Kitchen Remodeling in the Twin Cities
Premium kitchen remodeling from your licensed, family-run Twin Cities contractor — designed, built and backed by a written warranty by one local team.
What’s Included in Your Kitchen Remodeling
Every project is custom — here’s what our team handles in-house, start to finish.
Custom Cabinetry
Soft-close custom and semi-custom cabinets in any style or finish.
Countertops & Islands
Quartz, granite and butcher-block tops with functional islands.
Smart Layouts
Open-concept reconfigurations, pantries and better workflow.
Lighting & Electrical
Recessed, under-cabinet and pendant lighting wired in-house by 3 Rivers Electric.
Kitchen Layouts & Styles We Build
Great kitchen design starts with the right layout. Whether you want an open-concept kitchen that connects to the living room, a hard-working kitchen island with seating, or a smart small kitchen remodel that finally uses every inch, our designers plan the flow, storage, and sightlines around how your family actually cooks and gathers.
Open-Concept Kitchens
Remove a wall and merge the kitchen, dining, and living space into one bright, social footprint — the most-requested kitchen renovation in the Twin Cities.
Kitchen Islands & Peninsulas
Add prep space, seating, and storage with a custom island or peninsula, sized to keep walkways and work zones comfortable.
L-Shaped & U-Shaped Layouts
Efficient work triangles that maximize counter and cabinet space for mid-size and larger kitchens.
Galley Kitchens
Tighten up a galley kitchen with full-height cabinets, better lighting, and durable surfaces that make a narrow space feel twice as big.
Custom Cabinet Kitchens
Floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry, pantries, and built-ins designed to your exact dimensions and storage needs.
Small Kitchen Remodels
Cosmetic-to-full refreshes for condos, townhomes, and older homes where every square foot has to work harder.
Cabinets, Countertops & Finishes
The finishes you choose set the look, durability, and budget of the whole project. We help you compare custom cabinets, quartz countertops, natural stone, tile backsplashes, and hardware so your kitchen cabinets and kitchen countertops look high-end and hold up to real Minnesota family life.
Custom & Semi-Custom Cabinets
Full-overlay doors, soft-close hardware, dovetail drawers, and clever storage. Custom and semi-custom cabinetry fits odd walls and ceilings that stock boxes can’t.
Quartz Countertops
The most popular pick — quartz is non-porous, scratch- and stain-resistant, and never needs sealing. Endless colors that mimic marble and stone.
Granite & Natural Stone
Each granite or quartzite slab is one of a kind, heat-tolerant, and adds genuine natural character. Sealed periodically to stay protected.
Butcher Block & Specialty Tops
Warm wood islands, waterfall edges, and accent surfaces that give a custom kitchen its personality.
Tile & Slab Backsplashes
From classic subway tile to full-height slab backsplashes, we tie the backsplash into your counters and cabinets for a finished, designed look.
Hardware, Lighting & Fixtures
Under-cabinet LED lighting, pot fillers, statement pendants, and pulls — the details that make a remodel feel truly custom.
What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in the Twin Cities
Every kitchen is different, so we build a clear, fixed written quote before any work begins — no guesswork and no surprise change orders. In general, cosmetic refreshes (new counters, backsplash, paint, and hardware) sit at the lower end, mid-range remodels with new semi-custom cabinets and quartz land in the middle, and full layout changes with custom cabinetry, moved plumbing, and high-end appliances reach the top of the range. The biggest factors that move your kitchen remodel cost are below.
Layout & Structural Changes
Moving walls, plumbing, gas, or electrical adds labor and permits — but unlocks the open, modern kitchen most homeowners want.
Cabinet Grade
Stock vs. semi-custom vs. fully custom cabinetry is usually the single largest line item in a kitchen renovation.
Countertop Material
Quartz, granite, and quartzite vary widely by slab, edge profile, and square footage.
Appliances & Fixtures
Panel-ready and pro-style appliances, pot fillers, and lighting packages scale the budget up or down.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Process
You work with one local team from first sketch to final walkthrough — design, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, and finish carpentry all under one roof, with every permit pulled and inspected. Most kitchen remodels run about three to six weeks on site once materials arrive.
