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MN License #BC533891, Powerbuilt Construction handles new builds, remodels, and additions across Fridley.

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General Contractor Work Fridley Homeowners Rely On

Searching for a contractor in Fridley means sorting through a long list of names with no way to verify who actually holds a license. Powerbuilt Construction makes that easy: MN General Contractor License #BC533891, 4.9 stars across 27 Google reviews, and Bob Powers picking up the phone himself. Whether you're looking at a basement remodel, a kitchen gut, or new home construction, you're talking to the person who runs the job. Call (763) 331-2247 and get a straight answer today.

Fridley sits just south of the Anoka County line, and Powerbuilt Construction works this corridor regularly. From the neighborhoods along East River Road to the areas near Locke Lake and Moore Lake, Bob knows the housing stock here: mid-century ranches with dated layouts, split-levels that beg for an open floor plan, and basements that haven't been touched since the house was built. That local familiarity matters when you're pulling permits and working within existing footprints.

What Powerbuilt Builds in Fridley

Full-scope general contracting for Fridley homeowners and commercial clients.

01

Custom Home Building

Starting from a lot or a plan, Powerbuilt manages the entire build. Permits, subs, scheduling, inspection, all of it. Most Fridley homeowners who go this route want something that fits their site, not a spec floor plan.

02

Kitchen Remodeling

Fridley's older homes were built with small, closed kitchens. Knocking out a wall, expanding the footprint, or doing a full cabinet and countertop overhaul. That's work Powerbuilt does with permits pulled and structural changes done right.

03

Basement Remodeling

Almost every Fridley house has a basement that's either unfinished or stuck in 1978. Framing, egress windows, drywall, flooring, Powerbuilt handles the whole finish-out and pulls the building permit so the work is on record.

04

Home Additions

Adding a bedroom, expanding a main floor, or building out a mudroom off the garage. Fridley homeowners in established neighborhoods often expand rather than move, and home additions are some of the most valuable work Powerbuilt does.

05

Deck Construction

A deck permit in Fridley goes through the city's Building Inspections division. Powerbuilt pulls it, builds to code, and doesn't skip the footings. Composite or pressure-treated, attached or freestanding, the structure holds.

06

Commercial Construction

Licensed for commercial work, not just residential. Tenant improvements, office build-outs, and light commercial remodels in Fridley and across the North Metro. See the commercial projects Powerbuilt has completed.

WHY IT MATTERS

A License Number You Can Verify

custom home building work, project example in Fridley, MN
MN General Contractor License #BC533891 is a public record. Look it up. Any contractor who balks at providing a license number isn't licensed. Unlicensed work in Fridley creates real problems: permits get flagged, insurance claims get denied, and when you sell the house, an inspector finds it. Powerbuilt Construction doesn't do unlicensed work. Every job gets permitted when permits are required, and Bob Powers is the name on the license. You're not dealing with a sales rep or a project manager three layers removed from the field. The person who scopes the job is the person who runs it.

How a Fridley Project Gets Started

  1. 01

    Call Bob Directly

    (763) 331-2247. Bob answers, asks the right questions about your Fridley project, and tells you honestly whether it's a job Powerbuilt takes on.

  2. 02

    Walk the Job Together

    Bob comes out to the property, looks at the actual conditions, and gives you a real scope. No estimate built on square footage guesses and assumptions.

  3. 03

    Permit Pulled, Work Starts

    When permits are required, Powerbuilt pulls them before work starts. Fridley inspections don't catch you off guard when the paperwork was done correctly from the beginning.

Verifiable Facts, Not Promises

What you get with Powerbuilt Construction in Fridley.

MN License #BC533891
Public record, look it up at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
4.9 stars, 27 Google reviews
Real customers, real names, real projects in the North Metro.
Owner on the job
Bob Powers runs the work, not a franchise coordinator or a subcontracted crew manager.
Residential and commercial licensed
Most small operators in Fridley are one or the other. Powerbuilt holds both.

REAL REVIEWS

What Customers 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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Fridley Contractor Questions

Does Powerbuilt Construction pull permits for work in Fridley?
Yes. Fridley building permits go through the city's Community Development department, and any structural, electrical rough-in, or addition work requires one. Powerbuilt pulls the permit before work starts, not after. If a contractor tells you a job in Fridley doesn't need a permit and you're not sure, get a second opinion before anything gets built. Unpermitted work shows up during a home sale inspection and creates real liability.
How far is Powerbuilt Construction from Fridley?
Powerbuilt is based in Ham Lake, which puts Fridley well within regular working range, roughly 20 to 25 minutes up I-694 and Highway 65. Bob works throughout the North Metro, and Fridley is a consistent part of that territory. Response times are quick, and scheduling a site visit in Fridley doesn't get pushed back because of distance.
What kinds of remodeling projects are most common in Fridley homes?
Fridley's housing stock is heavy on mid-century builds from the 1950s through 1970s. The most common work involves basement finishing, most of these homes have full unfinished basements, kitchen layouts that were built for a different era, and bathroom updates that haven't been touched in decades. Additions are also common: homeowners in established Fridley neighborhoods often prefer expanding their footprint over moving. Powerbuilt handles all of it through the remodeling scope.
Can Powerbuilt handle commercial work in Fridley in addition to residential?
Yes. Powerbuilt holds a commercial general contractor license in Minnesota, not just residential. Light commercial work in Fridley, office renovations, retail remodeling, tenant improvements, falls within scope. Most small remodelers in the area are residential only. If you have a commercial project in Fridley, call (763) 331-2247 and Bob can tell you directly whether it fits.
What is the difference between hiring Powerbuilt and hiring a local handyman in Fridley?
A handyman can handle small repairs without a license. The moment work involves structural changes, load-bearing elements, egress windows, or anything requiring a permit, you need a licensed general contractor. Powerbuilt holds MN License #BC533891 and operates as a full GC, meaning Bob manages the full scope, pulls permits, coordinates trade work, and is legally accountable for the project. A handyman working beyond their scope in Fridley leaves you with no legal recourse if something goes wrong.
Does Powerbuilt do deck construction in Fridley with city permits?
Yes. Deck permits in Fridley are required for any attached deck or any freestanding deck over a certain size. Powerbuilt pulls the permit, builds the footings to frost depth for Minnesota winters, and passes inspection. Decks built without permits in Fridley get flagged during home sales. Every deck Powerbuilt builds is permitted and built to current code.

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