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Powerbuilt Construction Inc.
Columbia Heights Homes Built and Remodeled by a Licensed GCPowerbuilt Construction

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Columbia Heights Homes Built and Remodeled by a Licensed GC

MN License #BC533891. Residential and commercial construction across Columbia Heights and the Twin Cities metro.

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General Contractor Serving Columbia Heights

Searching for a contractor in Columbia Heights means sorting through a lot of options, most of which won't pull permits, won't answer the phone, or won't still be around when something needs to be corrected. Powerbuilt Construction is a licensed Minnesota general contractor (License #BC533891) that handles the full scope: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home additions, decks, and new construction. Bob Powers runs the operation directly, which means you're talking to the decision-maker from the first call through the final walkthrough. Call Bob at (763) 331-2247 to get started.

Powerbuilt serves Columbia Heights and the surrounding Anoka County and Hennepin County communities from a base in Ham Lake. The drive to Columbia Heights is straightforward, and Bob is familiar with the housing stock in this area: older homes in the 44th Avenue and Central Avenue corridors, established neighborhoods where homeowners are expanding square footage rather than moving. The business carries a 4.9-star rating across 27 Google reviews, and every project is covered under MN General Contractor License #BC533891.

Construction Services in Columbia Heights

Full-scope residential and commercial work, permitted and licensed.

01

Kitchen Remodeling

Layout changes, cabinet replacement, countertops, flooring, and finish work in Columbia Heights kitchens. Full scope from demo to final inspection.

02

Bathroom Remodeling

Tile, fixtures, vanities, showers, and tub surrounds. Master baths, full baths, and basement bath rough-ins. Permitted work only.

03

Home Addition Construction

Room additions, second-story additions, and garage expansions for Columbia Heights homeowners who need more space without moving.

04

Deck Construction

Wood and composite deck builds for Columbia Heights properties. Permit pulled, footings set to frost depth, built to MN code.

05

Accessory Buildings

Garages, sheds, and outbuildings built from the ground up. Permitted construction with proper setbacks for Columbia Heights lots.

06

Commercial Construction

Light commercial and tenant improvement work. Powerbuilt is licensed for both residential and commercial, which most small-market GCs are not.

Why It Matters

A Licensed GC Is Not the Same as a Handyman

home addition construction work, project example in Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights has no shortage of people willing to swing a hammer. The difference with Powerbuilt is the license. MN General Contractor License #BC533891 means Bob can pull permits, supervise subcontractors legally, and take on projects that require municipal inspection sign-off. A handyman can't do any of that. An unlicensed operator doing permitted work in Columbia Heights is putting your certificate of occupancy and your homeowner's insurance at risk. That's not a scare tactic. It's the reason the license exists. Powerbuilt won't touch a project that requires a permit without pulling one. Every job on our end is documented, inspected, and closed correctly.

How a Powerbuilt Project Works

  1. 01

    Call and Describe the Job

    Call Bob at (763) 331-2247. Describe the project. He'll tell you if it's in scope and schedule an on-site look in Columbia Heights.

  2. 02

    Written Estimate and Permit Plan

    You get a written estimate with scope defined. If permits are required for your Columbia Heights project, Powerbuilt pulls them before work starts.

  3. 03

    Build, Inspect, Close

    Work gets done on the schedule agreed on. Inspections happen as required. You don't get a final invoice until the job is actually finished.

What Powerbuilt Brings to Columbia Heights

Every project is backed by a licensed Minnesota general contractor who answers his own phone.

