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Builders & Remodelers

Built tight for a Minnesota winter.

Custom homes and remodels since 1974. Energy conservation and indoor air quality are not buzzwords to our team.

Call (763) 428-8323See the plans

The part of a home you don’t see
makes a difference you can feel.

Try the blower-door test
House section / blower-door testReady to test
Cutaway of a Minnesota rambler during a blower-door testCold exterior air surrounds a warm interior. A fan in the front door tests six places for air leakage. The wall section shows siding, sheathing, an insulated 2x6 cavity and drywall. Use the seal buttons below to close each leak. All readings and construction seal examples are illustrative. SECTION / NOT TO SCALECOLD / EXTERIORILLUSTRATIVE WALL SECTION VENTED ATTIC BLOWER DOOR WARM / INTERIOR SIDINGSHEATHING2x6 CAVITYDRYWALLSNOW LINE ATTIC HATCHCAN LIGHTSWINDOWDUCT BOOTSILL PLATERIM JOIST
Airflow
Pressure−50 Pa
Leaks6/6

Sample readings, illustrative. Not a measured Christian Builders home.

Run the fan. Find the leaks. Tap each point to seal the house.

Rogers, MNMN License #BC0012804.8 ★ / 28 Google reviews Building since 1974
Illustrative blower-door testing fan mounted in an unfinished timber doorway at dusk
Pressure reveals
what paint can’t.

A tight building envelope starts
before the drywall goes on.

Blower-door study / illustrative footageCold outside. Careful work inside.

Every home,
third-party tested.

Energy conservation is in the record. In the wall cavity, in the air-sealing package, and in the decision to have an independent inspector certify every new home.

The entries below describe the company’s published history. The materials in the award-home detail refer to that 1999 home.

YearEnergy & building-science record
1998

The first EnergyStar home.

Christian Builders becomes an EnergyStar partner and builds its first EnergyStar home.

1999

EnergyValue Housing Award

Custom Home / Cold Climate Region

A home built in conjunction with the Minnesota Suburban Northwest Builders Association as a demonstration for the city of Elk River.

Windows
Andersen Millennium Low-E, gas-filled
Exterior doors
R-15
Wall cavity
2x6 framing with a thick blanket of insulation
Heating + cooling
Geothermal heat pump
Air infiltration
Extensive air-sealing package
North elevation
No windows on the north side
1999

GeoExchange

Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium recognition for advancing the use of GeoExchange technology.

2000

Mechanical Ventilation Study

Building-envelope air tightness. Participation with the Environmental Protection Agency and the NAHB Research Center.

2004

Certified American Lung Association Health House Builder

2006

A 100% EnergyStar commitment.

Christian Builders commits all new homes to the EnergyStar program. Its published record cites the EPA: at least 15% more efficient than Minnesota Energy Code. An independent, third-party inspector certifies every new home.

Efficiency comparison as stated in the company’s historical 2006 record.

2009

LEED for Homes Silver

Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council in April 2009. The Rogers home was:

  • 1 of 15 certified projects in Minnesota
  • 1 of 931 certified Silver projects nationwide
  • 1 of 1,680 total projects nationwide
2015
to 2018

Readers’ Choice “Best Builder”

Elk River Star News Readers’ Choice Awards.

Read the original energy record

The trades
don’t turn over.

Our excavator has been on our jobs since 1982.

The names in the brochure are the people behind the work. Here’s when those partnerships began.

Trade partners, sorted by the year their partnership began, as published in the Christian Builders digital brochure.
TradeCompanyPartner since
ExcavatingMeiny’s Diggers1982
Gravel + excavationFehn Companies1982
Custom cabinetryKills Custom Cabinets1982
Exterior productsEdco Products1994
Exterior constructionPremier Exteriors1994
Title servicesHome Security Abstract & Title1994
Land servicesMeyer-Rohlin Land Services1998
LandscapingGreenscape Companies2000
Plumbing + mechanicalIntegrity Plumbing & Mechanical2001
FlooringB&B Carpet One2002
ConcreteTLS Custom Concrete2006
Concrete + masonryKCI Concrete2010
PaintingASA Painting2010
LightingMuska Lighting2010
MortgageBell Bank Mortgage2011
Stone surfacesExquisite Stone2013
SanitationAffordable Sanitation2016
ElectricalGusco Electric2016
Building productsHarkraft Building Products2017
DrillingDriven Drilling2018
Hard-surface installationAstonia Co.2018
Source: Our Partners / digital brochureView the brochure ↗

The plans.

A place to start. An in-house designer to make it yours.

Pick a plan and customize it, begin from scratch, or bring a plan you have the rights to build.

Talk through your plan ↗
Completed rambler exterior by Christian Builders & Remodelers
A Christian Builders home / their photograph
FSF = finished square feet

Some plan sheets are available on request. Renderings are labeled separately from plan PDFs.

