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Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements

4.8(
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Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

About us

Quality Built to Last a Lifetime! We are a family owned company; father and sons proudly serving the Twin Cities area. S and S Home Improvements is a company full of craftsmen who are masters of remodeling, additions, decks, porches, basement finishes, exteriors, and framing & footings for do-it-yourselfers. We are a one stop shop for the homeowner. Our designs are built with your budget and lifestyle in mind - no job is too big or too small! Our newest service addition: custom cabinetry and tile maker. By having these services in-house, we are able to bring you the absolute best pricing for suburb quality; custom projects meeting our clients’ specific needs. We offer 20+ years of experience, High quality craftsmanship, Pre-planning & usage assessments, Custom build or DIY for all budgets, Top quality materials on every job, Professionally licensed workers and On-site supervision by owner.

Business highlights

28 years of experience

Services we offer

New build, additions, basement finishing, footings, kitchens, patios, pavers, porches, remodel & replace: decks, retaining walls, roofing, siding and windows. http://www.ssdecks.com, stamped concrete

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.816 Reviews
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Scott E.
Jun 2022
1.0
I hired Mark and Dan Schonhardt and his son to build a deck frame onto my house in February 2022. They seemed legitimate, based on recommendation on Nextdoor and elsewhere. They built the structure in April (June 6 now), but what they built did not pass inspection by the city due to how they connected the deck post to their helical footings. Mark went silent on me and I have not received a reply to my emails, calls, or texts on how they are fixing the issue, or when, in over two weeks. As a small business owner, I can not in good continence recommend this business to anyone. I am now in the position to have to hire someone to fix it so I can move forward with the project. Searching now for someone to fix this company's poor work. Picture of how they attached the helical footings to the post. Not good.
Kristi C.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Dan (the son) was prompt and courteous for the initial consultation and the work.  He was very competent and was able to save a brick arch that my counter contractors couldn't guarantee would stand during the demo.  He did go over his estimate because he encountered about triple the standard/normal amount of concrete or whatever the substrate for the tile was.  Our house is filled with odd/quirky things like that so I wasn't surprised.  He communicated during the job well (explaining what he encountered and seeking approval for the way he planned to deal with it, etc) and he cleaned up the job site well.  He even saved a custom tile inlay in the middle of the demo'd tile that we were hoping to keep.   

Very happy with the results.
Peter D.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a great job. They did excellent work. It was a nice, clean father and son. They were very detailed oriented. They did a nice job. It was a fair price. I certainly would use them again.
Jeanne M.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Mark had a great alternative to using just screens for our porch.  He introduced us to a product that has screens and sliding panels that provide a clear view while adding some insulation and protection from precipitation.  He used tongue and groove cedar for the walls and ceiling.  We had electrical and cable put in the porch as well.  We have used Mark for several projects and would highly recommend him.  Easy to work with, flexible, and reasonably priced. Our porch was completed mid August and we spent many hours on it throughout the rest of the summer and fall season.  We are anxious for nice weather to return to be out there again!
Natalie C.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000
I found working with Mark very easy, he worked with me to ensure we had covered all the small details which can sometimes be overlooked by other contractors.  He was very flexible with the timing of the project which often presented a challenge because we were waiting for the neighborhood association to approve the project which took twice as long as we understood it might.  I appreciated his patience and ability to work on our time schedule.  I also took note of his extreme care in ensuring the upfront measurements were precise because their were some limitations on the size due to some features on the back of the house.


Jim W.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
I am working with them, and I am very satisfied. Mark, the dad, came out and took a look at our job and told us that it is best fitted for his sons. So, I have been working with Dan and Nick on my porch and cabinets.
Jeanne M.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
The deck was the perfect compliment to our family room and kitchen addition (also built by Schonhardt and Sons).  The deck was finished quickly and is a great outdoor living space for our family.
Jeanne M.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000
We chose Schonhardt and Sons for our addition because of the reasonable bid, references we checked, and the opportunity to have the cabinets made in house.  We had a detailed list of what we envisioned and Mark was able to work with our ideas and build exactly what we wanted.  He kept to a pretty good work schedule and kept us updated as construction progressed.  If a problem or a need to change something came up Mark was flexible, fair and worked with us to come up with a solution.  His crew and subcontractors were respectful and professional.  We are thrilled with our enlarged kitchen and family room and have received numerous compliments on the project.  We will definitely call Mark Schonhardt again for future projects!
Jeanne M.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Nick took a lot of time showing us different stains, styles and ideas of cabinets for our kitchen remodel.  He gave us suggestions when we weren't sure about something, but he also listened to our ideas as well.  Nick was very professional and excited about his work.  Nick's pricing allowed us to put in custom cabinetry, whereas, some other quotes we received put it out of our reach.  As a result, we have a beautiful kitchen with a gorgeous 9 foot island that truly is the heart of our home.
Harold G.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Overall, the services provided exceeded our expectations in both appearance and quality. We would certainly recommend Mark and his crew (S and S Home Improvements) for any inside and/or outside home construction work.
Sarah H.
May 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
I was amazed at how he treated this deck like it was his own - he actually called me back after drawing the permit plan to recommend we consider removing an angle to make the deck more useful on one end. I think a lot of other contractors would have saved themselves a call. I also made the deck bigger before he started and he didn't balk at having to update the permit. He said it was better we make it right the first time, instead of making it feel like an imposition. Mark and Dan (his son) kept the site very clean and organized. The deck was finished in 3 days. I was very impressed with his communication as well. He is honest and considerate - rare traits in a contractor. We will be hiring him in the future to finish our basement.
JULIE H.
Apr 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Excellent! Done on time and to the estimate.
Amy S.
Apr 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Very smoothly. Materials were delivered the day prior to installation, and the work was completed in 1/2 a day.
Amy S.
Apr 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Mark came to the house and reviewed my criteria for what I wanted done. He came back with a design and estimate that completely matched my specifications. His price was very competitive. He was the only one of 3 designs I got where the contractor actually understood exactly what I wanted done. The work began within 2 weeks of my approving the quote. The porch was built quickly - No corners were cut. The work it Top Notch. I have not seen any other screened porches in my neighborhood that match the quality and the attention to detail. The screens are custom fit; I have received numerous compliments on the porch, and show it off to friends and neighbors every chance I get!
Antonia E.
Mar 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,000
We are very pleased with our finished basement. Mark listened to our needs and produced exactly what we wanted. He stays on schedule and on or under budget. His subs were all respectable, professional and did quality work for us. The process took a few months but we never felt that it was obtrusive. Mark is also very response and will return calls within 24 hours.
JULIE H.
Feb 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,000
On time and under budget seams like an overused clich but it applies perfectly to Mark and his crew. We had a rather large basement build-out project last summer with tight deadlines and Mark came through with flying colors. Mark beat all deadlines, came in under budget and the basement looks great, what more could a person ask for!

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FAQ

Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Yes, Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements offers free project estimates.

No, Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.

No, Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements does not offer emergency services.

No, Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements does not offer warranties.