"It was such an easy process. I didn't have to do a thing beyond making the initial insurance claim for hail damage to my roof and deck. Dan took care of everything else. The roof and deck look fantastic!"
— Krista
Our Process
A Remodeling Process Built on
Written Prices, Named People & Firm Dates
What actually happens between your first call and your final walkthrough — including the parts most contractors leave vague: what the estimate covers, who shows up when, and what happens the day the scope changes.
Start with a Free ConsultationWhy Honey-Doers
What Makes Us Different
Four things every contractor claims. Under each one is a customer saying it in their own words, quoted exactly as they left it on Google.
Excellence & Quality in Everything
Your project is completed with expert craftsmanship. No shortcuts, no compromises, and the same standard on every job regardless of size.
“The work is impeccable and the communication and planning were top-notch.”
Focused on Your Goals & Outcomes
We listen first. Every project starts with understanding what you want to achieve, then building a plan around your vision, your timeline, and your budget.
“They listened to our needs, concerns, ideas and made it work for us.”
Integrity & Transparency
No hidden costs, no surprises. Just honest work and honest conversations, so you know exactly what's happening with your project at every stage.
“Shelley is wonderful to work with, she communicates honestly and regularly.”
Commitment to Community
We live and work here. The Twin Cities is our home, and we're proud to serve the neighbors and families that make this community great.
“Honey-Doers has been our go-to home maintenance company for 20+ years.”
The Difference is Clear
588 projects since 2022, four out of five of them in the South Metro. We have been at it 30 years — most of that before any system was counting.
161+ 5-Star Reviews
Recognized across the Twin Cities for outstanding service and craftsmanship.
Licensed & Fully Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Minnesota, protecting your investment.
A+ BBB Rating
A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Step by Step
Our 6-Step Remodeling Process
The same six steps whether it is a single bathroom or a whole-home remodel. What changes between them is how long each step takes — never whether it happens.
01
Initial Consultation
You tell us what you want. We tell you what it takes.
Adam or Rick walks the space with you — in your home or over video — and talks through what you want, what the house will allow, and roughly what it costs. If the work runs through an insurance claim, say so on this call: we deal with adjusters regularly, and it changes how the project gets scoped.
“Adam Berres came to our home and thoroughly discussed the project and explained the construction process.”
02
Design & Planning
Decisions get made before anything is ordered.
Layout, lighting, storage, and how you actually move through the room. Depending on scope that means renderings, a mood board, and product samples — with selections laid out for you online, so choosing finishes doesn't cost you your Saturdays in showrooms. Larger projects get a pre-selection proposal, so the finishes are settled before the contract price is.
“Laying out choices via the internet so I did not have to go to showrooms because I did not have the time for that.”
03
Transparent Quote & Agreement
A line-item price — and the record of how well we hold it.
You get an itemized estimate covering labor, materials, and a stated contingency, not a lump sum with allowances buried in it. Then we hold it: across our last 254 quoted projects, change orders came to 4.3% of contracted value, and 126 of those jobs finished with none at all. When scope does change, it is a written change order you approve before anyone picks up a tool.
“They kep their word on timing and cost even accelerating it from what we originally excpected.”
04
Permits, Scheduling & Pre-Construction
The unglamorous part, handled.
We pull the permits under Minnesota contractor license BC387590 and book inspections in the order your city wants them — which is not the same order everywhere. Lakeville issues its own electrical permits; Richfield sends electrical to the State; Chaska has the State inspector handle the rough-in. If your home predates 1978, the work runs under our EPA Lead-Safe firm certification (NAT-F151615-3): containment, HEPA cleanup, documented. Materials are ordered and confirmed before your start date, not after it.
“They had everything so scheduled, that our project moved along quickly and our lives were not too disrupted.”
05
Construction & Project Management
You always know who is coming, and when.
