Constraction reviews in Minneapolis, Minnesota

I just finished my fourth remodeling job with CKC. This time it was updating a kitchen - granite counters, sink, floor, vent, lighting and a cabinet. The was done perfectly, and on time. That is why I keep returning to CKC. They get everybody lined up, solve any problems that arise, keep everything going according the the timetable, keep the cost reasonable, and in the end I get a wonderful result!

Had remodeling done in most of house. Crystal Kitchen and Bath did an excellent job. Workers were competent and efficient. They really know their stuff. Completed on time per schedule. I would recommend them to anyone. Best experience with remodelers I’ve ever had.

We are thrilled with our remodeled kitchen and bathroom. We were really impressed with the customer service. I did a lot of research and took a leap of faith and hired CKC. One of the many things CKC did was they thoroughly explained the process and helped us make decisions before the construction began. This helped us avoid change orders and be more cost efficient. CKC actually noticed and corrected a situation that we weren't, aware of and did it at no cost to us.

Stacy and Paul

We bought our 1984 Parade of Homes house in 1986. In 2016 our master bath and dressing area still had the same wallpaper, tile and fixtures from 1984. We called Barb and Jolynn at Crystal Kitchen and Bath who helped us refresh our 1984 kitchen in 2014 to help us with the master bath and dressing area remodel

We wanted to stay within the existing footprint but wanted a new sink, tub, toilet, new tile, Cambria tops and paint rather than wallpaper. Barb who helped us with our kitchen provided the design and Jolynn provided and managed the project plan.

All the craftsmen, e.g. plumber, tile person, sheet rock person, electrician, carpenter, painters and Bruce were professional and ensured everything was done to our satisfaction. Jolynn and Barb stayed on top of the project and checked in often ro ensure everything was coming along as planned.

When you work with Crystal Kitchen and Bath you know what to expect. Everything is in writing so there are no surprises. The area is move in ready after the remodel. I like that I'm working with a licensed woman owned business who hires licensed professionals.

Our master bathroom and dressing area looks great.

We loved our kitchen remodel so much, we chose CKC to do four
others remodels. With Crystal, good design is a given, but we
found that you can’t put a price on passion, integrity, attention
to detail and having a project go smoothly from start to finish.
They were worth every penny. We love working with Jolynn and
CKC.
Holly and Matt, Maple Grove

We are still pleased with our complete cabin remodel and look forward to spending more time there. The master bathroom has been our biggest pleasant surprise – during all of the planning we really focused on the kitchen and the entry way/foyer area, although we did spend a fair amount of time for the bathrooms too. The kitchen and the foyer are what we expected or hoped them to be which is great. However, now actually getting a chance to use the cabin, I really appreciate how functional, and pleasing the bathroom has turned out to be – better than we expected! Whenever guests see the any of the project the first time we always hear "Oh Wow"! So Thank You for all your help.

Grey and Sandy, Emily, MN

We recently had a "small update" of our 1959 kitchen counters and back splash done by CKB. We learned quickly that there are no "small jobs" when plumbing, wiring, counters, and walls are concerned.
Carol Kornak patiently guided me through the process of choosing a granite counter top and complementary tile. In short order, 4 days were scheduled to complete the job. Every plumber, electrician, and tile person was a true expert who worked quickly and efficiently to complete the job on time. We are especially grateful to Bruce for his expertise in making sure that every detail was completed to our satisfaction. Jolynn was always available and responsive if we had any questions. Our kitchen is now beautiful, light, and airy. We couldn't be more pleased and will be
delighted to recommend CKB to all of our friends and neighbors.

We purchased our house 28 years ago as our first, “starter” home but now our “starter” home is becoming our retirement home where comfort and relaxation are our main priorities. We were looking for a remodeler that could combine our design sensibility and deliver against timelines and budgets with no surprises.
Crystal Kitchen and Bath exceeded our expectations in both areas! Our remodel was extensive: the upstairs bath was completely redone, one the main floor, the kitchen and dining room were flipped so that large windows, an island and a fireplace could be added. Throughout the house, we said “Good Bye” to the 1980s from the popcorn ceilings to the whitewashed oak cabinets- everything received a facelift.
We couldn’t be more excited by the final results -thank you to everyone at Crystal Kitchen and Bath that made our remodel so amazing!

It started with 30 year old appliances on their last legs. I could not see placing new appliances in the context of the existing kitchen in my 1985 townhouse. I attended one of the free seminars put on by Crystal Kitchen Center and was impressed by Jolynn's explanation of her company’s process and the pictures of beautifully finished projects. After speaking with Mary, one of the designers, I was encouraged to think seriously about moving forward with the project.

