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Last update on May 29, 2025
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"The work was well planned and completed on time. Ariel is a professional contractor with a lot of experience and great at communicating. The mason on my retaining wall was an expert and meticulous. I have recommended Lifetime Construction to my friends and family."
+14
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"Awesome cost efficient quality work, thanks to JP & Nate!"
+68
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Work was done on time in line with expectations. I was very pleased with my new ceilings."
+2
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did great work and were very punctual. Made the job very easy to get done! The doors look great"
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Colin built and stained a custom designed 10x12 pergola as part of our backyard landscaping. The pergola has trim on the bottom and top, and custom lattice on one and a half sides. We wanted the pergola to run part of the way along the house side to cover the water meter but still give access to the meter if needed by the meter reader, and Colin ingeniously determined that the side could be hinged and have hidden latches, allowing it to swing open if needed.
He was open to our ideas for the design, and added suggested options for how to proceed. He checked in with us as the work proceeded to double check the spacing of the top pieces of wood, the height of the top, the stain color, etc, which was really helpful to achieving the end result we had envisioned.
He was punctual, polite, friendly, cleaned up each day, and his workmanship is excellent.
We highly recommend.
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"As many of you know--finding a reputable home improvement company can be quite a challenge. We had some major projects to do in our yard and initially reached out to multiple companies requesting bids on building a 40 x 10 foot pergola, repairing a cedar fence and staining another major structure in our yard. Our experience in contacting home improvement companies was so disappointing. Inaccurate bids, no shows, and people showing up that presented themselves as home improvement companies but didn’t know what the heck they were doing. The only company that took the time to provide frequent consultation, accurate estimates, multiple visits to our property and consistent follow-up was Twin City Handyman! The entire staff was attentive to our needs and the projects were well done and completed on time. A big shout out to Darren, Kathy, Cory and Johnny and other staff members who assisted in completing our projects for their expertise and attention to detail. We highly recommend this company for all of your home improvement needs. Now, other members of our family are using TCH for their projects as well! Thanks TCH for a job well done. It was a pleasure working with you."
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were professional, helped us with designing and executing our kitchen remodel project very efficiently."
+34
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Dedicated Contractor. Beautiful jobs done. Easy communication."
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
+3
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent. Responsive, friendly, professional and quickly got the job done. Will call for any future projects"
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General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
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Develop construction timelines
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Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
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