--- title: "Michels Homes — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michels-homes-pfvwus-pf~251717948 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~251717948.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Michels Homes" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/512319470fa2ae83_1897-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks, Minnesota 55127, United States" latitude: 45.0803 longitude: -93.0875 phone: "(651) 653-1210" website: http://www.michelshomes.com rating: 5 review_count: 42 best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 854 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Michels Homes Original Houzz profile: [Michels Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michels-homes-pfvwus-pf~251717948) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** North Oaks, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, New Brighton, Lino Lakes, Stillwater, Hugo, Vadnais Heights, Saint Paul, Lake Elmo, Arden Hills, North Oaks, Wayzata, Columbus, Grant, Centerville, Dellwood, Birchwood, Gem Lake, Pine Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (42 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Having built and remodeled homes for four generations, Michels Homes provides the quintessential boutique building experience. Delivering quality craftsmanship, tailored designs, and effective project management for an unmatched and personalized building experience. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Home Restoration - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Custom Home Bars - Green Building - Barn Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Shoreview - White Bear Lake - New Brighton - Lino Lakes - Stillwater - Hugo - Vadnais Heights - Saint Paul - Lake Elmo - Arden Hills - North Oaks - Wayzata - Columbus - Grant - Centerville - Dellwood - Birchwood - Gem Lake - Pine Springs ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 6,000,000 Michels Homes is a custom, high-end, residential home builder and remodeler. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Michels Homes | | Address | 5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks, Minnesota 55127, United States | | Phone | (651) 653-1210 | | Website | http://www.michelshomes.com | | License Number | MN - BC296447 \| WI - 1286104 | | Followers on Houzz | 854 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bob.michels.construction.inc - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/michelshomes - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/bob-michels-construction-inc- - Blog — http://www.michelshomes.com/home ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Michels Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michels-homes-pfvwus-pf~251717948) - **Website:** http://www.michelshomes.com - **Phone:** (651) 653-1210 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2022, 2021 & 2018 - Regional Contractor of the Year Award - 2021 - Remodeler of Merit Award - 2021, 2020 - Contractor of the Year Awards - 2020 - Housing Industry Leader of the Year - Andy Michels - 2018 & 2011 - Remodeler of the Year - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Housing First Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/housing-first-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~344190101) - [NARI of Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~403777539) - [Home Builders Association of Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635) - [Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-southeastern-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1544583313) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 42 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — libbelou, Jan. 2021** > What fun this experience with Michels was! We tore down a house, put anew one up, dealt with all the area restrictions, took out a pool, put in a pool and re- landscaped after new septic system. So top to bottom! Their architect and designers of choice did all the heavy lifting, and Andy was always only a text away. We were even gone several months and it went smoothly! > Thank you, Bob, Andy, Katie, and Studio M Designs!! **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thanks so much for putting this review and the photos together! We are proud to have been selected as your builder! Your new home is beautiful. **★★★★★ — Hannah Frels, June 2020** > We had a wonderful experience working with Michels Homes on our kitchen remodel. Their customer service and attention to detail is top notch. Andy managed to keep our project on schedule during a pandemic and while becoming a new dad. He never missed a beat and was always five steps ahead! Katie is professional, organized and does a wonderful job keeping you in the loop. Remodeling your home while living there can be very stressful, the Michels team does everything they can to carry the burden of that stress. All of Andy’s subs are wonderful and treat your home like it’s their own. We couldn’t be more pleased with the end result! **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We appreciate the feedback. It was a pleasure working with you! Your new kitchen is stunning!! **★★★★★ — Al Lambert, Nov. 2018** > Michels Homes did a great job helping us remodel our home. Andy and his team took the time to get to know us and anticipate our needs. They had great ideas to enhance the design and meet our goals. The sub contractors did outstanding work. Andy made sure the work was done right and that we were satisfied with the results. We highly recommend Michels Homes. **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for the positive feedback! It was a pleasure working with you! > > -Michels Homes **★★★★★ — Richard Manke, Sept. 2018** > 40 years ago Bob Michels built the house we still live in today. Throughout the years we made some updates to the house (e.g., wood floor in the kitchen/entry way, granite countertops) to keep it more modern. Every time we have hired someone they commented on the outstanding quality of the construction of our house. We still have the original Anderson windows that were installed when built!! The woodwork looks as good today as when we built 40 years ago. I would strongly recommend Michels construction to anyone looking to build a new home. I am an extremely 40 year satisfied customer. How many people will say that about a builder after that long!! **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank Richard for taking the time to write us a review! We appreciate the support! **★★★★★ — Greg Frandsen, July 2018** > I hired Michels Homes to inspect my roof for hail damage following a hail storm the previous spring. Any met the adjuster from Chubb out there a few days later and within a week I had a check in hand from Chubb and a few days later Michels Homes was installing a new roof. The whole project went great and I would highly recommend Andy & Michels Homes. **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! It was a pleasure