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Avatar for Minnesota Construction and Property Management
Minnesota Construction and Property Management
5.0(
20
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything from the design through to the completed project went very smoothly and project ended up being gorgeous!! Trevor kept us well informed and there were no hiccups or surprises. Excellent quality work and beautiful finished project!!"
Composite Decks
Cedar Decks
Covered Decks
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SNC Construction
5.0(
59
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sky from SNC Construction exceeded my expectations and did an excellent job. He was very polite and professional. He took time to explain to me how the project was going to progress and his anticipated time schedule. He relocked the garage door each time he went out for materials as I requested. He also took time to remove his shoes which is very important to my wife who really appreciated it. The door installation went well and I’m very pleased with the entire job. I would recommend SNC Construction to anyone needing construction services. Thanks Sky."
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - General Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Garage and Shed Building Project

+98

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fair & Square Remodeling LLC
4.5(
73
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Credit card accepted

"We are very satisfied with the 2nd story master bedroom and bathroom addition that Fair & Square did for us. We’d planned for a long time to build out a bedroom suite so it fun to work with this group to pull it all together. They were full of great ideas to make it the perfect space. They paid attention to the smallest details and we always knew what to expect next. They kept the project on budget and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out."
Master Bedroom Suites
Home Additions
Kitchens and Bathrooms
whole bathroom
bath - toilet

+3

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
73
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hal's work is top-notch but I grew increasingly frustrated with the timing and inconsistency of his work habits. His was one of several estimates I received and basically he said he would beat any estimate I received. The difference is that everyone else was going to use cedar and he only works with pressure-treated Southern yellow pine, which is less than half the cost of cedar. I was unsure of the durability and longevity of that product so I did extensive research online. Still unsure, I drive around the Twin Cities to see other jobs Hal did that gave stood the test of time and I decided to move forward. Clearly, the way he builds his fences require considerably more manual labor than those built with cedar posts and pickets so essentially instead of paying for the higher cost of cedar, you pay for increased labor costs. Unfortunately, Hal isn't as going as predicting when he will get jobs complete as he is completing them well. He was over a month late in getting started and I repeatedly had to call him to inquire about the delay. It was quite frustrating but since I didn't absolutely need the fence done by a certain date, I decided to practice patience. Once he finally started, most days he and his helper only worked 4 hours so the project dragged on far longer than I thought it would. Admittedly, there were a couple of weather-related days but other times when it was a perfect day, they wouldn't show up and I would give no idea when they were coming again. After I told him I really needed to have him be more communicative, he was and within a short time after that conversation, he completed the fence. The fence is beautiful and appears very sturdy. We'll see how it withstands time and weather but for now I am very happy with it. Hal does beautiful work but if you are on a strict timeline I would not recommend working with him. If you are flexible and don't mind putting more effort into communication, he is a great person to work with.
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+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kothrade Construction, LLC
4.3(
25
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found Paul to be a pleasant and honest business man. He was the only one of several service magic contractors that personally evaluated my project, offered a reasonable estimate and followed up courteously, I found his associate that installed the skylight flashing to be very thorough and obviously an expert at roofing details. It has not been long enough to know if the solution worked. Only a season of winter will show that. However I am very confident that my problem skylight is repaired."
Front of Home
Roadside View
Galley Kitchen
Dining Room
Lakeside View

+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Minnesota Builders LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable. We could call or send him a text anytime we had questions, he always responded in a timely manner. He had numerous suggestions anytime we were looking for ideas or colors. Would gladly use him again for any project!"
Architects & Building Design Project
Architects & Building Design Project
New Custom Home Build
Architects & Building Design Project
Architects & Building Design Project

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Heartland Construction & General Maint LLC
4.5(
68
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased the deal from Angie's list for driveway seal.
I tried to get in contact with the company for two weeks after that!!!
I called, left messages, sent messages through Angie's list website, nothing got their reply.
Then I called Angie's list asking for their advise. They reached the company and after couple of days me leaving voice messages, they called back and scheduled the seal.
People calling are very nice and very knowledgeable.
They came on the day they promised and sealed the driveway. 
Edges were cleaned and they did a very clean job, no over-spray on the concrete and grass.
However, they left grass in the cracks, they did not seal the cracks with different material like they supposed to. They did not seal the join between driveway and curb at all, and the seal was so thin that all the spots from original driveway bled through.
Also the adhesion was not appropriate at all. I waited 4 full days to drive on it, and still there are tire marks and many scuffs.
They advertise it as if they are using professional product like on parking lots, but it seams that they uses a very cheap product.
I tried calling the company to request a fix, but again - no calls or messages were returned.
I am glad Angie's list was decent enough to refund me the money!
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Powerbuilt Construction Inc
4.3(
32
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Bob was very helpful and responded very quickly. Explained how the remodeling would be done. Seemed very honest. I would have hired but husband didn’t want garage changed."
Custom Design Build
Custom Design Build
Custom Design Build
Executive Golf Coarse Home
Executive Golf Coarse Home

+8

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Construction As Investment LLC
4.0(
41
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We are absolutely thrilled with the bathroom remodels performed by Construction as Investment, LLC. We needed to remodel two of our three bathrooms. The two bathrooms are of moderate size, yet we had received estimates ranging from $25-$50,000, which seemed extreme. We then saw the big deal the company was offering for a full bathroom remodel for $5,000 and purchased two of the big deals after researching and finding good reviews on their work.



Vitaly was the project manager and he took the time to answer our questions and provided good suggestions for a few tricky details in our spaces. He also provided all of the needed measurements and instructions so we could confidently go and pick out all of the materials we wanted to use. This was especially helpful with the tile since my wife and I have never done a project with tile before and weren't experts by any means at understanding what to look for and what we would need. Before and during the remodels, I primarily communicated with Vitaly by texting and he was always prompt in responding. This method of communicating was quick and efficient and made it easy to keep the work moving.



Viktor is the companies "bathroom guy" and is an amazing craftsman and hard worker. He actually did both bath remodels all on his own, yet completed the work quicker than the time estimates we had gotten from the other companies that had given us estimates. And it wasn't from cutting corners, etc. Instead, Viktor's work was outstanding. Our city inspector even remarked about the high quality of workmanship on the remodels. Viktor is a very kind, quite and honorable individual. Because we had two bathroom remodels, Viktor spent a fair amount of time in our home and he really felt like a friend by the time the remodels were complete. We were actually sad when the remodels were finished because it meant we wouldn't see him anymore. When has anyone ever said that about someone working in their home? Our nanny homeschools our youngest daughter, so they and our dog were around the house each day with Viktor. He was always friendly to them and they enjoyed seeing him each day.



About a month after the remodels were complete, we had a crack in the grout in the corner of one of the showers. I texted Vitaly and he made arrangements for Viktor to stop back over one evening and make the repair. There was no hassle in resolving the issue and it was nice to see their commitment to doing the right thing even after the work is over and they've been paid.



We had a tremendous experience with this company and would highly recommend them to others looking for a company that does good work and stands behind it.


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7332 Fremont
1609 84th Ave
2717 84th Ave Brooklyn Park
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Minneapolis, MN

A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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