Updated: May 19, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
Duluth, Mn, Duluth, MN, 55805
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Better World Builders Construction
Family owned and operated residential remodeling company specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, decks, siding, roofing, additions, windows, saunas and outdoor kitchen spaces.
From BuildZoom: Better World Builders, Duluth, MN (Employee: Leon Rohrbaugh) holds a Residential Contractors license and 3 other licenses according to the Minnesota license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 118 ranks in the top 1% of 77,973 Minnesota licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Better World Builders, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Better World Builders Services
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Boiler/Water Heater
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Gas and Piping
Electrical Work
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Siding
Stucco and Exterior Plastering
Other Exteriors
HVAC
Painting
Decks and Porches
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Other Carpentry
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Better World Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (218) 340-9930
Address: Duluth, Mn, Duluth, MN 55805
Better World Builders Duluth
Quality
118
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Better World Builders has a BuildZoom score of 118, which places them above 99% of 77,973 contractors in Minnesota.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Better World Builders has worked on at least
21.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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9 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $6,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Better World Builders
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Original concrete steps have been removed due to large holes in them. install 2 helicals construct 6 wide by 4 deep landing with 48 wide stairs (3 steps total) with code railings. treated lumber stairs to land at grade on concrete sidewalk - see email in attachments
Valuation:
$360
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2504-0143
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new 9'x26 deck where existing rotten 3 season porch was. customer has already had piertech helicals installed and 2x10 ledger board installed
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2501-0005
Status:
complete
Fee:
$199
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Per engineer's letter remove 6 of interior wall to expand existing bathroom (5x7) to a larger bathroom (7x9). electrician & plumber to pull their own permits
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2504-0169
Status:
complete
Fee:
$526
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove plaster behind bathtub. abate mold. install new r-13 or r-15 (depending on wall) 6 mil poly taped and caulked 1/2 sheetrock
Valuation:
$400
Permit #:
CSBLDGRM-2504-0171
Status:
complete
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing the existing composite decking replacing with 5/4 cedartone treated decking
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2508-0568
Status:
complete
Fee:
$131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Attic remodel: addition bathroom & bedroom/studio/office area (2/2/2024 9:48 am chm) replace windows provide egress window plan south create hot roof
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2401-108
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,759
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove 2 layers of shingles install 35yr architectural shin new pipe boots type d drip edge ice & water 6 up eves synthetic underlayment ridge vent
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2303-096
Status:
issued
Fee:
$356
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Basement remodel: addition bedroom bathroom and sauna
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2209-150
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,784
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window replacement (only) - commercial & 3+ multi-family
2025-10-29
2 vinyl replacement windows
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGC-2412-0227
Status:
complete
Fee:
$193
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen/bathroom remodel: r&r wall coverings & insulate
Valuation:
$2,600
Permit #:
BBLDG2303-073
Status:
final
Fee:
$152
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window/exterior door replacement (only) - 1 and 2 family dwelling
2023-03-20
Replace 2 windows with new install 2 new windows remove 2 old windows install walsh replacements install 2 new windows
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2208-203
Status:
final
Fee:
$275
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detached garage/shed (over 200 square feet) - 1 and 2 family dwelling
2024-06-11
26 x 24 detached garage w attic trusses
Valuation:
$17,472
Permit #:
BBLDG2303-120
Status:
complete
Fee:
$458
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off 1 layer asphalt install new 35 yr asphalt shingles
Valuation:
$21,800
Permit #:
BBLDG2204-102
Status:
final
Fee:
$503
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Insulation/sheetrock in bathroom 4 windows replacement this is a bathroom remodel with new insulation/sheetrock & 4 replacement windows
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
BBLDG2401-018
Status:
complete
Fee:
$213
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window/exterior door replacement (only) - 1 and 2 family dwelling
2023-02-28
7 replacement windows remove 7 old wood windows install 7 andersen replacement windows
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2302-093
Status:
issued
Fee:
$295
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window/exterior door replacement (only) - 1 and 2 family dwelling
2022-04-21
Remove 4 windows replace with new replacement units walsh brand replacement windows
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2204-104
Status:
issued
Fee:
$161
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove siding and replace with new lp smart siding
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2204-103
Status:
final
Fee:
$629
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R&r wall coverings for interior kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
BBLDG2212-018
Status:
closed with no final inspection
Fee:
$142
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window/exterior door replacement (only) - 1 and 2 family dwelling
2021-12-09
Remove and replace 25 windows w walsh brand vinyl windows
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2112-021
Status:
issued
Fee:
$502
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sheetrock ceiling in basement bathroom
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
BBLDG2202-059
Status:
final
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Better World Builders License info
Verified License
| License # | BC629309 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Contractors |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-31126-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Unverified License
| License # | NAT-31126-3 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Unverified License
| License # | R402 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Duluth |
| Type | Bldg Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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118
BuildZoom Score
100
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better World Builders has worked on 100 permitted projects.
Better World Builders Employees
Leon Rohrbaugh
Ceo/ Quaified Builder