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Best General Contractors in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cottage Grove: Custom by Kuntz, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Minnesota Renovations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 583.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Crew2, 1,572 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 583 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

583 Cottage Grove general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 158 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 583 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the General contractors in Woodbury ranking. See General contractors in Woodbury

Top 10 general contractors in Cottage Grove at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Cottage Grove at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Custom by Kuntz605.0★ (43)Cottage GroveSat · SunOverall
2Three Rivers Contracting594.9★ (68)Cottage GroveSat—
3New Life Contracting, Inc.594.8★ (196)Cottage Grove——
4Central Minnesota Renovations584.9★ (46)Lakeville, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Cornerstone Renovation LLC585.0★ (46)Apple Valley, 15 mi away24/7—
6Crew2584.4★ (1,572)Minneapolis, 17 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
7Midway Sewer Services Co of St Paul574.7★ (45)Bloomington, 13 mi away24/7—
8365 Exteriors LLC574.5★ (89)Inver Grove Heights, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
9The Container Store574.3★ (775)Edina, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10United Contracting MN LLC575.0★ (25)Hastings, 7 mi away24/7—

The 583 best general contractors in Cottage Grove, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Cottage Grove

    #1 Custom by Kuntz

    Based in Cottage Grove

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Custom by Kuntz(612) 990-2400

  6. #6 Crew2

    Based in Minneapolis, 17 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 1,572 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.

    • 4.4★ from 1,572 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2650 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
    View profile for Crew2(877) 635-0060

  8. #8 365 Exteriors LLC

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1349 S Robert St, St Paul, MN 55118
    View profile for 365 Exteriors LLC(612) 422-1665

  9. #9 The Container Store

    Based in Edina, 19 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 775 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.3★ from 775 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3825 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN 55435
    View profile for The Container Store(952) 831-3780

  12. #12 TC Prop Co

    Based in Cottage Grove

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for TC Prop Co(651) 592-2190

  19. #19 TruNorth Gutters

    Based in Rosemount, 11 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3338 Upper 149th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
    View profile for TruNorth Gutters(952) 500-0120

  20. #20 Ardmor Construction

    Based in Saint Louis Park, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6980 Oxford St #250, St Louis Park, MN 55426
    View profile for Ardmor Construction(612) 405-7663

  22. #22 Aztec Exteriors LLC

    Based in Arden Hills, 13 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2275 McKnight Rd N #7, North St Paul, MN 55109
    View profile for Aztec Exteriors LLC(651) 357-4431

  23. #23 Best and Fast

    Based in Burnsville, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    11975 Portland Ave # 100, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for Best and Fast(612) 712-9278

  24. #24 JoNick Construction

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2136 Ford Pkwy #8096, St Paul, MN 55116
    View profile for JoNick Construction(612) 545-6622

  25. #25 Bonfe Builders

    Based in Cottage Grove

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    View profile for Bonfe Builders(612) 723-0466

How much do general contractors cost in Cottage Grove?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Cottage Grove?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$14,300$26,440$40,770Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$6,840$12,500$18,160Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.03 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Minnesota

In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses Residential building contractor and remodeler licenses.

Residential contractors with $15,000 or more a year in gross receipts (smaller ones need a certificate of exemption).

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Cottage Grove general contractors

We scored 583 Cottage Grove general contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cottage Grove data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Cottage Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Cottage Grove?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Cottage Grove, MN is Custom by Kuntz with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Three Rivers Contracting (#2) and New Life Contracting, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 583 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Cottage Grove?

ContractorsRanked ranks 583 general contractors serving Cottage Grove, MN. 9 of them are based in Cottage Grove; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Cottage Grove are open 24/7?

26 ranked general contractors in Cottage Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Central Minnesota Renovations (#4), Cornerstone Renovation LLC (#5) and Midway Sewer Services Co of St Paul (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Cottage Grove work on weekends?

158 of 583 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Custom by Kuntz (#1), Three Rivers Contracting (#2) and Central Minnesota Renovations (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry handles licensing and covers Residential building contractor and remodeler licenses. Residential contractors with $15,000 or more a year in gross receipts (smaller ones need a certificate of exemption).

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Cottage Grove?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,300 to $40,770, with $26,440 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Minnesota. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Cottage Grove general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 583 rated general contractors in Cottage Grove is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Crew2 has the most, 1,572 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?

Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Cottage Grove

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 583 general contractors serving Cottage Grove.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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