasson Water Tower, built in the 1890s, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
A tight housing market
At the 2020 census, Kasson had about 2,650 housing units and a homeowner vacancy rate of just 0.4 percent. When moving up is hard, finishing the basement is often how families get the extra bedroom, playroom or office they need without leaving town.
What owners here ask for
Common requests are a basement bedroom and bathroom for a growing family, or a family room that gets kids out from underfoot in winter. Newer homes on the city's edges tend to have basements ready for that kind of finish.
Permits and county line
Because Kasson is in Dodge County and is its own city, permits come from Kasson rather than Rochester or Olmsted County. Minnesota's state building code still applies, so the egress, alarm and ceiling height rules are the same as in Rochester. Ask the contractor to confirm Kasson's submittal requirements.
FAQ
Is Kasson covered even though it's in Dodge County?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a contractor who works in Kasson.
Are the basement code rules different in Kasson?
Minnesota uses a statewide residential code, so the core rules are the same. The city that issues the permit may have its own submittal requirements.
Services in Kasson
- Basement finishingA complete lower-level build-out: framing, insulation, electrical, heat, drywall, ceilings and floors.
- Basement remodelingReworking a basement that was finished years ago: new layout, insulation done right, current wiring and finishes.
- Basement bathroomsA half or full bath below grade, with drains, an ejector pump if needed, venting, exhaust and inspections.
- Basement bedroomsA legal lower-level bedroom in Minnesota: an escape window or door, alarms, heat and the right ceiling height.
- Basement family and media roomsA lower-level family room, TV room or theater with wiring, lighting, sound control and comfortable heat.
Nearby areas
Got an unfinished basement and a long winter ahead?
Call and we'll put you in touch with a basement finishing contractor who works around Rochester.