After working with Plekkenpol for over five years and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on…read moreat least three different projects, this is not a review we expected to write. We have referred them to family and friends--three of those referrals have resulted in projects--and until recently, trusted them without hesitation. Historically, price transparency was something they were willing to provide. Unfortunately, something has changed. Most recently, we were quoted $30-35K for a relatively straightforward mudroom remodel and back door installation. When the formal bid came in at a single lump sum number over $40K with some modest scope additions, we asked for additional transparency into that singular number to understand how much each part of the project was costing so we could determine where adjustments could be made. We were told that a further breakdown of the lump sum would not be provided. Over the next two weeks, we removed multiple significant items from the project scope, yet the total price barely changed in response. We asked repeatedly for greater transparency to understand what was still comprising the lump sum price we were being quoted and never received it. At a certain point, the math just did not add up, and it became increasingly difficult to reconcile the number we were being quoted by Plekkenpol with the project scope. When we expressed frustration with the lack of clarity, the response was dismissive and unhelpful. We were told that regardless of project size--even on significantly larger projects--additional price transparency would not be shared and that we should trust them that we are getting the best price. To be clear, this was not about the money--it was about transparency and partnership. We simply wanted to know what we were being charged for. Because Plekkenpol would not tell us how they arrived at their lump sum price, we ultimately chose to end our long-standing relationship and move on. We recently recommended to another family that they consider Plekkenpol, but after this experience, feel obligated to advise them not to proceed due to Plekkenpol's unwillingness to provide transparency in pricing.

We are very happy with the work they did for us, We asked if they would move the furniture out and…read moreback in since we are no longer able to do that, They did the work, replacing carpet with hard service, and painting. and then replaced everything just as it was. We love it.

We had a great experience with Backstrom Remodeling. Bryan was professional, easy to work with, and…read morereally listened to what we wanted. Communication was clear the whole time, and the quality of his work was excellent--everything turned out even better than we expected. He stayed on schedule, paid attention to details, and kept the space clean throughout the project. It's obvious he takes pride in his work. I would absolutely recommend Backstrom Remodeling to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality remodeling work!

I did not use Backstrom Remodeling. However, I did contact the owner to request a proposal for work…read moreon my master bathroom. I explained I wasn't sure the level of work to be done, because I needed a better understanding of pricing, and the job could range from a basic facelift, to more extensive enhancements. On the phone he said the job would cost a minimum of $25,000, without ever seeing the bathroom, asking questions about the existing features that would not be changing (Shower, toilet, etc.). Needless to say, the call ended promptly.

Just a quick note of thanks to Nick. We had some storm damage on our siding, not enough to replace…read moreour siding but still required attention. Nick was kind enough to come out and take photo's of the damage. He was honest in telling me that it would be easier and cheaper to get a "handy man" to repair the damage and gave us the name of the person to repair it. I understand that the damage was small, and would not be worth the time for his company to repair it, but his helpfulness and kindness and honesty was very helpful, we will give Nick a call next time we need new siding, roofing, etc..

I've secured Coty multiple times over the last 20 years and never disappointed. House Siding,…read moreGutters, Garage Residing. They are reliable and do great work!

We have worked with Hanson Remodeling on numerous home remodeling projects, with a wide range of…read morescope, over the past 15 years, and have loved the results for all of them ! For each project we reviewed with the designer 3D versions of design choices. The scope, pricing and timeline was clearly laid out at the start. The entire Hanson Remodeling team always met or exceeded timelines, and provided great communication and fantastic results. I highly recommend Hanson Remodeling for a wide variety of home remodel projects.

The team at Hanson has been incredibly helpful to us over the years. Their deep knowledge of old…read morehomes, thoughtful guidance through decisions, and genuine kindness is a combination we haven't found elsewhere in the industry. Their prices have always felt very fair and represent an incredible value because the finished product is so great. Everyone should hire them to work on their home!

Neil and his crew did a wonderful job remodeling my bathroom. I met Neil at the Home and Garden…read moreShow and was really impressed. He wasn't like all the pushy salesmen at the show. Neil was very helpful and very down to earth. They remodeled my old bathroom in a week and exactly was as requested. They took out a very old tub and put in a new onyx shower. I couldn't be happier. The crew was a great group of workers and all were very polite. In a world where it is so hard to get people to just show up, this whole experience was wonderful. Thanks to Neil and his workers. I would highly recommend Curtis Contracting LLC.