One project manager owns your schedule. Ahead of each stretch of work you get an update naming who will be at the house, what time to expect them, and what they are doing that day — of everything on this page, it is the part customers write about most. Floors, furniture, and the driveway are protected from day one, and the site is cleaned and secured every evening.
“I received regular update emails informing us who would be at the house in coming days, the time to expect their arrival, and a summary of what they would be doing.”
06
Final Walkthrough & Ongoing Support
Finished means finished.
We walk the space with you and write down anything that is not right. Punch-list items get scheduled, not deferred. You keep the care instructions, the warranty paperwork, and the same office number you have been calling all along — which is why so many of the reviews on this page come from people on their third or fourth project with us.
“The H-D team has also been happy to leave spaces clean and they'll always come back to fix any small problems, to clearly get us to 100% complete.”
Our Guarantee
Our Clean Worksite Promise
Floors, furniture, and driveway protected from day one
Job site cleaned and secured before we leave, every day
We work to minimize disruption to your daily routine
Planning Ahead
Estimated Project Timelines
Signed contract to final walkthrough, material lead times included — not just the weeks our crew is in your house. Each range is the full span from that service's own page.
Cosmetic refresh (paint, fixtures, flooring)2–4 weeksBathroom remodel3–8+ weeksBasement finishing3–10+ weeksKitchen remodel8–16+ weeksWhole-home or multi-room remodel6–20+ weeks
Custom cabinetry is usually the longest single lead time in a kitchen — 6–10 weeks to manufacture once ordered, which is why the range starts where it does. Your estimate includes a schedule built for your project, not this table.
What Homeowners Say About the Experience
"After a two year search for a firm to rebuild two walls of frames and windows, we found Honey-Doers. Larger firms were going to just throw resources at the project, smaller firms did not have the expertise - Honey-Doers had the bandwidth and expertise to complete a complex project on-time, during the height of Covid, with outstanding results - we can highly recommend."
— Nisus 3000
"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Dan is a master at coordinating so many details. He explained things to me in plain English and helped me navigate the nightmare of insurance claims when no one else would. The communication as to timing, costs, etc. was excellent. Larry and Joe were super friendly and helpful. Everyone was prompt and when they said they were coming at a certain time, they showed up then. For my next repair or home improvement projects, I will go back to them and nobody else! Thank you so much, everyone! I can't tell you how much I appreciated all the work and scheduling!"
— Karin R.
"Honey-Doers, Ryan and his whole team, were professional and communicated throughout the whole process. We have an older 1927 home that has its quirks and they worked within our constraints to remodel our bathroom. It’s beautiful!"
— Jennifer C.
"Ryan and the team were practically perfect in their communications and installations. They took out a wall that separated our kitchen and dining room, replaced the flooring in both rooms AND hallway AND bathroom, and created an island using what was our kitchen counter. All the crew-members were polite and professional and it all came in on budget!"
— Dewey R.
Rosemount
"High praise to the whole Honey-Doers team! I was referred to them by a colleague for an exterior door install. Smaller job, hard to find folks willing to take it on. Rick, Shelly, Joe & Elliott were all fantastic. Great communication & workmanship. Very happy with the results. Will definitely use them again!"
— Nick H.
Minneapolis
"My experience with Honey-Doers was excellent. Their communication with me was great. They let me know what was going on every step of the way. I love my new shower! Better than I expected."
— Martha M.
"Honey-Doers does great work, I have recommended them to many of my friends and will continue to do so as they do not let me down."
— Al K.
"I have used Honey-Doers for several projects that needed doing that included an exterior door, gutters and some landscaping. Also added to the list was a nuisance problem where a Racoon decided to take up residence in our house! They were able to make sure the critter wasn't in the attic and then they sealed the hole it had created. Each project was completed in an affordable, timely and professional the resulting work was outstanding. Honey-Doers is our first call for projects large and small!"
— Darrell S.
Inver Grove Heights
"Honey-Doers finished our basement, and we are so pleased with the result. Working with Honey-Doers was an overall positive experience mostly in part of the communication provided. We are so delighted with the craftsmanship and will definitely use Honey-Doers again!"
