6 vetted design-build firms serving Lakeville · how we vet & rank
The kitchen is the highest-impact remodel in the house — and the most complex, touching plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and often structure. Design-build firms handle the whole arc from layout and cabinetry design through construction.
A Lakeville design-build studio focused on kitchens, baths, and basements across the south metro, White Birch took home three NARI Minnesota Remodeler of the Year awards in 2025.
A Lakeville design-build firm working across custom homes, whole-house remodels, kitchens, baths, and additions, College City Design-Build is deliberately quality-over-volume — the same process whether the home is worth $500,000 or $5 million.
A design-build remodeler with an on-site selection studio in Burnsville, Titus has completed 600+ projects since 2008 — luxury kitchens, baths, basements, and specialty spaces like golf simulators and sport courts.
A two-generation design-build remodeler over 40 years in, New Spaces pairs a Burnsville showroom and Edina design center with dedicated designers who develop three plans for every project.
A family-owned Eagan design-build firm, Great Northern handles remodels, additions, and expansions across the south and east metro, licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A locally owned Lakeville builder founded by brothers Nick and Jack Poehling, Poehling Family Homes builds new homes with customizable floor plans and handles remodeling from kitchens and baths to additions — keeping most trades in-house, from excavation to the final coat of paint.
In the Twin Cities, a mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $60,000–$100,000; high-end custom kitchens commonly reach $100,000–$200,000+. Cosmetic refreshes with existing layouts can come in below $40,000.
In the Twin Cities, a mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $60,000–$100,000; high-end custom kitchens commonly reach $100,000–$200,000+. Cosmetic refreshes with existing layouts can come in below $40,000. Lakeville's older housing stock can add scope — outdated wiring, plaster, and framing surprises are common in pre-war homes, so build contingency into the budget.
We currently list 6 design-build remodelers handling kitchen remodeling in Lakeville. All are being verified against Minnesota's contractor licensing records as we expand the directory.
Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Lakeville. A legitimate contractor pulls the permits themselves — treat any suggestion to skip permitting as a red flag.
Expect 6–12 weeks of construction for a full kitchen remodel, plus 2–4 months of design and cabinetry lead time before demolition starts.
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