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Avatar for Landson Construction
Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Amazing job. The workmanship so good to match the existing wall and blend so it’s not a noticeable repair. Many neighbors have stopped by and commented on the good job. We were impressed with this contractor’s excellent communication. I would hire them again for any work we need done here at our home."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Regal Remodelers, Inc.
4.5(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My wife and I called multiple contractors when it came to our basement remodel. Mike, at Regal Remodelers Inc, stood out to us and we chose him for our project. Mike was very responsive and made the whole process extremely easy and stress free. He worked with us on our vision, and it turned out exactly how we wanted it to. Antonio, his lead carpenter, was a pleasure to deal with and is extremely detail oriented. From always being on time, clearly taking pride in his work, and cleaning every day before he left, we couldnt have asked for more. Our basement turned out better than we could have imagined. If you have a home project, call Mike at Regal Remodelers Inc, you wont be disappointed."
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition
Addition

+20

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Excalibur Builders LLC
4.4(
24
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mitch and his Voyager Concrete team did a fantastic job on my front entry sidewalk replacement. Mitch was great to work with, they were the most competitive of the three quotes I got, and I would give them 10 stars if I could. Very highly recommended!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barrier Construction LLC
4.6(
73
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It truly was a wonderful experience working with Josh and the team. Being a son of a contractor my expectation was high and Barrier Construction delivered an excellent product. Highly professional and extremely responsive from day one."
New Front entry door
Rot caused by moisture intrusion behind stucco
Front Facelift with James Hardie lap siding.
Rot cause by moisture intrusion around windows.
Front Face Lift with James Hardie Lap Siding

+24

Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HandyVoy.LLC
5.0(
48
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"HandyVoy was great to work with. They started a week earlier than planned and finished a day early. Edgar was so funny and polite and his work looks great! Will definitely keep HandyVoy in my contacts to call for future projects!"
Hopkins
Brooklyn Park
New Brighton
Hopkins
Handyman Services Project

+250

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Primetime Contractors LLC
4.8(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with Victor when he responded to my request the next day and were able to start working very quickly and completed the work on time. They work very hard and they accommodate change of plans very well. I was happy with the fact that they were open and willing to negotiate. They were humble and the workers were very respectful and flexible. Just make sure you are clear about your expectations and address all issues immediately."
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+20

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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