Black Dog Built assists in all aspects of the renovation process, from design through construction. Projects ranging from a guest bathroom upgrade to a full home renovation, will be treated with innovation, craft and creativity. With a background in construction and sculpture, we will refine your home's style, with structural integrity and aesthetic detail. Brian has a Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a Bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A.) in Sculpture from Georgia State University. He has been in the construction industry for his entire professional career, ranging from single-handedly crafting artisan doors to overseeing multi-million dollar renovations as a Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN.
"Great experience with Black Dog Built. Easy to work with and good communication. Project was completed on time and budget and looks amazing! Iâ d highly recommend hiring them!"
Pat W on May 2023
Black Dog Built assists in all aspects of the renovation process, from design through construction. Projects ranging from a guest bathroom upgrade to a full home renovation, will be treated with innovation, craft and creativity. With a background in construction and sculpture, we will refine your home's style, with structural integrity and aesthetic detail. Brian has a Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a Bachelor of Fine Art (B.F.A.) in Sculpture from Georgia State University. He has been in the construction industry for his entire professional career, ranging from single-handedly crafting artisan doors to overseeing multi-million dollar renovations as a Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN.
"Great experience with Black Dog Built. Easy to work with and good communication. Project was completed on time and budget and looks amazing! Iâ d highly recommend hiring them!"
Pat W on May 2023
Our construction team has been turning client dreams into reality for 17 years. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship stands in our reputation and client satisfaction. By working closely with each client to achieve all-inclusive design solutions we have developed an extensive portfolio which inspires many new clients in achieving their design goals. Our team will work with you from concept through the construction process to achieve any goal on any budget. We're dedicated to building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing a variety of construction and maintenance services. Experience and knowledge is key, each member of our team are certified fireplace technicians and have an extensive background in construction.
"Did a good job in a timely manor. They did every thing from permits to explaining how it worked."
DWIGHT W on February 2023
Our construction team has been turning client dreams into reality for 17 years. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship stands in our reputation and client satisfaction. By working closely with each client to achieve all-inclusive design solutions we have developed an extensive portfolio which inspires many new clients in achieving their design goals. Our team will work with you from concept through the construction process to achieve any goal on any budget. We're dedicated to building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing a variety of construction and maintenance services. Experience and knowledge is key, each member of our team are certified fireplace technicians and have an extensive background in construction.
"Did a good job in a timely manor. They did every thing from permits to explaining how it worked."
DWIGHT W on February 2023
Quality Home Transformations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Quality Home Transformations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Enerjac began as a family owned and operated building/remodeling company in 1978 and we still are today. We have an experienced team of design-build experts, interior designers, and carpentry crews to complete your project efficiently. Our attention to detail, conscientious craftsmanship & state-of-the-art technology have defined our Standard of Excellence for over 43 years. We believe we have a responsibility not only to YOU, but also to help maintain the beauty, integrity and livability of our community. Our goal is to exceed your expectations, while at the same time giving you a pleasant remodeling experience. The Enerjac Design Team is highly skilled at transforming your dreams into reality. Our Team is committed to guiding you through a process that will result in realistic expectations. We do this within your budget enabling you to make informed design decisions thus making the remodeling experience more pleasant for you. Call us today (651) 436-8517
"This was our first experience on a project of this scope. We were well satisfied from the initial talk all the way through to completion. Brian and Ken are easy to work with and were very helpful with all the questions we had. They and the work crews really made the addition project come together better than we had first imagined it. Thank you to all involved."
Joel B on November 2020
Enerjac began as a family owned and operated building/remodeling company in 1978 and we still are today. We have an experienced team of design-build experts, interior designers, and carpentry crews to complete your project efficiently. Our attention to detail, conscientious craftsmanship & state-of-the-art technology have defined our Standard of Excellence for over 43 years. We believe we have a responsibility not only to YOU, but also to help maintain the beauty, integrity and livability of our community. Our goal is to exceed your expectations, while at the same time giving you a pleasant remodeling experience. The Enerjac Design Team is highly skilled at transforming your dreams into reality. Our Team is committed to guiding you through a process that will result in realistic expectations. We do this within your budget enabling you to make informed design decisions thus making the remodeling experience more pleasant for you. Call us today (651) 436-8517
"This was our first experience on a project of this scope. We were well satisfied from the initial talk all the way through to completion. Brian and Ken are easy to work with and were very helpful with all the questions we had. They and the work crews really made the addition project come together better than we had first imagined it. Thank you to all involved."
Joel B on November 2020
Regal Remodelers, Inc., are dedicated professionals with over 30 years of experience in our field. We understand how to make your remodeling and design dreams come to reality. We sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call us today for a free estimate!
"After finishing the work each day, they were careful to clean up any mess that was made. They were on time and did a great job."
Sue J on May 2020
Regal Remodelers, Inc., are dedicated professionals with over 30 years of experience in our field. We understand how to make your remodeling and design dreams come to reality. We sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call us today for a free estimate!
"After finishing the work each day, they were careful to clean up any mess that was made. They were on time and did a great job."