— Kathleen P.
Lakeville
"Honey-Doers constructed our new deck, which included flower boxes and benches. They did an excellent job. Their workmanship was superb. Rick and all who worked on the project addressed all our concerns and were easy to work with. We highly recommend them."
— Howard K.
Minneapolis
"I’m delighted to write an evaluation of our experiences with the Honey Doers team. I met Randy the first year we built our house1996-97. We purchased our windows from a Canadian firm & Randy, one of the Honey Doers representatives was our fix it guy for the windows. Randy always stopped by in a timely manner when we needed him, was always courteous & professional.& competent! We had Rick help us once when we needed a new steel door & frame installed. He did a good job and was also prompt, courteous and professional. He also helped my husband install a radon vent in a sub garage space which had been poorly done by our builder. Rick knew what was needed and helped my husband do a great job! It transformed this large area into safe, useable space.We had many issues with our windows needing tweaking - tighten something, loosen something, repair a metal hinge, etc. They have always been willing to stop over and take a look and fix the issue. Just yesterday we realized that one of the double windows in a bedroom was not closing tightly. Of course it was the first day we had snow! I called Shelley in the office who sent out a repairman I hadn’t met yet. Joe stopped by, found the problem and fixed it on the spot. Joe was just as enjoyable, prompt & courteous as the others had been. And competent!I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs a competent worker for any kind of household fix.If they say they can do the job it’s been our experience that they can. They will write up a bid and you can discuss it from there.Thanks Honey Doers for your help. We appreciate you.Bridget Harrington"
— Bridget H.
"We had an overflowing shower that wrecked, flooring, carpet, woodwork and a ceiling. We selected Honey-Doer as our contractor and it was the absolute best choice possible. They worked with our insurance company, took care of everything and did a fantastic job returning our home to better than before the flood. The communication was excellent and the crews were great to have in our home. If you need work done in your home call Honey-Doers. You won’t regret it. ✌️"
— Mike S.
Rosemount
"I want to thank everyone at Honey-Doers for the amazing work you all did on my deck rebuild. It was fast and everyone was professional and pleasant to work with!I give this company 10+ stars.Perfect rebuild,Communication, attention to detail, professionalism was experienced throughout the whole process.Thank you so much to entire crew! Especially Shelly, Rick, Jon and Jake.Thank you sooo much!!"
— Kim M.
Apple Valley
"The picture itself may not tell the whole story so I would like to share my experience with Honey-Doers. From Ryan, Bob, Joe, Joey, Seth, Shelly, and Dan, unbelievable service!! In a world now where service has kind of gone downhill, this team blows it out of the water. Responsive, polite, prompt, patient, respectful. My wife and I experienced water damage which left us with a massive hole in both the wall and ceiling. Honey-Doers came out ahead of a snow storm and began the work on the exterior to ensure we were well insulated and safe before the storm hit. They were quick and masters at their craft. It looks fantastic and we are extremely grateful for the time and effort. Thank you for caring and being there for us during this frustrating time. I would recommend Honey-Doers to all. This is genuinely me saying if you are looking for the job to get done right, look to them and they will take care of you."
— Jack D.
Farmington
"Professional on time and selected good subcontractors for doing the resurfacing of bathroom shower's and replacing shower doors.Good project managers."
— Cyndy O.
"Honey-Doers did an excellent job of repairing a sheet rock wall to prepare it for a new stairway handle rail installation. Great communication from start to finish."
— John C.
Burnsville
"Honey Doers completely remodeled our bathroom and tv room, as well as did some other work on the rest of our house. The team was a pleasure to work with - polite, responsive and professional. Their communication was outstanding, and they walked us through what felt like an overwhelming project. Highly recommend."
— Laura B.
Apple Valley
"Honey Doers completed a two bathroom refresh for me including a tub to walk in shower conversion with custom tile. Very pleased with the craftsmanship and project management."