working with you! > > -Michels Homes **★★★★★ — Kathy Carlson, March 2018** > I highly recommend Michels Homes. I hired them to repair major hail damage to my home. Andy Michels was very polite and professional as were the subs he hired. The project was completed in a timely manner and turned out beautiful. **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you so much for the review! We are proud to have been selected as your remodeler. We appreciate the positive feedback! > > Michels Homes **★★★★★ — Generations Hardwood Flooring, March 2018** > Michels Homes does amazing work! It's been a pleasure working with them over the last 10+ years. On the top of our list of builders we work for. They are organized, timely, fair, and most importantly, put out the best quality homes. Customer's won't regret working with this team! **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for the positive feedback! It has been a pleasure working with you as well. We can always count on your company to deliver a beautiful finished product! **★★★★★ — Jason Stotts, Dec. 2017** > Did a full remodel with Bob and Andy. My wife and I could not be happier! They set us up with great deals on everything for the house including the dirt work. Very reputable group and Bobs help made me sleep at night when sending that kind of money. **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for taking the time to review our company! We appreciate the positive feedback! > > Michels Homes **★★★★★ — Mark Stankey, Nov. 2017** > Great team, great results! Delivered everything we wanted. The team can handle high level of detail and work well with designers/architects. **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you Mark! We appreciate the positive feedback! It was a pleasure working with you and your family. > > -Bob Michels Construction **★★★★★ — Chad Murphy, July 2017** > We engaged Michels Construction after the loss of our home due to a fire April, 2016. From day one, Michels took control by working with our adjuster, architect, designer, furniture restoration people, structural engineers, etc.. It would have been a nightmare if Michels hadn't been there leading the coordination throughout the process. During our rebuild, we received constant updates and communication, often speaking multiple times throughout the day to ensure our home was built they we wanted it. Even late night texts were quickly replied too! Every sub that they employ approaches their work with pride and professionalism and they were just fun work with too! I would highly recommend Michels for building a home or even just a kitchen remodel! **Comment from Michels Homes:** > It was a pleasure working with you and your family. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to write this review. Your new home is beautiful! > > -Bob Michels Construction, Inc. **★★★★★ — Evelyn Jorgensen, July 2017** > Last summer, we needed to find a construction company that we could trust to do some extensive work on our 30 year home in North Oaks. Decks had deteriorated, windows needed replacement, and our garage door was inoperable. Luckily, we discovered the Bob Michels Construction Company located above Tria. The management, the supervisors, and all of the workers were excellent, skilled, and trustworthy. We turned the job over to them and never had one problem with the entire job. We since have recommended them to our daughter and son-in-law for their remodeling job. They are great! **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for taking the time to review our company! It was a pleasure working with you! > > -Bob Michels Construction **★★★★★ — Ali Alizadeh, July 2017** > Bob Michels' team were ethical, responsive, professional. They command a great relationship with the subs they use and it shows. Our project was complicated on many levels. We felt we were in good hands and the end product was excellent. Highly recommend them. **Comment from Michels Homes:** > Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our company! We appreciate the support. Your remodeling project was challenging, rewarding, and fun! Hope you are enjoying your outdoor living spaces this summer! > > -Bob Michels Construction ## Selected projects - [Lake Johanna - Rustic Total Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-johanna-rustic-total-home-remodel-pj-vj~7031697) - Location: Arden Hills, MN - Photos: 41 - [White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-bear-lakeside-luxury-new-home-pj-vj~6710984) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 49 - [North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-modern-farmhouse-new-home-build-pj-vj~6709690) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 22 - [North Oaks - Traditional Pantry Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-traditional-pantry-addition-pj-vj~6435857) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 9 - [North Oaks - Modern Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-modern-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6264567) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 13 - [Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayzata-traditional-total-home-remodel-pj-vj~6432955) - Location: Wayzata, MN - Photos: 32 - [North Oaks - Modern Lower Level](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-modern-lower-level-pj-vj~6814694) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 18 - [North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-transitional-total-home-remodel-pj-vj~6289319) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 36 - [Loretto - Farmhouse Total Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loretto-farmhouse-total-home-remodel-pj-vj~6094361) - Location: Loretto, MN - Photos: 18 - [Medina - Transitional Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/medina-transitional-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5662644) - Location: Medina, MN - Photos: 9 - Description: “Create a space for our family to come together and share in crafting homemade meals, AND by the way, we’d like the updated kitchen to include a wood fired oven!” These were the homeowner’s top priorities for their dream kitchen. To achieve these goals, we doubled the kitchen in size to include a large island with seating, installed commercial grade appliances, and ensured ample storage throughout. No doubt, the most unique aspect of this remodel is the wood fired oven. This oven can be used for… - [North Oaks - Traditional New Home Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-traditional-new-home-construction-pj-vj~2608248) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 30 - Description: A fire destroyed the majority of spaces within the existing home. Sadly, only a few items of personal property were salvaged, but happily, no one was home during the fire. Our firm was called in to assess the damage. As the fire was extensive, the home was considered to be a total loss. Because of this, the scope of work for the project consisted of tearing