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Barrier Construction LLC

4.86(
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Barrier Construction LLC

4.86(
59
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 years of experience

Angi's Super Service award in 2016 and 2017. Stucco Moisture Intrusion Specialist. In addition, we are a full service exterior design and renovation contractor servicing the entire Twin Cities & surrounding areas. We specialize in James Hardie Siding, all major window and door brands. Our jobs range from retrofit repair to total exterior replacement & moisture remediation projects. Designer services and computer renderings available.

"Awful. This company has good reviews but was absolutely awful for me. Called because of a water leak which is supposed to be one of their specialties. They had me hire a separate inspector/specialist to evaluate the home exterior. They then tore a hole in our kitchen ceiling looking for the water leak. When they had difficulty identifying the origin of the leak they simply abandoned the project with a hole in the middle of our kitchen ceiling. Finding water leaks is difficult and I don't blame for having difficulty locating the leak but abandoning the project with a gaping hole in our kitchen is really extraordinarily bad service."

Mike B on May 2024

Angi's Super Service award in 2016 and 2017. Stucco Moisture Intrusion Specialist. In addition, we are a full service exterior design and renovation contractor servicing the entire Twin Cities & surrounding areas. We specialize in James Hardie Siding, all major window and door brands. Our jobs range from retrofit repair to total exterior replacement & moisture remediation projects. Designer services and computer renderings available.

"Awful. This company has good reviews but was absolutely awful for me. Called because of a water leak which is supposed to be one of their specialties. They had me hire a separate inspector/specialist to evaluate the home exterior. They then tore a hole in our kitchen ceiling looking for the water leak. When they had difficulty identifying the origin of the leak they simply abandoned the project with a hole in the middle of our kitchen ceiling. Finding water leaks is difficult and I don't blame for having difficulty locating the leak but abandoning the project with a gaping hole in our kitchen is really extraordinarily bad service."

Mike B on May 2024


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Giinthir Construction, LLC

4.95(
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Giinthir Construction, LLC

4.95(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Giinthir Construction is a residential contractor serving central Minnesota and the surrounding areas. From start to completion we strive to provide an experience of professionalism, transparency and integrity every step of the way. We are fully insured, offer free estimates, and with 12 years of experience in the industry you can have peace of mind knowing that your project will be cared with you in mind. We pride ourselves in providing quality service at a reasonable price. Whether new construction, remodels, additions, land clearing or grading and excavating, we have the expertise to make your project as seamless as possible. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and show you what we have to offer.

"Alex, the owner has the most amazing work ethic. It was quite a large project to replace all the flooring on my main level. Alex is polite and does excellent work. He quoted us two days to complete the project and he was right on time. He cleaned up everything and left the house spotless. Thank you Alex!"

Thurson W on January 2024

Giinthir Construction is a residential contractor serving central Minnesota and the surrounding areas. From start to completion we strive to provide an experience of professionalism, transparency and integrity every step of the way. We are fully insured, offer free estimates, and with 12 years of experience in the industry you can have peace of mind knowing that your project will be cared with you in mind. We pride ourselves in providing quality service at a reasonable price. Whether new construction, remodels, additions, land clearing or grading and excavating, we have the expertise to make your project as seamless as possible. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and show you what we have to offer.

"Alex, the owner has the most amazing work ethic. It was quite a large project to replace all the flooring on my main level. Alex is polite and does excellent work. He quoted us two days to complete the project and he was right on time. He cleaned up everything and left the house spotless. Thank you Alex!"

Thurson W on January 2024


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Flakne Construction

5.00(
2
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Flakne Construction

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Flakne Construction, LLC, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Chad and crew did a great job, fast and clean. The final bill was the first estimate, no additional fees and very conscientious of our property!"

Ronald B on April 2025

Flakne Construction, LLC, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Chad and crew did a great job, fast and clean. The final bill was the first estimate, no additional fees and very conscientious of our property!"