1. Design Consult
We measure, talk through how you cook and entertain, and turn your goals into a layout and look.
2. Selections & Fixed Quote
Choose cabinets, counters, tile, and fixtures — then lock it in with a clear written price.
3. Demolition & Rough-In
Careful demo, then framing, plumbing, and electrical rough-in with inspections.
4. Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet install, templating, and stone fabrication for a precise, level finish.
5. Finishes & Walkthrough
Backsplash, lighting, hardware, paint, and a final walkthrough before we call it done.
Full kitchen remodels — design, cabinetry, countertops, and more — managed end-to-end by your licensed Twin Cities general contractor.
Most Twin Cities kitchen remodels run 4–8 weeks of active work depending on scope and material lead times.
One Local Team for Your Whole Home
Beyond kitchen remodeling, our licensed crews handle everything inside and out.
Built on Trust, Backed by Warranty
Local & Family-Run
Rooted in the south metro — your neighbors, not a national chain.
One Licensed Team
Design, build and finish under one MN-licensed GC (#BC760638).
Quality Materials
Name-brand products and craftsman installation, built to last.
Written Warranty
A written workmanship warranty and registered product warranties.
What Our Customers Say
From start to finish, the entire team was outstanding—especially Megan. She ensured we had clear, timely information at every stage of the process. With multiple parties involved—the public adjuster, contractors, and insurance company—Megan’s guidance was invaluable. She answered every question promptly and made sure we understood next steps, which gave us confidence throughout the project.
The roof itself looks fantastic. Sean, the project manager, was patient and thorough in explaining our options, and the crew completed the installation in just one day. They were respectful of our property, which was especially important since I work from home. The process was smooth, efficient, and caused minimal disruption to our daily lives.
Three Rivers Contracting offers reasonable pricing for the quality of work delivered. They go above and beyond to ensure clients only pay what they’re responsible for and strive to make the experience positive. Having heard countless contractor horror stories, I approached this project with skepticism—but I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.
I highly recommend Three Rivers Contracting for any home repairs or updates. Their professionalism, transparency, and commitment to client satisfaction set them apart.
Everything from choosing the right materials to fit our needs and budget, to the exceptional care and craftsmanship they showed, I would highly recommend working with them.
When it came to the planning and actual work, they were an absolute pleasure to work with. The subcontractors were professional and friendly. Their work is top of the line! We would hire them again and again, and we recommend them to everyone we know.
Our solar array consists of 48 365-watt Longi solar panels, mounted on Omco ground mount solar racking, and 2 SolarEdge SE7600H-US inverters. In the first year of operation, we generated 27,701 kWh.
To be even more carbon neutral, we also installed a Waterfurnace 5-ton, Series 7 geothermal heat pump. During the first heating season, the heat pump used 7,178 kWh x $0.10 /kWh = $718 to heat our 3,400 sq. ft. home.
Looking at our kWh production and consumption history, in that first year, we sold 20,612 kWh to the power coop, we purchased 10,541 kWh, for a net 10,071 kWh sold to the power coop. In the winter months when there are shorter daylight hours, we purchase more power than we sell. But starting about in February, we sell the Coop more than what we purchase. Since we installed the solar array, we haven’t had to pay any electric or heating bills, and as of the end of 2022, we have a credit of $756 on our electric bill. The solar array provides all our power, including what is needed to heat the house. Going solar is the best purchase we’ve ever made.
He set the date for our roof and by 8 am that morning we had a team of workers ready to go.
The entire team was so nice and polite. When my wife would have to take our dog out the workers on the ground made sure that it was clear and she was good to go.
Our roof was not up to code so additional work needed to be done and Shawn was on top of that working with our insurance. The guys did a fantastic job with our roof.
They cleaned everything up. They raked the yard, they picked through the mulch so that there was no roof pieces left behind. They even made sure that the yard displays were protected and put back.
I cannot say enough about Three Rivers Contracting and the job they did for us.
We are so pleased with the outcome and will make sure to recommend them in the future and if we have any other projects that need to be done we will be calling them.
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