We Are Builders With a Proven Process

After years of experience in residential construction, we have established a proven process that makes building or remodeling easy for you. You’ll enjoy working with our team and love your beautiful, finished project.

Our Residential Remodel/Build Process

1. Initial Consultation

Within 48 hours of receiving your information, we will contact you via your preferred contact method, phone, or email. This is an informal consultation where we answer any questions you have about what is involved in our process. During this initial consultation, we will also gain a better understanding of the scope of your project. Then, we will schedule our first in-person visit at a time that works for you.

Initial Consultation
house renovation discussion

2. Our First Meeting

Next, we will meet you in your home, allowing us to see the space and discuss the key design elements of your project that lets us bring your vision to life. This ensures we get all the correct information for an accurate estimate. We will take measurements and pictures and show you some of your options for materials and layouts. We encourage you to provide input and share your ideas.

3. Our Second Meeting

Our second meeting usually takes place at our showroom, where we will share samples of building materials, if appropriate, and help you visualize your project. At our custom showroom, we have on display some of the many different products, techniques, and design ideas that we use in our design and building process. This is an opportunity for you to see how different designs and colors can work together and feel the textures of the building materials.

Depending on the needs of your project, we can have our design team create a rendering of your dream project so you can envision your home’s transformation. During this stage, together, we will formalize the details of your project. Once the selections have been made, we will produce a final estimate for your project.

Contract Signing

4. Contract Signing

When you decide to partner with dREamodel for your project, we will document your decisions on colors and materials. Then we will sign the contract. This is where we review the legal items and how we work our payment structure. We will also provide an estimated start date. It is getting real. You are on your way to a transformed home!

5. Pre-Construction

During this stage, our team will prepare for the construction process. Depending on the needs of your project, we will source material, prepare CAD plans, pull permits, prepare schedules for our crew and partners, and receive deliveries. Our team will communicate with you about the job schedule so you can anticipate when the crew and materials will arrive and how long it should take to complete your project.

team at table with papers and laptops
materials are delivered

6. Production/Construction

The job starts when the first materials are delivered. The crew will arrive and connect with you to get set up. They will verify with you where they can set up tools, plug equipment in, and where the debris bag can be placed. The crew will also review the scope of work and projected timeline. Then if demolition is part of your project, that will kick off the building process. Our team will provide updates throughout the process until the project is complete. You are always welcome to communicate with the construction team on-site at the start or end of the work day.

7. Completion

Once the construction process is complete, we will schedule a walk-through with you. During the walk-through, we will go over the project and answer any questions you may have.
Next, we will schedule final inspections with the city and remove the debris. Any remaining extra materials will be picked up and returned to the suppliers. Our team will register the warranties for any manufactured materials used. This makes the process easy and worry-free for you.

We will send a final invoice and collect the final payment. We will take pictures of the completed project to share because we are very proud of our work!

3 people meeting
Beautiful house after renovation

8. Enjoy!

We know you will love the transformation your dREamodel project brings to your home. The enjoyment homeowners get from our craftsmanship is one of the reasons we love coming to work every day.

Why Our Process Is Appreciated

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Eric Rathmanner
3 months ago
We received quotes from three different contractors and we could tell early on that Jon was the most knowledgeable and easiest to work with.

From start to finish the process was incredibly smooth. His showroom made it extremely easy to visualize and make choices for our 30'x16' three-season porch / deck combo.

