4 vetted design-build firms serving Minnetonka · 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 woman-owned design-build remodeler since 1975, Crystal Kitchen + Bath specializes in kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the first-ring suburbs, with a sustained green-building focus.
Designing and building high-end kitchens since 1971, Sawhill Custom Kitchens & Design brings a high-touch design-build process to kitchen, bath, and whole-home projects — with particular strength in Minneapolis and St. Paul's historic homes.
A four-generation Minnetonka design-build firm with 70+ years of history, Boyer Building runs full-time carpentry crews and a licensed architect for custom homes and remodels across the west metro.
A family design-build firm since 1976 and Housing First Minnesota’s 2020 Remodeler of the Year, Lake Country Builders handles high-end remodels and custom work around the Lake Minnetonka area — the only firm with MN GreenStar bronze, silver, and gold certifications.
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. Minnetonka's older housing stock can add scope — outdated wiring, plaster, and framing surprises are common in pre-war homes, so build contingency into the budget.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 4 design-build remodelers handling kitchen remodeling in Minnetonka. 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 Minnetonka. 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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