I am so thankful I found Lakeside. Josh, my designer, worked so hard on the design for my kitchen…read moreand always promptly answered any question I had... which were many! I felt involved in every step of the process. Every person I spoke with from Lakeside was always so helpful and kind. I am super pleased with my new kitchen and it's amazing quality!

We worked chose Lakeside for our first floor remodel (kitchen cabinets, island, and bathroom…read morevanity) after getting a few quotes from others. We worked as our own contractor, so we were a little apprehensive about how this process would go. Lakeside's pricing was competitive and we worked with the designer, Josh. He was amazing-patient, creative, and helped us stay within our desired price point. He also was great at helping us obtain what we wanted, but in ways that would work practically. As you can see, the attention to detail and craftsmanship is incomparable. From designing to install, this process was so smooth, we could hardly believe it. Thanks so much to all at Lakeside, you made our dream kitchen come true!

Amazing work on my home in Anoka I've had Larry out there multiple times and every time he does an…read moreamazing beautiful job

I live in Arizona, and I'm trying to help my mom with her house in Anoka, MN. She has several…read moreissues that seem to happen to homes that are over 40+ years old. Larry went to my mother's house in to check on numerous things for me. He was very friendly, and he kept me updated as he looked into each item. He made good recommendations for whenever the ground thaws. Hopefully, that will happen soon, so Larry can finish all the projects on my mom's home.

We had Houle Insulation out to assess our attic's needs. We had insulation blown in 30+years ago…read morewhen we bought but then just forgot about it. The owner came out, inspected, explained in detail what we needed and gave us a quote. He also offered that Xcel was offering a rebate for some of the work we needed down and they would file all the paperwork for it. He was on time, personable and professional and the bid was reasonable and fair. We had the work done and the crew that did the work was on time, efficient, did an excellent clean up after the work was done. They did file the rebate and we received it in the time Xcel said it would take to receive it. It's rare these days to find a business that is honest, timely and fair with respectful crews but Houle Insulation was all of that and more. I would HIGHLY recommend them and in all honesty I am a hard to please customer because I won't "settle" for less than I expect. These guys are good. Because they are good they are busy so just know it may take a little longer to get scheduled but the wait is worth it! We have noticed a huge difference this winter. Heating bills are down and the house feels warmer.

I cannot speak highly enough of Houle Insulation. Today Todd from Houle came by my house, after…read moreinspecting the attic he told me that the insulation I already had was sufficient and installed properly. He said that he wouldn't take my money just to add to or replace what was already there. I was shocked, because another company had quoted me over $3800 recently without ever bothering to tell me I didn't need it. Even though I didn't hire Houle to complete any job, I happily give them 5 stars for integrity. I will be recommending them to anyone I know looking for insulation work.

We are very happy with the exceptional work Ordy did on our home. The attention to detail shows…read morethroughout our home when looking at all of the trim, base, shoe, and cabinets. I have to say his work exceed my expectations.

From the owner: Curfman Finish Carpentry LLC, is a product of 4 generations of carpentry experience…read more Our owner after 3 years of building log homes with his father returned back to the Twin Cities area. He decided to focus on the finish carpentry side of construction years ago. From new to remodeled homes, we do everything after sheetrock is installed. We install but not limited to, cabinets, newell posts, wood spindles, iron spindles, railings, crown moldings, interior doors, french doors, casing, baseboards, shoe moldings and much much more. If you have a project inside of your home related to finish carpentry. Please don't hesitate to call, Curfman Finish Carpentry. With a quick phone call, we will talk with you about your project and see what we can do for you. Please call, 763 406 6654 Sincerely, Curfman Finish Carpentry LLC

I moved into a beautiful new condo and needed bookshelves. I had just gone to Samuelson to look…read morefor a hard-to-find piece of cabinet hardware (which they ordered for me at great savings), and while I was there I was so impressed with the fine woodwork on display that I asked for an estimate. I now have the most AWESOME tall oak built-in bookshelves, of such quality that a razor blade cannot be inserted into any of the joints, nor can the joins be felt with a finger. They were prompt, reasonably priced, totally open to my input, and utterly professional. If there's anything more to be said in favor of this place, please consider it said.

I read and was told they were terrible but we were so in love with the neighborhood we went forward…read moreanyway.... well we tried. They hid costs and failed at so many basic building processes along the way until we felt it was a poor decision for our family to continue and we had to walk away. so much time and energy wasted. They were mean, dishonest, condescending, and went back on so much of what they said they were delivering. we met no less than half a dozen more victims of this builder until enough was enough. run. run fast. do not work with them.

This home was going to be our best and last. This build was a nightmare and continues to be almost…read moretwo years in. Egotistical and gaslighting are two words that best describe interactions. We have had so many issues I can't even name them all. Getting them to fix them was like pulling teeth and when they did, what a joke. After a year... it's normal for you to have things falling apart and then well, you are on your own. Apparently it is also professional to talk and spread rumors about your clients that are un true. If you are smart....take your money and run in the opposite direction.

Black Bear Builders came to the rescue in 2020 for a bathroom shower leak, requiring a total main…read morebathroom remodel, damage into the kitchen ceiling, work was incredibly clean and beautiful! January 2022 an unexpected frozen pipe destroyed 3 rooms, Black Bear Builders were immediately attentive and remodeled an office, another bathroom, utility room & painted the garage!!! We are so grateful for their high quality professional work!!! Also they have loads of experience working with insurance companies. Thank you BBB!!!