This Old House

We have a 1904 model house and we are thinking of a big remodel. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations for someone that could come in and tell us our redesign and construction options.

Have away. Thanks

15 Comments

  1. digit3 on March 10, 2010 at 5:12 am

    I’d highly recommend Donovan McCorrison of A Level Above Construction. Very detail oriented, bids explained down to every nail used, high quality work with lots of local references, very tidy, and a friendly person to boot. 591-0040

  2. Carla on March 10, 2010 at 7:59 am

    Randy Larson
    Meteek Shop

  3. Bob Vila on March 10, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Heartwood Construction – Lonny Anderson – (218) 728-3461

  4. tony d on March 10, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Better World Builders: “green” builders, energy efficiency experts, and sensitive to historic remodels. Pete Dingels and Leon Rohrbaugh; 218-340-9930

  5. lee on March 10, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Another recommendation for Randy Larson – Meteek Shop & Construction.

  6. Swan on March 10, 2010 at 9:48 am

    +1 for Pete Dingels and Leon Rohrbaugh

  7. blt2lst on March 10, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Second the motion for Better World Builders.

  8. adam on March 10, 2010 at 12:53 pm
  9. Ed on March 10, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Hi — Dann Edholm is a local builder, contractor and accomplished carpenter. He is down to earth, has headed up many of the downtown buildings refurbishments, including the latest Zeppa projects east of Lake Avenue, what they are calling “Old Downtown” now, I guess. He can steer you on the right way to do things and keep a lid on costs while doing it. His phone number is (218) 348-9434

  10. Tony D. on March 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Better World Builders has also done work for the Zeppas, include the arts café.

  11. lojasmo on March 10, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Michelle Lebeau: Women in Construction
    https://www.womenworking.org/
    218-733-1451
    michelle @ womenworking.org

  12. J on March 10, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Hugh Reitan at Builder’s Commonwealth. The guy is a treasure trove of information about and feeling for older homes.

  13. The Big E on March 15, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    I only know one side of the story, but a few years ago some friends went to Builders Commonwealth to get some plans drawn up for a remodeling project with an $80,000 budget, which they claim they stipulated in no uncertain terms up front. Builders Commonwealth took some money and generated some plans, but what they drew up was more in the $300,000 range. Or so the story goes.

  14. J. Mc on March 19, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Don’t forget to shop for great period doors, trimwork, plumbing & lighting at North Shore Architectural Antiques in Two Harbors. (shameless self promotion)

  15. Jeff Anderson on May 22, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    My name is Jeff Anderson. I’m a Duluth native who’s just returned after 10 years in South Africa. I’ve been a contractor/designer for 14 years. I’m pragmatic and extremely creative and believe in making the best use of what you’ve got and spending money in the right places. Scavenging cool old building material is my favorite. I’d be keen to come have a look if your still needing some advice. Thanks.

    218-390-1698

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