Ronald B on April 2025


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Complete Building Solutions

5.00(
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Complete Building Solutions

5.00(
84
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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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Renewed Hardwood Floors Inc

4.87(
295
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Renewed Hardwood Floors Inc

4.87(
295
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Renewed Hardwood Floors Inc. Has been in business for 26 years. Jeff Kroh is owner and operator Hands on we have 4 Experienced flooring techs that are well trained. Provide Quality service at Competitive price we enjoy what we do. Always great to see satisfied Customers. ( Integrity is our Bond)

"Jeff was great to work with and our new floor looks fantastic. Why only two stars? The crew that did the install seemed to only care about the wood floor. They left stain marks all over our walls, chipped the paint in numerous areas and in one spot the punched a hole completely through the sheet rock wall behind our front door. Both of our pocket doors had nail damage when they attempted to reinstall the baseboard. One was completely nailed in place. On top of all that our nicely finished and originally installed baseboards were put back like they needed to be somewhere else in a hurry. On a few corners the nails were actually sticking out. The boards were splintered and cracked and the mating joints look like the person had never done trim before. There were filthy rags left in the kitchen sink and in the front yard. Our sidewalk and driveway are still coated with debris and some unknown material. The most disappointing thing is that Jeff didn’t check the job before we got home."

William D on March 2025

Renewed Hardwood Floors Inc. Has been in business for 26 years. Jeff Kroh is owner and operator Hands on we have 4 Experienced flooring techs that are well trained. Provide Quality service at Competitive price we enjoy what we do. Always great to see satisfied Customers. ( Integrity is our Bond)

"Jeff was great to work with and our new floor looks fantastic. Why only two stars? The crew that did the install seemed to only care about the wood floor. They left stain marks all over our walls, chipped the paint in numerous areas and in one spot the punched a hole completely through the sheet rock wall behind our front door. Both of our pocket doors had nail damage when they attempted to reinstall the baseboard. One was completely nailed in place. On top of all that our nicely finished and originally installed baseboards were put back like they needed to be somewhere else in a hurry. On a few corners the nails were actually sticking out. The boards were splintered and cracked and the mating joints look like the person had never done trim before. There were filthy rags left in the kitchen sink and in the front yard. Our sidewalk and driveway are still coated with debris and some unknown material. The most disappointing thing is that Jeff didn’t check the job before we got home."

William D on March 2025


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Renewal By Andersen

4.75(
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Renewal By Andersen

4.75(
488
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Renewal by Andersen of the Greater Twin Cities offers custom crafted, energy efficient replacement windows and doors for the Twin Cities area, Saint Cloud and Brainerd. Visit us at one of our Showrooms to view many of our replacement products, including double-hung windows, casement windows, gliding windows, bay or bow windows and a variety of entry and patio doors in both sliding door and French door styles. Or schedule an in-home or virtual consultation and we'll come to you. For a FREE consultation contact us at 1-866-801-4229. Renewal by Andersen offers a full-service replacement process, where you will get custom-built, energy-efficient windows and doors professionally installed for you. We'll send our Signature Service "A-Team" giving you the BEST home improvement experience you'll ever have!

"They were very efficient and professional. Kept us informed along the way. Also very respectful of our home. They covered everything and cleaned everything up when they were done."

Tricia C on October 2023

The Renewal by Andersen of the Greater Twin Cities offers custom crafted, energy efficient replacement windows and doors for the Twin Cities area, Saint Cloud and Brainerd. Visit us at one of our Showrooms to view many of our replacement products, including double-hung windows, casement windows, gliding windows, bay or bow windows and a variety of entry and patio doors in both sliding door and French door styles. Or schedule an in-home or virtual consultation and we'll come to you. For a FREE consultation contact us at 1-866-801-4229. Renewal by Andersen offers a full-service replacement process, where you will get custom-built, energy-efficient windows and doors professionally installed for you. We'll send our Signature Service "A-Team" giving you the BEST home improvement experience you'll ever have!