Helped with remodeling and opening up our basement. Everything turned out great! The project was…read morefinished ahead of schedule and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor to assist in a remodel!

We worked with Jeff and found his planning and attention to detail to be a refreshing change from…read moremany of our other bids. He was professional, thoughtful and listened to our specific needs. Most of all though we appreciated that he guided us based on what he thought was best for us and didn't try to pitch us with a hard sell. Highly recommend.

Jeff is an excellent contractor. He is thoughtful respectful and really cleans up the job site…read moreevery day. I would highly recommend Jeff for any jobs kitchen, bathroom, remodeling or decks

A big shoutout to Mark Sletten and Sletten Interior Solutions. They replaced my awful cracked…read moreacrylic tub and surround with a new tub and tile. On time (1.5 weeks), on budget, and incredible workmanship. If you have any projects you've been putting off, highly recommend! I've been telling my friends & coworkers about how great the experience has been, and they have been jokingly asking if he'll travel out of state lol. But seriously, we're lucky to have such an awesome contractor right here in St. Paul.

Services were sub par, high priced, and work was incredibly slow. Poor communication…read more Mark came out and quoted a project for $17k on a remodel of our only small bathroom that was broke (and needed a remodel anyway). I had remodeled the bathroom at our previous house, so I have a good handle on what is involved, but we were too busy to take it on ourselves. I solicited 5 or 6 bids and Mark's seemed the most professional but also the highest cost. I highlighted that this was our ONLY bathroom and speed was the utmost priority and that ideally I would like the project done in like weeks not months. Mark didn't express much concern over timeline. Now there were some materials shortages, and COVID and whatever, but it was just excuse after excuse, with sometimes no one showing up for a month at a time. And the strong impression was this project just wasn't organized or a priority. They didn't start for over 5 weeks, and when called on it, I was told that the timeline we discussed was for starting the project, not finishing it. I wish I had recorded our initial conversation, because it seemed he took crummy notes and then later reinterpreted them to suit his needs. Nearly 2 months into the project he expressed surprise this was our only bathroom and sort of sheepishly asked what we had been doing in the meantime (going to neighbors houses we are friends with). How that CORE piece of information I had stressed repeatedly during our first few meetings had slipped his mind, I have no idea. He the said he would hurry to finish. Then no one showed up for 3 straight weeks. We nearly fired him about three different times, including in mid JAN promising to have the shower done by Valentine's day (we hired him first week of OCT). Needless to say that deadline was totally missed by a month or more. Moreover key elements discussed during the planning stage were simply forgotten by him (tile wainscoting), and then when asked about them several months in he had to scramble. Early on in late OCT he had stressed the need for us to drop everything and go pick out tile so he could order it and have it there by mid NOV. Then MONTHS later when he was actually ready to install the tile (JAN), the project again had to go on hold because he had not ordered it yet... This is despite repeatedly asking him if he needed us to order tile, or front cash for materials to speed things along (not sure if he was having cashflow issues or what). Anyway, once the project was 95% done, they just had to install a glass divider (another element he had forgotten about). So that was another several weeks, then when they came to install it, they had cut it for the wrong side of the room, the side away from the shower...so more weeks to completion. By this point I couldn't even talk to him because I was so angry, but firing him when we were 98% seemed pointless. Anyway, I left it in my wife's hands, who he then took advantage of. Telling her he was giving us a "$1000 discount" for all the hassle, while charging her $300 more than the estimate and payment plan we had agreed on. This is despite us generally picking cheaper materials than were in his estimate and giving him wide latitude on specific choice just to try and speed things along. Hiring Mark was one of the 3-5 biggest mistakes I have made in my entire life. Worse than some car accidents I got into in my teens or that time I bought a super expensive bike right before we had a kid and I mostly stopped biking. The stress related to this has probably literally taken 6 months off of my life expectancy. I am serious.

Chris did a remodeling project for me, after careful consideration and having multiple other…read morecontractors come over, I felt the most comfortable with him, and trusted his suggestions and direction. He wasn't the cheapest , however I based my decision on quality and trust. I am glad I did because we received exactly what we paid for and more. I would definitely use him again in the future and I highly recommend him and mabel construction