Sustainable 9 Design + Build is a Minneapolis-based custom home design and build firm focused on high-performance, healthy homes, pairing modern design with beyond-code construction and low-VOC materials. Every home, whether from its pre-designed collection or fully custom, receives third-party sustainability certifications, including the HERS Index, ENERGY STAR, EPA Indoor airPLUS, and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home. The firm also handles remodels, interior design, and multifamily development.
Luxury Home Builders in Edina, MN
19 vetted luxury builders serving Edina · how we vet & rank
Why Luxury in Edina
Luxury builders deliver architect-driven design, premium materials, and a higher-touch build process — the tier where craftsmanship details like custom millwork, specialty windows, and integrated smart-home systems are standard rather than upgrades.
Luxury Builders Serving Edina
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes is a third-generation high-end residential builder in the Twin Cities, handling both ground-up custom builds and whole-home remodeling from its Excelsior office. Founder Mark D. Williams has 20+ years of home-building experience, and the company builds wellness into its work as a certified Green Path builder, using organic materials and technologies aimed at air quality, water, and lighting. Its site notes the company was named Minnesota Builder of the Year in 2021.
Stonewood is a Wayzata-based custom home builder whose site traces four generations of handcrafted homes, with the family building since 1947 and the company focused on building and remodeling homes in the west metro suburbs - Edina, Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata, and the city lakes area. Clients choose their own architect, with Sven Gustafson participating in the interviews and design meetings, and projects are priced on a cost-plus-fee basis fully disclosed to clients. The company launched its home renovation arm, Revision, in 2013.
City Homes is a women-owned custom home building and remodeling business based in Edina and serving the Twin Cities area, honored as 2025 Builder of the Year by Housing First Minnesota per its site. Its team of architects, designers, engineers, and craftsmen works together to design and build new custom homes or remodel existing ones, blending green building practices with sustainable aging-in-place solutions.
Homes by Tradition is a locally owned, Lakeville-based custom home builder whose team of architects, designers, and craftsmen guides clients through a custom design-build journey, including building on your own lot. Through its TRADITION network it offers in-house mortgage, banking, title, and development services. Listed service areas include Lakeville, Prior Lake, Edina, Minnetonka, Rosemount, Chaska, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, and Dakota County.
John Kraemer & Sons has been building luxury homes and remodeling fine residences since 1978, when Gary Kraemer founded the firm with his late father John; with Gary's sons John and Jeff in the business, it is now a third-generation company with offices in Edina and Wayzata. Projects span large estate home construction, empty-nest homes, lake cabins, and major renovations, with the firm employing all of its own job superintendents — each client gets one on-site daily — and managing every project on a 100% open-book basis. Per its site, Gary earned his fifth Builder of the Year award from Housing First MN in 2023.
Denali Custom Homes builds one-of-a-kind custom homes throughout the Twin Cities from its Wayzata office near Lake Minnetonka, led by husband-and-wife team David and Jodie Bieker. The firm provides professional guidance throughout the entire building process and takes on projects of all sizes, from a 2,200 sq ft cottage to a 12,000 sq ft estate home. For clients interested in green construction, it works through the LEED for Homes certification process.
Hendel Homes is a Minnesota custom home builder and remodeler working on highly detailed residences and renovations, guided by a philosophy of stewardship that Rick and Amy Hendel describe as the foundation of the company. The firm facilitates communication among owners, architects, designers, engineers, and its construction team, and states it has completed more than one hundred highly detailed projects over the last twenty years. Its site lists Builder of the Year, Reggie, and Trillium awards from Housing First Minnesota among its recognition.
L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers is an Edina-based luxury custom home building and remodeling firm that has constructed and remodeled hundreds of one-of-a-kind custom homes throughout the Twin Cities since 1978. Owner and president Greg Jurvakainen brings an extensive carpentry and construction background and comes from a family of craftsmen and carpenters. The team collaborates with Twin Cities architects, interior designers, and craftspeople on projects ranging from new homes in Edina, Wayzata, and Orono on Lake Minnetonka to historic remodels by the Minneapolis lakes.
Nor-Son Custom Builders is a luxury home builder and whole-house remodeler with its Minnesota headquarters in Baxter and a Twin Cities office in Eden Prairie. The firm helps clients assemble a project team from architects and interior designers across the Midwest, Twin Cities, and lakes area, provides cost projections throughout design, and competitively bids each portion of the work before building begins. Each home undergoes a quality inspection, and the company is led by CEO Andy Anderson and president Matt Holmstrom.
Norton Homes has been building custom homes in Minnesota since 2004, with partners Patrick Hiller, Chris Norton, and Curt Norton working directly with clients on every detail from initial concept through the finished home. Based in Plymouth, the company builds in west-metro communities in Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Independence as well as on clients' own lots, and it schedules a walkthrough after one year of ownership to address any issues or concerns.
