Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Fifty Lakes

“Baratto Brothers custom craftsmen built our Lake residence, and the Baratto Commercial division general contracted our manufacturing facility!! They have the most incredible craftsman....creative, efficient and reliable. As well, the commercial division got our facility in on time, on budget and exceeded our expectations. Baratto is our builder for life! Dan & Leah Heggerston 218-839-1869”

“Land's End is a great contractor for your home building or remodeling project. Extremely conscientious, with a high attention to detail. Unlike some contractors, Land's End is very schedule driven, and manages their subcontractors to deliver a quality on-time result.”

“Bercher Design and Construction recently completed a major renovation of our lake home. We could not be more pleased with the entire seven month process and our experience with the Bercher team. From the very beginning planning and design phase, to the selections, throughout the construction process we found everyone extremely customer focused and without doubt their goal was to have a satisfied customer. They clearly achieved their goal as the end result exceeded our expectations. Very importantly their motto of being considerate is an understatement. We enthusiastically and highly recommend Bercher Design and Construction to anyone considering a building project.”

“Provided detailed cost plan. Easy to work with and discuss plans. Completed project per schedule. Excellent resource, as we completed parts of the project ourselves.”

“Working with Stan and Hy Tec was one of the best experiences I have had as an interior designer in 29 years! Their team communicated very well and their focus was on the customer through the entire project. As the clients' independent interior designer, I felt respected rather than feeling that I was on the outside looking in, I felt that I was a part of a the Hy Tec team. I was very impressed with Stan's architectural knowledge and problem solving skills - definitely has a creative edge and a good vision. I highly recommend working with Hy Tec on either residential or commercial projects. Sincerely- Regina Nelsen R Nelsen Interior Design, Inc Baxter, MN 56425”

“Mark was creative in solving our kitchen remodel ( with just a little help from Les, his dad). The project included the kitchen remodel, deck railing, fix and repainted entire exterior, plus add a utility shed. Anything that wasn't perfect initially the first time was fixed immediately, and no surprises on the budget. If you're looking for cheap, go elsewhere. Mark hires only the best local tradespeople.”

“This is a quality contractor that takes a lot of care in the details. All of the staff that I have worked with cares about there job and is always a joy to work with.”

“Very knowledgeable from start to finish with excellent workmanship. I would recommend these guys to anyone wanting to build a quality house either on a lake or in the city. B-Dirt looked at our project, provided autocad prints of their recommendation and gave us an accurate estimate.”

“Shane Lalama is a general contractor that works in building and design. Initially in the remodel project we sought an architect who drew up initial plans. We then submitted the project for three general contractors. After meeting with them we chose Shane because he immediately started giving us suggestions how we could alter the plans and improve function and save financially. Our project was a complete remodel since our home was built in 1957 and had not had significant work done since purchase in 1989. Our roof was a low pitch white coated roof that was altered to a higher pitch with clay tiles. The conversion of our car port to a two car garage with above garage storage. Our breezeway was converted into an enclosed pantry and utility room with laundry room facilities. This area opened into the garage and to the kitchen. The pantry had all new cupboards installed and matched kitchen cabinetry. This area opened to our back patio and had elevated wood beamed ceiling. The kitchen was totally remodeled with new appliances, granite countertops and a copper farmhouse sink and copper pot salad prep area. All cabinets were redone and matched cabinetry within the pantry. In our great room the fireplace was enlarged with similar stacked stone and an entertainment center that provided for mounted television and also created a foyer for our main entrance. We completely replaced all windows with Anderson windows. To my wife's art studio which is a separate building we added a 520 sq ft art gallery with complete bathroom facilities. Based on Shane's recommendation we enclosed the prior small nonfunctional patio by connecting the two buildings with patio walls and creating a huge patio with outdoor kitchen and upgrading our existing sunken spa. To our master bedroom we added 260 sq ft and created an on suite which included a Kohler 6 ft message tub with granite surround with off set chandelier. It also included a double sink vanity and makeup area, a walk-in closet, and huge tile shower with flagstone floors throughout the house except for the kitchen. Our home originally had a circular gravel stone drive. This was upgraded to a brick paver drive. Now that the project is finally about complete, I can not recommend Shane highly enough. I found him honest, extremely talented, and a joy to work with. He was considerate of us and our needs as were his employees and subcontractors. Complete before and after pictures can be provided upon request of all areas. I have included before and after photos of two views of the front of the home.”

“I havent worked with them yet, though everything I see on their ads is completely amazing! If we need a builder for a mountain home, I would absolutely look into this company. The details are spectacular. I would recommend them to people needing an amazing home.”