Minneapolis Home Builders

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.

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.

Crystal Kitchen + Bath specializes in kitchen and bathroom renovation, full-service home remodeling, and design-build solutions across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. The company traces a more than 50-year history: established in 1974 as The Cabinet Shoppe, Inc. in Osseo, ownership changed to JoLynn Johnson in 1994, and it took the Crystal Kitchen + Bath name in 2016. It operates an 8,800-square-foot showroom on Winnetka Ave N in Crystal and emphasizes 'Living in Place' design to keep homes accessible, comfortable, and safe.

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent is a Mendota Heights design-build firm run by Jesse and Katie Kath, a husband-and-wife duo focused on reimagining historic Minneapolis and St. Paul homes to function for today's demands while honoring their charm and history. The firm's approach grew out of its own cabinetry shop — 'everything's down to 1/8th of an inch' is the company motto — and its team includes interior designers, cabinet makers, and a site supervisor.

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.

AMEK Design + Build is a family design-build remodeler run by brothers Andrew, Matt, and Paul Schmidt since 1996, with architectural designers and carpenters under one roof at its Bloomington office. The firm takes on kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-house and exterior remodels — design-build only, no design-only services — working within roughly 30 miles of Bloomington, including Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Plymouth. Its process runs from multiple design concepts and 3D visualizations through detailed budgeting before construction starts.

Bluestem Remodeling is a St. Louis Park design-build remodeler that has delivered projects for Twin Cities homeowners for over 25 years, led by owner Timothy Ferraro-Hauck, a NARI Master Certified Remodeler and Green Certified Professional. The firm designs and builds kitchens, bathrooms and primary suites, basements, additions, and condo remodels, and clients follow their jobs through its client project portal.

Castle Building & Remodeling is a locally owned Minneapolis remodeler that works exclusively on older urban homes in the Twin Cities, handling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, attics, additions, porches and decks, and whole-house renovations. It keeps a licensed architect and experienced designers on staff, guarantees upfront pricing and completion dates, and uses an in-house construction team to carry each project from plan to completion.

construction2style is a Minnesota-based design and build company founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Jamie and Morgan Molitor. What began as a remodeling duo has grown into a team of contractors, designers, and content creators that tackles one-of-a-kind renovations, custom builds, and design projects while documenting and sharing the process online, working from Minnesota with nationwide reach. The Molitors also run industry education events, including the Contractor Coalition Summit for contractors and the BuildHer Retreat for women in the building and design industries.

GreenWood Design Build is an Edina custom home builder led by president and director of construction Scott Loehrer, a former apprentice carpenter who started his own framing company and spent 15 years expanding it, and vice president Doug Cutting, who holds an architecture degree from the University of Minnesota and directs architectural design. Doug designs each home, Scott coordinates construction on site, and clients can build on their own lot; the firm lists custom and new home building across the metro from Edina and Eden Prairie to Victoria, Chaska, and Waconia.

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.

Hanson Design Build Remodel is a Minneapolis remodeler founded by Dan Hanson, focusing on kitchen, bathroom, basement, and attic and old-home remodeling plus accessory dwelling unit build-outs. Its site describes one of the largest in-house remodeling teams in the Twin Cities, with designers, project managers, and carpenters working under one roof, a lead contractor on site every day, and a stated promise that projects are completed within 1% of contract price and timeline.

Kuhl Design + Build is a full-service residential design/build company based in Hopkins, specializing in large remodels and quality new construction. Steve Kuhl and Dan Murphy started the firm in 1999, and it offers residential design and interior design alongside construction, estimating each project as it is being designed so clients see the cost implications of each design move.

Locale Design Build is a design-driven residential design and construction company based in Minneapolis, specializing in medium to large scale residential remodeling and new home projects. Principal Jim Scott, who has practiced architectural design in the Twin Cities area for nineteen years, founded Locale in 2015; he and designer Bill Nagel had worked together for close to 15 years before that. The same team that works with clients on design oversees construction, keeping the project consistent from the drawing stage through building.

MA Peterson DesignBuild is an Edina-based firm started by Mark Peterson in 1979, offering remodeling, architectural design, interior design, home additions, and custom homes. Its in-house team includes designers, illustrators, 3D modeling specialists, project managers, and craftspeople, and because the company manages both design and construction, each step stays connected from first sketch to final finish. The firm serves the Twin Cities area, working with homeowners across Minneapolis, Edina, St. Paul, Lake Minnetonka, and beyond.

Founded in 2000, McDonald Remodeling is a full-service design/build firm based in Inver Grove Heights with a dedicated interior design studio, building on values cultivated since Jim McDonald built his first home in 1976. The team works on projects of all sizes — bathrooms, kitchens, additions, lower levels, and whole-home remodels — serving St. Paul, Minneapolis, the surrounding metro area, and western Wisconsin. Its contract includes one-year workmanship, two-year mechanical, and ten-year structural warranties, and its site describes the firm as one of the most awarded home remodelers in the Twin Cities.