— Perry G.
Lakeville
"Honey-Doers is an awesome service. I've used them twice and they are my go-to service for kitchen and home repair service.In our kitchen we had them install 2 new light systems and refinish the ceiling.In a second visit we asked them to repair a loose glass pane on our sliding door which goes out to our patio.Finally we asked them to assess a water leak and inspect our roof, and do necessary repairs. On this final repair they actually saved me $400."
— Warren B.
"They were very easy to work with and very nice to talk to. They did great work removing a wall and updating the electrical and kept me informed every step of the way. Will definitely be doing business with them again!"
— Rochelle R.
"From start to finish, Honey-Doers did a spectacular job of a complete redo of my master bath and updating to the master bedroom. Dan and his crew (especially Joe) were a joy to work with. Shelly and Dan did a fabulous job of guiding me through the fixture selection process. There was no dumpster in the driveway as all rubbish was removed daily (which I appreciated). I also received updates at the end of each day from Dan or Ryan. Project started and ended on schedule.I wouldn't hesitate to refer Honey-Doers and in fact, a neighbor and is about to embark on a master bath fix."
— Diane S.
Eagan
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Common Questions About Our Process
Scope, permit desk, and material lead times decide it — the ranges in the table above are the honest spans, measured from signed contract to final walkthrough. You get a real schedule before we start, and if a date moves you hear it when we find out, not the day it affects you.
For most projects, no. For whole-home remodels or situations where utilities will be off for extended periods, we'll discuss the best approach with you in advance.
Yes, within reason. We're happy to discuss upgrade options or phased approaches during planning. Mid-project changes are possible but can affect timeline and cost, so we prefer to explore those conversations early.
Most people arrive with a photo and a frustration, not a blueprint — that is the normal starting point, not a problem to apologize for. Step two is where it gets resolved: layout and lighting worked out with you, renderings or a mood board where the scope warrants it, and finish options laid out online so you can decide without touring showrooms.
Your quote covers anticipated labor, materials, and a contingency for what demo turns up — old wiring behind a wall, a rotted subfloor, a drain that was never vented. Those are the surprises that move a price, and the contingency exists so they do not move it far: across our last 254 quoted projects, change orders totaled 4.3% of contracted value.
Yes. Honey-Doers is licensed, bonded, and insured in Minnesota under contractor license BC387590, and we are an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (NAT-F151615-3) for work on homes built before 1978. Both numbers are public and worth checking — ours or anyone else's. We also hold an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and are winners of the Houzz Best of Service award.
Scope, permit desk, and material lead times decide it — the ranges in the table above are the honest spans, measured from signed contract to final walkthrough. You get a real schedule before we start, and if a date moves you hear it when we find out, not the day it affects you.
Most people arrive with a photo and a frustration, not a blueprint — that is the normal starting point, not a problem to apologize for. Step two is where it gets resolved: layout and lighting worked out with you, renderings or a mood board where the scope warrants it, and finish options laid out online so you can decide without touring showrooms.
For most projects, no. For whole-home remodels or situations where utilities will be off for extended periods, we'll discuss the best approach with you in advance.
Your quote covers anticipated labor, materials, and a contingency for what demo turns up — old wiring behind a wall, a rotted subfloor, a drain that was never vented. Those are the surprises that move a price, and the contingency exists so they do not move it far: across our last 254 quoted projects, change orders totaled 4.3% of contracted value.
Yes, within reason. We're happy to discuss upgrade options or phased approaches during planning. Mid-project changes are possible but can affect timeline and cost, so we prefer to explore those conversations early.
Yes. Honey-Doers is licensed, bonded, and insured in Minnesota under contractor license BC387590, and we are an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (NAT-F151615-3) for work on homes built before 1978. Both numbers are public and worth checking — ours or anyone else's. We also hold an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and are winners of the Houzz Best of Service award.
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