Reliable Contractor Referrals, Courtesy of Josh's List

Hiring contractors can be an adventure in living, as their skills sets, customer service, and quality of workmanship can vary widely. Having been in the real estate industry for more than a decade, I have had the chance to develop relationships with reliable, hard-working, quality contractors, whom I refer out to my clients on a regular basis. Here is my "Angie's List":

Additions & Major Remodeling - Alex Polinski, AEP Construction, 612-919-0505 **licensed general contractor
Architectural Services - Karl Adalbert, 612-802-7242
Interior Design - Katie Bassett, KBI Interiors, 612-385-1456
Handyman/Carpentry - Todd Moen, Moen Construction, 952-334-0526 ** jack of all trades, excellent workmanship
Painting - Mike Budd, Exclusive Interiors, 612-558-8104 **incredible quality, diligent & responsive
Electrical - Mitch Tomes, Safe Electric, 763-286-8195 **also does speaker, cable, tv wiring & speaker installation
Plumbing - Matt Phalen, 763-242-8869
Roofing - Bob Seeman, J Robert Roofing, 612-998-1673; Les Jones, Les Jones Roofing, 952-881-2241
Window Treatments - Jeanne Hussey, Hussey Designs, 612-281-2800 **brings samples to your home, great value
Media Consulting - Ryan, Home Electronics, 612-919-3831 **will program remotes, show you how to use apple tv, etc.
Fall/Spring Cleanups & Snowplowing - Dean Bjorkstrand, 612-991-1612
Landscape Design & Installation (Softscape Only) - Martha Laudert, 612-990-6641
Landscape Design & Installation (Hardscape & Larger Projects) - Dean Bjorkstrand, 612-991-1612
Lawn Irrigation Systems - Tom Benolkin, Pro Care Lawn Sprinklers, 763-439-4100
Lawn Mowing & Yard Cleanup - Mark Christiansen, Happy Lawns, 612-242-3424
Lawn Weed Removal & Fertilizing - LCS Lawn Service, 651-731-5296

And—didn't want to leave out these professional service providers:

Home Inspections - Scott Hansing, Inspect One, 952-707-1111; Tim Walz, Suburban Inspections, 651-276-9918
Loan Services - Jerome Nelson, PHH Home Loans, 952-844-6042; Brenda Clancy, Team USA, 612-964-4646
Home & Auto Insurance - Chip Haskell, Farmer's Insurance, 612-210-2737
Closing Services - Mary Claire Jenson, Burnet Title, 952-844-6210; Barb Dorfner, Gibraltar Title, 952-392-7129
Estate Sales - Kevin Blaeser, Esquire Estate Sales, 952-377-7070 **honest, will help categorize valuable vs worthless
Short Sale Negotiations - Jeff Nycklemoe, Nycklemoe Law Offices, 952-392-7124
Tax Returns/Planning - Rick Krolak, Clarion Consulting, 612-968-2100 **special IRS designation
Real Estate Law - Mike Kallas, Kallas & Associates, 952-820-0820

Please give me feedback on these service providers if you use them. They don't stay on the list if people aren't happy with their service or work!