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Complete Building Solutions

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Complete Building Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

SUPER SERVICE AWARD FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS! Complete Building Solution's team of professional engineers and consultants brings residential and commercial structural engineering solutions to our Midwest based clients. We are here to remove the mystery of structural engineering; bridging the gap between construction and engineering in a consumer-friendly way.

"First time building a house with city of Minneapolis things got really frustrating for over 5 months and oftentimes our team frustration would spilled over on Michelle, but she handled it like a pro always going the extra mile. Steven the engineer has great detail."

Victor M on March 2025

SUPER SERVICE AWARD FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS! Complete Building Solution's team of professional engineers and consultants brings residential and commercial structural engineering solutions to our Midwest based clients. We are here to remove the mystery of structural engineering; bridging the gap between construction and engineering in a consumer-friendly way.

"First time building a house with city of Minneapolis things got really frustrating for over 5 months and oftentimes our team frustration would spilled over on Michelle, but she handled it like a pro always going the extra mile. Steven the engineer has great detail."

Victor M on March 2025

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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES

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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES

4.60(
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Customers say: Super punctual
33 years of experience

We have been serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area since 1992. We are a locally owned business and our goal is to exceed your expectations. That means we arrive on time, provide well trained professionals, do the job well and know it’s not finished until you’re satisfied. No job is too big or small — one call does it all!

We have been serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area since 1992. We are a locally owned business and our goal is to exceed your expectations. That means we arrive on time, provide well trained professionals, do the job well and know it’s not finished until you’re satisfied. No job is too big or small — one call does it all!

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Nature's Stone LLC

4.47(
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Nature's Stone LLC

4.47(
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Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience

Large Selection of full sized Slabs to View Work Directly with the Public or with Contractors.

"they did excellent job and the service is good. now our bathroom looks very beautiful we will have them again for other home improvement projects"

lanping t on December 2022

Large Selection of full sized Slabs to View Work Directly with the Public or with Contractors.

"they did excellent job and the service is good. now our bathroom looks very beautiful we will have them again for other home improvement projects"

lanping t on December 2022

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EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

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U+B ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INC

5.00(
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U+B ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

U+B Architecture and Design is a full-service architecture and interior design firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota creating award-winning residential and commercial projects. As Minneapolis Architects and Interior Designers, we specialize in serving the needs of creative homeowners and entrepreneurial companies and organizations. Our strategic research & design process reveals the unique opportunities of each project and delivers elegant design solutions which are tailored to your needs and maximize the value of your investment. Our designs are beautiful, sustainable, energy-efficient and built for quality and lasting value. Our projects include new homes, additions and remodels, apartments, cabins, lofts, charter schools, restaurants, hotels, offices, libraries and retail spaces. We provide unsurpassed customer service and work as your advocate every step of the way: from site selection, master planning and concept design through the end of construction. It's never too early in the process to meet with us. Call today for a free consultation.

U+B Architecture and Design is a full-service architecture and interior design firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota creating award-winning residential and commercial projects. As Minneapolis Architects and Interior Designers, we specialize in serving the needs of creative homeowners and entrepreneurial companies and organizations. Our strategic research & design process reveals the unique opportunities of each project and delivers elegant design solutions which are tailored to your needs and maximize the value of your investment. Our designs are beautiful, sustainable, energy-efficient and built for quality and lasting value. Our projects include new homes, additions and remodels, apartments, cabins, lofts, charter schools, restaurants, hotels, offices, libraries and retail spaces. We provide unsurpassed customer service and work as your advocate every step of the way: from site selection, master planning and concept design through the end of construction. It's never too early in the process to meet with us. Call today for a free consultation.

TBH BUILDERS AND REMODELERS INC

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TBH BUILDERS AND REMODELERS INC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc. can provide free estimates, Is family owned and operated. TBH Builders does what they say they are going to do. TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc does NOT take short cuts. TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc. does it right the first time. TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc is licensed to work in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. License - MN # 20385348. WI. #1145011. and 1145012

TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc. can provide free estimates, Is family owned and operated. TBH Builders does what they say they are going to do. TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc does NOT take short cuts. TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc. does it right the first time. TBH Builders and Remodelers Inc is licensed to work in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. License - MN # 20385348. WI. #1145011. and 1145012

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Jackson Builders Inc

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Jackson Builders Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jackson Builders Inc is a family owned and operated business that has been operating in the central Minnesota area since 1994. We do everything from new home and apartment construction to working with insurance companies to help you restore your home after storms or flooding. No job is too big or too small. All of our work is done by our own employees, and all employees are trained through our apprentice program.

Jackson Builders Inc is a family owned and operated business that has been operating in the central Minnesota area since 1994. We do everything from new home and apartment construction to working with insurance companies to help you restore your home after storms or flooding. No job is too big or too small. All of our work is done by our own employees, and all employees are trained through our apprentice program.

