That empty lower level is square footage you already own, just waiting to work harder for your family. At Inova Builds, we specialize in basement finishing in Lakeville, MN, turning cold, concrete spaces into warm, livable rooms your family will actually use. Lakeville sits deep in Minnesota's freeze zone, where ground-level moisture and sub-zero winters make proper sealing and insulation non-negotiable from day one. We handle it all, from moisture control to layout planning, with clear updates throughout.
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We take your lower level from bare concrete to finished comfort. Cold ground and seasonal moisture demand the right prep here, so we address sealing, insulation, and airflow before anything else. Then we frame, wire, and finish with durable materials made for below-grade rooms. You get a dry, cozy space that fits your family and holds up for years.
Your basement remodeling should match how you live. We build family rooms, home offices, guest suites, and playrooms, giving you flexible living space that adapts as your needs shift from season to season.
We handle basement renovations with Minnesota winters in mind. Proper insulation and sealed walls keep the room cozy when it’s freezing outside. Every basement is designed to feel bright, warm, and welcoming.
As a trusted basement finishing company, we keep the building process open and easy to follow. You’ll always know what’s next, what it costs, and how each step protects your investment down the road.
Mathew Frye founded Inova Builds after serving in the U.S. Army, where discipline and attention to detail weren’t optional. Matt brings more than 10 years of hands-on construction and remodeling experience to every job, from single-room updates to full custom builds. Those same military values shape how we plan, communicate, and deliver on every project we take on.
Matt does top notch work, highly highly recommend!!
We are very happy with the work from Inova Services. Across multiple projects: Driveway repair, Deck replacement, along with assorted smaller projects. Good communication, work scheduling and management, and quality of results. Five Stars isn't quite enough.
Matt has been wonderful to work with and continues to impress us with his knowledge and communication! We have been most excited about the design of our new kitchen. Working with Matt and the designer was great. We were able to partner with both of them to really get the most storage and functionality out of our space, without sacrificing design. We can’t wait to see it come to life!
Great experience, excellent communication and attention to detail
We’ve worked with Matt at Inova Services on multiple projects in our living room and basement, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Matt is concise, informative, and an excellent communicator. He’s always patient, taking the time to explain details and answer any questions we have. His attention to detail is outstanding, and every project has turned out beautifully. If you’re looking for a contractor and/or builder that’s dependable and skilled, we highly recommend Matt and Inova Services!
Mathew has been a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable in his craft and is passionate about building. I highly recommend working with him if you have a project.
Matt and team did an amazing job adding wainscoting to our stairwell and accent wall. They taped the design so I could see what it would look like beforehand hand and stayed on time and budget. Matt was a great communicator before, during and after. He even send a handwritten card thanking me for the business. They left their scaffolding for our painters to make they job easier and made a wooden step for future project needs to be made easier. They went above and beyond and really made this project feel more attainable. Highly recommend them for your project needs!
We LOVED working with Matt who owns Inova services. We had a basement project that we needed some help with updating. I can not tell you how impressed I am. I have never met a contractor that communicates so well. He was always checking in with updates and asking if we had questions or concerns throughout the process. Matt also cares about the clients he works with. He is very detailed and has your best interest. He would think about details that would fit our needs. For example, a small thing like checking in about how a door would door open with the way we wanted to use the space. His bid was competitive with others we received and we were impressed by his process, organization, communication, kindness and detail and went with Inova. Matt is great and I would recommend him. We hope to use him again when we work on redoing our kitchen!
I hired Matt at Inova Services as a subcontractor for a finished basement. He and his team coordinated the installation of doors and trim and painted the basement. Matt and his crew were on time, respectful, and completed the job well. I would recommend Inova Services!
I have used Matt and his crew at Inova Services for a number of projects over the years including installation and maintenance of an irrigation system. An electrical contractor accidentally drove a copper grounding wire through the system electric cable. It was hard to find and repair but Matt had the right equipment to find and repair the problem. It’s nice to work with people who know what they are doing. I highly recommend Matt and his crew!!
Inova Services, led by Matt, provided outstanding service for my project. As the owner and general contractor, Matt was professional, knowledgeable, and highly attentive to detail. The entire team was efficient, reliable, and committed to delivering top-quality work. It was a pleasure working with a company that truly values craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. I highly recommend Inova Services for any construction or contracting needs!
Matt with Inova Services did a wonderful job on my bathroom and front bedroom. Had water leak under my tub/shower. Helped with my insurance company and getting it paid for. He is very reliable.
Matt and his team are honest and their work is outstanding. I have used them for many projects over the years and I highly recommend them.
Inova Services, led by Matt, is the team you want for your project! Amazing work ethic with great communication, delivering a perfect end result that was on time and within budget! Highly recommend contacting Inova Services today!
Hired Inova for one project and added on 3 more! They are responsive, stayed on budget and completed the work on time. Extremely happy with Mathew and the professional quality he provided for our projects!
I used Inova to install some windows in my home! They look great! Matt was very thorough when it came to making my vision into a reality! The design process was smooth, the team was super nice and curious, the project length was within the window of time they originally estimated and they cleaned up everything upon completion! I plan to use them again for my upcoming bathroom remodel and some new egress windows!
It’s been great working with Inova. Great work quality, personality, communication and attention to detail.
From Lakeville to the wider Minneapolis metro and the communities in between, Inova Builds works with homeowners who want their lower levels finished right. If you’re close by and ready to turn unused basement space into a room your family actually uses, we’d love to be the team that makes it happen.
