TriLite Stone, Inc., is Minnesota's premier stone company. For a professional finish call TriLite Stone, Inc. We proudly serve Howard Lake and the surrounding communities!
"I highly recommend Lenâ s company Trilite. The process of replacing my brick with stone veneer went so smoothly. Since Trilite was the manufacturer and the installer in my project, I was able to choose from a myriad of stone and colors. The quality and workmanship of the masons was above and beyond what I expected. The stone is beautiful and it was all done in a timely manner and at a fair price. For stone veneer this is the place!!"
Darcie J on May 2022
TriLite Stone, Inc., is Minnesota's premier stone company. For a professional finish call TriLite Stone, Inc. We proudly serve Howard Lake and the surrounding communities!
"I highly recommend Lenâ s company Trilite. The process of replacing my brick with stone veneer went so smoothly. Since Trilite was the manufacturer and the installer in my project, I was able to choose from a myriad of stone and colors. The quality and workmanship of the masons was above and beyond what I expected. The stone is beautiful and it was all done in a timely manner and at a fair price. For stone veneer this is the place!!"
Darcie J on May 2022
Golden Stones Masonry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Tried to charge me for work not performed. I had to have them come back to finish the job."
Dennis L on November 2024
Golden Stones Masonry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Tried to charge me for work not performed. I had to have them come back to finish the job."
Dennis L on November 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"From start to finish, the communication was clear, the timelines were respected, and the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. The crew was professional, respectful of our space, and cleaned up thoroughly each day. It’s not easy to find a contractor you can trust. We highly recommend them and will absolutely work with them again on future projects!"
Alisha M on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"From start to finish, the communication was clear, the timelines were respected, and the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. The crew was professional, respectful of our space, and cleaned up thoroughly each day. It’s not easy to find a contractor you can trust. We highly recommend them and will absolutely work with them again on future projects!"
Alisha M on May 2025
Patraw & Sons Masonary LLC, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Patraw & Sons Masonary LLC, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Classic Company has been serving the twin cities metro area for the past 30 years in both commercial and residential applications. - Residential services include Garage and Basement Floors, Entry Steps and Landings, Sidewalks and Landscape Steps, Block and Poured Wall Foundations, Footings, Deck Pads, Driveways, Patios with Optional Fire Pit or Fireplace, Curbs, Retaining Walls and Stamped and Colored Concrete. Classic is committed to customer service, our goal is to provide the highest quality of service at a price you can afford.
"High quality, efficient, on time."
Colin H on September 2024
Classic Company has been serving the twin cities metro area for the past 30 years in both commercial and residential applications. - Residential services include Garage and Basement Floors, Entry Steps and Landings, Sidewalks and Landscape Steps, Block and Poured Wall Foundations, Footings, Deck Pads, Driveways, Patios with Optional Fire Pit or Fireplace, Curbs, Retaining Walls and Stamped and Colored Concrete. Classic is committed to customer service, our goal is to provide the highest quality of service at a price you can afford.
"High quality, efficient, on time."
Colin H on September 2024
Serving the Twin Cities area. We are a family owned and operated, 3rd and 4th generation masonry company. We specialize in chimney repair and rebuild , and brick and stone restoration. Let us renew your masonry project! No job is to small!
"Chris and his team exceeded my expectations. Very professional, and addressed every concern that I had. Besides performing the job he was hired to do, he also finished a 10 foot long cinder block wall that another contractor never finished. He does great work."
Charlie S on May 2025
Serving the Twin Cities area. We are a family owned and operated, 3rd and 4th generation masonry company. We specialize in chimney repair and rebuild , and brick and stone restoration. Let us renew your masonry project! No job is to small!
"Chris and his team exceeded my expectations. Very professional, and addressed every concern that I had. Besides performing the job he was hired to do, he also finished a 10 foot long cinder block wall that another contractor never finished. He does great work."
Charlie S on May 2025
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Amazing experience. We were in urgent need to get sod down before a graduation party and they delivered. We contacted on Monday and by Wednesday they were putting down sod before the party on Saturday. Great service and quality work. Will definitely call again."
Mike S on June 2018
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Amazing experience. We were in urgent need to get sod down before a graduation party and they delivered. We contacted on Monday and by Wednesday they were putting down sod before the party on Saturday. Great service and quality work. Will definitely call again."
Mike S on June 2018
Something that makes us unique is that the owner is on site at all jobs. We know how important this is to our customers. Goodfellows Landscapes is your hardscaping specialist with a focus on retaining walls, Natural Stone patios and walls, outdoor kitchens, water features, pondless waterfalls, drainage, fire pits, natural stone, pavers and retaining wall block, walkways & interlocking pavers.
"Very easy to work with and provided advice for alternate options to save on money."
Dave W on March 2025
Something that makes us unique is that the owner is on site at all jobs. We know how important this is to our customers. Goodfellows Landscapes is your hardscaping specialist with a focus on retaining walls, Natural Stone patios and walls, outdoor kitchens, water features, pondless waterfalls, drainage, fire pits, natural stone, pavers and retaining wall block, walkways & interlocking pavers.
"Very easy to work with and provided advice for alternate options to save on money."
Dave W on March 2025
We install: Retaining Walls (boulders, stone fonda lac or concrete block) Brick Paver's (patios, walks, steps, driveways & firepits) Concrete Work (patios, walks, steps, driveways & garage floors) Decorative stamped concrete We are a small company doing quality work for over 40 years. We specialize in hardscapes of any kind; steps, walks, drives, patios in concrete, stamped concrete, brick or stone. Let us help design and install your job. Two-year warranty on all concrete work and three years on all brick pavers and retaining walls. Great employees you can trust because they take pride in every job.
"Crosstown was great to work with from start to finish. Of the three companies that estimated the job, Crosstown was the only one that was able to handle the entire job. Our new patio looks great. Thanks, Greg and team!"
DAN C on December 2024
We install: Retaining Walls (boulders, stone fonda lac or concrete block) Brick Paver's (patios, walks, steps, driveways & firepits) Concrete Work (patios, walks, steps, driveways & garage floors) Decorative stamped concrete We are a small company doing quality work for over 40 years. We specialize in hardscapes of any kind; steps, walks, drives, patios in concrete, stamped concrete, brick or stone. Let us help design and install your job. Two-year warranty on all concrete work and three years on all brick pavers and retaining walls. Great employees you can trust because they take pride in every job.
"Crosstown was great to work with from start to finish. Of the three companies that estimated the job, Crosstown was the only one that was able to handle the entire job. Our new patio looks great. Thanks, Greg and team!"
DAN C on December 2024
Brick construction offers numerous benefits, including exceptional longevity, natural resistance to fire, and substantial durability against weather extremes. The thermal mass of brick helps regulate indoor temperatures, potentially reducing energy consumption. Brick homes often maintain their aesthetic appeal with minimal maintenance, and many buyers perceive them as premium properties, potentially supporting stronger resale values compared to homes built with other materials.
Brick veneer consists of a single layer of brick attached to a standard wood-framed wall, providing the aesthetic of brick without serving as the structural support. This approach costs between $3 and $20 per square foot, depending on the specific type. Structural brick construction uses brick as the actual load-bearing wall material, requiring more extensive materials and specialized construction techniques. Most contemporary "brick houses" utilize the veneer approach rather than true structural brick.
Adding brick siding to an existing home costs $72,000 for a 2,000-square-foot residence. Real brick siding ranges from $10 to $20 per square foot, while more budget-friendly alternatives include thin brick veneer ($3 to $10 per square foot) and faux brick panels ($6 to $13 per square foot). This renovation requires professional installation to ensure proper moisture barriers and structural attachment.