Home Additions in Minneapolis, MN

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Home Additions in Minneapolis

Additions add true square footage — primary suites, family rooms, mudrooms, or a second story. They are structurally the most involved remodel category, requiring foundation work, framing into the existing structure, and careful matching of exteriors.

Top Home Addition Contractors Serving Minneapolis

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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.

MN License BC164402 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC225441 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

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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.

MN License BC629846 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC006704 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC205832 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC003416 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

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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.

MN License BC792052 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC522363 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC791994 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC001474 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
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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.

MN License BC782354 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05

Home Addition Cost in Minneapolis

Additions in the Twin Cities typically run $300–$500+ per square foot all-in, with second-story additions and complex tie-ins at the high end.

Process & Timeline

  1. Design & scope. A design-build firm develops plans, selections, and a fixed scope before construction pricing. Expect several weeks of design for anything beyond a cosmetic refresh.
  2. Permits. Your contractor pulls city permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural work. This is non-negotiable in Minneapolis.
  3. Construction. Timeline depends on scope; see the FAQ below for typical durations. Good firms give you a milestone schedule and a named project lead.
  4. Punch list & inspection. Final inspections close the permits; a written warranty (1 year workmanship is standard in MN) should back the work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a home addition cost in Minneapolis?

Additions in the Twin Cities typically run $300–$500+ per square foot all-in, with second-story additions and complex tie-ins at the high end. Minneapolis'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.

How many home addition contractors serve Minneapolis?

We currently list 13 design-build remodelers handling home additions in Minneapolis. All are being verified against Minnesota's contractor licensing records as we expand the directory.

Do I need a permit for a home addition in Minneapolis?

Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Minneapolis. A legitimate contractor pulls the permits themselves — treat any suggestion to skip permitting as a red flag.

How long does a home addition take?

Additions typically run 3–6 months of construction depending on size and season; foundation work in a Minnesota winter needs experienced scheduling.

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