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Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc

Roofing, Windows, Siding,

About us

Craftsmen Home Improvements, founded in 1991 is an award-winning contractor specializing in window replacement, siding, and roofing. Craftsmen uses the highest quality materials, backed by the longest, most extensive product warranties available. Awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2004. We offer James Hardie siding, and Vinyl siding, Owens Corning and GAF shingles, Andersen Windows, Marvin Windows, Hayfield Windows, Richlin Windows, Pella Windows. (We have a 5 window minimum) (Gutters only in conjunction with roof or siding), (We do not do roof, siding or window repairs)

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Roofing, Siding, Windows.

Services we don't offer

Roof Repairs, Siding Repairs, Window repairs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.01,273 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 976-1000 of 1273 reviews

DEBRA H.
10/2007
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Just an estimate so far, so good! Good work Eric.
Description of Work: We had Eric come out and measure for a new roof and also windows. He was courteous, informative and up front. He did a nice presentation without boring me to death with a lot of double-talk, i.e. details that only installers would understand anyway. We haven't chosen anyone yet, but will strongly consider this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Greg T.
09/2007
5.0
roofing, siding
  + 0 more
My husband had just mobilized to FT. Sill, OK in route to deploy for Iraq. A wind storm came and knocked off some of the siding of our home; I called Dan Bydlon and he said don't worry about it I will send my guy over. Jim came the next day, prompt, friendly, efficient and did a fabulous job. With Dan's support of our family and country he did not charge us anything; that is the type of guy Dan is. Very kind, honest and excellent service.
Description of Work: Soffit and siding fallen off during a wind storm on the front of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

MIKE A.
09/2007
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
We were very pleased with the work. We met several times with Jim to talk about shingle styles and color. He was very patient while we made decisions and looked at a lot of samples. Matt and his roofing crew showed up on time and had the job done in a couple of days. We were very impressed with how well they cleaned up after the work was done. Dan was also great to work with, and made sure all our questions were answered. We would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Remove old shingles on house and garage and install new, including new gutters and downspouts. Also install leaf guards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,855

Frank C.
09/2007
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Clear estimate; excellent and responsive service; excellent workmanship; great cleanup; minimal disruption of the daily routing.
Description of Work: Replacement of roof on residence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

RANDALL J.
08/2007
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
I was pleased with how flexible they were in the timing of the job. They installed the roof vents and did some minor repairs first, then we had to wait several weeks for some other work to be done by another contractor before they came back to install the gutters. It all went smoothly, and their representative, Jim Kosloski, was a pleasure to work with and very polite.
Description of Work: Fairly small job including some minor roof repairs of an older cedar shake roof, installation of new roof vents and installation of new gutters on a portion of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$935

JAMES V.
08/2007
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
We got bids from 4 highly recommended siding companies. Only Craftsmen called back after a week to check on our decision. At that point, we had already decided on Craftsmen as the estimate done by Eric was competitive, and his analysis was friendly and thorough. The workers seemed to really know what they were doing and they labored hard each day from dawn to dusk. Throughout the process, Dan kept us posted on the progress of the project. The only hiccup occurred when the non-Craftsmen Hardie board pre-painters delivered the pre-painted siding without it being adequately dry. To resolve the problem, Craftsmen had the Hardie Board painters redo and redeliver the corrected product prior to installation free of charge. This meant a short delay, which was fine with us. Dan made it up to us by offering to do a few additional small jobs around the house free of charge. This wasn't necessary, but was much appreciated! The siding job looks terrific and we are glad we chose Craftsmen!
Description of Work: Craftsmen removed our old Masonite siding, wrapped our home in Tyvec, and installed pre painted James Hardie cement fiberboard siding. Additionally, the company replaced our living room window, replaced our roof vents, and fixed a hole in the roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000