During our first meeting Mary used the Kitchen Design Questionnaire to guide our conversation and to develop an understanding of the scope of the project as well as an overall sense of my design taste. Mary and I met several times to review draft plans she developed based on our discussions. Meeting in the company’s show room assisted the decision-making as Mary could show me the design options to consider within a kitchen set-up. Mary facilitated other decisions by making referrals to vendors and scheduling visits with me. By the time we finalized the design plan almost all products were selected and we were ready to move ahead.

Once Jolynn established the project schedule there were few changes. Each of the subcontractors was friendly and respectful , skilled at what they did. The project finished as planned and scheduled. Communication throughout the process was wonderful. Both Mary and Jolynn kept me well informed and responded to any questions or issues I had in a timely manner. They both offered thoughtful suggestions and considerations throughout the project which resulted in an improved outcome. Although the priority was the kitchen, the project created an open floor plan and included updates to the dining and living room area – adding additional lighting and cabinetry, painting, and refinishing the existing wood flooring.

I am delighted with the finished project. I have a beautiful kitchen that is a pleasure to work in as well as a freshly updated open living space. The kitchen is bright and well designed. Mary and Jolynn managed to include all of my priorities as well as a few extras!

In the fall of 2000, we decided that our mint green metal cabinets and outdated appliances needed replacing. Earlier that spring, we had toured a kitchen during the Remodeler's Showcase that we were quite impressed with. This is how we found Crystal Kitchens. We consulted with them during the summer and by November, we were enjoying a brand new kitchen. We were incredibly impressed by their workmanship. That's why 16 years later, we have turned to Crystal Kitchens to again update our kitchen. Our work will begin in the coming month and we have every confidence that we will be thrilled, once again, with the outcome. We highly recommend their services!

Coming from out of state, we were overwhelmed by all of the coordination needed for a partial rehab of our new condo kitchen. CK&B was a lifesaver! The decorator, Carol, provided suggestions for the sink, backsplash tile and countertop, so we did not need to spend significant time visiting other sites. When problems came up, the owner, Jolynn, communicated with the contractors on the adjustments and timeline for the work and got back to us. Both individuals stopped to check on the work during the rehab process. When the work was done, the kitchen looked great.

We engaged CKC do a major update on our prairie style home built in 1978. Some updates had been done over the years, some of which we wanted to retain. Other features needed a complete redo. We met Carol Kornak at a Remodeler’s Showcase home and after a long conversation decided she understood our style and what we were thinking of doing. She offered a free in-office discussion which we accepted. More comfortable now with her listening to our ideas and offering us some initial suggestions, we decided to go forward with a full design contract. As Carol’s initial design was presented, we also met Jolynn Johnson. Carol and Jolynn brought their experience to the design suggesting things we hadn’t thought about. For example, Jolynn suggested replacing our conventional laundry room door with a pocket door. We hadn’t voiced that the door seemed always in the way of the dryer – so the pocket door suggestion was an immediate “yes!”. Carol proposed a redesign of the kitchen floorplan to improve the workspace, cabinet and countertop layouts for better storage, and a clean contemporary look we were after. Following two or three iterations of our plan we decided CKC was the right contractor to carry out our project. There may have been less expensive companies for hire, but we had developed confidence in Carol and Jolynn.
The project entailed a complete redesign and reconstruction of our kitchen, replacement of all the “builder grade” interior doors and hardware, refinishing of our red oak floor, new lighting, a new look for each of the bathrooms, and replacement of all the outdated and water-wasting plumbing fixtures. Nearly every room of the house was touched in some way! As the plan was cemented, Jolynn gave us a project schedule of about eight weeks. Every key part of the project remained on schedule and on budget – only a few minor “punch list” details needed attention beyond the timeline – exactly as we’d come to expect of CKC.
We found all the crafts people who worked on our home to be highly skilled and satisfied only with the highest workmanship. For example, we were satisfied with the match of a new ceiling portion to an older part. But Dan, who was doing the ceiling work, said “… I don’t think it quite matches...Let me have another try at it…”. When he was done the match was perfect! The finish carpenter Mark is a true perfectionist and his work even impressed these perfectionist homeowners! The floor refinishers did an excellent job on our difficult floor – many visitors have remarked at the floor’s transformation. At the end of each workday, the crews cleaned up the day’s dust and clutter, really appreciated since we lived in the house during the entire process – albeit in our makeshift kitchen/living room in the basement!
We had the “big reveal” to our family at a Fourth of July gathering. Everyone who has seen the finished project has been impressed with the result. We are very pleased with our “new house” and with the whole experience with Carol, Jolynn, and the CKC team.

