Licensed general contractor and real estate operator serving Northern MN and WI. We do the work ourselves and we don't cut corners — ever.
New builds, full rehabs, decks, additions, and everything in between. We handle projects of all sizes across Northern MN and WI — on time, on budget, no games.
Buying, selling, investing — we know this market from both sides of the deal. Workforce housing, lake property, investment acquisitions, and creative deal structures.
Trustworthy. Hardworking. Honest. Fair. These aren't slogans — they're the rule on every job. We've built a reputation on those four things and we protect it on every project.
We've been on the tools, managed the subs, negotiated the deals, and held the paper. That full-stack experience is what separates us.
As both licensed contractors and licensed real estate operators, we evaluate projects through every lens — build cost, ARV, cash flow, and execution risk. That combination is rare.
We operate specifically in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin lake and rural markets. We know the contractors, the suppliers, the seasons, and the real estate dynamics in this region.
When we commit to a timeline or a number, we stand behind it. Every project gets a real person, a real plan, and real follow-through — not a call center or an out-of-state crew.
Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or investor, we think about how a project affects your bottom line. We don't spec what you don't need and we won't cut what you do.
Construction estimate, real estate inquiry, or just a question — we respond fast and we don't waste your time.
Contact Big BirchFrom ground-up new construction to full rehabs and targeted upgrades — we execute the work ourselves with licensed crews and real accountability.
We work with homeowners, investors, and developers across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin. No job is too rural, no project too specific — if it's in our territory and it's done right, we'll take it on.
All work executed under Big Birch Building Co. LLC with licensed and insured crews. We pull permits, follow code, and document everything.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds. Site prep through final walkthrough.
Complete gut-and-rebuild rehabs for investors and owner-occupants. Investor-grade scope management.
Custom decks, screen porches, pergolas, and outdoor structures. Built for Northern Minnesota weather.
Boathouses, docks, shoreline structures, seasonal cabins, and lake home renovations.
Room additions, garage expansions, second stories, and structural modifications.
Commercial buildouts, garage condos, small industrial, and mixed-use development.
No surprises. No runarounds. Here's exactly what working with Big Birch looks like.
We talk through your project, timeline, and budget. No pitch — just a real conversation about fit.
We come out, walk the property, and put together a detailed written scope with line items.
We execute. Regular updates, clean jobsites, licensed crews. You know where we're at every step.
We don't call it done until you're satisfied. Punch list complete, documentation delivered.
Carlton, St. Louis, Lake, and Pine Counties. Duluth metro through the Iron Range and into lake country.
Northwestern WI lake region. Licensed and taking projects. Inquiries welcome now.
Project outside these areas? Contact us — we evaluate case by case.
Send us details and we'll respond within one business day.
Get an EstimateWe operate as both licensed real estate agents and active investors in this market. Better advice, sharper eyes, and a clearer picture of what a property is actually worth.
Looking for a primary home, cabin, or investment property in Northern MN or WI? We know what's coming before it hits the MLS and what things really cost to fix.
Selling a home, cabin, land, or investment property? We price it right, present it well, and negotiate hard. Our construction background defends value on every line item.
Workforce housing, BRRRR acquisitions, vacation rentals, and small multifamily. We underwrite deals the way investors do — with real rehab numbers attached.
Cabins, lake homes, hunting land, and acreage. Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin lake country is what we know best — structure and land evaluated simultaneously.
Seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and other creative structures. When a deal doesn't fit the conventional box, we know how to find the angles that make it work.
Buy, rehab, rent, refi, repeat. We run the full cycle — deal underwriting, scope, execution, and the refi math. Active BRRRR operators who know what the numbers actually need to look like.
The difference between a generalist agent and an operator-agent is significant. We own and manage properties in this market. We run rehab projects here. We know what buyers want, what sellers worry about, and what a deal looks like when the numbers work.
Affiliated with Elite Realty in Champlin, MN. Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
"The best real estate advice comes from someone who's also a buyer, seller, and builder. That's the position we operate from — every time."
Paul — Founder, Big Birch Building Co.Whether you're looking for your first lake cabin or your next BRRRR deal — we've got the operator perspective you need.
Get in TouchA selection of construction, rehab, and real estate projects across Northern Minnesota. Real projects. Real numbers. Real outcomes.
We're compiling project documentation and photos. Follow @bigbirchbuilds for current project updates.
Full gut rehabs on distressed properties — acquired, rehabbed, and repositioned for rental income or resale. We document scope, cost, and outcome on every deal.
New residential construction including primary homes, lake cabins, and guest structures. Designed for Northern MN climate and built to last.
Decks, screened porches, pergolas, boathouses, and docks. Built to handle the weather and designed to look right on the property for decades.
If you've got something worth building, we want to talk.
Start a ConversationBuilt on hands-on experience in construction and real estate across Northern Minnesota — and a rule that has never changed: no shortcuts.
Big Birch Building Co. was built around a simple idea: do the work right, say what you mean, and treat every client the way you'd want to be treated.
I've built this business in Northern Minnesota — on the tools, managing crews, buying and selling properties, and learning every part of this business through execution, not theory. I'm a licensed general contractor in Minnesota, a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Elite Realty, and an active investor in the Northern MN market.
I built this company because I saw a gap: clients who needed someone who could evaluate a property, price a rehab, and execute the construction — all from one person with one standard of accountability. That's what Big Birch is.
We've expanded into Wisconsin, are growing the portfolio, and building the systems that make this operation run at a higher level every year.
"Trustworthy, hardworking, honest, fair. Those four things are the filter for every decision we make."
Paul — FounderWe do what we say and we say what we do. Your project, your budget, and your timeline are treated with the same seriousness we give our own.
This is a hands-on business. We show up, we execute, and we don't disappear when the job gets complicated.
You'll get the real number, the real timeline, and the real answer — even when it's not what you hoped to hear.
We price work honestly, negotiate in good faith, and hold ourselves to the same standard we hold our subs and partners.
Licensed General Contractor
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson · Elite Realty
Active BRRRR Operator · Northern MN Market
We operate specifically in Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin — the lakes, the Iron Range, the rural market. This is home.
Contractor, investor, buyer, or seller — if you operate in Northern Minnesota or Wisconsin, we want to know you.
Get in TouchConstruction estimate, real estate question, or investment inquiry — we respond within one business day and we don't waste your time.
Northern Minnesota & Northwestern Wisconsin
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