mary D.
08/2007
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
We were extremely pleased with the results. The workmen were excellent. They were very punctual, highly skilled, and hard working. At the end of each workday, the area around our house was cleaned and the roofing materials were neatly straightened. The job foreman was always available to talk with us and he was willing to answer any of our questions. As they were finishing up, we asked if we could buy any extra roofing material to cover a small wood shed we had on the side of our house. We came back from an errand to find they had roofed the shed for us. That s customer service. Our roof looks great. We highly recommend the Craftsman Home Improvement Company. The owner, Dan Bydlon, runs an efficient and effective organization.
Description of Work: The Craftsman Home Improvement Company replaced our old, leaky roof with Timberline architectural shingles. They removed and disposed of our old roof, replaced any boards that needed replacing and re-roofed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

mary D.
08/2007
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
We were extremely pleased with the results. The workmen were excellent. They were very punctual, highly skilled, and hard working. They finished the job in one day. Gutters and downspouts look and work great. We were very impressed how they matched the gutters to both our fascia and siding. We would highly recommend the Craftsman Home Improvement Company. The owner, Dan Bydlon, runs an efficient and effective organization.
Description of Work: The Craftsman Home Improvement Company installed new seamless gutters, downspouts and gutter covers to our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

mary D.
08/2007
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
We were extremely pleased with the results. The workmen were excellent. They were very punctual, highly skilled, and hard working. At the end of each workday, the area around our house was cleaned and all the materials were neatly straightened. The job foreman was always available to talk with us and he was willing to answer any of our questions. Our siding, soffit and fascia look great. We highly recommend the Craftsman Home Improvement Company. The owner, Dan Bydlon, runs an efficient and effective organization. The company worked on our house as though it was theirs.
Description of Work: The Craftsman Home Improvement Company replaced our siding, soffits and fascia. They removed and disposed of our old siding wrapped our house and sided it using insulated Craneboard. They even came back to install shutters we had purchased separately.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

mary D.
08/2007
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Jim's professional advice and extra effort helped us avoid a serious mistake. It made us even more confident that we had chosen the right company. We were extremely pleased with the results of all their work.
Description of Work: The Craftsman Home Improvement Company came out to replace our roof, siding, gutters, soffits, and fascia. We had previously replaced a kitchen window, but the foreman, Jim, noticed there would be some problems with the way it was installed. To avoid any delay in the siding installation, he reframed and installed the window correctly for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

JOHN F.
08/2007
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
As with all contractors we've used, we found Craftsmen on Angie's List. I called and spoke with Jim Kosloski and he was very prompt in getting the estimate to us. When we made the decision to use Craftsmen, Jim met our scheduling demands and work started on time. The crew was very professional and cleaned up after themselves - pleasant guys to have around. The work was flawless - cedar shakes take more precision than asphalt and Craftsmen made sure everything was done correctly. These guys did the things they said they would do and did it on schedule.
Description of Work: Craftsmen replaced cedar shake roofs on a pool house and gazebo; installed new gutters; repaired fascia.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

STEPHEN G.
08/2007
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Craftsmen Home Improvements was the only company we could find that would reroof our house and porch and guarantee the work without also giving us new siding. Our house has asbestos siding, so that would have raised the costs threefold at least. The representative, Jim, was very friendly full of good advice and willing to listen to our comments and answered all our questions. The roofing crew was excellent, cleaned up the yard quickly and thoroughly. The foreman, Matt was also very helpful and able to answer our questions. Only one thing went wrong: the crew re-installed our gutter caps incorrectly. The company which installed the gutters said the caps would have to be replaced for the lifetime warranty to be in effect. At that point I had already paid the full cost of the roof, so I was a little bummed out. But then I got on the phone with Dan from Craftsmen and he was willing to pay for the new gutter caps! Amazing! Great customer service. I would use them again without fail.
Description of Work: Installed new roof on house, a piece of fascia in front of house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400

ROBERT B.
07/2007
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Work was started on time and all work was completed within five days. Work crew and supervisors were responsive to any concerns or inquiries. Area was kept clean of all debris at the end of every day. Final cleanup was thorough. Exceptional job. We were very satisfied. Will recommend Craftsmen to all of our friends.
Description of Work: Removed old siding. Tyrek housewrapper whole house. Installed Hardy Board on front of the house. Craneboard siding the other three sides Built Hardy posts on front of house. Covered all soffits and fescia.Wrapped all window openings with aluminum. Installed gutters with gutter covers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000