Sue J on May 2020
BDI Outdoor Solutions has over 20 years of experience in professional landscape management specializing in both Residential and Commercial Outdoor Solutions. Our well trained and experienced staff provide superior landscaping services that complement our expert design skills. By offering a wide range of services to maintain the beauty and functionality of your lawn and property, we work hard to get the results you deserve. After all, BDI’s philosophy is that there is no off-season when it comes to maintaining your investment. BDI Outdoor Solutions is ready to help you with any and all issues, 12 months out of the year. Our crew will help you achieve a better looking home by designing, constructing and maintaining an outdoor living space that will turn heads year-round. BDI prides itself in using only high-quality products and equipment to create designs that will be the envy of your entire neighborhood. See what a healthy, well-designed landscaped lawn can do to improve your property's curb appeal - and ultimately how it can enhance the value of your home. Contact us today to learn how BDI Outdoor Solutions can create the property of your dreams!
"They went above and beyond replacing a retaining wall for me. I would highly recomend. Theu were there every day until completed and did really nice work."
Thomas B on November 2024
BDI Outdoor Solutions has over 20 years of experience in professional landscape management specializing in both Residential and Commercial Outdoor Solutions. Our well trained and experienced staff provide superior landscaping services that complement our expert design skills. By offering a wide range of services to maintain the beauty and functionality of your lawn and property, we work hard to get the results you deserve. After all, BDI’s philosophy is that there is no off-season when it comes to maintaining your investment. BDI Outdoor Solutions is ready to help you with any and all issues, 12 months out of the year. Our crew will help you achieve a better looking home by designing, constructing and maintaining an outdoor living space that will turn heads year-round. BDI prides itself in using only high-quality products and equipment to create designs that will be the envy of your entire neighborhood. See what a healthy, well-designed landscaped lawn can do to improve your property's curb appeal - and ultimately how it can enhance the value of your home. Contact us today to learn how BDI Outdoor Solutions can create the property of your dreams!
"They went above and beyond replacing a retaining wall for me. I would highly recomend. Theu were there every day until completed and did really nice work."
Thomas B on November 2024
We are a full service contractor serving the Twin Cities Metro area that puts the needs of our customers first. We specialize in a wide array of projects including finished basements, Custom Decks, Fences, additions, garages, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, insurance restoration and More! If we take on your project you can rest Assured that your project will get done right and in a timely manner. We are up front about timelines and cost which is what sets us apart from other contractors. If you are interested to see what we can do for you we provide free estimates and are happy to come out and take a look at your project.
"Everything went great 👍"
Mark S on March 2025
We are a full service contractor serving the Twin Cities Metro area that puts the needs of our customers first. We specialize in a wide array of projects including finished basements, Custom Decks, Fences, additions, garages, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, insurance restoration and More! If we take on your project you can rest Assured that your project will get done right and in a timely manner. We are up front about timelines and cost which is what sets us apart from other contractors. If you are interested to see what we can do for you we provide free estimates and are happy to come out and take a look at your project.
"Everything went great 👍"
Mark S on March 2025
We are a full service interior and exterior building contractor with skilled, experienced, and licensed craftsman for complete Restoration, Reconstruction, and Remodeling.
"Home Restore did an incredible job with our basement. Nick was a true professional every step of the way. They made sure we had everything done exactly how we wanted and were open to all of our ideas. Their designer also gave us great ideas and options. This is a top notch contractor. Their communication with us every step of the way was superior and they were able to help us anticipate any issues that could come up. We will be using Home Restore for future projects. We highly recommend this contractor."
Ted W on October 2024
We are a full service interior and exterior building contractor with skilled, experienced, and licensed craftsman for complete Restoration, Reconstruction, and Remodeling.
"Home Restore did an incredible job with our basement. Nick was a true professional every step of the way. They made sure we had everything done exactly how we wanted and were open to all of our ideas. Their designer also gave us great ideas and options. This is a top notch contractor. Their communication with us every step of the way was superior and they were able to help us anticipate any issues that could come up. We will be using Home Restore for future projects. We highly recommend this contractor."
Ted W on October 2024
A garden should enrich your life and be a place to laugh, contemplate and reflect. ProScapes is a landscape design company who creates gardens that are sensitive to their surrounding environment, the architecture they offset, and the people who use them. ProScapes creates outdoor living spaces that offer a lasting, integrated connection between people and their home, garden and pool. For ProScapes, a home’s outdoor space provides an opportunity to expand the living environment in a way that instils a sense of belonging to nature – and expresses our clients’ place in it. To us, this space is not an add-on to a residence, but a beautiful, functional, seamless transformation of it. So whether you’re located in Minnetonka, Eagan, Woodbury or somewhere in between, we’d be happy to work with you on your specific needs. Contact our team today to learn more about how we can help with your residential landscape project. We look forward to hearing from you.
