Arbor Haus

Nate and the Arbor Haus team are top notch!!! We showed them a few hand-drawn sketches with ideas on how to we wanted to transform our dated home into a cozy cottage style home. Wow!! They over-exceed our expectations!!! They were able to shift our kitchen completely to the other side of our house to an unused sitting area. They also gave us a new mud room area, an office and a work out room all within the same living space. Nate and his team took time to understand our style and goals. Their kitchen craftsmanship is exceptional. Their ideas and finishing touches are what we love most. We just love our new coffee nook and corner bar!

Nate and his team did an amazing job transforming our 1920s log cabin into a charming and updated home for our adult son with special needs. We could not have found a better team to work with. Everyone involved was friendly and personable, quickly responsive to any and all of our needs and requests, and worked tirelessly to complete this project for our family in a limited timeframe. We are most impressed with the exceptional quality of the work and attention to detail. We highly recommend ArborHaus! Ed and Frances Phillips

I can't more highly recommend Arbor Haus to anyone who needs remodeling that goes above and beyond your expectations for service, quality and price. We had previously remodeled our lower level full bathroom just a few years earlier but the integrity of the product was subpar despite $50,000 spent, falling apart within two years after completion. All for a price that kept migrating higher and higher throughout the project while workers were absent regularly. For our master bathroom we knew we had to have a different solution. We wanted more room without increasing the square footage, a view out to the lake from the shower which would require some plumbing logistics over an uninsulated addition with high end finishes. The 'lakeside luxe' bathroom is the result of excellent collaboration, a bid that never migrated upwards, and top notch daily communication, and excellent thinking outside of the box. We couldn't be happier with the process AND the outcome. Amazingly high quality work!

Arbor Haus takes the time to understand their client's vision and executes on the aspects that are most important to them. Whether it is vibe, budget, vision, or direction, Arbor Haus has it in covered. I could not have made this space exactly what I wanted it to be without this team. I trust them implicitly. They stayed on schedule, communicated at every turn and asked the important questions (and offered alternate solutions) that kept me on budget. Arbor Haus is all the things that I would want in a contracting partner on a project. I will hire them over and over.

Nate and his gang did my office remodel. It was a simple project at first but, as we started to peel the onion, got more and more complex. Arbor Haus navigated through the challenges (which included his client) and at the end of the day we have a beautiful new work home that we will be in forever!

Nate and his team were fantastic to work with in our basement remodel. We had several challenges being a 1892 house with a stone and brick foundation along with an undiscovered cistern behind on of the walls. They were very effective with working with us on problem solving and coming up with creative and innovative solutions to work around the constraints of an old house. The outcome was taking an unfinished basement that would flood on a regular basis to a new bedroom, living room and bathroom all done with quality and care of us. We love the basement, love the work and you can't find a better trustworthy and quality business than Arbor Haus

I seriously can't say enough good things about Arbor Haus. Their design ideas and attention to detail is amazing. They listened to what I needed and created such an awesome work place, which was very difficult to do given the confines of the space. On top of that, I had a deadline that was non-negotiable, and they got it done. I would highly recommend them if you are looking to redesign your space.

Couldn’t be happier with the results of our remodel and working with Arbor Haus. Nate and his team are a pleasure to work with and made the process as stress free as possible, they even went the extra mile and helped us when our boiler went out on New Year’s Eve!

Arbor Haus directed remodeling all 3 of our bathrooms at one time, and did a great job of coordinating the whole process. The quality of the work was superior, and we love the finished product. We would work with them again and have recommended them to friends and neighbors.

Nate and his team are absolutely fantastic to work with. We completely renovated our kitchen from top to bottom and Nate was a huge help the entire way. He was happy to work with us on different things we wanted to do and source ourselves, while still guiding us through potential pitfalls and helping us make our kitchen the best it could be within our constraints. Whenever you work on a large renovation project there are bound be glitches, but Nate went above and beyond to rectify any issues and to ensure we were well informed and all solutions went according to plan. Arbor Haus stands behind their beautiful work and we would definitely work with them again for any future projects. Our kitchen is a dream come true and without Arbor Haus and specifically Nate's input I am not sure it would have realized its full potential. Nate is also very gracious in continuing to field my many inquiries as I continue to dream up ideas for our home! :) Absolutely can (and do!) recommend Arbor Haus!