IAN S.
07/2007
5.0
replacement windows, doors
  + 0 more
The work was flawless. The windows look amazing. My original interior molding looks great with the new windows and the aluminum wrapping, on the outside looks fantastic. The sliding patio door looks perfect, particularly considering that they had to cut through plaster and cedar shakes, to install not to mention, avoiding my beloved coved ceilings. I chose them based on the warranty for the Gorell windows (50 years) and their own installation warranty. For as long, as I live in the house and then, whoever buys it from me. Only 2 minor details. 1) The window manufacturer took 2 weeks longer, than expected to deliver the windows, but once the windows were in town it went very quickly. 2) I got a new Gorell screen door product, that was not immediately installed. The installer wanted to bring someone else with him to make sure it was done correctly. No big deal, but it did require a call on my part to determine the status (as work seemed complete).
Description of Work: Craftsman replaced 11 windows in my home, with new vinyl windows by Gorell, with aluminum wrapping out the outside. Windows were original to the 1954 house. They matched the Oriole style (window is split 2.3 of the way down). They also, put in a sliding glass door, where there was previously a window, in my dining room. They also, put an cube-like obscuring glass window in my bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Mary G.
06/2007
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
This company is TOTALLY customer service oriented. The vinyl siding team worked every free hour between summer rains and had the siding done in three days. They cleaned up every night. The gutters were installed during the day while I was at work and they custom made leaf covers to fit specific areas. Any small details of concern became totally resolved at the company's expense. From the salesman, to the workers & foreman, to the owner of the company, you could not ask for better service. Calls returned promptly. Highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Tear off old shake siding, wrap house, install vinyl siding with insulation attached. Install regular vinyl siding on garage without insulation. Install gutters over front door, back of house and two sides of the garage. Clean up and removal of trash.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Chelle W.
06/2007
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
From the moment we signed the contract we received a call and a follow-up letter from Dan Bydlon welcoming us to the project and vowing to provide us with the best customer service. He made good on that promise. The team that did the work was led by Matt and they were outstanding. They had to work under extremely difficult conditions given the size of the job, the high pitch and the fact that it was the hottest week of the season. They performed exceptionally well, always friendly, cleaning up impeccably after each day and finishing the job in record time. Dan was an excellent communicator, keeping us informed each and every step of the way and making sure we were satisfied with the outcome. I have never had such a good feeling about an organization as I do Craftsmen Home Improvement. They were truly professional and we received an excellent outcome. Thank you!
Description of Work: Replaced cedar shake roof with GAF Shingles. This was a difficult job due to home being a three story home with extremely high pitch. From the initial visit to provide us with a bid, Jim Koslowski was extremely knowledgeable about the various roofing products we could use that would provide us the most value. His suggestions and insights were highly valued. His professionalism and desire to provide us with the best "user experience" made the decision to go with Craftsmen Home Improvement a "no brainer".

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000

HARVIN F.
06/2007
5.0
replacement windows, doors
  + 0 more
We didn't end up using them for the project because they were underbid by the manufacturer's direct sales. However, I found them to be very professional, informative, responsive, and helpful. Eric really knew his product options and was very upfront about detailing the trade offs with each.
Description of Work: Estimate to replace kitchen window and patio door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200

RON H.
06/2007
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The process was very smooth - from the estimate from Eric to the scheduled installation from Dan. Work was done on time and looks good. Old window was completely removed and clean-up afterwards was minimal.
Description of Work: Craftsmen removed old window and replaced a large picture window in the front of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

ANDREA K.
06/2007
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, siding
  + 1 more
Terrific. Great crew chief, good communication from the company.
Description of Work: New Roof, gutter shields and siding for windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Linda W.
06/2007
5.0
replacement windows, interior painters
  + 0 more
The owner really wants to make sure that they do good for you. I can't remember how many times he called to make sure I was happy. They took great pride in their work, the owner and the workers. The owner really wants to make sure they do good work for you. I was not happy with the painting sub, so he sent another guy and I was happy. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They took the old windows (one slider, eight standard windows), and put in new ones. They also had a subcontractor come in to paint the interior window trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

