Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.
"Quick, efficient, and friendly. They were great to work with and provided insight on things I had not considered for the project. Would be happy to work with them in the future!"
Travis R on September 2024
Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.
"Quick, efficient, and friendly. They were great to work with and provided insight on things I had not considered for the project. Would be happy to work with them in the future!"
Travis R on September 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"This was actually a bathroom remodel. Joel was great! Courteous, knowledgeable and professional. He replaced our shower surround with tile, replaced all hardware, shower head, installed frameless glass doors, vanity and medicine cabinet. Beautiful workmanship."
Jennifer W on April 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"This was actually a bathroom remodel. Joel was great! Courteous, knowledgeable and professional. He replaced our shower surround with tile, replaced all hardware, shower head, installed frameless glass doors, vanity and medicine cabinet. Beautiful workmanship."
Jennifer W on April 2025
We specialize in Log Home repairs, remodeling and additions to your current home. We can offer referrals upon request, our customers happiness is our number one priority. Don’t lose anymore sleep on your home repairs, we will complete your project and remove that stress from your life.
We specialize in Log Home repairs, remodeling and additions to your current home. We can offer referrals upon request, our customers happiness is our number one priority. Don’t lose anymore sleep on your home repairs, we will complete your project and remove that stress from your life.
Residential Construction Contractor that you can trust. All the way from broken concrete driveway to a stamped master piece of a patio. we do roofing and siding, or building the new garage you wanted! Our company's got over 30 years in experience making sure our customers are happy with the products they receive.
"Very pleased with the service, they got it done in a timely manner and also cleaned up afterwards, as well as they were all very respectable. 10/10 would hire again."
Clayton K on March 2024
Residential Construction Contractor that you can trust. All the way from broken concrete driveway to a stamped master piece of a patio. we do roofing and siding, or building the new garage you wanted! Our company's got over 30 years in experience making sure our customers are happy with the products they receive.
"Very pleased with the service, they got it done in a timely manner and also cleaned up afterwards, as well as they were all very respectable. 10/10 would hire again."
Clayton K on March 2024
At Good Guys we pride ourselves on honesty and integrity. If you need it, we do it. We are a family business with over twenty years experience in different trades including carpentry, tree removal and cleanup, custom metal/wood projects, mechanic work. Our business offers a wide range of services, there isn't a job we wont look at and if we can't do it we can help point you in the right direction.
"Everything went great and smooth! Huge thank you to the GOOD GUYS! ??"
Jake M on July 2023
At Good Guys we pride ourselves on honesty and integrity. If you need it, we do it. We are a family business with over twenty years experience in different trades including carpentry, tree removal and cleanup, custom metal/wood projects, mechanic work. Our business offers a wide range of services, there isn't a job we wont look at and if we can't do it we can help point you in the right direction.
"Everything went great and smooth! Huge thank you to the GOOD GUYS! ??"
Jake M on July 2023
Local general contractor, specializing in roof replacement, roof repair and new construction. Offering services within a 100 mile radius of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Licensed and insured.
Local general contractor, specializing in roof replacement, roof repair and new construction. Offering services within a 100 mile radius of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Licensed and insured.
Carpentry and Drywall hanging in the Brainerd Lakes area.
Carpentry and Drywall hanging in the Brainerd Lakes area.
handyman can do most everything
handyman can do most everything
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.