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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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749 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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SCS Builders & Remodelers

5.00(
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SCS Builders & Remodelers

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

We are a full service contractor serving the Twin Cities Metro area that puts the needs of our customers first. We specialize in a wide array of projects including finished basements, Custom Decks, Fences, additions, garages, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, insurance restoration and More! If we take on your project you can rest Assured that your project will get done right and in a timely manner. We are up front about timelines and cost which is what sets us apart from other contractors. If you are interested to see what we can do for you we provide free estimates and are happy to come out and take a look at your project.

"We are absolutely delighted with SCS Builders & Remodelers, who transformed our basement into a gorgeous apartment. Their design team went above and beyond to understand our vision, offering creative solutions that made the space both beautiful and practical. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, maximizing light, storage, and style, resulting in a finished product that exceeded all our expectations. Project management was seamless—the work was completed on schedule with impressive craftsmanship. The team’s dedication and professionalism made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend SCS Builders & Remodelers for anyone seeking outstanding design, management, and execution for a home remodel."

Susan K on October 2025

We are a full service contractor serving the Twin Cities Metro area that puts the needs of our customers first. We specialize in a wide array of projects including finished basements, Custom Decks, Fences, additions, garages, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, insurance restoration and More! If we take on your project you can rest Assured that your project will get done right and in a timely manner. We are up front about timelines and cost which is what sets us apart from other contractors. If you are interested to see what we can do for you we provide free estimates and are happy to come out and take a look at your project.

"We are absolutely delighted with SCS Builders & Remodelers, who transformed our basement into a gorgeous apartment. Their design team went above and beyond to understand our vision, offering creative solutions that made the space both beautiful and practical. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, maximizing light, storage, and style, resulting in a finished product that exceeded all our expectations. Project management was seamless—the work was completed on schedule with impressive craftsmanship. The team’s dedication and professionalism made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend SCS Builders & Remodelers for anyone seeking outstanding design, management, and execution for a home remodel."

Susan K on October 2025


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D.T. Carlson Construction, Inc.

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D.T. Carlson Construction, Inc.

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22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At the heart of D.T. Carlson's approach is a steadfast commitment to creating homes that truly enhance the lives of our clients. We firmly believe that a home is a reflection of one's values, aspirations, and desired way of living. That's why we dedicate ourselves to going above and beyond, never settling for anything less than the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

At the heart of D.T. Carlson's approach is a steadfast commitment to creating homes that truly enhance the lives of our clients. We firmly believe that a home is a reflection of one's values, aspirations, and desired way of living. That's why we dedicate ourselves to going above and beyond, never settling for anything less than the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.


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Carter Custom Construction, Inc.

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Carter Custom Construction, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
68 local quotes requested

Our construction team has been turning client dreams into reality for 17 years. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship stands in our reputation and client satisfaction. By working closely with each client to achieve all-inclusive design solutions we have developed an extensive portfolio which inspires many new clients in achieving their design goals. Our team will work with you from concept through the construction process to achieve any goal on any budget. We're dedicated to building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing a variety of construction and maintenance services. Experience and knowledge is key, each member of our team are certified fireplace technicians and have an extensive background in construction.

"Carter Custom Construction was excellent to work with. They communicated well, were professional, and did a fantastic job for us."

Kate S on September 2025

Our construction team has been turning client dreams into reality for 17 years. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship stands in our reputation and client satisfaction. By working closely with each client to achieve all-inclusive design solutions we have developed an extensive portfolio which inspires many new clients in achieving their design goals. Our team will work with you from concept through the construction process to achieve any goal on any budget. We're dedicated to building long lasting relationships with our clients by providing a variety of construction and maintenance services. Experience and knowledge is key, each member of our team are certified fireplace technicians and have an extensive background in construction.

"Carter Custom Construction was excellent to work with. They communicated well, were professional, and did a fantastic job for us."

Kate S on September 2025


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ERC Construction

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ERC Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

ERC Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Good job."

Michael J on September 2024

ERC Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Good job."

Michael J on September 2024


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Fine Line Builders LLC

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Fine Line Builders LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

At Fine Line Builders LLC, your satisfaction is our priority. With more than 30 years of industry experience, we have helped numerous happy customers translate their vision into reality. As licensed general contractor in Minnesota we are able to provide unique quality designs top quality construction. Designing and remodeling your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We make the process easy and enjoyable. We handle everything from planning the design through construction so you can do what you enjoy most and leave the rest to us! Check out our website: https://finelinebuildersllc.com/.

"Very well done"

C D on May 2025

At Fine Line Builders LLC, your satisfaction is our priority. With more than 30 years of industry experience, we have helped numerous happy customers translate their vision into reality. As licensed general contractor in Minnesota we are able to provide unique quality designs top quality construction. Designing and remodeling your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We make the process easy and enjoyable. We handle everything from planning the design through construction so you can do what you enjoy most and leave the rest to us! Check out our website: https://finelinebuildersllc.com/.

"Very well done"

C D on May 2025


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Excalibur Builders LLC

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Excalibur Builders LLC

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Mitch is excellent to work with. The weather did not cooperate for my patio project, but Mitch and crew were able to complete the work by date promised. Great attention to detail. End result was exactly what I wanted. I definitely recommend Voyager Concrete and would hire them again."

Bonnie W on August 2024

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Mitch is excellent to work with. The weather did not cooperate for my patio project, but Mitch and crew were able to complete the work by date promised. Great attention to detail. End result was exactly what I wanted. I definitely recommend Voyager Concrete and would hire them again."

