Nygard Residence

"Dan was able to start with a blank piece of paper, take our vague description of what we wanted and turn it into our dream home. He has such an amazing vision when it comes to design and style. His attention to detail is incredible. The quality of his work is first class. Everyone that has come to see our home has been blown away by the detail and craftsmanship. In addition, Dan is a great person. He made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. He was involved in absolutely everything from helping us choose the lot to approving the bar stools we chose for the basement. We always knew that Dan was looking out for our best interest. I can’t imagine going through the home building process without having that sense of complete trust. Our home turned out more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. People have asked us if we would ever build again. The truth is that we would, but only with Dan."

Bailey Residence

"The quality of work and attention to detail was immediately apparent as we explored the house. 

Dan Carlson was with us every step of the way, taking a personal interest in helping us create our dream home. He walked lots with us until we found one that met all our needs. Dan went to bat for us and helped negotiate the terms of our lot purchase such that the developer paid for the fill that went under our home. We gave Dan a vague idea of styles we liked and he ran with it. Dan custom designed all of our wood work and cabinetry and it exceeded expectations. He was infinitely patient explaining all the details of home building so we could make informed decisions about everything that went into our home. Most importantly, we had direct access to Dan anytime we had questions or concerns.

The end result is an amazing house we are proud to call home. If you are looking to build or remodel look no further.
D.T. Carlson will not disappoint!"

Baker Residence

"Dan,

It has been great working with you & your staff. We could not be happier with our remodel- it is perfect!

Thank you for everything!"

Peterson Residence

"Thank you D.T. Carlson, Chris and I are forever blessed for having you and your crew come into our lives. A more committed and passionate custom design team we could never have found (having built 3 times). Not only do we value the time spent on making this home esthetically beautiful we also know that each and every hidden frame and beam, stone, and measurement was checked and rechecked to reduce errors. I also thank Pernille, your lovely wife, and your children as I know what it takes away from family time in seeing a home like ours come into being. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with you. We are humbled by you and your crew as well as the gift of this house."

Paul and Kathy Kurtis

“Three years ago when we decided to sell our home in St. Paul and move to the Stillwater area we had no interest in building a home. We had several friends who had gone through the building process. We felt like building was just too much work! We had looked at several homes and hadn’t found one that we both loved. 

One afternoon we stopped by an Open House in Mahtomedi. The moment we walked through the door we both fell in love. Everything about the home was perfect. We loved the style, the built in cabinetry throughout, the design and most of all the attention to every detail. 

After continuing to look at homes we realized that we were not going to find a home that we both liked as much as the Mahtomedi home. That’s when we decided that we were going to build a house with D.T. Carlson. That was three years ago and we have not regretted that decision for a moment.”

Dr. Kambiz Kosari

"Dan's associates were hard working, and very professional. One of the advantages of living through the construction phase on site was that I saw how solid and professional each phase of the remodeling was handled.

One of the qualities that became evident for me from the start was the level of attention to detail that Dan paid to every little detail of what I wanted. He was honest about the cost of things, and I quickly became very dependent on his expert opinion regarding many things I wanted done in the house. Pernille was also a great help, working with me on the finances and keeping things on track. I love my house. So does everyone that comes to visit me. You cannot ask for any better contractor and construction company than that of Dan Carlson and D.T. Carlson Company.

I would recommend D.T. Carlson to anyone thinking of remodeling.”

Allen and Rita Amundson

“We would highly recommend becoming a proud owner of a D.T. Carlson Co. home. Dan Carlson took a lot of time to lay out what people would really like in their home and put those features in the designs…

When we did our walk thru with our Home Warranty consultant, he commented, "In all the homes I have gone through, I’ve never seen so much attention to the little details.”

David and Ann Bernard

“Ann and I are completely satisfied with our new home built by Dan Carlson. Dan and his workers at D.T. Carlson Co. did a great job with all the work that was done in building our new home. All our friends love the house when they come to visit. Dan was and is always quick to respond when there are questions on any changes that we wanted to do and took the “worry” out of building a new home.

I know that Dan and his staff will do a great job no matter how big or small the task is. I would, and have, recommended D.T. Carlson Co. to anyone who wants quick responses with great service when building.

My home looks great, both inside and out. Thanks, Dan for your hard work and a very enjoyable experience!”

Charles and Jill Miller

"When asked by friends and acquaintances about our collective experience during the construction process, we find that our story focuses much more on Dan’s kindness and attention to detail than the actual construction process itself. In other words, we believe the unparalleled quality of his craftsmanship and consummate dedication to excellence were simply expected after visiting previous homes Dan had built; what we valued most in the experience was having Dan as a friend who truly cared about our family, our needs, and our home. We imagine having a contractor in one’s home from early in the morning to late in the evening could be a stressful, draining experience; however, when your contractor becomes a friend, it can be a highly satisfying and exciting time in one’s life. In our view, this is the part of the process that many overlook. Thank you, Dan Carlson, for the amazing experience and the exquisite great room you made a reality, a space that we will treasure and enjoy as long as our family continues to grow in this home. D.T. Carlson can truly make your dreams come true – we are living proof.”

Fritz and Stephanie Vandover

“From the minute we met Dan at his model home in Mahtomedi in the summer of 2009, to the moment he handed us the keys to our new home in October of 2010, D.T. Carlson Co. has been the epitome of an exceptional partner.

Every member of Dan's team is a focused professional and a talented craftsman who listens to what you hope to achieve and delivers.

The result of these qualities was an effortless design and construction process, and a beautiful home that we will happily live in for a very long time.”

Len and Sharon Copt

"Sharon and I enjoyed your ethical approach to construction. You didn’t push for unnecessary add-ons and kept the change orders to a minimum. No surprises!! I appreciated that.

I felt that the key to our satisfaction was the project schedule that you created at the beginning. Before any work started, we understood when things would happen and when the project would be complete. Your schedule helped us to follow the construction and feel comfortable that things were moving ahead as planned. The schedule was created giving ample time for each subcontractor. This kept the project on time and eliminated
overlapping of the subcontractors."

Karl and Ericka Koch

"The quality and craftsmanship of the home D.T. Carlson built for us speaks for itself. It’s a beautiful custom crafted house, but at the same time, it’s a comfortable home for our family. And our relationship with D.T. Carlson did not end the day Dan handed us the keys to the house. In the months after moving into our home, Dan reached out to us several times to make sure we were satisfied and that our home was meeting our needs.

Dan understands that building a house does not start with putting a shovel in the ground or end with handing over the keys to the house. Dan Carlson understands that he is building more than a house- he is building a home.”