5 vetted design-build firms serving Medina · how we vet & rank
Whole-home remodels rework most or all of a house in one coordinated project — often the right call for great-bones homes in established neighborhoods where moving would mean giving up the location. Design-build firms shine here, managing design, phasing, and budget as one contract.
Founded in 2005 by John Quinlivan — Housing First Minnesota’s 2023 board chair — Gordon James designs and builds architecturally ambitious luxury homes across the west metro.
Pratt Homes holds Minnesota builder license BC000001 — the first ever issued in the state — backing more than 50 years of custom building, remodeling, and villa-community development rooted in the northeast metro.
Building in the west metro since 1981, Mike Bergeron’s firm handles custom new homes and major remodels from Plymouth across Maple Grove, Medina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Edina, and Eden Prairie.
With more than 45 years in the trade, Dean Johnson Homes leads with remodeling — room and second-story additions, kitchens, baths, and basements — alongside new builds across the west metro.
Founded in 1995 by K.C. Chermak — a past president of both BATC and the Builders Association of Minnesota — Pillar Homes designs and builds award-winning customs across the western suburbs from its Plymouth design center.
Whole-home projects in the metro commonly range from $200,000 into seven figures for large historic renovations — scope drives everything.
Whole-home projects in the metro commonly range from $200,000 into seven figures for large historic renovations — scope drives everything. Final cost depends on scope, materials, and the age of the home — get line-item bids from two or three of the contractors below.
We currently list 5 design-build remodelers handling whole-home remodeling in Medina. 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 Medina. A legitimate contractor pulls the permits themselves — treat any suggestion to skip permitting as a red flag.
Whole-home projects vary widely — phased renovations run 4–12+ months. Your design-build contract should include a construction schedule with milestones.
Tell us about your project and we’ll shortlist up to 3 vetted local builders that fit your city, budget, and timeline.
Planning new construction instead? See Medina home builders.