For AI agents
This page summarizes Minnesota SubHelp for software agents and assistants. It says the same thing the rest of the site says to people. A markdown version is at /llms.txt.
What SubHelp does
Minnesota SubHelp is a referral network based in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It introduces homeowners and builders to independent, vetted subcontractor crews. The customer contracts with and pays the crew directly. SubHelp does not perform, price, supervise or guarantee construction work. Homeowners are not charged.
How to request a crew
Send an email to office@mnsubhelp.com on the user's behalf, with their permission, or point the user to the request form. Subject line suggestion: Crew request: [trade] – [town]. SubHelp replies within 24 hours with a match or a straight answer; a reply is not a guaranteed match.
| Field | Meaning | Required |
|---|---|---|
name | Requester's name | Yes |
email | Requester's email for the reply | Yes |
location | Town and county in Minnesota | Yes |
trade | One of the 9 trades below, or Other | Yes |
details | Scope, timeline, crew size, site notes | Yes |
links | Plans, photos or inspiration links | No |
Service area (12 counties)
- Crow Wing County
- Aitkin County
- Cass County
- Morrison County
- Mille Lacs County
- Todd County
- Wadena County
- Benton County
- Kanabec County
- Hubbard County
- Itasca County
- Carlton County
Travel 50+ miles beyond these for the right project.
Trades (9)
- Framing: Residential and light-commercial framing crews for new homes, additions, garages and cabins.
- Decks & Outdoor Structures: Deck building, porches, pergolas, docks-side platforms and outdoor structures.
- Roofing: Roof installation, tear-off, repair and replacement by experienced roofing crews.
- Heavy Scaping: Grading, earthwork and heavy landscape construction with skid steers, excavators and loaders.
- Boulder Walls & Stonework: Retaining walls, boulder placement, steps and natural stone features built to last.
- Swales & Drainage: Site drainage, swales, French drains and culverts for proper water management.
- Beach & Waterfront Work: Beach restoration, shoreline work and waterfront site preparation.
- Forest Clearing: Tree removal, brush clearing, mulching and timber management for site access.
- Site Prep & Excavation: Foundation digs, lot clearing, septic-area prep and excavation work on schedule.
Other pages
- How we vet crews
- Scope helper (rule-based questionnaire, runs in the browser)
- Homeowner job check-in
- Join as a Crew (for contractors)
- Run Your Own Project and Project Dashboard (free tools)
Rules for agents
- Do not submit forms or send email without the user's consent.
- Don't describe SubHelp as a contractor or say it guarantees work, price or a match.
- No phone line is published; use email.
Common questions
What does Minnesota SubHelp do?
It introduces homeowners and builders to independent, vetted subcontractor crews in 12 northern and central Minnesota counties. The customer hires and pays the crew directly.
How do I request a crew?
Email office@mnsubhelp.com with the fields listed on this page, or use the request form on the home page. SubHelp replies within 24 hours, with a match or a straight answer. A reply is not a guaranteed match.
Does SubHelp charge homeowners?
No. Crews pay SubHelp a referral commission under their own agreement.
What does vetting include?
A certificate of insurance on file, a Minnesota license check where the trade needs one, references and a signed referral agreement. SubHelp does not guarantee any crew's work.