A month later, they had all the permits, materials, and plans laid out and began construction. Thirteen business days after that, they had everything complete. I truly couldn't recommend them enough.
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Ken Casper
3 months ago
We are very happy with our re-deck. Darren went above and beyond. Even the city inspector gave us compliments on the job.
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Lisa Cas
3 months ago
I cannot say enough amazing things about Jon and his team. Incredibly professional, communicated frequently to keep us informed, left the job clean every night, respected our home and were so friendly. Jon listened when we shared what we wanted to accomplish with this remodel. He never pushed us to do anything more than we planned. The craftsmanship was incredible! They got this job done in 2.5 weeks and it is beautiful. We have nothing to say on what could’ve been better. From start to finish, they were top notch. We highly recommend for all your remodel needs!
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Gregg Johnson
4 months ago
We talked with dREamodel regarding adding a 3 season sunroom to our house. Darren was extremely responsive and able to answer all of our questions. We met some of the dREamodel staff at their showroom in Maplewood and had the opportunity to see the products that would be used for our project. Very knowledgeable and customer focused. Past client references spoke highly of dREamodel, not just about the construction process but about the customer service provided. If you are considering an outdoor project for your house, reach out to Darren at dREamodel. You won’t be disappointed.
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Jason Lowrey
5 months ago
We had the pleasure of working with Darren Wagner, who truly made us feel like family rather than customers. He provided us with a wealth of information and several great options for our deck. Everyone at Dreamodel—from the office staff to the builders—was friendly, helpful, and patient throughout the entire process. We would absolutely work with them again on any future projects.
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Margaret Janis
8 months ago
From the moment I contacted Dreamodel about our porch and deck project I was impressed. Within a few hours, a salesman, Darren, contacted me, and set up an appointment for the next morning. He appeared on time, listened to our vision for our project, took our written wish list seriously, and discussed options. He also noted a serious framing problem with our existing porch, and proposed a quick fix to bring it up to code.

The morning after we first met, Darren had produced a detailed proposal, which he then went over with me so that I understood exactly what was included. He invited us to the Dreamodel showroom which was built out with many of the products Dreamodel uses for their porch and deck projects. My husband and I were able to pick and choose among the products, quality, and materials. If something wasn't on display in the showroom, Darren found it for us. The biggest challenge was finding the right door for the porch. We wanted a double screen door from the existing screened porch to the new deck. Darren never gave up on that door, and finally found the perfect, though pricey option. We went for it and couldn't be happier.

Within a week of our first contact, we had negotiated a fixed price contract, including clearly marked estimates for specific line items like the door that might change during the course of the project. In the end, the project came in within two hundred dollars of the contract amount, and we have exactly what we wanted. The craftmanship and materials are top quality, the design is beautiful, and the process was transparent.

We were particularly impressed by several things we'd never encountered before, even though we've dealt with contractors many times in the past. First, Darren's bid was broken down into discreet subprojects such as demolition, construction of the new deck, and renovation of the existing porch, with each sub-project line item including labor and materials so we could pick and choose what we had to have and what we could do without. Second, Darren's bid was the lowest of six that we got -- in two cases, less than 35% of the highest bids -- yet there were no shortcuts, and the quality was impeccable. Third, there were no surprises. Darren stayed with the project throughout, and was always available to answer questions. He came to the job site nearly every day, and was our main point of contact throughout the project. Having the salesperson intimately involved with all phases of the project is a unique approach, and worked extremely well for us.

It is rare to choose the lowest bidder on a project, and be completely happy with the results, but that is what we experienced with Dreamodel, Darren, and the Dreamodel crew.
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Shae Seabrooks
10 months ago
We had a great experience from start to finish with a deck & concrete patio. Darren was responsive, answered my questions, and delivered a great product. dREamodel does not cut corners, they do not cheap out, and they only work with individuals who they trust. Could we have possibly found a lower quote? Possibly. However, for us, it was worth the cost to go with a trusted, reliable company…especially with this investment. Totally recommend!
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B
12 months ago
Darren was the catalyst that got us us interested in dREmodel for replacing our cedar deck. Without his engagement we would never had gone ahead and spent on a new composite deck. His guidance was expertly spot on. He brought his A team and they had most everything done in three hard days of work. It's a beautiful product, Dekorator brand, suggested by Darren. The Sedona color makes the black railings really stand out. Matt had to cut 23 step stringers by hand. It looks great! Love it! A couple concerns we're taken care of immediately and to my satisfaction. I am picky. Thanks Darren, Matt, John and crew for a beautiful deck, and for making my life easier. I don't have to power wash or get on my hands and knees to stain any more!.
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Brandon Ferry
2 years ago
We had a great experience with Darren and his crew. They built a deck, did stamp concrete, and got us an electrician for our hotub. The backyard has become a place of peace. We really enjoy the beauty and workmanship dREamodel provided!

The picture shows the deck and stamped concrete before the hotub

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