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Central Minnesota Contracting LLC

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Central Minnesota Contracting LLC

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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate

At Central Minnesota Contracting, we bring a wide load of proven experience to every project we undertake. Known for our reliability, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, and developers alike. Our team stands behind every project with quality materials, skilled workmanship, and a dedication to delivering results that last. Homeowners can feel confident knowing we treat every property with the same care and attention as if it were our own — ensuring not just beautiful exteriors, but peace of mind for years to come.

"This contractor did an excellent job rebuilding our chimney. Thorough and lots of care in the craftsmanship."

Lisa D on September 2025

At Central Minnesota Contracting, we bring a wide load of proven experience to every project we undertake. Known for our reliability, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, and developers alike. Our team stands behind every project with quality materials, skilled workmanship, and a dedication to delivering results that last. Homeowners can feel confident knowing we treat every property with the same care and attention as if it were our own — ensuring not just beautiful exteriors, but peace of mind for years to come.

"This contractor did an excellent job rebuilding our chimney. Thorough and lots of care in the craftsmanship."

Lisa D on September 2025


Thelen's Precast Plus Snowplows

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Thelen's Precast Plus Snowplows

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34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thelen's Precast Plus Snowplows 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.

Thelen's Precast Plus Snowplows 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.


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NORTHERN TREE SPECIALISTS

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NORTHERN TREE SPECIALISTS

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We at Northern Tree Specialists have 21 years of experience in the tree industry. We operate with a 2-3 man crew and strive to go above and beyond with a high level of trust and integrity. Almost all tree jobs are completed the day we start,very few go into 2-3 days.We offer clean-up and also give you the customer the option to do the clean-up of all wood/brush and save $$ !! We accept most major credit cards,checks/cash.

"Todd does a great job, we've had him out before to help with downed trees and clean up on our property. We feel good hiring a local business, and we will hire him again!"

Jennifer S on June 2024

We at Northern Tree Specialists have 21 years of experience in the tree industry. We operate with a 2-3 man crew and strive to go above and beyond with a high level of trust and integrity. Almost all tree jobs are completed the day we start,very few go into 2-3 days.We offer clean-up and also give you the customer the option to do the clean-up of all wood/brush and save $$ !! We accept most major credit cards,checks/cash.

"Todd does a great job, we've had him out before to help with downed trees and clean up on our property. We feel good hiring a local business, and we will hire him again!"

Jennifer S on June 2024


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Ryan Windows & Siding Inc

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Ryan Windows & Siding Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

When it comes to the sale and installation of energy efficient replacement windows, siding, roofing, insulation, doors, awnings, decks and three & four season rooms, Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. is a leader in Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota. Why are we a leader? Because at Ryan Windows & Siding we consistently provide Top notch products, installation and service. We've found that people like that. In fact, they like it so well they come back time and again and they're not shy about telling their neighbors what good values they get with Ryan. In fact in the August 2011 issue of Remodeling magazine we were ranked 83rd in the nation and the largest in southeastern Minnesota. Additional contact name - Blake Schaefer.

When it comes to the sale and installation of energy efficient replacement windows, siding, roofing, insulation, doors, awnings, decks and three & four season rooms, Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. is a leader in Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota. Why are we a leader? Because at Ryan Windows & Siding we consistently provide Top notch products, installation and service. We've found that people like that. In fact, they like it so well they come back time and again and they're not shy about telling their neighbors what good values they get with Ryan. In fact in the August 2011 issue of Remodeling magazine we were ranked 83rd in the nation and the largest in southeastern Minnesota. Additional contact name - Blake Schaefer.



Dan Richter Construction LLC

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Dan Richter Construction LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service General Contractor building new custom homes and garages, and remodels. We also build to your plans or ours. We will also do small jobs and subcontracting to other contractors for the do-it-yourself homeowner/contractor.

We are a full service General Contractor building new custom homes and garages, and remodels. We also build to your plans or ours. We will also do small jobs and subcontracting to other contractors for the do-it-yourself homeowner/contractor.


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Minnesota Home Improvement Inc

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Minnesota Home Improvement Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR SATISFACTION, OUTSIDE AND IN, BEGINNING TO END. Minnesota Home Improvements is the leading home renovation company for Central Minnesota. We offer our services to homeowners, property owners and property managers. We have the experience and expertise to perform quality work at an affordable price. We have 40 years of experience and three locations in Minnesota. We are a fully-insured and certified preferred contractor. We are involved in the communities we serve and professionally accredited by several leading manufacturers. Additional email - [email protected].

OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR SATISFACTION, OUTSIDE AND IN, BEGINNING TO END. Minnesota Home Improvements is the leading home renovation company for Central Minnesota. We offer our services to homeowners, property owners and property managers. We have the experience and expertise to perform quality work at an affordable price. We have 40 years of experience and three locations in Minnesota. We are a fully-insured and certified preferred contractor. We are involved in the communities we serve and professionally accredited by several leading manufacturers. Additional email - [email protected].


Expert Building Services

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Expert Building Services

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Customers say: Super punctual
49 years of experience

Expert Building Services provides free estimates for remodeling homes and buildings in the Itasca County area. John Schirber returns calls promptly and sets up house calls at the convenience of our customers. Once we discover the priorities, we collaborate with the owner to complete their wish list. We specialize in handicapped accessible homes. Are you looking for a bathroom or kitchen remodel? Maybe you need a new roof, siding or windows? John and Linda strive to give 110% to every customer. We are eager to meet you on your building site and begin to prepare a proposal for your approval. Additional contact name - Cassidy Hammer. Additional email - [email protected].

