Updated: Jun 25, 2026
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Address
606 GARFIELD AVE, Duluth, MN, 55802
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Northern Trends Building & Des Construction
Serving Duluth, Minnesota and the surrounding region, Northern Trends Building & Design specializes in custom home building, remodeling, and commercial construction projects. With over two decades of experience in the industry, the company undertakes a wide range of work, including new home construction, kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, and light commercial projects. Northern Trends is experienced in managing projects from initial concept through completion, offering design-build services that integrate architectural design and construction. Their portfolio includes renovation of historic properties as well as modern residential builds, demonstrating expertise with various project scopes and styles. The company works with homeowners, business owners, and developers throughout the Duluth area, providing services tailored to both residential and commercial needs.
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Northern Trends Building & Des Contact Information
Phone Number: (218) 590-5305
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Address: 606 GARFIELD AVE, Duluth, MN 55802
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Northern Trends Building & Des Duluth
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Northern Trends Building & Des has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 77,973 contractors in Minnesota.
Activity
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15 projects
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2025 |
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22 projects
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2024 |
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30 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Northern Trends Building & Des has worked on at least
67.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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8 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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7 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Northern Trends Building & Des mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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21 projects
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< $5k |
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20 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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12 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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8 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $15,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Northern Trends Building & Des
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Construct new single family home as per plans. valuation per residential valuation schedule
Valuation:
$411,220
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2408-0271
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,047
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family house per attached plans erosion control permit already issued
Valuation:
$665,459
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2510-0698
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,804
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct single family house per attached plans
Valuation:
$360,025
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2506-0381
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,893
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Living space addition to the front of the home (entry kitchen bathroom)
Valuation:
$168,500
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2504-0198
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,329
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new single family home as per plans. valuation per residential valuation schedule
Valuation:
$411,220
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2408-0271
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,047
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detached garage: install spray foam (r-tech installing spray foam) drywall and replace 2 windows and addition 1 new window per attached plans
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2507-0509
Status:
issued
Fee:
$591
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition - single story at back of house unfinished basemen t below
Valuation:
$112,564
Permit #:
BBLDG2103-082
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,230
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove stained wood shakes from the 90's and replace with lp lap siding
Valuation:
$21,900
Permit #:
CSBLDGRM-2505-0427
Status:
issued
Fee:
$519
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window replacement (only) - commercial & 3+ multi-family
2025-02-20
Replace 39 windows of same size and type
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGC-2502-0055
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,101
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detached accessory structure (over 200 square feet) - 1 and 2 family dwelling
2024-09-05
Replacement of accessory dwelling unit per attached plans (cf design ltd). garage below living space above
Valuation:
$102,992
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2408-0254
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,514
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel/alteration - 1 or 2 family dwelling
2023-10-10
Kitchen remodel - wall removal and door replacement remove non load bearing walls replace garage man door and relocate bathroom door
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2109-179
Status:
final
Fee:
$323
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial demolish for kitchen remodel plans and permit to follow
Valuation:
$400
Permit #:
CSBLDGRM-2408-0648
Status:
issued
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reside building with same siding type as before
Valuation:
$43,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGC-2503-0062
Status:
issued
Fee:
$842
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing front 2 level deck per attached plans
Valuation:
$5,400
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2503-0121
Status:
issued
Fee:
$189
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair drywall in basement due to waterproofing (by owner)
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2501-0029
Status:
issued
Fee:
$161
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New sf home with attached garage
Valuation:
$468,756
Permit #:
BBLDG2308-241
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,544
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Basement remodel & egress window - create legal bedroom remodel of existing finished basement: addition bedroom and grade level egress window. demolish closet wall install bathroom fan & new closet. relocate sump pit
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2012-033
Status:
final
Fee:
$462
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate kitchen to existing space. remodel existing kitchen
Valuation:
$163,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2211-134
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel new bathroom & stairway remodel (7/1/2020 1:16 pm lh3) kitchen remodel relocate back dr and new lower level bathroom. infill stairway and extend existing stairway. see arch & stamped struct
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BBLDG2007-010
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,686
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 2 windows as per plans
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
CSBLDGR-2506-0416
Status:
final
Fee:
$460
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | NAT-23561-3 |
| Status | Active |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Verified License
| License # | BC268973 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2018 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Minnesota.
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| License # | R165 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Duluth |
| Type | Bldg Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-23561-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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108
BuildZoom Score
456
Permits
- Building permit records show that Northern Trends Building & Des has worked on 456 permitted projects.