Custom One is a Twin Cities company with offices in Woodbury and Saint Paul that has been building custom homes for over 40 years, operating dedicated Homes, Renovation, Landscaping, and Exteriors brands to take projects from concept to completion. Its renovation work covers additions, kitchens, porches, lower levels, bathrooms, and whole-home projects, and the firm serves homeowners from Woodbury to Wayzata.
Whole-Home Remodeling in Woodbury, MN
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Whole-Home Remodeling in Woodbury
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 Woodbury
Pratt Homes has been building and remodeling homes in the Twin Cities since 1973, when brothers Len and Lowell Pratt launched the family business, and holds the very first builder license ever issued in the state of Minnesota (#BC000001). Based in Vadnais Heights, the company builds single-family homes, offers build-on-your-land construction, and develops custom luxury villa communities such as Bayhaven in Bayport and Spring Farm Villas in North Oaks. Its history page notes the company has helped more than 1,000 families build their dream homes.
Cardinal Homebuilders is the homebuilding arm of a three-generation, family-run Oakdale company that has been crafting homes for nearly half a century, with roots tracing to the 1950s when Tom Wiener Sr. acquired the firm. Clients can build on their own lot or in one of its twin-home and villa neighborhoods, and an in-house architect designs each plan and checks it against the budget before contracts are signed.
Great Northern Builders is a family-owned, licensed general contractor located in Eagan whose work runs from design-build remodels and whole-house renovations to new home construction and commercial build-outs. Founder and owner Chris Biljan has over 30 years in the industry, almost 20 of those as Great Northern Builders, and the firm works with clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area and in western Wisconsin.
Ispiri is a Twin Cities luxury home remodeling and design firm that transforms homes through design-build remodeling, with an all-in-one team of builders, interior designers, and architectural designers and a single point of contact from design through construction. The build work is done by its in-house builders, and projects range from whole-home remodels, kitchens, and master suites and baths to lower levels, additions, and exterior and landscaping work. Founded by Jason Fabio, the company operates showrooms in Woodbury and Edina.
JJH Homes is a custom home builder and remodeler in the greater Twin Cities, in business since 2007 and based in Blaine. The company builds custom homes it describes as beautifully designed, energy-efficient, and designed specifically for each family's lifestyle, and also takes on full home, kitchen, and bathroom remodels. Its process runs from a one-on-one consultation through design, development, and after-care follow-up.
Kootenia Homes is a family-owned and operated custom home builder founded in 1969, serving families across the Twin Cities East Metro in communities such as Afton, Grant, Lake Elmo, North Oaks, Stillwater, and Woodbury. Rather than building from a set list of plans, the company focuses on true customization, and it is led today by David Frosch, who joined as a designer in 1983 and later took over leadership, together with his son Steven Frosch as Vice President of Construction. Kootenia also offers renovation work including kitchens, lower levels, additions, home offices, and tear-downs and rebuilds.
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.
Style & Structure is a locally owned design-build company in Stillwater, established in 2017, creating custom homes, renovations, and remodels across the Twin Cities metro and western Wisconsin. From the first sketch to the final walkthrough, the firm guides the design and manages the build as one coordinated process, and it describes its team as professionals who have been in the industry for over 39 years. It builds in its own communities, including Elliott Crossing in Grant and Forty 7 Pines in Woodbury, and holds builder licenses in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Whole-Home Remodel Cost in Woodbury
Whole-home projects in the metro commonly range from $200,000 into seven figures for large historic renovations — scope drives everything.
Process & Timeline
- 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.
- Permits. Your contractor pulls city permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural work. This is non-negotiable in Woodbury.
- Construction. Timeline depends on scope; see the FAQ below for typical durations. Good firms give you a milestone schedule and a named project lead.
- 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 Woodbury?
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 Woodbury?
We currently list 9 design-build remodelers handling whole-home remodeling in Woodbury. 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 Woodbury?
Almost always, yes. Any project touching plumbing, electrical, structure, or egress requires permits and inspections in Woodbury. 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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