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Merick Construction

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Merick Construction

3.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
9 years of experience

Merick Construction offers full service contracting professionals that get the job done to customer satisfaction every time. We can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/merickconstruction, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MerickMN, or on our own webpage at www.merickconstruction.com. For a Free in-home assessment, please give us a call at (763)-913-1811. We also arrange payment methods that best fit our customer's needs and work with insurance companies as well to ensure our customers get the best quality service.

"This was to be a 6 - 8 week project. We started on September 15th. We expected it to be done mid to late November. It is not complete as of January 18th. We have sheet rock dust everywhere, on all walls, floors cabinets, etc. We have walls that need to be repainted, trim to be done, carpet to lay, plumbing to complete, some cabinet work to finish and Custom Bi-fold doors to make for the oversized framing of the openings, and closet shelves to install. I am leaving things off the list I am sure but you get the picture. Our main contact, Lance, has not contacted us in 3 weeks. Our project sits. My thinking is that he is walking away from it as his last communication with us was to have a worker pick up a check from us in December for our carpet and flooring overage. He didn’t buy carpet is our guess as we have not gotten a install date, we were promised a schedule on December 27th. The team that was used for framing did not have enough experience. Almost all walls are not square or plumb. All Door openings were framed too tall and wide, including the Bi-fold Closet Doors. This team was also used to sheetrock. When I pointed out to Lance the many issues with their work he shrugged it off as not being too bad. Too few screws in the field and too many in other places. All outlet, light switch and register vents were cut larger than the cover plates. Requiring after the fact repair work. A pro sheetrocker would have flipped his lid. The taping and mudding was done by this team as well. They used way too much mud, ineffective use of tape and mud made for much much more sanding. They didn’t bother isolating the basement so we had weeks and weeks of sheetrock dust on our main and 2nd floor and that is with the furnace OFF whenever the team was here. The ceiling is passable save for a few areas that have noticeable valleys that are 4 plus feet long. Not all of the sanding is done yet but the walls are painted and have been patched in numerous locations and repainted, so the paint do not match up now. I can go on of course and I am not trying to bash. I am being honest about our experience. We have no idea when the end is and we feel that they have abandoned us for greener pastures. That’s what the lack of communication leads us to believe at least."

Joe R on January 2022

Merick Construction offers full service contracting professionals that get the job done to customer satisfaction every time. We can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/merickconstruction, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MerickMN, or on our own webpage at www.merickconstruction.com. For a Free in-home assessment, please give us a call at (763)-913-1811. We also arrange payment methods that best fit our customer's needs and work with insurance companies as well to ensure our customers get the best quality service.

"This was to be a 6 - 8 week project. We started on September 15th. We expected it to be done mid to late November. It is not complete as of January 18th. We have sheet rock dust everywhere, on all walls, floors cabinets, etc. We have walls that need to be repainted, trim to be done, carpet to lay, plumbing to complete, some cabinet work to finish and Custom Bi-fold doors to make for the oversized framing of the openings, and closet shelves to install. I am leaving things off the list I am sure but you get the picture. Our main contact, Lance, has not contacted us in 3 weeks. Our project sits. My thinking is that he is walking away from it as his last communication with us was to have a worker pick up a check from us in December for our carpet and flooring overage. He didn’t buy carpet is our guess as we have not gotten a install date, we were promised a schedule on December 27th. The team that was used for framing did not have enough experience. Almost all walls are not square or plumb. All Door openings were framed too tall and wide, including the Bi-fold Closet Doors. This team was also used to sheetrock. When I pointed out to Lance the many issues with their work he shrugged it off as not being too bad. Too few screws in the field and too many in other places. All outlet, light switch and register vents were cut larger than the cover plates. Requiring after the fact repair work. A pro sheetrocker would have flipped his lid. The taping and mudding was done by this team as well. They used way too much mud, ineffective use of tape and mud made for much much more sanding. They didn’t bother isolating the basement so we had weeks and weeks of sheetrock dust on our main and 2nd floor and that is with the furnace OFF whenever the team was here. The ceiling is passable save for a few areas that have noticeable valleys that are 4 plus feet long. Not all of the sanding is done yet but the walls are painted and have been patched in numerous locations and repainted, so the paint do not match up now. I can go on of course and I am not trying to bash. I am being honest about our experience. We have no idea when the end is and we feel that they have abandoned us for greener pastures. That’s what the lack of communication leads us to believe at least."

Joe R on January 2022

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

In many areas, advice from a structural engineer or an architect will be required by your building department before you can remove a wall, but even if it’s not necessary, it’s a good idea. Accidentally removing a load-bearing wall—even if a general contractor advises that it’s safe—can cause major structural damage, putting you and your family at risk and potentially costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

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