Kastner Restoration provides expert construction and remodeling services to the Minneapolis - St. Paul area.

The Kastner process.

Construction and remodeling typically follow a phased approach that moves from abstract vision to physical execution. While "construction" often refers to building from scratch and "remodeling" to modifying an existing space, they share a core professional workflow.

Before tools touch the site, we must establish the project's foundation on paper.

Goal Setting: Identify your "must-haves" versus "wish-list" items and assess how the project will impact your daily life.

Design Development: Work with an architect or designer to create blueprints, 3D renderings, and technical specifications.

Budgeting & Financing: Finalize a realistic budget that includes a 10–30% contingency fund for unexpected issues.

Permitting: Secure necessary approvals from local building authorities, especially for structural, electrical, or plumbing changes.

Phase 1: Planning and Design

Phase 2: Pre-Construction

This phase focuses on the logistical preparation needed to start physical work.

Hiring Professionals: Select Kastner Restoration.

Procurement: Order "long-lead" items such as custom cabinetry, windows, and high-end appliances to prevent delays during construction.

Site Preparation: Clear the workspace, protect existing floors/furniture, and establish temporary living arrangements if the home will be uninhabitable.

Phase 3: Construction (The "Rough" Stage)

The structural and systemic "bones" of the project are built during this stage.

Demolition: Remove old walls, flooring, and fixtures. For new construction, this involves site clearing and pouring the foundation.

Framing: Construct the skeleton of the new space, including walls, rooflines, and window openings.

Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP): Install "rough-in" systems—pipes, wiring, and HVAC ducts—while walls are still open.

Inspections: City officials must typically inspect the "rough" framing and MEP systems before they are covered by walls.

Phase 4: Finishing and Completion

This phase brings the visual and functional design to life.

Walls & Floors: Install insulation, hang and finish drywall, and lay down the primary flooring.

Cabinetry & Trim: Install kitchen/bath cabinets, interior doors, and decorative moldings.

Fixtures & Finishes: Set final plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets), light switches, and appliances. Apply paint and final surface treatments.

Closeout: Conduct a final walkthrough to create a "punch list" of minor corrections. Once resolved, a final city inspection is performed to grant a Certificate of Occupancy.