MN License #BC533891
Verifiable with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
4.9 stars, 27 Google reviews
Real names, real projects, publicly visible on Google
Residential and commercial licensed
Not just a remodeler. Full-scope GC capability.
Bob answers the phone
You deal with the owner, not a salesperson or dispatcher

Straight from Google

What Clients Say actually check

4.927 verified Google reviews
We are very impressed with Bob’s craftsmanship. We are down sizing and he has fixed multiple projects inside and outside to get ready to sell. I also had projects at the new house that he took care of. Definitely would recommend Bob.
Brenda BertramBrenda BertramAug 2026 · Google
Very good love my new bathroom. Greatly appreciate his ideas input really made my bathroom Come together. Thank you
Cheryl BonanderCheryl BonanderAug 2026 · Google
Bob has completed several projects for my clients on time, within price quoted and most of all with excellent results. I refer him to all clients needing work to make their property market ready. Bill Fix 30+ years with RE/MAX Results.
William FixWilliam FixAug 2026 · Google
Quality craftsmanship easy to work with and understand what the job is you want done. Great pricing i would highly recommend for the next job you want done.
Javier CarrascoJavier CarrascoAug 2026 · Google
Great customer service and gave me a very reasonable price
dylandylanAug 2026 · Google
Amazing quality communication and attention to details
Bob PowersBob PowersAug 2026 · Google
Experienced, prompt, dependable, accommodated homeowners requests!
JeanneJeanneAug 2026 · Google
The work was finished when he said it would be. Friendly and professional
Susan GroessSusan GroessAug 2026 · Google
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Columbia Heights Contractor Questions

Does Powerbuilt pull permits for work in Columbia Heights?
Yes, always. Columbia Heights runs its own building inspections division through Community Development, and that is where permits are filed. Powerbuilt pulls every required permit before work begins. That's not optional on a licensed GC's job site. Skipping permits is how homeowners end up with problems at resale or with their insurance carrier. If a contractor tells you a permit isn't needed for a project that clearly requires one, that's a red flag worth paying attention to.
How far is Powerbuilt from Columbia Heights?
Powerbuilt operates out of Ham Lake in Anoka County, roughly 25 to 30 minutes north of Columbia Heights depending on traffic on Central Avenue or Highway 65. Bob services Columbia Heights regularly and is familiar with the housing inventory along 44th Avenue and the older neighborhoods east of Central. Distance isn't a barrier to scheduling for projects in Columbia Heights.
What kinds of remodeling projects does Powerbuilt handle in Columbia Heights?
Kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, finished basements, home additions, deck construction, and accessory buildings are the most common requests in Columbia Heights. Powerbuilt also handles light commercial work and interior structural repairs. The short answer is: if it requires a general contractor's license and permits in Columbia Heights, Powerbuilt can do it. Work that falls outside the licensed scope (plumbing, HVAC, electrical as standalone trades) is coordinated through vetted subs.
Columbia Heights homes are mostly older stock. Does that affect how you bid?
It does, and you should ask any contractor this before signing anything. Homes in the Columbia Heights area built in the 1950s and 1960s frequently have older framing dimensions, knob-and-tube wiring in walls, or original plumbing that creates complications once demolition starts. Powerbuilt accounts for this in the estimate process. We'd rather find it on paper than hand you a change order mid-project. That said, every job is different. Contact Powerbuilt Construction for an accurate estimate specific to your property.
Can Powerbuilt handle commercial work in Columbia Heights?
Yes. Powerbuilt holds a commercial general contractor license in Minnesota, which most remodelers and small operators in the Columbia Heights area do not. Light commercial, tenant improvements, and retail build-outs are in scope. If you're a property owner or business operator in Columbia Heights looking at a commercial remodel, call Bob at (763) 331-2247 to discuss scope before assuming the work is too large or too small.
How do I get an estimate for a project in Columbia Heights?
Call Bob directly at (763) 331-2247. Describe the project and the address. He'll schedule an on-site visit in Columbia Heights to look at the space before putting a number on paper. Powerbuilt doesn't give ballpark figures without seeing the job. That protects you from surprise change orders as much as it protects the business from underquoting.

Other Cities Powerbuilt Serves

Powerbuilt Construction serves Columbia Heights and communities throughout the North Metro Twin Cities. Here are nearby areas also in the service footprint.

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