Scheftel Construction

Handyman Services, Drywall, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Welcome to Scheftel Construction! Scheftel Construction is a small but full-service construction company located in south Minneapolis. We provide skilled craftsmanship and reliable service for projects ranging from home repair and remodeling to commercial projects. We specialize in vintage home maintenance and remodeling. Whether you want to create an addition or a deck, remodel a bathroom or a kitchen, or need help with outdoor trim or roof repairs, patching a ceiling, or any of those many things that always need fixing in an older house, we can help you. Our wood shop can create custom woodworking and millwork to match your existing trim and woodwork, and our portable sawmill provides custom-cut local wood — wood from the urban forest — that can be used for trim, custom built-ins, wooden counters, furniture and other special projects. Wood from the urban forest means lumber sawn from trees in the metro area that are dead or have been downed by storms, or trees that have been cut by tree services — wood that might otherwise go to waste or be chipped or sold for firewood. There is an amazing variety of wood growing in and around the Twin Cities. In addition to standbys like red oak, white oak and ash, we offer unusual — and more dramatic — woods, like black walnut, red elm, cherry, honey locust, spalted maple, clear spruce and more. Thank you for considering Scheftel Construction and we look forward to impressing you!

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General, kitchen & bath remodeling. Windows. Handyman. Roofing. Custom mill work. Cabinets. Built-ins. Furniture.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7335 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
12%
3
4%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 26-335 of 335 reviews

Lori M.
09/2016
5.0
replacement windows, doors
  + 0 more
I appreciate the skill and responsiveness of Steve Scheftel and his team and have already recommended them to others.
Description of Work: Replace rotting wood trim/sill around windows and doors on home and garage, replace service door on garage.

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

Barbara E.
07/2016
5.0
custom cabinets, contractors, ceramic tile, drywall, fencing, picture framing, handyman service, hauling services, plastering, plumbing, remodeling, roofing, siding, woodworking, home remodeling, doors
  + 14 more
We were searching for a contractor that could think "out of the box" and be creative. Steve rose to the occasion and gave us a beautiful bathroom remodel that exceeded our expectations. We then hired Steve to add on to our two car garage. Steve did a great job and it looks awesome. The most impressive thing about Steve is his loyalty to his clients, and his desire to make them happy. He will stand behind his work. We intend to be clients of his for some time to come.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodel and garage add on.

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
$50

David F.
07/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
This was done under their $200 promotion through Angie's List. They came out , they were on time, and left no mess behind. They replaced the missing drywall and completed a first rough coat of drywall compound. It can be difficult to find people for smaller jobs like this and they did exactly what I wanted completed.
Description of Work: They came and patched a 2 foot by two foot hole in my finished basement ceiling related to a plumbing issue.

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 H.
06/2016
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
I called Steve when another vendor got "too busy". He helped me out with a quick a professional response, Steve did excellent work and a fair price and I will use him again if needed and would recommend Schfetel Construction for anyone needing some good work done.
Description of Work: Repaired two holes in Sheetrock, painted a bathroom ceiling, and repaired a kitchen faucet.

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
$360

Ollie T.
06/2016
4.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
  + 1 more
This was a big deal purchase. That one went just fine. They came out on the day they said they would. I think it was within the next two or three days (after I bought the deal). They did okay. They were on time and did a good job. My interaction with them was real good, we talked and were very cordial to each other. To get a higher grade maybe they could take more time to look at the second item I wanted them to look at, but they did not take much time for that. It only took them an hour or less than an hour. I think their price was a little too high. The quality of their work was very good. They were here on time.
Description of Work: They took down a light and put up a new electrical light.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Jennifer M.
05/2016
5.0
decks, woodworking
  + 0 more
I am extremely pleased with the results on this project. Steve was professional, easy to work with and went above and beyond what I had hoped for with his work. We scheduled the work in advance, and he was willing to work around our crazy schedule. Steve not only fixed what we asked for, but showed us some areas we missed, and came up with some creative solutions to fix them efficiently. When the work was completed - it looks utterly amazing! He blended in the repair work perfectly with the existing structure - you cannot even tell there was work done! It is a perfect match. I'm thrilled we can use the porch (and the windows) now that the weather has turned nice. I would highly recommend Scheftel Construction to anyone.
Description of Work: The framing supporting our windows on our porch had completely rotted. It was a single piece of wood that ran under seven windows and the windows had started to shift creating all kinds of issues and compromising the structural integrity of the porch. Steve at Scheftel Construction was able to replace the entire board, patch the support structures and save all the 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
$750