"How did it go? It was one of the best, well-run projects we've ever had done. Brian presented excellent ideas on what we may want to consider, then skillfully executed on the plan from there. Brian and the entire crew with Environmental Design are top notch, second to none. Years back, we hired Brian and Team to complete a major front-yard project. It went so well, we didn't think twice about hiring Environmental Design again. Our first and only call was to Brian! Brian, due to his background and expertise at what he does, makes the process "enjoyable" and "care-free". Brian starts a project when he says he will and completes the project right on time. His estimating, layout and project planning and execution skills are excellent. Brian is also a very, very, very nice person to work with at all times. Same with his Team. No surprise they've been together for a long time. While placing boulders, the team is expert and very precise. They performed that task for both the front and back yard projects. They care for your existing yard, by placing plywood down while entering and exiting the property. They clean the site daily, to ensure you're well taken care of at all times. They begin project days right on time (very consistent and predictable), which we appreciated. Plant selection (to ensure one will have color all year long) and layout/presentation of those plants is an excellent skill Brian and Environmental Design possess. They also recommended and we acted on it, a dripline irrigation system which runs right off the automated system. Press a button and all the plants are watered on the hillside!!! So glad we did that. We'd HIGHLY recommend you call Brian/Environmental Design, for a project large or small. You'll be so glad you did!"
Dale T on October 2020
A garden should enrich your life and be a place to laugh, contemplate and reflect. ProScapes is a landscape design company who creates gardens that are sensitive to their surrounding environment, the architecture they offset, and the people who use them. ProScapes creates outdoor living spaces that offer a lasting, integrated connection between people and their home, garden and pool. For ProScapes, a home’s outdoor space provides an opportunity to expand the living environment in a way that instils a sense of belonging to nature – and expresses our clients’ place in it. To us, this space is not an add-on to a residence, but a beautiful, functional, seamless transformation of it. So whether you’re located in Minnetonka, Eagan, Woodbury or somewhere in between, we’d be happy to work with you on your specific needs. Contact our team today to learn more about how we can help with your residential landscape project. We look forward to hearing from you.
"How did it go? It was one of the best, well-run projects we've ever had done. Brian presented excellent ideas on what we may want to consider, then skillfully executed on the plan from there. Brian and the entire crew with Environmental Design are top notch, second to none. Years back, we hired Brian and Team to complete a major front-yard project. It went so well, we didn't think twice about hiring Environmental Design again. Our first and only call was to Brian! Brian, due to his background and expertise at what he does, makes the process "enjoyable" and "care-free". Brian starts a project when he says he will and completes the project right on time. His estimating, layout and project planning and execution skills are excellent. Brian is also a very, very, very nice person to work with at all times. Same with his Team. No surprise they've been together for a long time. While placing boulders, the team is expert and very precise. They performed that task for both the front and back yard projects. They care for your existing yard, by placing plywood down while entering and exiting the property. They clean the site daily, to ensure you're well taken care of at all times. They begin project days right on time (very consistent and predictable), which we appreciated. Plant selection (to ensure one will have color all year long) and layout/presentation of those plants is an excellent skill Brian and Environmental Design possess. They also recommended and we acted on it, a dripline irrigation system which runs right off the automated system. Press a button and all the plants are watered on the hillside!!! So glad we did that. We'd HIGHLY recommend you call Brian/Environmental Design, for a project large or small. You'll be so glad you did!"
Dale T on October 2020
PROFI is a family owned company located in Minnesota that specializes in Tiling services with over a decade of experience and positive reviews. PROFI continues to demonstrate excellence in each project no matter how difficult it might seem. Our mission is to provide our customers the best quality of work they ever dreamed of.
"Profi came out to install a tile entry way for my house and were quality craftsmen and easy going professionals. 10/10 would recommend."
Ken S on February 2025
PROFI is a family owned company located in Minnesota that specializes in Tiling services with over a decade of experience and positive reviews. PROFI continues to demonstrate excellence in each project no matter how difficult it might seem. Our mission is to provide our customers the best quality of work they ever dreamed of.
"Profi came out to install a tile entry way for my house and were quality craftsmen and easy going professionals. 10/10 would recommend."
Ken S on February 2025
Start by asking a local contractor, architect, or interior designer for a detailed line‑item estimate. These pros can price out labor, materials, permits, and any specialty work, then flag areas where you can save. Once you have that breakdown, add 20% to the total to cover potential surprises, such as hidden water damage or code upgrades. This approach gives you a realistic budget before the first hammer swings.
In most cases, remodeling wins on price. Because you’re reusing the existing structure, you avoid foundation work, framing an entire shell, and many permit fees. Unless the home has severe structural problems, updating what you already own is the more budget‑friendly route than building an entirely new house from scratch.
Home renovation timelines hinge on scope. Cosmetic updates—such as new paint, fixtures, or flooring—can be completed in a few days or weeks. A multi-room gut renovation that involves moving walls or utilities can stretch to six months, and adding square footage can push the schedule past a year. Good planning and a clear contractor schedule help keep projects on track, so be sure to build extra time into the calendar for permit reviews and unforeseen repairs.
Before your home renovation work begins, contact your insurance agent to confirm that your current policy covers the project. Standard homeowners insurance usually protects against fire or storm damage during construction, but bigger upgrades—adding square footage, high‑end finishes, or new systems—can raise your home’s value beyond existing limits. If coverage falls short, ask about a renovation rider or a policy increase so you’re fully protected from day one to final walkthrough.