For homeowners
Want to run your own remodel or build? You don't have to know the whole process. Answer a few quick questions and we'll give you a step-by-step plan: what to do first, which trades to hire, and in what order.
Honest work, on time, the old-fashioned way.
Your project, your call
Minnesota SubHelp connects good customers with good contractors. No headache customers, no headache tradesmen: just professionals and quality customers who want quality service at a reasonable price. Pick as much help as you want. You can start with one option and switch later.
Tell us about your project and we'll match you with independent contractors we've hand-picked for quality work. No more chasing a dozen crews to find a good one.
You stay the boss of your project. We help you line up and schedule independent contractors in the right order so nobody's waiting on anybody.
Prefer to do it all yourself? Use our free software to keep your project organized from start to finish.
Simple from day one
Use the free planner below to get a step-by-step checklist for your project.
Get matched with contractors, get help coordinating, or run it yourself with our free software.
Book each trade in the right order, with time for permits and inspections.
Check off each phase, pass your inspections, and wrap up with a final walkthrough.
Free project planner
Six quick questions. Your answers stay on this page. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to send it.
Straight answers
Many homeowners run projects on their own homes, but the rules depend on your city or county and the type of work. Before you start, call your local building department and ask what they require from a homeowner acting as their own contractor.
It depends on the project and where you live. In Minnesota, building permits come from your local city or county building department. Structural, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work usually need one. Some cosmetic work may not. Always check with your local building department first.
That's what the free planner is for. It puts the trades in a typical order for your project type, for example framing before rough plumbing and electrical, and inspections before insulation and drywall. Your building department and your trades may adjust the order for your job.
No. Minnesota SubHelp connects homeowners with independent contractors. We don't perform construction work. Each contractor is an independent business and is responsible for their own licensing, insurance, and workmanship. Please confirm a contractor's license (where required) and insurance before work starts.
When you get matched, we introduce you to independent contractors we've hand-picked for quality, and you hire them directly. When you coordinate through Minnesota SubHelp, you stay in charge and we also help you schedule and line up the right trades in the right order.
Yes. The project software is free for homeowners who want to run their own jobs, with scheduling, trade tracking, checklists, and budget tracking.
It can, because you aren't paying a general contractor to manage the job. But it takes your time and attention, and every project is different. We won't promise a number. We'll help you plan so there are fewer surprises.
Ask every contractor for proof of insurance and, where required, their license number before work starts, even if we matched you. You can look up Minnesota contractor licenses on the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.
Crow Wing County and 50 miles beyond. Not sure if you're in range? Send us your zip code below and we'll let you know.
For contractors
Join the Minnesota SubHelp network and get connected with quality customers who want quality work at a reasonable price. No headache customers, just good projects.
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