General Contractor in Saint Paul, MN
General Contractor in Saint Paul, MN
Design | Build | Love
- Licensed MN Contractor – Lic. BC802778|
- Owner's Advocate Service|
- Live Project Portal|
- Serving the NW Metro Since 2015
Service Area
Saint Paul
Design-build remodeling and home construction in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Northern Builder Co-op LLC is a licensed Minnesota general contractor working in Saint Paul, permitted, inspected and built by the same crew that has delivered 2 projects here.
Work Completed in Saint Paul
Basement and Interior Work
Saint Paul work has run to basement finishing and full interior remodeling.
Project Types Delivered
Basement finishing and full interior remodeling.
What Saint Paul Homeowners Should Know
Permits and Inspections Permits and inspections run through the City of Saint Paul.
Lead-Safe Renovation Rule Much of the city housing stock predates 1978, bringing the federal lead-safe renovation rule into scope for work disturbing painted surfaces. Northern Builder Co-op holds the required RRP certification.
Older Foundations and Framing Older foundations and framing routinely reveal conditions that were not visible at bid, which is why allowances and contingency belong in the budget.
Our Process
Free Consultation
We meet on site, walk the project with you and discuss scope, sequencing and what the permit process looks like for your specific address.
Design and Permitting
We develop the design, pull the required permits from the City of Saint Paul and coordinate any engineering or specialty reviews.
Pre-Construction Planning
Materials are specified and ordered, subcontractors are scheduled and a project timeline is set before the first day on site.
Construction
Our crew builds the project. You have access to the live project portal throughout, and we coordinate every inspection as it comes due.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the completed project with you, address any punch-list items and hand over all permit documentation and warranty information.
Common Questions
Do I need a permit to finish a basement in Saint Paul?
Yes. A basement finish in Saint Paul requires a building permit from the City of Saint Paul, and separate mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits apply depending on scope. Northern Builder Co-op pulls the permits and coordinates the inspections as part of the project.
Does the lead-safe renovation rule apply to my Saint Paul home?
Much of Saint Paul's housing stock predates 1978, which brings the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule into scope for work disturbing painted surfaces. The rule requires certified contractors to follow lead-safe work practices. Northern Builder Co-op holds the required RRP certification.
How do I check that a Saint Paul contractor is licensed?
Minnesota residential contractors are licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry, and every license number can be looked up publicly. Northern Builder Co-op LLC holds Minnesota license number BC802778.
Saint Paul is one of 36 cities in the Northern Builder Co-op service area. View the full service area.
Why Choose Northern Builder Co-op LLC?
Northern Builder Co-op LLC holds Minnesota contractor license BC802778 and has been working in the Saint Paul area since 2015. Every project is permitted, inspected and built by the same crew \u2014 no subcontracting the work out to whoever is available.
Ready to start planning your Saint Paul project? Request a consultation and we\u2019ll get on site to take a look.