Honey-Doers
Your home's exterior is the first thing anyone sees — and in Minnesota, it has to hold up to snow load, freeze-thaw cycling, and everything in between. Honey-Doers builds custom decks, porches, and exterior upgrades across the South Metro, with materials chosen for our climate and a free estimate before any work begins.
We assess your existing structure (if any) and give you a written estimate before any work begins — no surprise change orders once demo starts.
Composite, cedar, and pressure-treated decking; paver and concrete patios — matched to your budget, maintenance tolerance, and how long you plan to stay.
Footings, ledger attachment, and railings built to current Minnesota building code — the parts you don't see are what keep a deck safe for decades.
Whether it's a new deck or a full exterior refresh, here's what we focus on.
Composite, cedar, or pressure-treated decking, engineered for Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles and snow load.
Covered porches, screened-in spaces, and paver patios that extend your living space outdoors.
Exterior lighting, trim, and finish upgrades that change how your home looks from the street.
Structural repairs, board replacement, or a full rebuild when the existing deck is past its useful life.
Footings, ledger boards, and railing systems built to current Minnesota code — not just what passes inspection today.
A deck's lifespan in Minnesota depends on footings below the frost line and a properly flashed ledger at the house, both covered up by the time the boards go down. The build below follows a new deck from the ground up. Board or railing repairs skip the footing work entirely.
We look at the yard's slope and drainage, and if there's a deck already, at its footings and ledger. The written estimate includes material options.
Phase 1
We look at the yard's slope and drainage, and if there's a deck already, at its footings and ledger. The written estimate includes material options.
Composite, cedar, or pressure-treated boards and a railing style, with the deck sized around what goes on it: a table and chairs, a grill, a path to the stairs.
Phase 2
Composite, cedar, or pressure-treated boards and a railing style, with the deck sized around what goes on it: a table and chairs, a grill, a path to the stairs.
The permit covers footing depth, how the deck attaches to the house, and railing height and spacing. The material order and build dates are set once it's issued.
Phase 3
The permit covers footing depth, how the deck attaches to the house, and railing height and spacing. The material order and build dates are set once it's issued.
Footings and framing come first and are inspected and photographed before decking covers them. Then boards, railings, stairs, and any lighting.
Phase 4
Footings and framing come first and are inspected and photographed before decking covers them. Then boards, railings, stairs, and any lighting.
We walk the finished deck with you, test every railing and stair for solidity, and review the material and workmanship warranties.
Phase 5
We walk the finished deck with you, test every railing and stair for solidity, and review the material and workmanship warranties.
| Project Type | Estimated Duration |
|---|---|
| Deck Repair or Board Replacement | 1–3 days |
| Standard New Deck (300–400 sq ft) | 1–2 weeks |
| Porch, Patio, or Full Exterior Refresh | 2–4+ weeks |
Timelines are estimates and may vary based on material availability and project scope.
Our Guarantee
Floors, furniture, and driveway protected from day one
Job site cleaned and secured before we leave, every day
We work to minimize disruption to your daily routine
"I want to thank everyone at Honey-Doers for the amazing work you all did on my deck rebuild. It was fast and everyone was professional and pleasant to work with!I give this company 10+ stars.Perfect rebuild,Communication, attention to detail, professionalism was experienced throughout the whole process.Thank you so much to entire crew! Especially Shelly, Rick, Jon and Jake.Thank you sooo much!!"
— Kim M.
Exterior & Outdoor · Apple Valley
"Honey-Doers constructed our new deck, which included flower boxes and benches. They did an excellent job. Their workmanship was superb. Rick and all who worked on the project addressed all our concerns and were easy to work with. We highly recommend them."
— Howard K.
Exterior & Outdoor · Minneapolis
"I asked for an estimate from Honey Doers for a deck job on a recommendation of a friend and I was not disappointed. They promptly came and brought in e parts to help address problems I was having. They were prompt knowledgeable on time and showed up when they said they would. I always had communication with them and knew what was happening every step of the way. The quality of the deck is outstanding and I love it. I highly recommend Honey Doers"
— Debbie J.
Exterior & Outdoor · Eagan
"Very pleased with our deck/3 season project! Minor mistakes happened as to be expected but how they handled them is why I would go back. Thank you Honey-Doers!"
— Jack P.
Decks & Exterior Rooms · Apple Valley
"They did a project for me this October, including a new sun deck, and metal paneling on wood siding. I'm no expert, but everything appears to be very well done. Their subcontractor, Brian, was courteous and professional, and looks to have done very thorough and expert work. Definitely would recommend them for any project!"
— Michael A.
Decks & Exterior Rooms
Our Work
We use quality materials and proven techniques on every project — no shortcuts.
156+ verified 5-star reviews and 30+ years serving Twin Cities homeowners.
One point of contact, clear timelines, and a clean worksite from day one to final walkthrough.
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Minnesota — your home and investment are protected.
Our team welcomes you to a free consultation to discuss your goals with no pressure and no obligation.
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