We moved back to our beloved Minneapolis home after an adventure living in California - and found that our second floor bathroom desperately needed an update. After talking with several contractors, we called Crystal as they had done a great job with our kitchen ten years ago. That's when we learned they also specialized in bath renovations.
Nothing about upgrading a bathroom is easy, but working with Jolynn and her team was as close to easy as it gets. She was there when she said she'd be. Her plumbers, electricians, the tile guy, installers - all were scheduled and timely and pleasant - and really good at their work. Carol, the designer, heard us and adapted to our preferences...and it turns out she was right about those features she recommended. All in all - I highly recommend working with the professionals at CK+B.

We want to thank you and your team for the wonderful experience we had with Crystal Kitchen and Bath. We finally have the beautiful kitchen we dreamed of!
As you saw, our kitchen was a complete disaster. The cupboards were falling apart, the lights over the sink didn’t work, the walls needed painting and the layout was totally disfunctional. We stopped at CK&B one Saturday morning just to “take a peek” and ended up talking with an amazing designer (Mary). As Mary was showing us around and talked through what CK&B could provide, my husband said to me “this is exactly what you have been looking for” and that’s when the relationship began.
Mary proceeded to work tirelessly putting plans together until we were completely satisfied with the layout. She re-engineered our entire kitchen so it would be much more functional for us all while keeping in mind the style of our home, our wants, needs and budget. She had such a great way of pointing out 3 or 4 options which she thought would work in our space so the project wouldn’t feel so overwhelming to us.
Once the project began, we were wondering what we had gotten ourselves into but, all of the contractors who worked on our kitchen were very professional, honest, reliable and on time. We felt comfortable having them in our home and each showed the passion to do quality work and seemed like they really enjoyed working with CK&B. We have been so pleased with the craftsmanship.
Jolynn, you had a tall order to fill when we said we needed the project completed before our son’s graduation party but, you were so organized, communicated with us about every detail and really kept the project on task so the short deadline was attainable. You and your team are absolutely one of the best!
The kitchen CK&B created for us is truly amazing! It went from a complete disaster to a gorgeous “wow” space thanks to you and your team.
Best wishes for much success in the upcoming years.
Mike and Amy B.

We highly recommend CK+B for remodeling jobs. They gutted and rebuilt our laundry room/mudroom. Their design recommendations came out better than we could have imagined, even creating a beautiful tile floor that somehow never looks dirty! Aside from great design and quality workmanship, they were model contractors. The trades people showed up on schedule, CK&B coordinated everything down to last detail and they finished the project ahead of schedule.

We love our kitchen! Went from a 1980’s one-person small U-shaped kitchen with 2 drawers, few cabinets, and tiny dining room to a highly functional and fun space to cook and entertain.

Before selecting CKB we went to several display homes and met with various remodelers. Met with CKB designer, Amber and she walked us through the showroom and stepped us through their process. Impressed, we moved forward and never looked back.

Our designer, Amber was professional and thoughtful and best of all: she listened and heard our needs! She gave wonderful suggestions and came through with a perfect design for our kitchen.

Once design was confirmed and schedule set, CKB arranged an on-site meeting with all the sub-contractors to ensure everyone was on the same page. CKB provided a 3-ring binder with scheduled dates, design layouts, contracts, and everything we needed to know.

All the contractors did quality work and were respectful of our space. Jeff, cabinet installer does outstanding work, very meticulous.
From start to finish CKB is very professional and organized.

We had a contractor forget we were scheduled for work in October. They referred us to Crystal who responded quickly. The consultation and design phase went smoothly with on site and showroom visits. Work started on time and kept to schedule. A few minor glitches, but nothing out of the ordinary for a project of this scope. The master bedroom had new cabinets installed and electrical adjustments. The master bath was completely renovated with a walk in shower (marble walls) , two vanities, two storage closets, new pocket door and marble floor. Carpentry, plumbing, tile and electrical work were all first rate. Highly recommended.

After looking at many possibilities for new construction and existing homes but not finding an exact fit, we decided to stay in our home of 25 years and remodel the kitchen and family room. Through a referral from a friend, we visited Crystal Kitchen and Bath. It was great to see so many room ideas displayed in their showroom. Another valuable way to get to know the quality of the company was to attend Crystal Kitchen’s seminar on the remodel process and what to expect in a quality contractor.

