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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Buffalo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Haven Homes & Design Co. LLC
Haven Homes & Design Co. LLC
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Haven Home and Design (Spencer and Co) did a great job making new doors for my husbands tool shed and also replacing a storm door on my house!! Great work, very reasonably priced!!! I plan to hire them in the spring to do some more work!!! ?"
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+9

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Construction As Investment LLC
4.0(
41
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was very quick to respond to my calls, and once we decided we'd like him to come out to our house for an estimate he was out to our house the next morning (he conveniently had another client meeting in the area). He seemed knowledgeable and provided insight into what finishing my basement would entail. One particularly important thing he noticed is that the ceiling height in some areas of the basement were a couple inches shy of being "up to code." I was glad he was looking out for potential issues already - it shows his ability to plan ahead and account for possible road blocks.  Aside from that, his prices seemed very reasonable! If, or rather  when, I begin doing my basement remodel (which will now likely not be until next summer) I will definitely be keeping Vitaly in mind for the job.
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7332 Fremont
1609 84th Ave
2717 84th Ave Brooklyn Park
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Northstar Insulation LLC
4.6(
17
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

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"The staff at Northstar Installation were courteous and professional throughout our interactions. I'm looking forward to the energy-cost savings they've provided for my home as the seasons change."
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+17

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sears Home Improvement Products
3.7(
1,712
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1886

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Credit card accepted

"Sears Home Improvement Products have washers and fittings to repair washing machines and such. The staff seem real knowledgeable and they were friendly with my son when my son was asking the sort of questions he asks everyone! The pricing is reasonable."
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Greene Construction Inc
4.4(
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"Everything went as scheduled.  The workers were respectful of our property and always cleaned up the area before they left for the day.  Damian Greene took care of details that we didn't even think about.   We would highly recommend Greene Construction for any home remodeling project that you are considering.  We would definitely use them again. 

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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Purpose Driven Restoration LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"We worked primarily with Nataly and Brenden along with a fair amount of interaction with John who put up our tile. All of these folks were outstanding to work with and made every attempt to answer our questions in a timely fashion. We have had so many compliments on our new kitchen and love it so much. Nataly has such a great vision, she was very instrumental in putting it all together. John put in the tile which was challenging, it looks wonderful he also did several other tasks. Brenden managed the day to day events and kept us in the loop. I would highly recommend PDR for your remodel needs and should we plan to do more in the future we will certainly consider this company."
Kitchen Remodel
Hickory Cabinets
Kitchen Remodel
Mosaic Backsplash
Kitchen Remodel

+19

Response time2 days
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Heinen Contracting Inc
3.8(
58
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"I'll make this short, but could write a novel. From the start he was great to work with, then once work began dates kept getting pushed and pushed. the wrong garage door was installed, I had a garage door opener installed that I didn't ask for (but am glad it's there now), the service door was the wrong swing, the apron had to be redone due to being the wrong size and it didn't have a slope to it. I heard over and over that he was just the messenger to relay the information to his sub-contractors. the project was completed one month after the 'promised' completion date. Once the project was comlete I have to say that I'm happy with the finished product, just the process was VERY frustrating. That's the short version...take it for what you will."
Backyard Retreat
Heinen Contracting Inc
Heinen Contracting Inc
Basic Level 20 x 22 Garage
20 x 24 Tudor Style

+4

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Sharpe Construction LLC
4.7(
46
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Samuel Sharpe showed up on time and performed all the tasks that I asked him to do. I contacted about 6 or 7 Contractors for this project. Only three showed up to give me a estimate,the other 4 never called me back. In this age of instant communication, I feel that sometimes customer service is a thing of the past.Of course, I remember going to the gas station and a attendant would fill your gas tank,check your oil and wash your windows.Ah,the good old days! Samuel Sharpe reminds me of those days gone by. He will go out of his way to accommodate you. I added on about 5 extra things on my original bid and he performed these tasks flawlessly.Samuel is a easy going person who keeps you informed how each and every project is going .I feel that his workmanship,professionalism,and attention to detail is superb.I feel that for everything that Sam did and the total cost that I was charged,it was a very good investment for my house. I would like to give Sam a 10 and a A+ for a job done extremely well done. I look forward to working with Sam again very soon and I would highly recommend him to everyone who wants or need a top notch contractor!! Thank you Sam for the excellent job!
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New addition to the deck.
Hot tub enclosure

+14

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for G and G Home Remodeling
G and G Home Remodeling
5.0(
5
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Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Locally owned business with over 12 years of experience. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. Look forward to working with you on all your home endeavors.

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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

A green home is one that focuses on conservation, with the goal often being net-zero carbon emissions and self-sustainability. It will often include some kind of self-generation equipment, like solar panels or a small wind turbine, high-efficiency electrical components and mechanicals, and high-quality insulation and air sealing to reduce the loss of conditioned air. Many green homes also include xeriscaping or rainwater collection to cut down on drainage and water consumption.

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