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Minneapolis Home Remodeling Services: Sandy’s 5-Star Review of Lindus

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The original garage had only one stall and bricks that were crumbling.

Upon the passing of their mother, Sandy and her brother inherited her Northeast Minneapolis home in the Waite Park neighborhood.  Their intention was to find a purchaser for the property, but they knew that significant improvements would be needed in order for the 1940’s bungalow to attract a buyer.  Their list of improvements was substantial.  The electrical wasn’t up to code.  It needed new insulation and ventilation which was leading to ice dams in frigid Minnesota temperatures.  Some of the bricks in the wall of the single stall garage had begun to crumble and the structure was beyond repair.  A newer and larger one would be needed to make the home attractive to potential buyers.  Another downside to the brick house was that it had four bedrooms but only one bathroom, something that would be a difficult objection to overcome.

Why Lindus Construction Is The Best Minneapolis Company For Home Remodeling

In her own words, Sandy recounts just some of the experiences she has had with our company: “I believe the thing that made my late husband & I first choose Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard®, at least 10 years ago, is that we were helping parents & older relatives who couldn’t/shouldn’t be on ladders any longer have new gutters installed that didn’t need to be cleaned out. So Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard® was the place to start after we had seen/heard about that product.  As our projects got going, we learned of other construction that Lindus Construction offered & so we continued with Lindus for our projects. Our projects included new siding, windows, and doors at our home & then branched out to the cabin & now to our mom’s house that my brother & I inherited.” 

Experienced Minneapolis Garage Builders

When it came to choosing materials for the project, Sandy appreciated her project manager’s consultative approach.  On the garage and dormer, she wanted a low-maintenance material that matched the home’s current brick and stone front.  A combination of chocolate colored LP® SmartSide® and bricks from the previous garage were used to side the garage and allow it to complement the home.  Brown metal roofing was used on both the dormer and the garage roof in order to provide a unified look.  To address the ice dam issue, we utilized spray foam insulation.

Bonus: here’s why spray foam insulation should always be installed by a professional insulation contractor.

Beyond Exterior Renovations: See Our Bathroom Remodeling Capabilities

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The newly added bathroom after completion.

The new bathroom within the home contained a pedestal sink which worked well because of the minimal floor space it utilized.  A walk-in shower was included with custom tile design.  White and blue proved to be a winning combination to create a tranquil space.

Sandy’s already planning her next project with us for her cabin and had this to say about the conclusion of these renovations: “Both my brother & I plus our renter, who is interested in purchasing the house now that the renovations are completed, are satisfied with the quality of workmanship.  The job site was kept clean & safe which was important since our renter was living there with his dog throughout the whole process.  I am very likely to recommend Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard® to others.”

Finished Remodeling Project Images

Detached Garage Renovation

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The new two stall garage with metal roofing and LP SmartSide.

New Dormer: Completed Home Addition

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Exterior look at the new dormer.

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Reviews From Minneapolis Homeowners:

"We live in an old house with old windows, including a large round window on the second floor that was leaking. We searched for 18 months for a company that would replace the round window and had no luck. The response was always that replacing it would be too hard and that they wouldn’t be able to guarantee the work. We were so relieved and happy to finally find Lindus. They replaced the round window and three other problem windows, including an old egress window.  We will definitely use Lindus Construction again for our old house needs."

Sharon L.
Minneapolis, Mn
March 20, 2023

"My experience was wonderful.  The guys did a walk thru before starting and helped remove stubborn ceiling tiles. They shoveled my sidewalk between the hose and garage to minimize tracking any snow in.  Very personable and dealt with some difficult access to several sill areas. I always inform my friends of my projects with Lindus and the quality of the work and the crews."

Michaeleen K.
Minneapolis, MN
March 9, 2023

"Hunter was just a pleasure to work with him and I just thought I'd let you know."

David L.
Minneapolis, MN
November 28, 2022

"Experience was great!"

Brad V.
Minneapolis, MN
November 17, 2022

"Thank you for helping make this process as smooth as possible. We appreciate your customer service and we're happy with your exceptional work."

Nancy B.
Minneapolis, MN
November 14, 2022

"Deck looks nice.  Thank you!"

Hector G.
Minneapolis, MN
November 10, 2022
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