Finding the right contractor can be difficult, especially when trust and quality matter most. To help make the process a little easier, I’ve gathered a list of professionals that I have either worked with personally or have been recommended by trusted sources. Please note that while I share these referrals as a resource, I cannot guarantee their services or outcomes—each client should evaluate and choose the contractor that best fits their needs.
Labor
| Name | Company | Expertise | Contact | Personal Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dokken | Central Lawn Pros | Pavers | 📞 763-442-3451 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | I had Kelly do a paver firepit for us at our home. You can see photos of his work here. |
| Mauro Andrade | Andrade Celia’s Cleaning | Cleaning Service | 📞 612-990-9301 🌐 Website | This is my go to cleaner when I have an apartment turnover |
| Gabino Barrera | General Contractor | Paint and Drywall | 📞612-741-8899 | Gabino has taken care of a few of my clients and parents as well. He has done drywall and painting projects that look immaculate! |
| Israel Barrera | Royal Pintura | Paint and Handyman Services | 📞 612-232-3779 | Son of Gabino |
| Troy Dungey | Kali Concrete | Concrete | 📞 612-247-2565 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | Troy removed a weathered paver walkway and installed a concrete walkway at my house. |
| Mike | Mike the Carpet Guy | Carpet | 📞 612-247-2565 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | Mike has replaced carpet at my rental properties. |
| Bob Smieja | RDS Services | Lawn Care and Snow Removal | 📞 952-261-6907 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | Bob has taken care of my lawn for a number of years now. He is consistent and does great work! |
| Rene Ortiz | R-Ortiz Construction | Painting and Drywall | 📞 651-347-7962 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | |
| Daryl Casey | HVAC | Furnace and Air Conditioning | 📞 763-412-7652 | Daryl has done a few furnace and AC replacements for friends of mine. He does great work and is competitively priced! |
| Sabastian | Sabastian and Sons Plumbing | Plumbing | 📞 763-657-9821 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | Sabastian has helped me out on numerous occasions. He showed up quickly in an emergency situation for me as well! |
Professional Services
| Name | Company | Expertise | Contact | Personal Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Roy | All State | Insurance | 📞 952-448-3555 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | Dave is a Chanhassen local |
| Tanner Balfany | RJR Faribo Insurance Agency | Insurance | 📞 952-253-4379 ✉️ Email 🌐 Website | When American Family raised my rates, I switched to Tanner and saved over $2k/year on my insurance |
More to come! If you are interested in having your information added to this list, please reach out to Dan Salamone at 612-404-9708.