Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We LOVE our decks. We had a big complicated project and it was no problem for Decks Unlimited. Beautiful mahogony Azek deck, Westbury aluminum railings & deck lighting. Randy & his crew are great. We have already recommended to others and would definitely hire again."
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Haven Home and Design (Spencer and Co) did a great job making new doors for my husbands tool shed and also replacing a storm door on my house!! Great work, very reasonably priced!!! I plan to hire them in the spring to do some more work!!! ?"
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2001
Customers say: Super punctual
"Both Dave and Danny provided exceptional service during this project. They made sure that the door was installed with upgraded and weather proof framing. To complete this work they also installed a modernized deadbolt lock and connected the door to existing security systems. We couldn't be happier with the services rendered."
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"JP retuned my call quickly and we were able to schedule the work in a matter of days. Victor did the work and he was efficient and the fence looks great. We are very pleased and would recommend them."
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Nick and his team did an amazing job with our new deck, and we could not be happier! He was very responsive, punctual, and incredibly skilled. The quality and craftsmanship are top-notch, and the attention to detail is impressive. He is known as our neighborhood "deck guy", but even so, we've already had neighbors ask who built it. We would highly recommend Nick for any project!"
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Art Quality were efficient and thorough. The finished result looks excellent and blends seamlessly with the rest of the exterior. We really appreciated their communication and craftsmanship and would absolutely recommend Art Quality to anyone needing exterior repair work."
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went great, no problem with the service, nice man, did a good job"
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Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired Deck Builders back in July and have had a great experience working with them. I would highly recommend their work and their team is awesome. Their pricing is flexible and they offer every option you can think of! My wife loves the deck - we went with coconut husk, great company!"
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"He did $125,000 worth of work at my house and about $75,000 worth of work at my mother in laws house and cabin, and did work at buddys cabin - and it is all impeccable. He also builds cabinets. A wide variety of top level work!"
Serving Dayton, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
"Dan has completed multiple projects in our house. Dan is very honest in providing his opinion about what is the best material to use, he also suggests new ideas about the material . Dan price quotes are very competitive for the work . He lives up to his commitment about how much time it’s gonna take to complete the project, he always arrives on time. Best of all , his quality of his work is outstanding. That’s the reason we have engaged Dan for multiple projects in our house and we highly recommend him for any size of remodeling or construction work."
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