Custom kitchen and open living space built by ACE Design Build in the west metro
Design and Build · Wayzata, Minnesota

Custom Home Builder in Wayzata, MN

We design custom homes and remodels, then our own crews build them. One team from the first sketch to the final walkthrough, across Wayzata and the west metro of the Twin Cities.

Certified
PHIUS high-performance build team
Self-Perform
Our own crews, foundation to finish
Licensed
MN General Contractor #BC633998
Service Area
Wayzata and the west metro

We draw the plans, and we build them too.

ACE Design Build designs and constructs custom homes and major remodels around Wayzata and across the west metro. Because the same team handles the design and the construction, your plan gets built by the people who drew it. Nothing gets lost in a handoff to a separate contractor.

Most of the work happens on the job site. Our own crews do the framing, the structural work, and the finish carpentry, because that is where the craft shows up and we want it in our hands. We also build to perform. A PHIUS certified architect and builder bring high-performance building science to every project, so the homes we build are tighter, quieter, and cheaper to run.

What We Do

We build, and we design what we build.

From a new custom home to a single room taken down to the studs, every project runs through one team that designs it, permits it, and builds it.

01

Custom Home Building

New custom homes built by our own crews, from the foundation to the final trim. We self-perform structural and finish work, so the quality and the schedule stay in our hands.

Foundation to finish · New construction · 3D modeling
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Remodeling & Renovation

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-floor gut renovations. We take a home down to the studs and rebuild it better, with the same crew from demo through finish.

Full-floor gut · Kitchen · Bath · Basement
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03

General Contracting

Additions, structural work, flooring, tile, and finish carpentry. One accountable builder running the trades and holding the timeline.

Additions · Structural · Flooring · Tile
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04

Architecture & Design

In-house design and construction-ready drawings, so the plans are built by the people who drew them. Permitting and interior selections handled by the same team.

Architecture · Drafting · Permitting · Interiors
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Featured Project

A full-floor gut remodel in Waconia.

Location · Waconia, MN
Scope · Full main-floor gut
Role · Design and Build
Espresso cabinetry and white quartz waterfall island in a Waconia kitchen remodel by ACE Design Build
Open main level with linear fireplace and a wall of windows after a full gut remodel
Custom pull-out millwork with fitted knife and utensil storage
Draft narrative, client to verify

This one was a full main-floor gut. We took the level down to the studs and rebuilt it as one open kitchen and living space. Espresso cabinetry, a full-height quartz waterfall island, and a marble-look backsplash carry the look, while the custom millwork does the quiet work, with pull-out spice and knife storage fitted to the inch. A linear fireplace and a wall of windows anchor the living side.

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Why ACE

Built better, so you live better.

01

We design it and we build it

Design and construction sit at the same table, so there are no handoffs, no scope disputes, and no surprises when the bids come back.

02

Our own crews on site

We self-perform the framing, the structural work, and the finish carpentry. Keeping the build in-house is how we hold the quality and the schedule.

03

Built to perform

A PHIUS certified architect and builder bring high-performance building science to every project, for homes that are airtight, all-electric, and efficient.

04

Local to the west metro

Based in Wayzata and serving Plymouth, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Rogers, and the surrounding communities we know well.

Quartz countertop and fixture detail in an ACE Design Build kitchen
PHIUS
Certified high-performance team
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What homeowners say.

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Questions

Good to know.

More answers live on our full FAQ page.

How is a design-build firm different from hiring an architect and a contractor separately?
With a design-build firm like ACE, your architect and your builder are the same team. Your design gets written to your real budget from day one, and there is no gap between the plans and the build. Hiring them separately can lead to miscommunication, scope disputes, and cost overruns when the architect hands off to a contractor who was not in the room for the design.
What areas does ACE Design Build serve?
ACE serves Wayzata, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Rogers, Buffalo, Monticello, St. Michael, Albertville, Waconia, and the broader west metro. If you are not sure whether your site falls in our service area, call 763-762-4300 and we will confirm.
Do you handle permits for custom builds and remodels?
Yes. ACE manages the full permitting process for custom builds and major remodels across Hennepin and Wright Counties. We know the local plan review in Wayzata, Maple Grove, Rogers, and the surrounding jurisdictions, and we handle submittals, corrections, and inspections as part of our scope.
Do you only build new homes, or do you remodel too?
Both. Our crews take on kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, basement finishing, home additions, and full-floor gut renovations throughout the Wayzata area and the west metro. The same process that powers our custom homes applies to every remodel, with one team and one contract.
What does the 3D home modeling process look like?
During the design phase, ACE builds a photorealistic 3D model of your home so you can review room flow, ceiling heights, window placement, and finishes before construction starts. Changes made in the model cost a fraction of what they cost mid-build.
How It Works

A clear path from idea to move-in.

STEP 01

Consultation & Design

We start with your goals, your site, and your budget, then turn must-haves into hand sketches and early plans.

STEP 02

3D Modeling & Selections

A photorealistic model lets you walk the home and lock in finishes, with a working estimate that keeps design and budget aligned.

STEP 03

Permitting & Documents

We produce permit and construction drawings and manage approvals through your local jurisdiction.

STEP 04

Build & Quality Assurance

Our crews build it, with quality control on site, all the way through your final walkthrough.

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Planning a build in the west metro?

Tell us about your project, whether it is a new custom home, a remodel, or an addition. We will help you map the path from design through build.

Call or text   763-762-4300
Hours   Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm
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