"They were very efficient and professional. Kept us informed along the way. Also very respectful of our home. They covered everything and cleaned everything up when they were done."

Tricia C on October 2023


"The system was installed in just over one day. Hassle free. The installation went well. Tim was very knowledgeable in the requirements for this unique system. He was professional in his approach in doing the job. I would not hesitate in utilizing Tim again should an appropriate project come along."

Dale A on December 2020

Owner-operated. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charge for after-hours service calls such as plumbing & HVAC.

"The system was installed in just over one day. Hassle free. The installation went well. Tim was very knowledgeable in the requirements for this unique system. He was professional in his approach in doing the job. I would not hesitate in utilizing Tim again should an appropriate project come along."

Dale A on December 2020


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Everlasting Exteriors Inc

4.76(
99
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Everlasting Exteriors Inc

4.76(
99
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you’ve had storm damage from hail, you are building a new home, or if it’s time to replace or repair your existing roof, siding, soffits, fascia, aluminum railings or gutters; everlasting exteriors of minnesota is the company you can depend on every time.we also specialize in working with associations and management companies on larger scale residential neighborhoods with multifamily housing.

"Great Service!"

Sue S on August 2020

If you’ve had storm damage from hail, you are building a new home, or if it’s time to replace or repair your existing roof, siding, soffits, fascia, aluminum railings or gutters; everlasting exteriors of minnesota is the company you can depend on every time.we also specialize in working with associations and management companies on larger scale residential neighborhoods with multifamily housing.

"Great Service!"

Sue S on August 2020



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Vail Builders Inc

5.00(
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Vail Builders Inc

5.00(
36
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Vail Builders Inc has been family owned and operated in the Hugo, White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Lino Lakes, Shoreview, and surrounding areas for over 54 years. Vail Builders Inc has made building and remodeling homes our life’s work. Building is in our blood, and our passion for excellence can be seen in every project we build. Our belief in preserving the age-old tradition of hand built craftsmanship is part of our ability to create the highest quality standards. Our services include: • Kitchen & bath remodeling • Additions • New home construction • Garages • Basement finishing • Porches & decks • Custom remodeling Vail Builders is focused on exceeding your expectations whether you are building a new house or remodeling your existing home. Our reputation for integrity, hard work and honesty can’t be beat. We are licensed and we take great pride in our craftsmanship. Call today to discuss your building or remodeling project.

"Very informative and helpful."

Becky J on January 2019

Vail Builders Inc has been family owned and operated in the Hugo, White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Lino Lakes, Shoreview, and surrounding areas for over 54 years. Vail Builders Inc has made building and remodeling homes our life’s work. Building is in our blood, and our passion for excellence can be seen in every project we build. Our belief in preserving the age-old tradition of hand built craftsmanship is part of our ability to create the highest quality standards. Our services include: • Kitchen & bath remodeling • Additions • New home construction • Garages • Basement finishing • Porches & decks • Custom remodeling Vail Builders is focused on exceeding your expectations whether you are building a new house or remodeling your existing home. Our reputation for integrity, hard work and honesty can’t be beat. We are licensed and we take great pride in our craftsmanship. Call today to discuss your building or remodeling project.

"Very informative and helpful."

Becky J on January 2019

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Yes, joists are considered structural, as they support the flooring or roofing above them and help distribute the load to the beams, which, in turn, distribute that load to weight-bearing walls or foundational supports directly below them. Joists not only help distribute the load evenly to your beams, but they also provide direct support to the subfloor in flooring systems, which helps reduce creaking and the risk of uneven flooring.

Warped wooden landscape timbers are the result of the wood taking in too much moisture and then drying out. Treated lumber is less likely to warp but may still be susceptible to changes due to moisture. You can reduce the risk of warping by treating the cut ends of your timbers with a product specifically made for waterproofing wood.

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