Brainerd Lakes Area & Beyond

Quality Carpentry.
Built to Last.

Northstar Builders MN provides dependable carpentry and construction for homes, cabins, garages, decks, remodels, and more throughout Central Minnesota.

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Northstar Builders MN

What We Build

Carpentry & Construction Services

From structural framing to the final trim details, Northstar Builders MN can handle a wide range of residential and light construction work.

Framing

Houses, garages, additions, pole buildings, walls, roofs, and structural carpentry.

Decks & Railings

New decks, redecks, composite decking, stairs, handrails, cable railing, and repairs.

Siding & Exterior

Lap siding, soffit, fascia, exterior trim, repairs, and weather-tight exterior upgrades.

Windows & Doors

Window and exterior door installation, replacement, flashing, trim, and finish work.

Finish Carpentry

Base, casing, interior doors, stair trim, wainscoting, custom details, and punch-list work.

Remodeling

Interior and exterior renovations, additions, repairs, and custom carpentry projects.

Recent Work

Built with Pride

A selection of finish carpentry, custom commercial work, and outdoor projects completed by Northstar Builders MN.

Brainerd, Minnesota

Cragun’s Resort – Interior Finish Carpentry

Interior finish carpentry including stained wainscoting, base and trim, window and door casing, stair and guard rail components, and detailed finish work throughout renovated resort spaces.

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Brainerd, Minnesota

Cragun’s Resort – Custom Lakeside Bar Foot Rail

Custom-built bar foot rail fabricated and fitted around the Lakeside Bar perimeter with custom corners, supports, and mounting points to complement the renovated interior.

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Finish Carpentry

Cedar Tongue & Groove – Three-Season Porch

Cedar tongue-and-groove installation throughout a vaulted three-season porch, including the ceiling, gable walls, transitions, and precise cuts around recessed lighting and architectural framing.

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Outdoor Living

Freestanding Composite Deck & Railing

Freestanding composite deck featuring clean picture-frame borders, detailed transitions around the home, durable low-maintenance decking, and a finished handrail system.

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Northstar Builders MN

Local Craftsmanship You Can Count On

We serve homeowners, property owners, and contractors throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area with practical solutions and quality carpentry. Whether the job is a full shell, a deck, exterior improvements, or detailed finish work, the goal is the same: solid work, clear communication, and a finished project you can be proud of.

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Service Area

Brainerd Lakes Area & Beyond

Serving Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Breezy Point, Crosby, and surrounding Central Minnesota communities. Have a project outside the immediate area? Give us a call.

Based in the Brainerd Lakes Area

Travel available for the right project.

218-866-2474

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