PAUL H.
05/2016
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Steve was great! I would use him again :)
Description of Work: Helped cut down cabinets to fit in new appliances

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
$250

Michael S.
04/2016
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We had drywall replaced for a kitchen wall. They did a great job and worked quite fast. They were also very clean considering the work that was done as well. They also did some patch work on 3/3/16 that went very well too. Would definitely hire again!
Description of Work: Replaced drywall span for kitchen wall

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
$150

Karla H.
03/2016
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Mark was a very hard worker who started quickly. ( I draped and cleaned up so save money) He repaired bedroom walls with large areas that needed repair. We agreed before he started that this would take more than two hours and I would pay him the extra and he would work until 1pm that day. The sanding is yet to be done by myself or him but time will tell. Would hire him and I have door that needs replacement and would hire him again. Thanks.
Description of Work: drywall repair

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
$350

Daniel D.
03/2016
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
We were delighted to get this work done so promptly and with good quality workmanship and with such professionalism. Thank you Steve and Drew. They were able to squeeze our jobs in between other jobs, and they stayed until the work was done. They were personable, professional, tidy, and did good work. We are very pleased and would use them again.
Description of Work: Steve and Drew tore out a closet floor and reinforced it and put new tile down. They also put molding up around a very long basement ledge and baseboard up in a basement room.

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
$600

Phil M.
02/2016
2.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
A man showed up and told us it was his first day on the job. He did not have the correct tools so he called his boss. He then sat in our front yard for an hour while waiting for his boss to come explain to him what to do. He finally got started and the boss went to buy materials. When the boss returned he helped a little and they finished the project. It seemed as if the first guy to arrive had no idea what he was doing. They used sub standard materials that weren't designed to be used how they used them. The boards warped within 2 days.
Description of Work: He was supposed to remove and replace rotten wood near the entry of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$250

Response from Scheftel Construction
Dear [Member Name Removed], This is the first time I have heard of any problem with your job. Please call 612 724-9731 and I will personally repair any of my company's work. Steve Scheftel

Mike M.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service, contractors, woodworking
  + 1 more
The job was done in about an hour. I was happy enough with the rotting wood being removed and repaired, but he was also able to identify what was happening. He got up on my roof and made a small modification that changed the way water was draining on my roof, preventing it from pooling up and causing the underlying wood to rot.
Description of Work: Repaired rotting wood and corrected a water flow problem that was causing the rot.

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

Katy D.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Steve was fantastic. He worked on our railing for three full days. Always arrived on time and was quick to respond to questions. The railing is solid and beautiful and we couldn't be happier, highly recommend.
Description of Work: installing a interior stair railing in our split entry home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Nicole H.
01/2016
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Mark came promptly on behalf of the company. He was very nice and courteous! He called the day before to confirm appointment time. This was my first Angie's list purchase. Mark took a quick look at the holes I needed repaired and even spotted a couple more he would fill. He was very reassuring about being able to take care of all of them. I had some sheet rock on hand. Mark brought in his supplies and got right to business! I watched and asked questions, he was very thorough in explaining the steps to me. Again, very courteous and friendly. He filled all the holes, cut the wood for the screws/nails, applied the tape and mudding. Given the time constraint and the fact that mud should dry overnight, i will have to sand and possibly apply one more coat to the larger repairs. This deal was 2 hrs for 99.00, that is $49.50 per hour. He had the tools and the technique, which I needed. He finished repairing 3 larger holes that required wood / sheet rock and 6 smaller ones that only required mud. This was completed in 1 1/2 hrs. He took 10 minutes to load his van and he was done with 20 minutes to spare. He used a sheet to gather most of the debris, however there was quite a mess left. I was happy to have the walls repaired, so I did not mind sweeping, vacuuming and mopping the floor for clean-up! Overall, great experience and I am happy with the results.
Description of Work: Wall repair. Fixed / filled holes in sheet rock / walls by trimming, cutting, replacing, taping & applying the mud.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