down the home, removing the existing foundation, and starting a new home construction from scratch. Our firm set out to build a new home tha… - [White Bear Lake - Traditional New Home Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-bear-lake-traditional-new-home-construction-pj-vj~2841801) - Location: White Bear Lake, MN - Photos: 36 - Description: This new home build by Michels Homes is nestled in a secluded and picturesque neighborhood that offers incredible views of the area lake. The home sits on a unique lot and due to its configuration and the extensive planning that went into the home’s design, the homeowners are able to enjoy daily sunsets from the majority of spaces within the home. As guests enter the home, they find themselves in a spacious foyer that opens up to the stunning great room. The great room features grand wood beams,… - [North Oaks - Craftsman Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-craftsman-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6002782) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 8 - [Medicine Lake - Traditional Main Floor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/medicine-lake-traditional-main-floor-remodel-pj-vj~2046854) - Location: Medicine Lake, MN - Photos: 23 - Description: This 1980s-built, lakeside home was dated, dark, and lacked inspiration throughout. Our firm was called in to modernize and improve the interior and exterior of the home. The greatest challenge we faced was that we were working within a small footprint. We wanted to include a number of exciting features and not have the updated areas be overwhelming. To address this issue, our team thoughtfully created an innovative and cohesive design that would maximize space and take advantage of the stunning… - [Grant - Farmhouse Main Floor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grant-farmhouse-main-floor-remodel-pj-vj~2098556) - Location: Grant, MN - Photos: 19 - Description: Our goal for this main floor remodel was to craft a kitchen that would be catered to meet the needs of the chef of the home. This meant designing the kitchen to have a large island for food prep, ample storage, and high quality appliances that would be reliable and give the owner the capability to entertain a large group. We also wanted to Improve the functionality, flow, and work triangles within the space in addition to modernizing all components and finishes. And lastly, we wanted to create a… - [North Oaks - Transitional Main Floor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-transitional-main-floor-remodel-pj-vj~5611599) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 35 - [Plymouth - Contemporary Lower Level Finish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plymouth-contemporary-lower-level-finish-pj-vj~1193417) - Location: Plymouth, MN - Photos: 15 - Description: Practical, modern, and cozy are just a few ways to describe this lower level. The existing space was unfinished and underutilized. Our goal for this project was to give the homeowners space to entertain and create an escape from the rest of the home. Practical design allowed for us to fit a significant amount of living and entertaining area into a small space. Within the 1,200 square foot lower level, we added a full bar, custom climate controlled walk-in wine cellar, entertainment room, game ro… - [North Oaks - French Country Cottage Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-oaks-french-country-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~615474) - Location: North Oaks, MN - Photos: 47 - Description: This 1987 built French Country cottage overlooks the James J. Hill historic barn, creamery, and blacksmith shop. The exterior of the home was originally built with integrity but the interior of the home was lacking in functionality and flow. Our goal was to create consistency between the floors of the home while not compromising the original exterior. This total home renovation was planned in phases with a ‘grand plan’ in mind. The rustic touches and unique features of the home combine to create… - [Rustic Hunting Lodge Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-hunting-lodge-remodel-pj-vj~1223852) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - Description: We recently finished working on a very unique property owned by a past client. When the structure was built in the early 90’s it was state-of-the-art. Geothermal, fiber optic lights, in floor heat, and lighting control were just some of the cutting-edge technologies the cabin had. The previous owners left the ‘lodge’ vacant for 8 years. Time took a toll on the property; mice began to move in, the mechanical systems failed. The structure didn’t age well and was in need of major renovation. The ne… - [Shoreview - Traditional Main Floor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shoreview-traditional-main-floor-remodel-pj-vj~2688034) - Location: Shoreview, MN - Photos: 19 - Description: This home epitomized late 1980s interior design. Laminate tile flooring, Formica countertops, and vintage appliances were just a few of the home's dated features. Functionality, storage, and inspiration were lacking throughout, and as the main areas of the home were closed off, natural light was limited and rooms felt cramped. The scope of work for the project would be to remodel the main floor living areas of the home in addition to converting the existing deck into a screened porch. The goal f… [See all 54 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/michels-homes-pfvwus-pf~251717948) ## Community Q&A **Q: What color was used on the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you.! A: Hi - thank you for looking! That was DuraSupreme Latte w/ Glaze. Thank you! **Q: Love the backsplash in the kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* What color and company is the backsplash? A: I believe we were with Tile Shop for tile on this one. Thank you! **Q: What company makes the couch?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for a couch exactly like that one! Curved narrow arm, two cushioned seat. A: You will have to check with Stuido M Interiors who supplied it! **Q: stone spec** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I'm local to the Twin Cities where this house is. I'm wondering if you can share the stone spec. Thanks!! A: Please do use the photo. Thank you Jeffrey for the compliment! **Q: Siding and trim colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know the paint colors of this exterior. Gorgeous! A: Solid Stain by Cabbots - i can not recall the color itself, but its the only red one. Trim Color, we do not have that on file unfortuatly! Thank you for looking! **Q: Gorgeous home! Can you please provide what type of siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* Loved the sidings used on the beautiful home! Can you please provided the type of siding(s) you used? Thank you! A: We consitered it a traditional home with some flares of contemporary! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*