Award-Winning Woodland Home Remodeler
Woodland’s first recorded visitors arrived around 1853, and the city’s oldest estate roots trace to 1869, when Samuel Gale built a summer cottage on the shore of Lake Minnetonka that was later enlarged into the Maplewood Inn. The City of Woodland was incorporated in 1948 when residents of the Maplewoods estate neighborhood and the Groveland Homeowners Association, originally founded in 1902 as the Methodist Lakeside Assembly, joined together to preserve their quiet, unusually private residential character. That history still defines Woodland today: one of the smallest and most exclusive cities on the lake, home to architecturally significant custom estates and landmarks like the Old Stone Arch designed around 1900 by architect Harry Wild Jones. Boyer Building Corporation is a Woodland remodeler experienced with the discretion and craftsmanship these historic estate properties require.
Woodland Home Remodeling Experts
Woodland incorporated specifically to protect its residential character, and that shows in how carefully the city approaches any exterior change. A remodeler who works in Woodland regularly learns how the Maplewoods and Groveland areas each carry distinct historical character worth preserving, how shoreline and setback rules apply to some of the most private lake frontage in Minnesota, and the level of craftsmanship and discretion this small, high-value market expects from every phase of a project. That fluency matters in a city where the wrong approach can affect not just one home but the character its residents incorporated to protect.
Local Awards & Recognitions
Boyer Building’s work across the Lake Minnetonka communities, including Woodland, has been recognized by regional industry organizations and the local press homeowners in this market actually read.
- The Reggie Award of Excellence for Design and Construction
- The Bennie Award for Best Association-Maintained Neighborhood
- The Award of Excellence by the American Institute of Architects
- Various years’ worth of Houzz awards, both in Design and Service
Woodland Project Experience
Boyer Building has completed remodeling and custom home work for homeowners across Lake Minnetonka estate communities. We work with each client to add modern but timeless touches to historic homes as well as build new legacy homes for the generations to come. Below you will find just some of our recent work around the Twin Cities West Metro.
Boyer Building Corporation Remodeling Services
Woodland’s historic estate homes call for renovations that respect the architectural character the city was incorporated to protect.
Kitchen Remodeling – Kitchens in Woodland’s historic estates are often original in footprint, with formal service areas typical of homes from the early twentieth century. We rebuild these into true gathering kitchens while preserving the architectural character that defines the home.
Bathroom Remodeling – Primary bathrooms in Woodland’s estate homes vary in scale depending on when they were last updated. We rebuild them into spa-style spaces using materials and detailing that match the caliber of the rest of the home.
Decks, Porches, and Three-Season Spaces – Woodland’s private, tree-lined lake frontage is some of the most sought-after on Lake Minnetonka. Decks, porches, and outdoor living spaces here are designed to match the architectural character of the historic estate they extend from.
Great Rooms and Main-Level Renovations – Many Woodland estates were built with formal, separated rooms typical of early-twentieth-century design. Reworking these into more livable, open spaces while preserving original millwork is a defining Woodland project type.
Lower Level Finishing – Where lot and grade allow, lower levels in Woodland’s estate homes are finished to the same standard as the rest of the house: guest suites, home theaters, and entertaining space built with matching materials and craftsmanship.
Exterior Renovation – Exterior remodels are where homes can change identity completely. We coordinate siding, windows, doors, roofing, and trim as one design decision rather than a series of separate projects. The result is an exterior that is truly cohesive.
Home Office – A den, library, or sunroom in an older Woodland estate is often the best candidate for conversion into a home office, with custom millwork that matches the home’s original character.
Bedroom and Primary Suite – Primary suites in Woodland’s largest estates can become true private retreats, with room for a sitting area, an expanded closet, and a rebuilt bath finished to match the rest of the home.
Specialties – We work with homeowners to reimagine their home with tasteful entrances, stairways, mudrooms, and game rooms. We not only add to their homes’ beauty but also to their utility with thoughtful design and construction.
Do you have questions about Boyer and our work?
Remodeling FAQs
All new construction and remodeling work comes with a written warranty that meets or exceeds Minnesota statutory requirements: one year on workmanship and materials, two years on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, and ten years on major structural elements. Beyond the warranty, our team responds to questions and small follow-up items for years after a project closes — that’s part of how referrals get earned.
Recent recognition includes 2025 NARI-MN Remodeler of the Year Gold and Silver awards, the 2025 Housing First ROMA awards, Lake Minnetonka Magazine’s 2024 and 2025 “Best Of” recognition in both the Remodeler and Builder categories, and multiple NARI-MN Contractor of the Year wins going back through 2023. Awards aren’t the reason to hire a builder, but they’re a useful signal that the work meets a professional standard reviewed by peers.
Yes. Boyer Building is a licensed and insured Woodland remodeler and builder, and is familiar with Woodland’s permitting requirements and inspection process.
Most projects move through five stages: an initial consultation to understand your goals and constraints; a design and budget development phase where the project takes shape on paper; a detailed proposal and contract; construction with a dedicated project manager and lead carpenter; and a final walkthrough plus warranty service. You work with the same core team from start to finish.
The simplest first step is to call our office at 952-475-2097 or send a message through the contact form. We’ll set up an introductory conversation, ask about your home and what you’re hoping to accomplish, and walk through next steps from there.
Yes. Boyer manages the permitting and inspection process with the Woodland building department as part of every project scope.
The first conversation — in your home or at our office — is at no cost. Once we move into detailed design work, there’s a design fee that’s clearly outlined upfront. That fee covers the time of our designers and is credited against the project if you move forward into construction.
Not necessarily. Boyer is a design-build firm, which means our in-house design team can take a project from initial concept through construction documents. For projects with unusual structural complexity or historic considerations, we’ll bring in an outside architect when it serves the project. Either way, you have one team accountable for the result.
Yes. We’re glad to share our project portfolio for every community that we serve. Our blog and the project gallery on this site page include completed work throughout the Twin Cities Western Suburbs.