Murphy Bros. Design Build Remodel is a 43-year-old, family-operated design/build remodeling firm serving the entire Twin Cities area from offices in the north metro and Chanhassen. Led by owner and president Ben Murphy, the company keeps an in-house team of designers, building consultants, project managers, carpenters, and painters, and uses a proprietary 4-step process to shape the design of each remodel. Projects range from kitchens, baths, additions, and lower levels to whole-house remodels and new builds, and its site notes it won the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in Business in 2017 and 2023.

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.

Oak & Arrow Homes is a women-owned and operated firm handling whole-home remodels and custom new builds in the Twin Cities and beyond. Founder Samantha holds a degree in architecture with 18 years of experience, and the team follows a signature 3-step process that works out every design detail before construction starts. The company emphasizes clean construction and intentionally designed, healthy homes — selecting products that minimize off-gassing and taking steps to control dust during the build phase.

Plekkenpol Builders is a full-service design-build residential remodeling company operating since 1970, founded by president Craig Plekkenpol and based at 401 E 78th Street in Bloomington. The company employs an in-house team of project managers, production supervisors, carpenters, a draftsperson, tile and drywall installers, and a painter, with remodeling work spanning kitchens, baths, additions and exteriors, dining and living rooms, and lower levels. Its site notes it was named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Richfield Chamber of Commerce.

Prima Construction is a woman-owned remodeling contractor based in Columbia Heights, specializing in custom kitchens and baths for older homes in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding areas — early-1900s through 1920s houses are its stated specialty. Owner Kim Studham holds multiple architecture degrees and does most of the hands-on building herself with an in-house team rather than a chain of subcontractors, while her husband Scott leads the design. The firm puts a fixed price in writing before construction begins, and its site lists Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Awards (2021-2024 and 2026) for customer satisfaction.

Quartersawn Design Build is a Minneapolis design and build remodeling firm founded in 2005 by Jeff and Leslie Nicholson above their home garage, since grown to a team of over 25 craftspeople. Each project gets a dedicated three-person team and follows the firm's seven-step process through design and construction, with kitchens, additions, and whole-home remodels — including over 200 completed whole-home renovations across the Twin Cities — in neighborhoods from Minneapolis and Saint Paul to Edina and out to Medina.

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.

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.

Sawhill Custom Kitchens & Design has been crafting spaces since 1971, providing custom luxury design and home remodeling services for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas from its showroom at International Market Square in Minneapolis. Led by president Matt Cook, its team of designers, project managers, and craftsmen handles complete kitchen renovations, bathrooms, and whole-home remodels, along with condos and lofts, basements, outdoor kitchens, custom cabinets, and additions.

Scala Design & Construction is a design-build remodeling firm founded in 2009 and based in Shorewood, with 500+ projects completed across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro. Its services span kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, full home renovations, and home additions, with design and construction managed by the same team and a detailed fixed-price estimate before work begins. The company is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and holds Minnesota residential building contractor license BC791994.

Schrader & Companies is an Edina firm established in 2005 and founded by Andy Schrader, working on everything from small remodels to large renovations and new homes. Andy has been involved in designing and building homes for over 20 years and created the company after working under Twin Cities architectural firms; projects follow a four-step process running from initial conversation and design discovery through construction. The firm lists locations in Edina, Minnesota and Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, and holds builder licenses in both states.

SD Custom Homes is a boutique custom home builder based in Mendota Heights that designs and builds luxury custom homes, intentionally taking on fewer projects per year so it can design to each client's exact specifications. Clients can start with an existing plan and tweak it to their liking or start from scratch and build from the ground up. The firm has been part of several area home tours over the years, including the Parade of Homes.

TreHus Architects + Builders is an architect-led design-build firm founded in 1982 by Dave Amundson, a descendant of Norwegian craftsmen. Now a full-service design-build remodeling company celebrating 44 years, it puts residential architects, interior designers, project managers, and on-staff craftsmen on one team for whole-home renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, additions, and custom homes. Its Master Carpenter system lets carpenters focus entirely on their craft while project managers handle the details, and the Golden Valley-based firm serves homeowners throughout Minneapolis, Edina, Minnetonka, and the surrounding Twin Cities area.

TRIO Design and Build is a St. Louis Park firm led by Adam Koch, who has been in the real estate construction and investing industry since 2010 and has extensive experience building custom homes around the Twin Cities. The company builds custom homes and takes on extensive remodels, major additions, and structural reconfigurations, along with kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishes, and deck construction. It also offers consulting services for both investors and homeowners.

Urban Remodeling is a residential remodeling contractor led by owner Tony Hughes, with over 13 years in business and 40 years of combined team experience. The firm focuses solely on residential remodeling and takes on projects involving structural modifications and design challenges, with many of its projects in houses built more than 100 years ago. Based at its Edina office, it serves Minneapolis and the surrounding area, belongs to the Minnesota chapter of NARI, and uses JobTread project management software to keep clients informed.

McDonald Construction Partners builds custom and semi-custom homes across the Twin Cities, carrying on a company history that dates to 1978; founder Bob McDonald retired in late 2021 after Dave Remick acquired the firm in September 2021. Based in Burnsville, the builder develops and builds within its own communities across the metro and also builds on land clients already own, including teardown-and-rebuild projects in established neighborhoods. An in-house design team and home consultants work with buyers on the details, and every McDonald home is MN Green Path tested.