Saint Paul, Minnesota, situated in the Upper Midwest and near the border of Canada, presents a colorful explosion of culture to its residents and visitors. Though relatively smaller compared to other Minnesota cities, Saint Paul – part of the Twin Cities – is densely packed with 3.6 million residents and teeming with arts. The city is home to the Traces Center of History and Culture, the Alexander Ramsey House, the James J. Hill House, and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

In the countryside, Saint Paul is tied to waterscapes and landing ports. Its landscape includes steep river bluffs and palisades- prompting many residents to commission beautiful but modern cabins by the lake. Saint Paul also features receding glaciers on its river valleys. Some of its neighborhoods’ select houses have been approached by preservationists due to their historic significance. Here, we look at the top 15 General Contractors in Saint Paul- professionals who are well-versed in the city’s cold climate and can expertly design and construct homes on its challenging hills and slopes.

15) Landmark Custom Homes

350 Main St. N. #454, Stillwater, MN 55082

For more than three decades, Landmark Custom Homes has provided high-quality home building and remodeling services throughout the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas. Bob McAdam, owner of the company, initially started in the real estate business, where he discovered his passion for building and architecture. The family-owned company makes it its mission to establish long-standing relationships with its customers. Recently, Landmark Custom Homes was featured on HGTV’s “Bang for Your Buck” and was given the “Most Bang for your Buck” award.

A member of Energy Star, the company certifies each home it works on to Energy Star Standards. Offering all types of remodeling and custom home building services, the company’s projects range from $25k to $1M.

14) Oslo Builders

6701 Galway Drive, Edina, MN 55439

Established in 2009, Oslo Builders has remodeled and built numerous homes throughout the Twin Cities. Matt Cooke and Ross Olsen, founders of the company, had many years of experience in the building and remodeling industry before forming the company. Together, they are committed to being leaders in quality home building. Their projects have been featured several times in Midwest Home Magazine.

Among their specialties are custom homes, remodels, and additions. One of their recent projects is a Smart Home, which features cutting-edge home technology. This technology allows homeowners to live conveniently with the help of devices, gadgets, and applications that enable them to control their home’s technology.

13) DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation, Inc.

11655 Ridgemount Ave., W. Minnetonka, MN 55305

Since 2002, DiGiacomo Homes and Renovation has been one of the most reputable design-build companies in the area, specializing in custom home building and remodeling services. The company prides itself on its timeless designs and innovative use of green building technologies. Over the years, the company has received various awards and recognition, including the 2017 First Place Interior Design Award for Bedroom Suite from the American Society of Interior Designers, the CotY (Contractor of the Year Award) Silver Award for Residential Bath $50k to $75k, CotY for Residential Over $150k, CotY Silver Award for Residential Interior Under $150k, CotY for Residential Kitchen $60k to $100k, and CotY Gold Award for Addition.

Furthermore, the firm has also been featured in many publications including the Midwest Home Magazine, SPACES, Parade of Homes Magazine, Minneapolis Star & Tribune, and Architecture Minnesota. The firm is accredited with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), BATC- Housing First Minnesota, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), American Society of Interior Designers, and the Builders Association of Minnesota. The firm’s interior design services start at $2.5k, while their remodeling jobs start at $50k, and $750k for new custom home construction services.

12) Vujovich

275 Market St. #521, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Minneapolis-based Vujovich is one of the longest-standing design-build firms serving the Twin Cities. Founded in 1988, the firm has completed many projects in the area and has delivered to clients beautiful living spaces that mirror their personal style as well as their lifestyle. Owner Ed Roskowinski is the past president and board chair of NARI Minnesota, and also the creator and current board chair of NARI Cares, a non-profit organization committed to assisting Minnesota homeowners in need by providing affordable repairs and remodeling projects for the less fortunate.

The firm has received six national awards, 14 regional awards, and 43 Minnesota awards, including the 2016 Builders Association of the Twin Cities Remodeler of the Year, 2015 and 2016 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics, 2014 Best of Business Award for Minneapolis, and the 2010 Best of the Decade Minnesota CotY Award. It is a member of the BATC- Housing First Minnesota, NARI, and the NARI of Minnesota. Vujovich’s projects usually cost between $50k to $1million.

11) Anchor Builders

6121 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Award-winning Anchor Builders was founded by Barak and John Steenlage in 2005 as a design-build firm that specializes in complete new builds, remodels, and additions in the area of the Twin Cities. The firm puts a premium on creating custom homes and remodels specifically designed to their clients’ lifestyles. Anchor also puts a premium on the original architectural details when remodeling older homes, and strives to preserve its original character.