We have partnered with Arbor Haus for a little over a year on multiple projects. Nate, Shelly and Daren run a fantastic operation. They treat their clients, vendors and suppliers with the utmost respect. We have really enjoyed building our relationship with the team at Arbor Haus and look forward to many more successful projects in the years to come!

I've photographed several of Arbor Haus' remodel projects and am so impressed with the quality of craftsmanship, dedication to detail, and overall professionalism of this company. They work with integrity and treat folks like me with the utmost respect and consideration. I can only imagine how they would do the same with clients. Their work is some of the highest quality I've seen.

Nate and his team helped us from the very start of our master suite remodel with creative ideas and problem solving solutions. This kept our project budget in line and on time. Each day the worksite was left clean and orderly - very impressive. We were always made aware of the schedule and what was going to be worked on next. We could not be happier with the final result! This is the second remodeling project with have done with Arbor Haus and we would not hesitate to do more in the future.

We love our “new” home. Nate and his team at Arbor Haus are invaluable partners. From the very first review of our needs, Nate provided great ideas for the layout, and guided us through the process. It is clear that Nate has a genuine desire to please his clients and deliver a great product. They are true professionals that understand the importance and individuality of each home. Thank you, Arbor Haus, for creating an amazing living space that makes us smile every day!

Selecting a contractor you have never worked with before can be a little nerve wracking. You don’t know until you’ve signed a contract and the work begins if the overall experience will live up to the level of trust you initially felt. My husband and I wanted to reinvent our kitchen/living space by knocking out the wall that separated the two and modernizing the overall look and feel. There are many reasons why we decided to go with Nate and his team, but two really stand out. Their level of communication and their ability to listen to what we were asking for and turn it into something we really wanted, but didn’t fully image. Thank you Nate, Shelly and Darren!

Arbor Haus started our project with a very detailed estimate and were diligent to make sure they stayed within the estimate, when there were events outside the original plan, they called them out and corrected them. Nate and his team are proud of their name and reputation and strive for excellence. For example, craftsmanship, time sensitivity, quality materials, cleanliness of the job site, and compliance to city codes and regulations. Nate and Darren were always accessible and responsive to our questions or concerns. The entire team were friendly, enjoyed the project, were fun to work with and we have a beautiful 3 season porch out of the process!!

Nate and the entire crew at Arbor Haus did a great job on our bathroom remodel. We, like a lot of people, sit and watch all the remodeling shows on HGTV and see some of the horror stories and difficulties a lot of people experience. So we were naturally nervous as this was our first big project. But Arbor Haus was top notch! Everyone was readily available and whenever we had questions, someone answered right away. The craftmanship was great too - I am a woodworker myself and was very curious to see how our custom vanity would turn out - and I was thoroughly impressed - from the dovetail joints in the drawers to the beautiful paint work. The tile setter for our shower and floor did great work - we get great comments about the tile! Nate's carpenter also did a great job - we had a wall removed as well as a new window installed in our old brick 1940s house. It fits perfect and looks great. Our project came in within budget and the time frame was right on. As this was our only bathroom, Nate and his project manager had the foresight to rearrange the construction order to allow our toilet to be reset each evening so we were never without a usable functioning toilet. It was the little things like this that made working with Arbor Haus easy. They answered all of our phone calls and questions, took into account our unique 1 bathroom situation, kept us within our budget, and gave us a really great looking and functioning bathroom. I would recommend them highly, and plan on calling them back to help us with our future 2nd bathroom plans.

We love our new patio door. Nate and John were great to work with and even brought the Pella rep to our house when we were in the planning/selection stage. Arbor Haus was very direct about timing and budget and excellent at finishing the little details too - trim, tile grout, paint, etc. Switching from a french door that swung into the kitchen to a slider has made all the difference in the world for our small space. Having the blinds inside also keeps them free from dust. Overall, the quality is so much better than our old door - the temperature is more regular in the room and the screen has held up to 3 wild kids going in and out. Thanks Arbor Haus!

Nate and the Arbor Haus team are organized, diligent and creative. Most importantly, however, is that they care about their clients. Keep up the great work!

Never heard back from him after the initial consultation, despite being told he would be in touch with us. Sent a follow up email 6 weeks later with no response.