STEPHEN M.
05/2007
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
I emailed Dan Bydlin and asked if he could take care of it, even though it was a very small job. As usual, Dan indicated that he would be happy to have that taken care of for us. This is at least the 4th time we have used Craftsmen at our home and once again we are very satisfied with the quality and service they provide. The crew came out and performed the work and left the site as clean as it was before they arrived. The window looks great and I won't have to worry about painting the frame or it not matching the rest of the windows. I wouldn't hesitate to use call them again in the future.
Description of Work: Wrapped outside of window frame of newly installed glass block window, to make it maintenance free. Did not want to have to paint the frame, and wanted it to match rest of the windows on the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

MARGARET M.
05/2007
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
This company is a homeowner's dream. They're a very personable group of people, especially the owner, Dan. We were impressed from the beginning with Jim, the estimator, who was thorough and friendly. His estimate fell in the middle of the bids we got, but we chose Craftsmen because there was no hard sell and Jim had a positive and honest attitude. Matt and the crew were also incredibly friendly and responsive to our questions. It was clear that the crew members were considered a skilled and valued part of the team rather than hired "on the fly" as you sometimes hear about. Through the entire process the company kept us updated on the progress. When a couple of unforeseen things came up, Dan went out of his way to make sure that we were comfortable and satisfied in all ways. Clean-up was great and the roof looks terrific. This is a company that obviously prides themselves on their reputation for great work and great service. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Description of Work: Complete shingle tear-off and replacement, replaced some old boards, installed bathroom vent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

LYNNE K.
05/2007
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
I called Craftsmen to explain the situation, and the staff were friendly, professional, and quick in resolving this issue. Craftsmen spoke to the general manager of the heating/cooling company to get a professional assessment of the problem. They then agreed to cover the cost of the repairs. Talk about taking good care of customers, well after the original installation!
Description of Work: This is a follow-up report to a siding/windows installation in late August 2006. When Craftsmen installed our new siding late last summer, the air conditioner accidentally got shifted, which caused a refrigerant leak. The leak was discovered during a routine A/C checkup in May 2007.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$528

KRISTEN S.
05/2007
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I'm writing a report on this company anyway because I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and courtesy of Jim, the estimator. He was friendly and thorough. I'm glad I had contact with them in this way and would ask them to come back for other home improvements, as needed.
Description of Work: I didn't actually have them perform the work because a friend in the roofing business found out about my recent medical condition and financial crisis and offered to do it for cost.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

JOHN T.
05/2007
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
The entire project took a long time but most of it was because I had to delay them for various reasons. They were always totally understanding and worked with me every step of the way. During the siding work, I was totally blown away with the crew they sent. Every night they cleaned up everything. A couple of times I had come home in the afternoon to see how they were doing and the place would be a mess with people everywhere, but every night when I got home it looked like they had just got there and had just begun to set things up (all the debris would be gone with nothing left but scaffolding). We (my wife and I) are so happy with our house now. It's been totally transformed. And Dan and Craftsmen have always bent over backwards with every little issue I've had and they even replaced a piece of concrete (without complaint) they accidentally broke, leaving it in better condition than before they started. I'm uploading before and after pics to go with this report so take a look.
Description of Work: Craftsmen removed all of the asbestos siding from our two story home. They then installed 20 new windows including a large picture window area was replaced with 3 double hung windows side by side with transoms above them. They also replaced two sets of doors and storm doors and finally they tore down a dilapidated porch and installed a cedar desk in it's place.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$38,000

Contact information

7455 France Ave S # 194, Minneapolis, MN 55435

http://www.craftsmenhomeimprovements.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
BC270884
Trade License Locale
MN
Trade License Authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Roofing,
Windows,
Siding,
Decks and Porches

FAQ

Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc offers warranties.
Craftsmen Home Improvements Inc offers the following services: Roofing, Siding, Windows.
Roof Repairs, Siding Repairs, Window repairs.

Contact information

7455 France Ave S # 194, Minneapolis, MN 55435

http://www.craftsmenhomeimprovements.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM