Whole-Home Remodeling in Wayzata, MN

11 vetted design-build firms serving Wayzata · how we vet & rank

Whole-Home Remodeling in Wayzata

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.

Top Whole-Home Remodel Contractors Serving Wayzata

Ultra-luxury
CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel Parade of Homes Dream Home Parade of Homes: 2020

Gordon James is a custom home builder founded by John Quinlivan and based in Maple Plain, with a second location in Pequot Lakes. Since 2005 the firm has helped Minnesotans design, remodel, and construct custom homes, and its site notes Quinlivan served as Housing First Minnesota's 2023 board chair.

MN License BC531961 License verified via MN Dept. of Labor & Industry · checked 2026-07-05
Ultra-luxury
CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel Builder of the Year (five-time)

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.

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CustomSemi-CustomWhole-Home Remodel Parade of Homes: 2026

Bergeron Homes & Development is a family-owned firm founded in 1981 by Michael Bergeron, building custom new homes and handling remodeling across the west metro — Plymouth, Maple Grove, Medina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Corcoran, Edina, and Eden Prairie. Michael personally supervises each home, and the family team works with clients from the first meeting through move-in, down to helping choose a home site or coordinate a move within the Twin Cities.

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CustomWhole-Home RemodelKitchen RemodelBathroom Remodel Parade of Homes: 2026

Boyer Building Corporation is a four-generation family firm — started in 1949 as Joe Boyer Building and renamed Boyer Building Corporation in 1983 — building and remodeling from Minnetonka for over 70 years. The company keeps design and construction under one roof, with full-time carpenters (many with the firm for decades), field supervisors, and project managers on staff. It builds new homes, handles design-build remodels from kitchens and baths to multi-space renovations, and takes on light commercial work from its Minnetonka headquarters.

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Mid-range
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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.

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Ultra-luxury
CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel

Kyle Hunt & Partners is an artisan home builder located in Deephaven near Lake Minnetonka, founded in 1990 by Kyle and Laurie Hunt and specializing in highly crafted, architecturally designed custom homes and renovations. The firm takes a collaborative approach to design, working with architects and interior designers in the field and hand-selecting the core team of craftspeople for each project. It also offers real estate services through Rooted, where Kyle Hunt and Madison Ludowese are licensed real estate agents.

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CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel

L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers is an Edina-based luxury custom home building and remodeling firm that has constructed and remodeled hundreds of one-of-a-kind custom homes throughout the Twin Cities since 1978. Owner and president Greg Jurvakainen brings an extensive carpentry and construction background and comes from a family of craftsmen and carpenters. The team collaborates with Twin Cities architects, interior designers, and craftspeople on projects ranging from new homes in Edina, Wayzata, and Orono on Lake Minnetonka to historic remodels by the Minneapolis lakes.

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CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel

Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling is a family company that has built custom homes in Minnesota for nearly four decades, working from its Minnetonka office on new homes, remodeling projects - additions, major renovations, and room remodels - and lake homes. The firm employs over 30 craftsmen and construction professionals and maintains an in-house architectural design team, interior design, and warranty services. Owners Mark Lecy, who coordinates all construction operations, and Roy Lecy, who handles home sales and finance, lead the company, which has been part of BATC since 1983.

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CustomLuxuryWhole-Home Remodel

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.

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Luxury
CustomWhole-Home Remodel

Pillar Homes has designed and crafted custom homes throughout the Twin Cities since 1995, working from the western suburbs near Lake Minnetonka and serving homeowners in Wayzata, Orono, Minnetonka, Edina, and Plymouth. The firm specializes in new custom homes, luxury lake homes, renovations, and project and real estate consultation. Owner and president K.C. Chermak served as president of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities in 2008 and of the Builders Association of Minnesota in 2016, and the company's site lists honors including BAM Builder of the Year and the Parade of Homes Reggie Award.

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Mid-range
CustomWhole-Home Remodel

TC Homes is a locally rooted custom home builder based in Dayton, Minnesota, founded in 2008 and serving homeowners throughout the Twin Cities metro with new construction and remodel projects. The company develops a detailed cost-plus contract after a thorough consultation, and clients work through a direct relationship with their builder, with the freedom to customize as much or as little as they choose.

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Whole-Home Remodel Cost in Wayzata

Whole-home projects in the metro commonly range from $200,000 into seven figures for large historic renovations — scope drives everything.

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 Wayzata.
  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 whole-home remodel cost in Wayzata?

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.

How many whole-home remodel contractors serve Wayzata?

We currently list 11 design-build remodelers handling whole-home remodeling in Wayzata. All are being verified against Minnesota's contractor licensing records as we expand the directory.

Do I need a permit for a whole-home remodel in Wayzata?

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

How long does a whole-home remodel take?

Whole-home projects vary widely; phased renovations run 4–12+ months. Your design-build contract should include a construction schedule with milestones.

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