We hired Arbor Haus to do our kitchen and we couldn't be happier! Everything turned out just the way we had hoped. Everything was on time and done when said which made it a lot easier! I feel like I now have my dream white kitchen:)

It started with old windows as projects often do and grew into a total room redo. We replaced 5 windows, pulled down old paneling re insulated, new wiring and drywall and a new huge big screen TV. (My husbands) Nate's' crew were efficient and tidy. The work was finished in a timely manner and we were kept informed with progress reposts as we were traveling during that time.

Nate and Arbor Haus did a great job on our new deck. His company came in on-time and under budget, which is always a plus with contractors. I have also worked with Nate professionally as a provider of new construction and renovation financing. Arbor Haus without question upholds the stringent standards a lender is looking for in terms of business management, costs, and reputation. Michael Sluis Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 612.667.3743

I had the priveledge of being hired by Arbor Haus to photograph several projects of theirs. Interestingly enough I left the job with a desire to spread the word about the quality and integrity of the company. The attention to detail and personalized service you get with Arbor Haus is like none I have seen before. Arbor Haus is a company I am proud to refer people to!

Arbor Haus is quickly changing the model of how renovators and builders treat their clients. Their open-pricing policy was certainly appreciated. Pulling back the curtain on bids and actually pricing kept our project on budget, and on time as there were few if any questions needing to be answered. The high points include: • Contractors on time and delivered all work to our satisfaction • No problems went unresolved. Each one was handled quickly and with respect to our wishes. • Communication with project foreman was exceptional • End result was beautiful and exceeded our expectations in many aspects of the project • Project delivery was on time and completely to our satisfaction Biggest difference from other contractors: • Willing to figure out solutions that fit our needs • Delivered finishing touches that were above and beyond expectations several times during project • Were seriously fun to work with. Now we have several new friends • Will recommend Arbor Haus to anyone looking to upgrade their living or work space without any hesitation.

My wife and I remodeled our laundry room and entry space leading from the garage into the kitchen. What was once a very unusable space, especially with the three children under 5, was transformed into a beautiful, modern, utilitarian area that has proved to be worth every penny. Pro's of Arbor Haus: 1. Authentic desire to do a great job; they want to exceed expectations 2. The sub-contractors were great and trustworthy...we felt very comfortable having them at our house regardless if we were home or not. They interacted with the kids and my wife...in fact, everyone was a little sad when the project was over and they didn't show up anymore. 3. The workspace was clean and tidy at all times 4. The quality of work was excellent. If anything wasn't perfect Nate worked with the sub-contractors to resolve the issue in a manner that met our expectations. 5. Nate and crew were open to feedback...if we didn't like where things were going from a project managemet or communication standpoint, the crew did their best to fix it 6. The crew did some minor odd jobs around the house per our request without nickel and diming us. Great customer service. Opportunities for Improvement (these items are minor) 1. As noted above, at times communication was lacking and/or we felt we had to push to get things done and didn't know when people would show up. This seems to be a theme for most contractors. Relative to other folks we have worked with, Arbor Haus is better at communication but there is room for improvement. 2. Timeline...the project lasted a bit longer than we would have liked but we undersand that they had other projects going on and were at the mercy of the cabinet maker, etc. With all that being said, i think there may have been opportunities to trim up the schedule a bit more.

We hired Arbor Haus to do a full remodel of our commercial building in downtown Excelsior, MN. The project went seamlessly and we are nothing short of thrilled with the results. We found the process of working with them throughout planning, design and construction to be creative, adaptive and inspiring. They worked well with our architect and the city, and they have an extremely professional, highly experienced and really enjoyable construction team (which was very refreshing!) They exceeded our expectations for the timeline in completing the project, and we didn't have any "surprises" in the budget department. Almost daily, we receive complements on the finished product (we are in a very prominent location in town) and are greatly enjoying our new, beautiful space. After our exceptional experience with Arbor Haus I began to refer them to my friends, family and clients, for both residential and commercial projects. Each have followed up with me that they have had a similar, extremely positive experience. Without hesitation I will continue to recommend Arbor Haus for any size of remodeling or building project.

My Wife and I are extremely pleased to have Nate and his team build our dream home in Excelsior. Our experience has been nothing less than absolutely terrific. We are enjoying the construction process. We are treated as great friends. I am delighted to provide Arbor Haus a 5 star rating. Our overall experience has been wonderful!

We really enjoy working with Nate at Arbor Haus. He is very organized, professional and takes great care in insuring that his clients are always treated right. We highly recommend Arbor Haus for any remodel job big or small.