Where we build.

Taylor Lane.
Rogers, Minnesota.

Acreage lots, easy access to 94, shopping and Pheasant Acres Golf Course. No association.

View the Taylor Lane flyer

Neighborhoods in Rogers, Otsego and Elk River. We can also build on a lot or land you own, or help you find the perfect spot.

Neighborhood photograph from Christian Builders & Remodelers
From the Christian Builders neighborhood page

The people.

A family business since 1974, with an in-house designer and people who know the work from the jobsite up.

Shawn Danielson, President & Co-Owner

Shawn Danielson

President & Co-Owner

His experience includes 18+ years in project management, 13+ years in carpentry, 600+ new home and remodel projects, and over 40 Parade of Homes models. He holds a Construction Management degree from NHCC.

Chad Christian, Vice President & Co-Owner

Chad Christian

Vice President & Co-Owner

Third generation in the family business, learning from his father Bill and grandfather Chuck. He serves on the Three Rivers Community Foundation board and was charter president of the Otsego Lions Club.

Bill Christian, Sales Representative & Consultant

Bill Christian

Sales Representative & Consultant

In the family business since its beginning in 1974. Bill was the first president of the I-94 Chamber of Commerce.

Carleigh Brant, Office Manager

Carleigh Brant

Office Manager

Managing the office since 2019, working with customers, the team, mortgage companies and title companies.

Megan Strom, Architectural Designer

Megan Strom

Architectural Designer

The in-house architectural designer since 2022, following a five-year Bachelor of Architecture program.

Joshua Wiczek, Jobsite Supervisor

Joshua Wiczek

Jobsite Supervisor

On the team since 2020. A U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Nimitz, with a background in carpentry and hardwood flooring.

The Christian Builders & Remodelers team gathered outside a completed home
The Christian Builders & Remodelers team / their photograph

What clients say.

The homeowners have the last word.

4.8 ★ / 28 Google reviews ↗
“Somehow each of you had a unique way of making us feel like we were your only clients. While your industry knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail speak for themselves, it was the added “service with a smile” mentality that left a lasting impression on us.”
Bob and Kelly · DaytonClient letter excerpt
“We built a screen porch, grill deck with a paver patio down below and I would highly recommend this builder!”
Dan FreibergClient letter excerpt
“We will most certainly recommend them to anyone building a new home.”
Paul HokrClient letter excerpt
“We have had two homes built by Christian Builders and Remodelers, and we have been very satisfied with the quality of the work that they have done.”
Todd RussellClient letter excerpt
“We will definitely recommend you to any friends in the market for a new home!”
Steve and JenClient letter excerpt
“We both felt that we received no less than excellent service from everyone we came in contact with and we are very happy with the quality of construction.”
Tim and AnnClient letter excerpt
Read their full client letters ↗

From the first talk
to the follow-up.

The company’s 12-step building process, from understanding your needs to the one-year anniversary visit.

  1. 01

    Talk through your needs, ideas and possibilities.

  2. 02

    Schedule a free consultation to discuss concepts, design and budget.

  3. 03

    Find a lot that fits your situation.

  4. 04

    Customize the plans for your family.

  5. 05

    Finalize the plans and lot selection together.

  6. 06

    Create the contract and detailed draft plans.

  7. 07

    Review the plans with your Project Manager.

  8. 08

    Begin excavation and framing.

  9. 09

    Receive a detailed construction schedule.

  10. 10

    Meet onsite as needed to keep the schedule on track.

  11. 11

    Complete a detailed pre-closing walkthrough.

  12. 12

    Follow up at the one-year anniversary to check your satisfaction.

Before you call.

A few practical answers, straight from the builder.

How custom of a builder are you?

Fully custom, with an in-house architectural designer. Start from scratch, customize one of our plans, or bring a plan you have the rights to.

Do I have to build in your neighborhoods?

No. We can build on a lot or land you own, or help you find the perfect spot for your new home.

How long does it take to build a new home?

Once the plan and pricing are finalized, plan on 5-6 months until you are moving into your new home.

What type of remodeling do you offer?

Kitchens, bathrooms, porches, basement finishings, additions, whole house renovations, garage additions and detached garages. Our remodeling work involves multiple facets of construction.

Can I do some of my own work?

Yes. We have long-standing relationships with our subcontractors and a strict schedule. If you do some work yourself or bring in someone else, we need open communication and a shared understanding of the scheduling expectations.

How far away from Rogers will you build?

This varies with the season and exact location. Projects outside 45 minutes from Rogers can be challenging to fit into our schedule.

How does financing work?

Every job is different. For the most part, we do not require construction financing. We will work with you to minimize expenses outside normal building costs.

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