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Avatar for Emerald Remodeling
Emerald Remodeling
4.9(
23
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From dream to reality we felt we had the best possible outcome every step of the way. We had a 96 ft concessions business custom built from scratch at the state fair so expectations are high. Emerald Builders overachieved everyoneâ s expectations. I would highly recommend putting your trust in Emerald builders."
Modern Kitchen
New Kitchen
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael Kloti, Inc.
4.6(
14
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike did a great job listening to what we needed for a "small but mighty" mudroom addition and came up with multiple designs that were better than we thought possible for the limited space. His turnaround time and communication are excellent."
New Home - Edina, MN
New Home - Edina, MN
New Home - Edina, MN
New Home - Edina, MN
Addition - Minnetonka, MN

+3

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Mainly Details Architectural Design, PLLC
Mainly Details Architectural Design, PLLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My experience with them was outstanding, the details were excellent, they turned around the project in a short amount of time, I have nothing but a graceful experience, one of the best experience I ever had."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Better Yards & Gardens
4.8(
206
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jessica and her team completed our project in 1.5 days which is what she initially said it would be. They worked extremely hard morning until late afternoon. Clean up was terrific! You couldn’t even tell someone had worked on our driveway. We enjoyed the bees and butterflies visiting our new plants/shrubs all summer! Many thanks to Jessica and her team at Better Yards and Gardens!"
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+11

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for AJJ Gomez Solid Rock LLC
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went well. It was wonderful to see a family work together like that father and two sons they got along with. They got the job done. I wanted to pitch in and help myself sometimes just because it's something I used to do. I had to force myself to stand back and just let them do their work. I would absolutely hire them again. It was a pleasure to have them out here. I even cooked them a barbecue one day. It was awesome."
Paver patio
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Paver patio
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Paver patio

+51

Response time5 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Foley Construction LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe was so great to work with! He did our roof and then was also able to help with a couple other projects. I would hire him again in an instant and recommend him!!"
Custom Stained Deck with Metal Railing
Tile Bathroom
Custom Stone Exterior Update
Custom Border for Composite Deck
Tile Bathroom Custom Shower

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Drafting
Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architectural Design Group
5.0(
1
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Architectural Design Group strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Custom wood countertops with zero-VOC sealant
Custom bar top
Seating Area
Tap Wall
Response time6 hrs
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

Hiring a contractor with knowledge about historic renovations and reviewing their previous work is important. You can find a historic home renovation contractor by calling your local historic preservation office, historical society, or any local historic museums nearby. The staff may have suggestions for specialized contractors who have worked for them. You can also ask them about historic home restorations that you have seen and liked in your area to get recommendations for pros.

Some homes, like those with flat roofs, may not have eaves at all. Some contemporary-style homes also lack eaves, although many may have abbreviated eaves to divert water and protect the walls and foundation. Homes without eaves often have specific types of gutters affixed directly to the edge of the roof to provide adequate drainage.

You likely need to hire an architect for your new house design and build, unless you have the design skills and experience with building regulations and standards needed to get your plans approved. If you are able to meet the design requirements, you can hire a draftsperson to create the blueprints for the builders to follow.

While you will always work with a team of professionals at some point during your home build, homeowners with experience can take on some part of the process. Manage the initial brainstorm, brief writeup, and floor layout phase with minimal assistance before contacting a general contractor. And while you can purchase stock blueprints for some home designs, it's always best to speak with professionals when choosing one ideal for your property.

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