For the past 3 years I've worked on various remodeling projects with Nate from Arbor Haus. Nate excels in his customer and sub contractor relationships. His ability to work with the client to meet their design goals for their remodel is exceptional. M Carlson has greatly appreciated the working relationship with Nate from Arbor Haus and we look forward to continually working with each other

We were so pleased with the overall ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into the finishing of our basement! Nate and his team matched both our dream and our budget to what fit perfectly for the needs of our family. From the planning stage through completion, Nate guided us through and was thorough in his explanation of all aspects of the process. We would recommend Nate and his team to ANYONE looking for someone to partner with for a well-built and unique basement!

We couldn't be happier with the work done by Nate and his professionals on our 100-year-old home! We created living space in the unfinished half of our lower level, and turned an open back porch into an enclosed mudroom. Right from the beginning, Nate made it a priority to be familiar with our design tastes and aesthetic, using digital media and technology to share ideas and inspiration. That way, he could anticipate our preferences both in large-scale structure and in finishing details--a fantastic skill in the person who will lead your project. In addition, his communication skills are top-notch. Whether in person, on the phone, through BuilderTREND or via text, what sets Nate apart is his ability to efficiently coordinate and organize many people, schedules and deadlines AND consistently and openly keep the homeowner up-to-date on progress and plans in the way that we preferred to communicate. His attention to detail is enviable--it was great to know and trust that he had a handle on all of the day-to-day details as well as the vision of the big picture. Nate and his staff have earned the trust and loyalty of some of the most skilled, experienced and professional subcontractors in the Twin Cities area. Every step of our project involved high-quality work and materials, and we felt comfortable every day opening our home to every person who shared their talents here. The bids provided were fair, and every effort was made to get a clear picture of the scope of work before beginning, so that there were fewer changes necessary along the way. Nate is a person of integrity, and works with people who value the same things. Nate, John, Dave, and everyone at Arbor Haus clearly have a passion for what they do. They are experienced, creative, highly skilled and incredibly personable. They treated our home personally, and were dedicated to making the new spaces in our existing home look like they have always been there. They personalized their service to our needs and that of our specific project. We have already recommended them to others without hesitation, and would love to work with the entire team again on any future projects in our home. Thank you for a great experience and fabulous new spaces!

Nate is one of the most respectful and hard working remodelers I have had the opportunity to work with. He is diligent to make sure that his clients are happy and satisfied through the whole process making it as enjoyable as possible.

We have worked with Nate on several projects on our 100 year old home starting in 2009. Nate has also been available to act as a consultant when we needed an outside opinion over the years since 2009. In all of these scenarios, Nate has been a complete professional: strong work ethic, design knowledge, budget conscious, deadlines respected, and easy to work with. We would highly recommend Nate and his company based on our experience.

Highly recommend! Nate approached our remodel with professionalism and a collaborative spirit. From setting budget expectations to picking final finishes there was consistent communication with Nate and we very quickly came to rely on his word. When he said that something would be done it was and in those unavoidable situations when we needed someone to rely on to rectify an issue or to make recommendations Nate always came through! We won’t hesitate to use Nate for our next remodel, and the next one after that. We absolutely love our kitchen! Thank you Nate! James & Brian St. Louis Park

Arbor Haus is a great Contractor to work with with excellent highly qualified people. From an architects perspective I appreciate the attention to detail, the in depth knowledge of construction and proper detailing. Arbor Haus is a collaborative partner in the design build process adding value throughout the whole project by working closely with the architect and home owner to find creative solutions, products and systems that work within the budget and provide quality long term solutions for the owner.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many general contractors (my company does exteriors only), Nate Stangler and his capable staff at Arbor Haus are a joy to work with. They are well organized and communicate with their subs well so there are less mix-ups and delays than I find with many other general contractors, this makes me happy but I know it makes homeowners even happier. I cannot recommend them enough.

We had multiple existing wooden decks that needed constant maintenance. We were looking for an updated look and maintenance-free options. Nate’s vision and ideas helped us create an updated look, larger and more useable space. Nate has strong project management skills and kept us updated as weather in the spring can be a factor in safely getting the work done. It also turned out our upper deck was very unsafe and Nate brought that to our attention so our new deck is now safe and meets code. Our experience with Nate from start to finish was a positive one without any pricing surprises. We appreciated his honesty and transparent approach.