Bonnie W on August 2024


Emerald Remodeling

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Emerald Remodeling

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31 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It wasn't timely. He hires cheap labor that does everything but isnt good at anything. The framers were hacks using broken lumber in spots. Sheetrock cracked and needed repair ( which they did) the new shower was installed without specialized mounting clips and the flange on shower walls were cracked. The shower door did not function and when I went to fix it, the hanging hardware fell off. New flooring throughout the house including the new addition. The new addition subfloor wasn't screwed correctly which resulted in a reinstall. In the old part of the house, the subfloor was not prepped properly causing the vinyl plank to bow and crack. Jim refused to fix. Jim's crew forgot to put a vent on roof so water came into house and collapsed the bathroom ceiling. ( He did take responsibility and fix that) overall very disappointed with someone that claims to do quality work. If I could rate lowerI would."

Dave B on May 2024

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It wasn't timely. He hires cheap labor that does everything but isnt good at anything. The framers were hacks using broken lumber in spots. Sheetrock cracked and needed repair ( which they did) the new shower was installed without specialized mounting clips and the flange on shower walls were cracked. The shower door did not function and when I went to fix it, the hanging hardware fell off. New flooring throughout the house including the new addition. The new addition subfloor wasn't screwed correctly which resulted in a reinstall. In the old part of the house, the subfloor was not prepped properly causing the vinyl plank to bow and crack. Jim refused to fix. Jim's crew forgot to put a vent on roof so water came into house and collapsed the bathroom ceiling. ( He did take responsibility and fix that) overall very disappointed with someone that claims to do quality work. If I could rate lowerI would."

Dave B on May 2024


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Landson Construction

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Landson Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
162 local quotes requested

With over 25yrs of combined professional remodeling experience! We are locally owned and operated and understand the importance of getting the job done right and in a timely manner the first time! We are your one stop shop for all your interior and exterior remodeling needs we will ensure that you're extremely happy before we leave your premises! Give us a call today for your FREE estimate! We look forward to servicing you!

"I rank Landson Construction #1 in the list of contractors we have hired in our 40 years of home ownership. Ari and his team of subcontractors recently completed a challenging remodel of one of our bathrooms--challenging because it is a very small area with limited space. Their finished job looks better than our separate remodel of a larger bathroom completed by one of the big firms that advertises daily on television. Examples: the tile work in our small shower is exceptional, and the vanity/oversized sink is a perfect match that does not dominate the small room. Ari Erickson (no relation to me) offered selections from his preferred vendors, but we had full latitude to shop on our own for all tile and fixtures. He and his subcontractors kept us fully apprised at all stages of the project, arrived promptly throughout the course of the work, responded promptly to our texts and emails, and cleaned up their work area at the end of each day. My highest recommendation: I always seek at least four bids for a major project, but I would forego that process and hire Landson Construction again for future building/remodeling projects, and would encourage friends and family to do the same."

Richard E on May 2025

With over 25yrs of combined professional remodeling experience! We are locally owned and operated and understand the importance of getting the job done right and in a timely manner the first time! We are your one stop shop for all your interior and exterior remodeling needs we will ensure that you're extremely happy before we leave your premises! Give us a call today for your FREE estimate! We look forward to servicing you!

"I rank Landson Construction #1 in the list of contractors we have hired in our 40 years of home ownership. Ari and his team of subcontractors recently completed a challenging remodel of one of our bathrooms--challenging because it is a very small area with limited space. Their finished job looks better than our separate remodel of a larger bathroom completed by one of the big firms that advertises daily on television. Examples: the tile work in our small shower is exceptional, and the vanity/oversized sink is a perfect match that does not dominate the small room. Ari Erickson (no relation to me) offered selections from his preferred vendors, but we had full latitude to shop on our own for all tile and fixtures. He and his subcontractors kept us fully apprised at all stages of the project, arrived promptly throughout the course of the work, responded promptly to our texts and emails, and cleaned up their work area at the end of each day. My highest recommendation: I always seek at least four bids for a major project, but I would forego that process and hire Landson Construction again for future building/remodeling projects, and would encourage friends and family to do the same."

Richard E on May 2025


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Carter Custom Construction & Fireplaces Inc

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Carter Custom Construction & Fireplaces Inc

4.63(
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Customers say: True professional
24 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and have over 20 years of experience speaking with customers, gathering ideas, creating a strategy, and designing and building to ensure the customer’s vision is created – on schedule and within a specified budget. Our mission, goal, and expectations are to provide outstanding build quality, superior service, and optimum safety at a fair price.

"Did not perform work according to contract; currently in litigation with this contractor due to inability and unwillingness to finish work & fix problems his workers created on deck."

Laura S on September 2018

We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and have over 20 years of experience speaking with customers, gathering ideas, creating a strategy, and designing and building to ensure the customer’s vision is created – on schedule and within a specified budget. Our mission, goal, and expectations are to provide outstanding build quality, superior service, and optimum safety at a fair price.

"Did not perform work according to contract; currently in litigation with this contractor due to inability and unwillingness to finish work & fix problems his workers created on deck."

Laura S on September 2018

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.

Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that’s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren’t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

Installing a bathroom in a basement isn’t a project for most homeowners. Many parts—plumbing, electricity, and carpentry—go into this project, each requiring expert-level knowledge and tools. One miscalculation can lead to very expensive repairs. Plus, some homeowner’s insurance might not pay for damages caused by a homeowner DIYing this project. You can protect yourself by allowing the pros to complete this job for you. 

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