Among the awards that the firm has received are the Best Remodeler of 2018 and the Best Builder of 2018 by City South Magazine, the 2017 NARI CotY Regional Award Winner for Entire House $250k to $500k, Best Interior Designer and Best Builder/Remodeler of 2014 and 2016 by St. Louis Park Magazine, Best New Home Builder and Interior Designer of 2016 by Sun Sailor Readers’ Choice, NARI Minnesota’s 2015 CotY Gold Award, 2015 NARI CotY Regional Award Winner for Entire House under $250k, NARI CotY Best Contractor of the Year Award 2014, and the Best New Home Builder of 2014 by Sun Sailor Readers’ Choice.

10) Hagstrom Builder

3511 Lk Elmo Ave N, PO Box 257, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Hagstrom Builder is a second-generation family-owned business that constructs and remodels gorgeous homes throughout the Twin Cities. The firm has been in business since 1962, specializing in new home construction, home remodeling, and renovation. The company has been featured multiple times in Midwest Home Magazine and was also featured in Artful Living, in addition to other publications.

The firm is a member of the BATC Housing First Minnesota and of NARI. Hagstrom’s remodeling projects start at $100k while its new homes start at $900k. One of the company’s recent projects is a river-side home transformed to accommodate wheelchair access throughout the house. It features a main elevator which gives access to every level of the home.

9) Zawadski Homes

4614 Churchill Street, Shoreview, MN 55126

Zawadski Homes is a luxury home builder and remodeler based in Shoreview, MN. Founded in 1979, the firm serves communities in the Twin Cities area. Zawadski specializes in building one-of-a-kind homes in unique urban neighborhoods, as well as remodeling homes. The firm also performs kitchen, bathroom, basement, and master suite remodeling, home additions, and design-build services. With over three generations of experience in the building and remodeling industry, the firm has received many awards, including the 2009 Dream Builder Award and the 2006 Trillium Award for Best Interior. Zawadski homes have been frequently showcased in the Parade of Homes.

Among the communities the company serves are Arden Hills, Blaine, Centerbille, Dellwood, Lexington, Minneapolis, Saint Pual, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, and surrounding areas, with projects ranging from $500k to $3M.

8) Pratt Remodeling

3500 Willow Lake Blvd, Suite 100, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Pratt Remodeling specializes in custom home and remodeling services throughout the Twin Cities area, including White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Bayport, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, Dellwood, and other surrounding communities. Len and Lowell Pratt, owners of the firm, have been building homes since 1973, as a means of working their way through college. For nearly half a century, the company has provided its clients with top quality remodeling and home building services, as well as exceptional home design and renovation ideas.

A member of the Triangle Builders Guild, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, and the National Association Against Consumer Fraud, the firm is a recipient of the 2011 Parade of Homes Gold Award, the 2014 Silver Award, the 2015 Bronze award, and the 2016 Gold Award.

7) Homes By Tradition

16972 Brandtjen Farm Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044

Known for building high-quality homes and remodels, Homes by Tradition is one of the premier design-build contractors in the area, serving the Twin Cities’ most desired neighborhoods. Since 2005, the company has designed and built innovative homes that feature the latest amenities. President, Dean Nelson, grew up in the family home-building business and served five years in the United States Marine Corps as an aviation technician before starting college. A seven-time Reggie Award Winner, the firm is also a recipient of various awards including the 2016 Builder of the Year, multiple Trillium Awards, Builders Association of Twin Cities (BATC) Foundation Dream Home REcognition Award, and the 2012 Parade of Homes Green Dream Home Winner.

Among the company’s specialties are kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling, custom home construction, home remodeling, and home additions. One of its recent projects is the “Custom Rambler Home”, a $1M to $1.5M custom home that features a beautiful sunroom and covered deck as well as an elegant master suite with a freestanding tub and double vanities.

6) MA Peterson

 6161 Wooddale Avenue, Edina, MN 55424

MA Peterson is a design-build firm serving St. Paul and the Minneapolis Metro area since 1979. The company’s expertise lies in design-build services, home remodeling, and home repair services. Mark Peterson, the owner of the company, discovered his passion for building at a young age as he worked with his father on remodeling projects. Today, the firm brings almost four decades of excellence and experience in the home building and remodeling industry, and has received multiple awards including the 2017 BATC Remodelers of Merit Award (ROMA), the 2017 Chrysalis Regional Award, the 2017 Qualified ProRemodeler Design Bronze Award, and the 2019 NARI CotY Gold MN Award.

