Home Remodeling in Eagan, MN

Eagan Home Remodeling with James Barton Design-Build

Eagan’s parks and charming neighborhoods are a draw for a lot of families, but many of the homes built in the 80s and 90s are filled with dated features. By renovating, you can get the home you’ve always wanted, without having to move. Whether you want to refresh your split-level or modernize your rambler, James Barton Design-Build can turn your vision into a reality.

We have 30 years of experience with home remodeling in Eagan. Let us show you how our award-winning design process can reveal the hidden potential in your home, from the kitchen to the basement and everything in between.

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What to Expect from James Barton Design-Build

Remodeling your home is an investment, so it’s important to pick a design-build company that listens to your ideas and creates a design that feels like you.

We’ve built our reputation on our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and personalized service. We set ourselves apart by:

Sticking to deadlines and rarely going over.
Buying materials ahead of time.
Having dedicated on-staff designers.
Using top brands and high-quality materials.
Giving you access to our by-appointment private showroom.
Having on-staff carpenters, with a Lead Carpenter assigned to each project from start to finish.

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Certifications & Awards

James Barton Design-Build is a Certified Remodeler and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Our team has won numerous awards for our stunning designs and unmatched craftsmanship, including Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA) and Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards. We’ve achieved this by taking pride in every project and delivering results that go above expectations.

What Our Customers are Saying

“We hired the James Barton Design Team for a complicated project. We decided to update our dated oak kitchen and dining room to a modern kitchen and office. This included moving a load bearing wall! We put in new floors, cabinets, counters, built a pantry, painted, painted, painted. They were great to work with start to finish and super responsive up until even the end. They handled absolutely everything and left the place clean each day. They finished on time and on budget.” – Christine N.

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Our Approach: Eagan Whole Home Remodeling

At JBDB, we take a comprehensive approach to Eagan home remodeling. We go beyond simple updates to transform your home into the place you’ve always wanted it to be.

Our capabilities include:

Modernizing dated homes with timeless features you’ll love for years.
Reconfiguring layouts to improve the flow in your home.
Implementing creative solutions that maximize your storage and make your home more functional.
Reimagining rooms to use them to their full potential.
Matching design features to create a seamless transition between rooms.

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Home Remodeling Services in Eagan

If you’re planning an extensive remodeling project, it’s essential to choose a design-build company that can bring your vision to life in any area of the home. We can renovate your home from top to bottom, including:

Kitchens. Replace dated features or open up a dark and cramped kitchen to let in the light.
Bathrooms. Create an oasis with a new tub and shower, updated countertops, stunning tile work, and enhanced lighting.
Exteriors. Boost your curb appeal with lush landscaping, a new patio, or fresh siding.
Lower levels. Give your family more room with a finished basement, complete with a bar, game room, or movie room.
Living areas. Refresh your living room with a beautiful built-in media center, updated fireplace, and new flooring.
Home additions. Create more space with a bump-out addition that blends seamlessly with the rest of your home.

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