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General contractors in Minneapolis

The 10 general contractors from Google's results for Minneapolis, Minnesota, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$21,500 – $65,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$108,000 – $378,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$162 – $430per sq ft
Minneapolis vs US
+8%above the US median

Licensing in Minnesota. Minnesota licenses residential building contractors and remodelers through the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).

Number 1: https://nextgenconstructionmn.com/

5.0(154)out of 5, from 154 reviewson GoogleMinnetrista, MN

Based in Minnetrista, NextGen Construction remodels homes across Minneapolis, the wider Twin Cities and nearby Minnesota communities. Its services include interior and exterior painting, tiling and finishing work as part of larger renovations.

(763) 620-5151 4772 Junegrass Ln, Minnetrista, MN 55331

Number 2: Quartersawn Design Build

5.0(29)out of 5, from 29 reviewson GoogleMinneapolis, MN

Quartersawn is a Minneapolis design-build remodeling firm whose architects, designers and site supervisors take projects from concept through construction. Past work includes renovations of a brick Colonial Revival in Lynnhurst and a Tudor in Linden Hills, and the firm also works in St. Paul and Edina.

(612) 208-1727 6022 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Number 3: GCM Construction

5.0(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GoogleBlaine, MN

From Blaine, GCM Construction handles planning, construction, remodeling and upkeep of commercial spaces across the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. Clients include franchise businesses, municipalities, retailers, restaurants and offices, with work such as office renovations, tenant improvements and retail buildouts.

(763) 862-0005 2201 107th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449

Number 4: Complete Construction of MPLS

4.9(97)out of 5, from 97 reviewson GoogleWayzata, MN

Complete Construction of MPLS takes on residential and commercial projects throughout the Twin Cities from Wayzata. Its work spans roofing, siding, windows and remodeling, plus custom homes, pole barns and commercial construction.

(763) 777-3901 985 Lake St E #1001, Wayzata, MN 55391

Number 5: MP Johnson Construction

4.9(8)out of 5, from 8 reviewson GoogleMinneapolis, MN

MP Johnson Construction is a Minneapolis contractor focused on commercial construction and design-build remodeling in downtown Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Projects range from ground-up builds to renovations of existing buildings.

(612) 339-3733 50 South 6th St Ste 1413, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Number 6: Gardner Builders

4.3(13)out of 5, from 13 reviewson GoogleMinneapolis, MN

Gardner Builders is a Minneapolis general contractor focused on commercial building projects. The company constructs and delivers commercial spaces for business owners and organizations in Minneapolis and the surrounding region.

(612) 326-6377 730 2nd Ave S #1233, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Number 7: Home

4.2(43)out of 5, from 43 reviewson GoogleMinneapolis, MN

Grizzly Construction is a Minneapolis general contractor offering design-build home construction. It builds new homes and remodels existing ones, working from an office on North Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.

(763) 898-6193 718 N Washington Ave Ste 305, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Number 8: Knutson Construction

4.0(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GoogleMinneapolis, MN

Knutson Construction is a Minneapolis-based builder whose active projects are large commercial and institutional jobs across Minnesota and beyond. Recent work includes a casino tower renovation in Red Wing, a utility service center in Chanhassen and a Mayo Clinic building in Rochester.

(763) 546-1400 7515 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426

Number 9: Kraus-Anderson Construction

3.9(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GoogleMinneapolis, MN

Kraus-Anderson is a Minneapolis company combining construction management with real estate development work. Its family of companies covers construction, development, realty and leasing, and insurance, taking projects from concept through completion.

(612) 332-7281 501 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Number 10: Mission Construction

No Google reviews yetMinneapolis

Mission Construction works as a general contractor around Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm takes on construction projects of various sizes, working with clients and the full project team from planning through execution.

What general contractors charge in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, a single-room renovation typically costs $21,500 – $65,000. Remodeling labor in Minneapolis runs about 8% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Minnesota or Minneapolis licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors minneapolis", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in Minneapolis: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.