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40 Google reviews
Grizzly Construction is a full-service design-build general contractor working out of the North Loop in Minneapolis. We take on the whole arc of a project — from the first idea at the kitchen table to the last walk-through — as one accountable team, so nothing falls through the gaps between a designer, a contractor and a dozen subs who've never met.
"Bringing a white-collar mindset into a blue-collar world."
That line is how we actually run jobs: documented timelines, clear expectations and frequent updates, so you always know what's happening on your home this week and what's coming next. The work is built for professionals who are building or remodeling high-end homes and expect the process to be as sharp as the finish.
Being a design-build firm is the whole point. Design and construction sit under one roof, which means the estimate you approve and the crew that shows up are part of the same team — no re-drawing when the plans meet the field, no gap between what was promised and what gets built. It's a small thing to say and a hard thing to run, and it's why so much of our work comes from referrals and repeat clients who've already been through the process once and come back for the next project.
We're a licensed Minnesota residential building contractor (BC805509), we work out of the North Loop, and we're proud to support the Reel Hope Project alongside the building we do across the Twin Cities.
Three phases, one team, no hand-off surprises. Here's what to expect from the first phone call to the final walk-through.
Share your ideas in a free consultation. We walk the space, talk through your goals, your budget and your timeline, and figure out whether the plan you have in mind matches the plan the house needs. No charge, no pressure.
Our team turns the consult into a custom plan — layout, scope, materials and a realistic schedule — so you can see the whole project and its cost before a single wall moves. ADA-certified design is available for homes that need it.
We execute with precision and keep you in the loop the whole way. Documented timelines and frequent updates mean you always know the state of your project — right up to a final walk-through and a space that's ready to live in.
Because design and construction sit under one roof at Grizzly, the person who priced your project is the same team that builds it. That's what keeps a job on schedule and on budget: no re-drawing when the plans hit the field, no finger-pointing between a designer and a contractor, and one number to call when you want an answer. Small update or full home renovation, the process is the same — we enhance your existing space, or build a new one, with craftsmanship that holds up.
And the updates don't stop once the framing goes up. Through the build we keep you current on where the project stands, what's happening next and any decision that's coming your way, so there are no surprises at the end of the month or the end of the job. It's the same white-collar discipline applied to blue-collar work: show up, communicate clearly, respect the craft, and hand back a finished space that's ready to live in — one you'd be glad to recommend to the next person who asks.
A full-service contractor across the residential and light-commercial spectrum — everything below is work we self-perform or manage as one design-build team.
Whether it's a single room or a whole house, the scope always starts the same way: a clear plan, a real budget and a schedule you can hold us to. Here's the range we cover.
Ground-up design-build homes for owners who want the plan, the budget and the craftsmanship handled by one team from footing to finish.
From a single room to a gut renovation — reworking the spaces you already live in with quality craftsmanship and a documented schedule.
When you need more square footage, not a new address — additions that read like they were part of the original home.
The parts of the house that face the weather and the backyard — built to look good and last through Minnesota seasons.
Interior finish and structural shell trades for commercial spaces, plus storm, fire and water restoration when a property needs to be put back together.
"Gabe and the crew were genuinely professional and detail-oriented. The craftsmanship was top-notch, and the job stayed on schedule and on budget."
Cornelio's team communicated well the whole way and delivered quality work on a backyard patio and fire-pit build — exactly what the outdoor space needed.
Real design-build range: they took the project from idea to finished result with genuine care for the craft, and kept us in the loop start to finish.
Drawn from their public Google reviews — read all 40 on Google.
A look at the kinds of projects Grizzly builds across the Twin Cities. Every job is bespoke — these are the lanes we work in, drawn from our own service book.
Ground-up design-build residences, footing to finish.
Interior remodels that rework how a room lives.
Decks, patios, outdoor kitchens and firepits.
Second stories, suites, porches and ADUs.
Roofing, siding, windows, and storm, fire & water restoration to put a property back together.
Tell us a little about your project — a new build, a remodel, an addition or a backyard — and we'll get back to you to set up a no-charge consult.
Prefer to talk it through now? Call (763) 898-6193, Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm.
It means one team handles both the design and the construction of your project, instead of you hiring a designer and a contractor separately. You get one plan, one budget and one point of accountability from the first consult to the final walk-through — which is what keeps a job on schedule and on budget.
New construction and custom homes, interior remodels (kitchens, bathrooms, basements), additions (second stories, master suites, four-season porches, ADUs, garages), outdoor living (decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, firepits), exteriors (roofing, siding, windows, painting) and commercial finish and shell trades. We also handle storm, fire and water restoration.
Yes. The consult is a no-charge conversation where we discuss your goals, your budget and your timeline before any design work begins. Call (763) 898-6193 or use the request form above to set one up.
Grizzly Construction is a licensed Minnesota residential building contractor, license number BC805509. We'll go over the specifics of coverage and permitting for your particular project during the consultation.
Yes — ADA-certified design is available for both residential and commercial projects, so a remodel or new build can be planned around accessibility from the start rather than retrofitted later.