Nor-Son Custom Builders
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Nor-Son Custom Builders is a design-build firm established in 1978 that builds high-end custom homes, lake homes, and cabins, and takes on whole-house remodels. It works from offices in Baxter and Eden Prairie, serving both the Twin Cities and the Brainerd Lakes area.
The firm is a Housing First Minnesota member and a NARI Minnesota contractor member with two Certified Remodelers on staff, and it builds at Deer Hill Preserve in Orono.
Its remodel work toured in the Fall 2019 Remodelers Showcase and its custom work in the 2024 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes. Houzz has recognized the firm with eleven Best of Houzz awards across 2014–2024, and it cites Associated Builders & Contractors Excellence Awards from 2007–2018 and NARI Contractor of the Year honors in 2010 and 2018.
Specialties & Price Range
Price tier: Luxury
Service Areas
Also serves: Mound, White Bear Lake
Awards & Recognition
- Best of Houzz — 11 awards, 2014–2024 (Design; Service 2017) Houzz · 2024
- Excellence Awards 2007–2018 (as stated by the firm) Associated Builders & Contractors
- Contractor of the Year 2010 and 2018 (as stated by the firm) National Association of the Remodeling Industry
- Parade of Homes participant Housing First Minnesota · 2019, 2024
- Member Housing First Minnesota
- Contractor member; two team members hold the Certified Remodeler (CR) certification NARI of Minnesota
License & Verification
Nor-Son Custom Builders holds Minnesota residential building contractor license BC001969 (active), verified against the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry public license lookup (last checked 2026-07-05). Always confirm current status directly with MN DLI before contracting.
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