Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent work! Fast and efficient. Great customer service, very professional. Will definitely use this company again."
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"The construction of the deck and the service provide was amazing. Very happy with the finished product."
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Professional in every way. Suggested changes to my plan to enhance safety. A very knowledgeable and personable individual. Willing to assist and take action. I would recommend him to anyone."
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Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
My name is Michael Ludwig I have over 20 years experience in the construction trades. I like working on projects big or small. I'm professional at any task that I take on. Love to see customer's happy with my work which is why my goal is 100% satisfaction.
+6
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Offers commercial services
"They did a good job."
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Golden Handyman Services did a great job rescreening my screen porch. Quality work, timely, under budget, and friendly (especially his crew)."
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
"Early in Toms handyman career. Job not great first time but came back and made it ok."
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very responsive - even for small jobs. Great job - I would highly recommend their services."
+39
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It's true: working with Hal is not like working with other contractors. With Hal, you are developing a relationship, not fulfilling the terms of a contract. For some that might be more than they want out of a contractor. For me, it was exactly what I needed. Example: I was talking with Hal about another matter when we both happened to notice some rotting boards on our deck. I thought it was unsightly, but nothing serious. Hal persuaded me that, without immediate attention, the rot would spread to the joists underneath, and what was a small problem now would be a big problem later. He replaced the deck boards on time and for the price he quoted. I can now rest assured I won't be plunging through the deck this summer. Along the way, Hal fixed some off-kilter gates in our yard, and also consulted with me about some stains on our stucco (thus managing to solve a problem that had stumped several other contractors). He's always on the end of the line when I have a home repair question. He's been there for me for some five years now. There's plenty of quality workers out there, but not many who will listen as well, contribute as much, and return as often as Hal Morris."
+10
Serving Crosslake, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
"Flawlessly, great service and very reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend"
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