"This is the second job, John, Daryll, and company have done for us. I like the way they respect our home and take extra steps to keep the job as clean and neat as possible. They have skills that make them perfect for remodel jobs on older homes as well as newer homes. They provide the best "bang for the buck" if you wish to hire pros. And since I myself do not possess the necessary talents to do such fine work, I'm glad they're nearby."

DANIEL D on August 2020

Expert Building Services provides free estimates for remodeling homes and buildings in the Itasca County area. John Schirber returns calls promptly and sets up house calls at the convenience of our customers. Once we discover the priorities, we collaborate with the owner to complete their wish list. We specialize in handicapped accessible homes. Are you looking for a bathroom or kitchen remodel? Maybe you need a new roof, siding or windows? John and Linda strive to give 110% to every customer. We are eager to meet you on your building site and begin to prepare a proposal for your approval. Additional contact name - Cassidy Hammer. Additional email - [email protected].

"This is the second job, John, Daryll, and company have done for us. I like the way they respect our home and take extra steps to keep the job as clean and neat as possible. They have skills that make them perfect for remodel jobs on older homes as well as newer homes. They provide the best "bang for the buck" if you wish to hire pros. And since I myself do not possess the necessary talents to do such fine work, I'm glad they're nearby."

DANIEL D on August 2020


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Nick's Tree & Landscape

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Nick's Tree & Landscape

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Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.


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Schwickert's a Tecta America Co

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Schwickert's a Tecta America Co

3.57(
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Customers say: Super punctual
119 years of experience

Installation and service of HVAC, plumbing and roofing systems throughout southern Minnesota. Over 40 technicians offer 24/7 emergency service through out our market area. Maintain offices Mankato, Minneapolis and Rochester, MN. Been a leading provider of HVAC and roofing services for over 100 years.

"The person who rated Schwickerts with a 5 star review because they make sure "the customer is satisfied" is obviously had a different experience than we did. They installed new roofs on our association townhomes and during installation, somehow dislodged several unit's furnace vents as well as someone's water heater vent. When Fall rolled around and furnaces were turned on, one customer had water dripping in her attic and down into her home. They came back several times. Couldn't find anything wrong. On third trip, the employees didn't bother looking in the attic; they simply cut holes in her ceiling and found what they said was a disconnected vent to her furnace. They told her she was lucky they found the problem, because the next step was going to be having to go up on her new roof and cut into it. Unfortunately, after they left, water continued to leak into her home. She could not allow the water to continue to damage her ceiling, so she had someone else look in the attic...and they discovered the furnace exhaust had been disconnected in more than one location, and the water heater vent had been disconnected as well. SCHWICKERT HAD THE NERVE TO SEND THIS PERSON A BILL FOR OVER $400 DOLLARS "INVESTIGATE THE CONDENSATION ISSUE" (TO CUT THE HOLES IN HER CEILING), EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THEIR SHINGLING INSTALLATION CREW AND NOT CORRECTED. Their customer service for the issues WE HAD after installation was extremely POOR."

PATTI P on October 2022

Installation and service of HVAC, plumbing and roofing systems throughout southern Minnesota. Over 40 technicians offer 24/7 emergency service through out our market area. Maintain offices Mankato, Minneapolis and Rochester, MN. Been a leading provider of HVAC and roofing services for over 100 years.

"The person who rated Schwickerts with a 5 star review because they make sure "the customer is satisfied" is obviously had a different experience than we did. They installed new roofs on our association townhomes and during installation, somehow dislodged several unit's furnace vents as well as someone's water heater vent. When Fall rolled around and furnaces were turned on, one customer had water dripping in her attic and down into her home. They came back several times. Couldn't find anything wrong. On third trip, the employees didn't bother looking in the attic; they simply cut holes in her ceiling and found what they said was a disconnected vent to her furnace. They told her she was lucky they found the problem, because the next step was going to be having to go up on her new roof and cut into it. Unfortunately, after they left, water continued to leak into her home. She could not allow the water to continue to damage her ceiling, so she had someone else look in the attic...and they discovered the furnace exhaust had been disconnected in more than one location, and the water heater vent had been disconnected as well. SCHWICKERT HAD THE NERVE TO SEND THIS PERSON A BILL FOR OVER $400 DOLLARS "INVESTIGATE THE CONDENSATION ISSUE" (TO CUT THE HOLES IN HER CEILING), EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THEIR SHINGLING INSTALLATION CREW AND NOT CORRECTED. Their customer service for the issues WE HAD after installation was extremely POOR."

PATTI P on October 2022

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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create ice dams, which can damage rooftops. But if you’re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you’ve placed on your roof.

You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it’s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable.

The best snow removal tools include a snowblower or a plastic shovel since they're less likely to damage your driveway's surface. Metal shovels can crack asphalt and concrete. It's also a good idea to install driveway markers since they can make it much easier for you to identify where you should shovel without damaging the surrounding yard. 

Purchasing a snow blower costs $100 to $2,300 on average. It all depends on the make, model, and age of the machine you choose. You can also go the rental route if you only need your snow blower for a temporary period. Renting a snow blower costs an average of $75 per day from your local hardware store or rental facility.

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

Snow can be too heavy for a snow blower and cause clogs in the chute. However, having the correct type of blower for the snow conditions can reduce the chances of it being too heavy for it to handle. Another trick for preventing clogs is to make multiple passes while it snows rather than waiting for it to finish snowing.

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