GREG T.
01/2016
4.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went good. Found out later he sub'd out the final skim coat and would not have used him for taping.
Description of Work: Sheet rocked and taped kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Patrick S.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well. Steve and Drew arrived promptly, worked quickly and efficiently, and cleaned up after they left.
Description of Work: We removed wallpaper from a small entry way and a small hallway. After removing the wallpaper, there was still glue that left an undesirable texture on the walls. Steve and Drew applied a skimcoat to the walls to smooth over the textured surface.

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
$99

Gloria L.
01/2016
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well. He was competent. He got the job done. I would use him again. The price was good. It was fair. The deal covered everything. It was fine.
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" for Scheftel Construction.

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
$120

Myrl L B.
11/2015
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 1 more
Steve was very accommodating for my renters, rescheduling and considerate of their needs. He was pleasant and reasonable to work with. The floor is great! I let him choose the floor tile he thought best, renters and I are pleased. Would love to work with him again.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced sub flooring and ceramic tile in bath.

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
$1,500

Alison S.
11/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, plastering
  + 1 more
Steve was friendly, professional, flexible and prompt. We had good communication and I would use his services again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: He was in my home for approximately two hours and repaired ceiling and wall plaster damage.

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
$99

John C.
11/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
I'm very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Fixed several doors that were not closing correctly

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
$120

anne W.
11/2015
5.0
decks, handyman service, roofing, siding, contractors, woodworking
  + 4 more
He removed the old dry rotted wood and replaced the rotted out facia with new matching fascia board. The whole process took a couple of weeks. It is very quality workmanship and the new fasica matches perfectly - it looks the way the front porch always had looked before the dry rot started. Its even painted to match the rest of the white trim. Excellent work - we would defnintely use Scheftel construction again!
Description of Work: Steve - the owner and his team repaired fascia on the front porch of 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
$800

CAROL M.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service, contractors, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
arrived on time and completed work within the purchased time from Angie's list deal. Since I didn't have any paint to match the trim, he painted the work with primer to protect the wood until I had time to paint it. I would hire them again
Description of Work: replaced rotting wood around my window

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
$150

Robert S.
10/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service, contractors, woodworking
  + 2 more
This purchase went well. They apparently had a large response to the big deal as we had to schedule out several weeks. When the time arrived, they came out and did a good job. The thresholds look great.
Description of Work: Replaced two wood outside door thresholds.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Amanda M.
10/2015
1.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
I called for a window repair estimate. Steve Scheftel response to me that I just needed to replace the window and that "he didn't have time for this," and then hung up on me. Totally unprofessional. I would recommend that you take your business elsewhere. Steve doesn't deserve your money. I would never consider his service again.
Description of Work: I called for a window repair estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Shannon F.
10/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, handyman service
  + 1 more
Work done on time, exactly as desired.
Description of Work: Repaired deck

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

Contact information

3220 Snelling Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406


Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
Bc511307
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Windows,
Decks and Porches,
General Remodeling,
Doors,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Roofing,
Plaster,
Siding

FAQ

Scheftel Construction is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Scheftel Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Scheftel Construction offers free project estimates.
No, Scheftel Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Scheftel Construction does not offer a senior discount.
No, Scheftel Construction does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Scheftel Construction offers warranties.
Scheftel Construction offers the following services: General, kitchen & bath remodeling. Windows. Handyman. Roofing. Custom mill work. Cabinets. Built-ins. Furniture.

Contact information

3220 Snelling Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406