REFINED is a custom home building and remodeling company with a distinct focus on Edina and other captivating Twin Cities neighborhoods, with particular expertise in blending new homes among established ones. The firm has built and remodeled more than 100 custom homes in Edina, Lake Minnetonka, and surrounding areas, and its work spans new construction, renovation, real estate, budget development, and lot sourcing. Every REFINED home includes full architecture and interior design services, and its affiliate REFINED Remodeling takes on projects from lower-level finishes to entirely new spaces.
Wooddale Builders has been a family-owned and operated luxury custom home builder and whole-house remodeling company since 1975. Founded by Steve Schwieters, the Minnetonka-based team designs and builds high-end custom homes and remodels throughout the Twin Cities metro, with a portfolio spanning custom homes, luxury villas, and remodels. Its site notes multiple Builders Association of the Twin Cities Reggie Awards for home design, construction quality, and value.
Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling is a family company that has built custom homes in Minnesota for nearly four decades, working from its Minnetonka office on new homes, remodeling projects - additions, major renovations, and room remodels - and lake homes. The firm employs over 30 craftsmen and construction professionals and maintains an in-house architectural design team, interior design, and warranty services. Owners Mark Lecy, who coordinates all construction operations, and Roy Lecy, who handles home sales and finance, lead the company, which has been part of BATC since 1983.
Great Neighborhood Homes is a specialty design-build firm that builds custom homes and major renovations exclusively in Edina and surrounding communities. Established in 2004 by husband-and-wife team Margaret and Scott Busyn, the firm also takes on interior design projects in Edina and the Lakes area of Minneapolis, and its Design Center at 50th & France lets clients work with its designers to find furnishings that fit their style. Its site notes that GNH homes have been featured in the Parade of Homes, the Artisan Home Tour, and the ASID Showcase Home.
Hagstrom Builder has built architecturally designed new homes, renovations, and additions since 1962, when Robert Hagstrom founded the firm, and it remains family owned and operated for over 60 years under the same license. Second-generation president Peter Hagstrom has led the company for more than 30 years, with the third generation joining in 2021. Based in Lake Elmo, the firm serves Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida; it is a Green Path Master Certified builder in energy-efficient homebuilding, and its site notes that repeat clients make up 45% of its projects.
Carl M Hansen Companies is an Edina firm building custom homes along with remodel projects, operating together with Parkwood Knolls Construction Company. It is currently offering a limited number of homesites at West Ridge Farm, its custom home development in Edina's Parkwood Knolls neighborhood. Per its site, it was voted Best New Home Builder in Edina in 2023.
Ron Clark Construction & Design is a privately owned home builder based in Edina, founded in 1975 by Ron Clark with the construction of his first twin-home there. The company designs and builds single-family homes, villa homes, townhomes, and condominiums, building exclusively in the Twin Cities metro with active neighborhoods in Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Prior Lake, Minnetonka, and Plymouth. Its site lists a Lifetime Achievement Award and Home Builder of the Year from Housing First Minnesota, and today's leadership includes CEO Mike Waldo, COO Kenton Hove, and Director of Sales Jeff Bergom.
Erotas Custom Building has specialized since 1992 in building architecturally designed residences and completing complex renovations of finely crafted custom homes. The Minnetonka-based firm works as the builder on a collaborative team, prioritizing transparent, reliable, and consistent communication among the client, architect, engineer, and designer throughout all phases of a project. Owner and president Tom Hendrickson has been involved with Erotas since 1995, having experienced the process first as a client, then as a craftsman, and now as a builder.
What a Luxury Home Costs in Edina
Luxury builds in the metro typically run $450–$700 per square foot before land, and the most exclusive lakefront and estate work reaches $700–$1,000+.
Full local numbers live in the cost to build in Edina guide.
Choosing a Luxury Builder
- See work in or near Edina. Local lots, local inspectors, local subcontractors: recent nearby projects are the best predictor of a smooth build.
- Verify the license. Minnesota residential builders must hold a DLI-issued BC license. We surface verified license numbers on profiles as we confirm them.
- Understand the contract. Fixed-price and cost-plus contracts split risk differently. Make the builder walk you through allowances and change-order pricing.
- Talk to 2–3 finalists. Process and communication fit matter as much as the portfolio. Our free matching shortlists them for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a luxury home cost in Edina?
Luxury builds in the metro typically run $450–$700 per square foot before land, and the most exclusive lakefront and estate work reaches $700–$1,000+. In Edina specifically, land and site conditions shift the total: acquisition of an existing property is usually part of the budget here. The builders listed below can give you a real number against your specific site and program.
How many luxury builders serve Edina?
We currently list 19 builders offering luxury construction in Edina. Coverage grows as we verify more builders, and our free matching service can shortlist the best fits for your budget and timeline.
How do I choose between the luxury builders in Edina?
Compare three things: completed work in or near Edina (ask to see it), a verifiable MN builder license and insurance, and a contract style you understand (fixed-price versus cost-plus changes how risk is shared). Our profiles surface specialties, awards, and licensing as we verify them; the final step is always conversations with two or three finalists.
How long does a luxury build take?
Plan on 10–16 months from first design meeting to move-in for a full custom project: roughly 3–5 months of design and pre-construction, then 7–11 months of construction, longer for large or complex builds.
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