Resource Directory


The following directory is not an endorsement of any one particular individual,

contractor, or company, but includes resources we highly recommend for affordability and quality. (Don't randomly pick someone from the phone book!)


HVAC

Plumbers

  • Bob Kissner - (612) 251-0893
    (Suburbs - Plumbing, HVAC, general repairs)
  • Ike's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC - (651) 325-8132
    (Mpls/St Paul & Suburbs - Plumbing, winterizing, drain-cleaning, general repairs)

Electricians

  • Kyle Yaedtke - (651) 402-8688
    (Electrical upgrades, repairs, new service-M/SP and surrounding suburbs)
  • Northeast Electric (Bill) - (763) 789-4800
    (Code violation/corrections, service upgrades, new electrical service installation
    M/SP and surrounding suburbs)
  • Kelzer Electrical (Joe Kelzer) - (651) 301-2038
    (New service and upgrades, Eastern Minnesota/Western Wisconsin)
  • Advantage Electric (Joe or Dave) - (612) 751-1772
  • RPM Electric (Pat) - (763) 531-2412
    (Electrical upgrades, repairs, new service)

General Home Repair and Improvement

  • Contact me for Contractor or Handyperson referrals who prefer personal  referrals - not random online searches

Insulation and Weatherization

Gutters

  • Creative Solutions Construction (Cory) - (651) 592-2874
    Seamless Gutters

Fences

Stone Work/Chimney Repair

  • J.M. Taurinskas Restoration (Jeremy) - (651) 247-1326
    (Stone work, old and new block and brick work, tuck pointing, chimney repair, any
    kind of masonry repair, masonry cleaning, stucco cleaning)
  • Brett Granyo - (612) 377-1459
    (Exterior chimney repair)
  • Jack Pixley - (763) 422-0481
    (Chimney sweep, interior/exterior chimney repair)

Windows

  • New Brighton Windows and Screens - (651) 633-4435
    (glass and screen relacement and repair)
  • Essential Egress and Basement Windows, LLC (Sid) - (651) 263-1369
    Egress, basement windows, glass block windows - professionally installed, Metro area.

Foundations

  • Jesse Trebil Foundations Systems Inc - (Jesse Trebil) 1 (800) 430-5851
    (Radon Testing and Mitigation, Indoor Air Quality, foundations, waterproofing, and more. Twin Cities area and all of Central Minnesota)
  • American Waterworks (Nate Proper) - (952) 894-6062
    (Foundation repair, straightening, and lifting, drain tile installation, crawl space insulation
    and sealing)
  • Waterproofing Inc. (Bruce) - (763) 780-5926
    Foundation insulation and waterproofing

Carpet/Flooring Installation

  • Norton Floor Refinishing (Todd Norton)

     7001 45th Place North

     Crystal, MN

     Business: (763) 537-8633

     Fax: (763-537-2600

     

    Carpet Installation

  • Ward Davies - (651) 774-3738
  • Gene Richardson - (651) 208-3541

Locksmith

  • Jeff Hance - (612) 298-4692

Miscellaneous

  • Al Hanson - (612) 788-6992
    (Ornamental Iron, glass block windows, concrete)
  • CWC - Charlie Walker - (952) 994-6568
    (Landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, seamless gutters)
  • Chris Keller - (612) 423-9012
    (Paint, wall-paper)
  • Quality Brush & Stump Removal - Mike Dragich (651) 451-9910
    (Tree removal, pruning, 24 hr Emergency Service, Free Estimates)

Specialty Inspections

  • Michaels Engineering, Mold Inspection (Tom) - (612) 414-1690
  • Certified Moisture Testing Alan Powell - (651) 257-7310
    (Moisture Inspections, specializing in moisture intrusion, mold growth, and construction
    defect litigation. Stucco, brick, wood, and other-sided homes for moisture problems)

Well and Septic Inspections

  • Ryan Lashinski - (612) 919-3704
    Professional well and septic inspections
  • Northside Septic Service, LLC - (612) 852-8789
    (Metro area and Northern suburbs)

Radon Testing and Mitigation

Forensic and Structural Engineering Investigations

Accountant

  • Allen Brisbin and Boas (763) 572-0116
    6260 Highway 65 NE Fridley 55432

Attorney