Remodeling FAQ

From what type of remodeling services we offer down to our remodeling contractor license number, you can find answers to questions most asked by prospective customers. Be sure to scroll down to our sections on finding and choosing a remodeling contractor.

Does it really make a difference which company I choose to remodel my home?

Yes! When remodeling your home, you are working with a company that is providing a service, not a product. This service is not only made up of design and construction, but it is also a relationship between you and the remodeler. Your project must be managed well.

A poorly managed project will result in any number of problems as well as creating a stressed relationship with the people who are in your home everyday, for weeks. At Brinkman Russell, we give you quality design, quality construction, and quality management, with people you can trust. And, you will love your home even more.

Why is pricing different from one remodeling contractor to the next?

There are many factors that make prices of various contractors differ. For a great independent article on this subject click the following link:
Apples to Oranges, Why Contractors Prices are Different

What type of projects do you do?

We have our roots in full service remodeling and are willing to do almost any project. We enjoy building challenging projects that require innovative design, complicated framing, and intricate finishing details, but we also appreciate being able to do solid quality work and everyday projects. But with that being said, the focus of our business is in three specific areas: Kitchen and Bathroom, Lower Level/Basements, and Water Intrusion Remediation. See more information on our Projects page.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Our Minnesota license number is 8168 and we are also licensed in Wisconsin. We carry liability insurance in excess of state requirements and are fully covered by workers' compensation insurance.

Do you use subcontractors?

We do use a select group of highly specialized subcontractors, however, all aspects of our projects are closely managed and directed by experienced Brinkman Russell staff.

What type of clients do you prefer to work with?

We like working with clients who love their homes. We understand the investment they have in their home. Our clients trust us to work around family, pets, and valuable belongings and to do quality work with quality products. Your home is a sanctuary, a safe place, a place that you share with loved ones. You want someone who will listen to your needs, find the best solution, and explain the process, without taking advantage of you.

Where do we start?

Call or contact us and we will call to find out more about the project your are considering and set up a meeting at your home to discuss your project. After we discover the scope of your project and understand your dreams and visions, we will share with you our knowledge and experience of the design process. Then together we will form and shape the plans, details and the budget.

After fine tuning your project details we will have a clear vision of your project, and together with us you will understand what it will look like, feel like, how long it will take and how much it will cost.

Call us at 651-735-8367 today and together we can turn your dreams into reality.