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Powerbuilt Construction Inc.
Golden Valley's Contractor for Homes Built From the Ground UpPowerbuilt Construction

Family-owned · Ham Lake Local

Golden Valley's Contractor for Homes Built From the Ground Up

MN License #BC533891. Residential and commercial construction serving Golden Valley and the Twin Cities metro.

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General Contractor Serving Golden Valley, MN

Powerbuilt Construction is a licensed general contractor covering Golden Valley, MN and the broader Twin Cities metro. MN License #BC533891 is on every permit we pull, which means you're not dealing with a handyman who skips the paperwork. Bob Powers runs this operation directly, so when you call (763) 331-2247, you're talking to the person who'll show up on your job. Sixteen Google reviews average 4.9 stars. The work spans custom home building, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and home additions across the metro. Call before you plan, not after.

Golden Valley sits close to the heart of the Twin Cities, which means projects here run the full range, from pre-war homes near Brookview Park needing structural updates to newer builds along the I-394 corridor that want a finished basement or a bump-out addition. We work throughout Golden Valley and neighboring communities including New Hope, Fridley, and Roseville. If you're comparing licensed general contractors for a project in Golden Valley, we're already working nearby and can get to your site without a three-week wait.

What Powerbuilt Handles in Golden Valley

Full-scope general contracting, not a category of tasks.

01

Custom Home Building

We build from the ground up. Site prep, framing, mechanicals coordination, inspections, finish work. One licensed GC responsible for the whole job, not a chain of subs you've never met.

02

Kitchen Remodeling

Golden Valley kitchens range from 1950s layouts that need a full gut to open-concept conversions. We handle layout, cabinetry, countertops, and structural changes including wall removal.

03

Bathroom Remodeling

Master bath, hall bath, basement bath. We've done all three. Tile, plumbing rough-in coordination, vanities, and egress windows where code requires them.

04

Home Additions

A room addition or second-story expansion costs less than moving in the current Golden Valley market. We design to the existing structure and pull every required permit.

05

Basement Finishing

Most Golden Valley homes have an unfinished basement. We frame, insulate, wire for permits, hang drywall, and finish to whatever spec you want, from a basic rec room to a full walkout.

06

Commercial Construction

Licensed for commercial work as well as residential. Tenant improvements, office build-outs, and light industrial remodels in the Golden Valley area.

How It Works

From First Call to Finished Project

Straightforward process, no guesswork.

  1. 01

    Call Bob Direct

    You're talking to the owner on the first call. No sales rep, no scheduler. Describe the project, get a straight answer on whether it's something we take on.

  2. 02

    On-Site Review and Estimate

    We come to your Golden Valley property, look at the actual conditions, and price the job from what we see. No ballpark from a phone screen photo.

  3. 03

    Licensed Work, Pulled Permits

    Every job that requires a permit gets one. MN License #BC533891 covers us for both residential and commercial work. You get documentation that protects your property's value.

Why It Matters

A Licensed GC vs. an Unlicensed Operator

custom home building work, project example in Golden Valley, MN
Golden Valley has no shortage of contractors willing to work without a license. That might save a few dollars on the front end. It won't save you when the city flags unpermitted work during a sale inspection, or when something fails and there's no license bond to recover against. Powerbuilt carries MN License #BC533891. That number is searchable, verifiable, and attached to every job we bid. We don't skip permits and we don't recommend work that doesn't pencil out. Honestly, if the right move is to hold off on a project until your budget makes sense for it, we'll tell you that on the phone. We're not going to sell you a scope you don't need. See some of the work we've completed for other homeowners across the metro.

What You Get When You Hire Powerbuilt

What every Golden Valley job includes.

These aren't aspirations. They're the minimum standard on every job we run.
MN License #BC533891 on every permit
Verifiable with the state. Not a claim, a number.
Owner on-site, not a sub you've never met
Bob runs the job. You deal with the decision-maker.
4.9-star rating across 27 Google reviews
From real customers on real projects across the metro.
Residential and commercial scope
Most operators at this scale do one or the other. We do both.

Common Questions from Golden Valley Homeowners

Do you take on projects in Golden Valley even though you're based in Ham Lake?
Yes. We work throughout the Twin Cities metro, and Golden Valley is well within our regular service area. We're also active in New Hope, Fridley, Brooklyn Center, and Edina. Distance doesn't add time or cost to your estimate, and we don't treat metro jobs as secondary to our north metro work.
What kinds of permits does a kitchen remodel in Golden Valley require?
Depends on scope. A full kitchen gut that involves moving plumbing, relocating electrical, or removing a wall typically requires building, electrical, and plumbing permits from the City of Golden Valley. We handle all of that. If you've gotten a bid from someone who says you don't need permits for that kind of work, ask them to put it in writing. Most won't.
Golden Valley has a lot of homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Does that affect remodeling cost?
It affects scope discovery more than anything else. Older homes in Golden Valley often have knob-and-tube wiring, plaster walls, or undersized structural members that don't show up until you open the wall. We factor that into how we price the work. An estimate that ignores the age of your home is going to have surprises. Ours won't.
Can you build an addition on a Golden Valley home that's on a smaller city lot?
Often yes, but Golden Valley has its own setback and FAR requirements depending on your zoning district. We review those before we design anything. A rear or side addition that works on a larger suburban lot may need to be reconfigured for a standard Golden Valley residential lot. We've navigated that before and can tell you what's workable at the estimate stage.
What's the difference between hiring Powerbuilt and hiring a design-build firm in Golden Valley?
Design-build firms add a design fee and a project management layer between you and the people doing the work. With Powerbuilt, Bob is the contractor and the point of contact. You're not paying for overhead on a firm with a showroom. For residential construction and home building projects, that direct relationship typically means faster decisions and fewer miscommunications when something in the field changes.
Can you build an addition on a Golden Valley home on a smaller city lot?
Often yes, but Golden Valley has its own setback and floor-area-ratio requirements depending on your zoning district. We review those before designing anything. A rear or side addition that works on a larger suburban lot may need reconfiguring for a standard Golden Valley residential lot. We've navigated that before and can tell you what's workable at the estimate stage.

Ready to Start Your Golden Valley Project?

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