MA Peterson has been featured in several publications, including Better Homes & Gardens, Trends Magazine, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, Remodeling Magazine, and Spaces Magazine. Typically, the company’s projects range from $150k to $5M.

5) Destiny Homes

600 Twelve Oaks Center Dr. Ste 656, Wayzata, MN 55391

Destiny Homes takes pride in its four decades of top-notch design and building services, specializing in renovation and new home construction projects. A member of the BATC- Housing First Minnesota and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Destiny has been a two-time recipient of the BATC Remodeler of the Year award and has participated in the Parade of Homes.

In addition to the company’s kitchen and bathroom remodeling services, new home construction, and home additions, Destiny Homes also works on historic renovations and performs remodels on various home styles such as modern, traditional, contemporary, and cottage.

4) Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling

15012 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Since 1983, Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling has provided the Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro Areas as well as Western Wisconsin with impeccable home building and remodeling services. With its many years of experience in the custom home building industry, its team of seasoned and skilled employees and trade partners pride themselves on their quality construction. The team works closely with each client to ensure that their expectations are met. A member of the Builders Association of Twin Cities, the NAHB, and the Builders Association of Minnesota, the firm has been given numerous  Reggie, Trillium, Awards of Excellence, and People’s Choice awards.

The company specializes in home building, remodeling, and major renovations. One of Lecy’s recent projects is a custom built home on an acreage lot, this rambler style home features stunning details and unequaled craftsmanship throughout.

3) L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers

5500 Lincoln Drive, Edina, MN 55436

Cramer Builders + Remodelers is one of the oldest general contracting firms operating in Edina, Minnesota. Since its founding in the late 1970s, the firm has maintained a tight grip on its culture of high-quality builds and great customer experience, and has amassed awards and press features as a result. Though originally founded by its namesake Larry Cramer, Greg Jurvakainen took over in 2015 and continued Cramer’s legacy. Larry Cramer was inducted into Builders Association Hall of Fame in 2012.

Cramer’s work has won numerous Trillium Awards in multiple categories, including best architecture, design, and media systems. In 2006’s Luxury Home Tour, the firm was cited for having the highest home attendance, and received the Wow Award in 2005. A typical L. Cramer house is characterized by its bold colors yet cozy look, and functional remodels such as hidden appliances. One notable project included the renovation of a home in Minneapolis, and involved the installation of French doors and detailed woodwork. For this work, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities Remodelers awarded the firm with the Roma Remodeler of Merit.

2) Kootenia Homes & Remodeling

1890 Wooddale Ste 400, Woodbury, MN 55125

Founded in 1969, Kootenia Homes & Remodeling has long held to its belief in maintaining high-quality, personalized builds partnered with the best possible customer service. David Frosch, a long-time employee of Kootenia Homes & Remodeling, took over the firm as its owner and president in 2015.  Today, Kootenia Homes has the reputation of being one of the best residential general contracting firms in the Saint Paul area. In addition to 6 Trillium Awards and a Builder of the Year Award from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Kootenia Homes is also the holder of 16 Reggie Awards.

Kootenia specializes both in remodeling and residential construction, including bayside homes, empty-nest homes, lake cabins, and large-scale remodeling projects. Kootenia provides clients a detailed plan which include an exploration meeting, design meeting, selection, and purchase agreement. A typical Kootenia home features a fusion of old-world aesthetic with modern updates and signature homely elegance- nearly all of which have been built atop Minnesota’s hills and sprawling fields. Kootenia builds in such exclusive communities as North Oaks and Lino Lakes.

1) John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.

4906 Lincoln Drive, Edina, MN 55436

Edina-based John Kraemer and Sons, Inc. was founded by Gary Kraemer and his late father John. Since 1978, the company has built and remodeled many luxury residential properties throughout the areas of Deephaven, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Medina, and Stillwater. Gary Kraemer has over 40 years of experience in the construction business, recently earning his fourth Builder of the Year Award from the Builder’s Association of the Twin Cities. He also holds Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation, a certification that requires several hours of course study and must be renewed every three years.

In addition to being the only four-time winner of the Builder of the Year award in the state, John Kraemer & Sons was also the recipient of the 2017 NARI CotY Awards for Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration Under $250k, the 2013 to 2015 ROMA Awards, the 2015 RAVE Awards from St. Paul Home & Design Magazine, seven Best Builder and Remodeler Awards from Edina Magazine, and multiple Parade of Homes awards.

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