We have been satisfied throughout the whole process:
* Working with Mary, the designer, on the vision, the style, and then the plan; helping us all along the way with the selections
* The scope of the project was well defined and written out so everyone knew what to expect, including allowing us to organize specific projects ourselves
* The work schedule was provided at the outset of the project and each subcontractor showed up on time and finished the work on time
* Our project manager, Lisa, was very responsive to questions along the way and kept us up to date with details as they arose
* The sub contractors were professional and well trained in their craft; they were a pleasure to have in our home
* Jolynn and Mary came on site regularly and made additional trips when further clarification was needed
* The final punch list was attended to by Jolynn to make sure everything was completed

The quality of the cabinets and materials and workmanship are top notch. They transformed our kitchen and family room into a beautiful new space where we will be happy to spend time with family and friends.

Thank you for making the process easy to live through and making the new space a joy to live in every day.

We have lived in our house for over 20 years. It was time for us to remodel our primary bathroom and the kid's bathroom on the second-floor level. I had been casually researching remodeling companies for a few years. I came across Crystal Kitchen & Bath, left a message for the company, and received a quick reply from Jennie Hjerpe.

Jennie came to the house and followed up with three different digital designs for each bathroom. The designs matched our style perfectly. Jennie assisted us in picking out every detail necessary to complete our bathroom designs. The final designs were beautiful! We committed to having CKB continue to design complete floor plans for both bathrooms.

The project included entirely gutting both our bathrooms. We received a detailed schedule and calendar, which CKB adhered to strictly. The contractors were timely, pleasant, and efficient. They even tidied up at the end of the day. We had a couple of hiccups in the process when we discovered some water damage on the roof and in the attic. CKB contacted a roofing company who came out promptly to look at the damage, provide an estimate, and complete the work adequately. Additionally, some of the fixtures we had ordered needed changing, and Jennie provided suggestions and made the changes quickly and satisfactorily.

The cost for the project was on the very high end. However, it included the design, materials, contractors, labor, and more. We did have to check the work at the end of every workday to make sure everything was satisfactory. The contractors forgot to complete items on the design plan, so we contacted our project manager and resolved it. For example, we had to have the mirror installer fix a crooked mirror, the countertop guys redo the grout color, the painter came out several times to improve the paint job, and the plumber came back to repair the leaking faucet that was not correctly installed. We were very grateful our project manager calmly and effortlessly dealt with every problem until our punch list was complete.

The entire process was a huge success. Our bathrooms are beautiful! We love the heated floors, bench in the shower, beautiful vanity, quiet fans, and the pocket door in the primary bath. We love the modern look, black fixtures and handles, and half glass open shower door in the kid's bath.

We recently contacted CKB to prepare a new kitchen, family room, and laundry room design. We hope to commit to the plan soon and begin another remodel project for our family home. We look forward to working with Jolynn, Amber, and the rest of the CKB team.

How often does one hear that renovation projects are tough because contractors are not showing up when they say they will? This couldn’t be farther from the truth with Crystal Kitchen and Bath (CKB), who recently completed a full remodel of our main and ensuite bathrooms. Project Manager Lisa and her crew of superb subcontractors arrived every day and completed the project exactly on schedule. Even talented in house designer Jennie visited on a regular basis, to make sure everything was being done as planned. In addition to Lisa and Jennie, CKB owner Johnson stayed involved on a regular basis.

The bathrooms look like upscale spas and are truly stunning! The tilework, counters, and cabinet design are unique and gorgeous. It’s hard to believe that they were able to make this amazing transformation from our dated 1980’s baths, which had seen better days. Best of all, the new baths will make it possible for us to” age in place”, with a no rise walk in shower and soaking tub that has beautiful grab bars that match the other hardware.

You couldn’t find a more talented and ethical company to handle your home renovations. We highly recommend them!

We are so pleased with the outcome of the remodel Crystal Kitchen + Bath recently did for our kitchen and bathrooms. We had late 1980's cabinets, fixtures and tile and worn flooring and ceilings and were in great need of complete updating. Working with CK+B owner Jolynn and designer Mary was a success story in the making right from the beginning. The project schedule, contract documents and project management that were provided by Jolynn was accurate, informative and complete. The cabinet and floorplan drawings by Mary were finely detailed and well done and her design recommendations and selections, as well as the assistance from the rest of the CK+B team that worked on our project, helped us achieve a beautiful, final outcome that fit our style exactly. The project involved a very large part of our home and could have potentially been a frustrating time. However, we actually found the entire process to be enjoyable while we watched the daily, professional progress by the CK+B team. Any issues that needed attention were quickly reviewed and resolved. We highly recommend CK+B and would definitely work with them again.