What Highmark Builders does

Highmark Builders, founded in 2003 by Jim Moras and Terry Gaulrapp and headquartered in Savage, Minnesota, is a privately held custom home builder and remodeler serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The firm operates on an integrated design-build model in which in-house project managers, carpenters, interior designers, estimators, and site superintendents collaborate end-to-end, from lifestyle-based discovery and design through construction and warranty. Customer engagement begins with a consultation-based sales process that emphasizes individualized design rather than blueprints, and pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than standardized. The company is licensed in Minnesota (License #BC393854) and maintains two offices: headquarters at 8720 Eagle Creek Parkway in Savage and a secondary office at 500 Lake Street in Excelsior.

The core offering is custom luxury home construction and comprehensive remodeling, spanning kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home remodels, lower-level finishing, mudroom makeovers, outdoor living spaces, and lake house construction. Documented projects include whole-home remodels exceeding $1,000,000 (recognized with the 2024 NARI Silver Remodeler of the Year) and a 5,736 sq ft modern Tuscan Mediterranean home in Hastings. The firm also develops and sells properties directly, including The Ranch of Credit River (2+ acre estate homes) and The Fletcher (Linden Hills condominiums), representing a distinct property-development revenue stream alongside custom build and remodel work.

The business is part of the broader Highmark Companies family of brands, which extends the operating perimeter into adjacent residential services: Exteriors by Highmark (2009), Restorations by Highmark (2012), Ruby+Suede Design Studio (2020), Christian Brothers Cabinets (2023), and Highmark Home Services (2023). Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time project-based contracts across construction, remodeling, and property sales, with the 2025 Housing First Minnesota Remodeler of the Year award and multiple NARI, Chrysalis, and Parade of Homes recognitions serving as primary credibility drivers in a regional market where 100+ competing remodelers operate.

Name

Highmark Builders

Legal name

Highmark Builders

Website

https://highmarkbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Highmark Builders is a privately held, design-build custom home construction and remodeling firm serving Twin Cities homeowners, with in-house project managers, carpenters, and interior designers, and a broader family of brands covering exterior, restoration, design, cabinetry, and home services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Home Building and Residential Remodeling

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Post-Disaster Whole-Home Rebuild (Fire/Water/Storm) (HSAPAEAH), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Residential remodeling services
• Design-build construction
• Kitchen and bath remodeling
• Luxury home builder

Headquarters

HQ city

Savage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: One-time custom home builds on 2+ acre lots, with properties such as The Fletcher condominiums available for sale.
2. Home Remodeling Services: Remodeling services including kitchen, bathroom, whole-home remodels, and lower-level finished basements. Revenue is project-based with each engagement quoted individually.
3. Properties for Sale: Luxury custom built homes on 2+ acres of land sold directly to buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highmark Builders is a design-build firm providing integrated custom home construction and comprehensive residential remodeling services in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. An in-house team of project managers, carpenters, and interior designers manages both design and construction under one roof, delivering custom luxury homes, kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations, basement finishing, mudroom makeovers, outdoor living spaces, and lake home construction. The company also develops and directly sells luxury residential properties including The Ranch of Credit River estates and The Fletcher condominiums.

Product overview

Highmark Builders operates as a design-build firm offering custom home construction and comprehensive remodeling services in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The company provides an integrated approach combining in-house project managers, carpenters, and award-winning interior designers. The core products include Custom Homes & Remodeling (the primary service), Custom Built Luxury Homes (new construction), and specialized remodeling services covering kitchens, bathrooms, whole home renovations, lower level/basement finishing, mudroom makeovers, outdoor living spaces, and lake house design. The company is part of the Highmark Companies family of brands, which includes sister companies for specialized services: Exteriors by Highmark (exterior renovations), Restorations by Highmark (historic preservation), Ruby+Suede Design Studio (interior design), Christian Brothers Cabinets (custom cabinetry), and Highmark Home Services (home maintenance). Additionally, the company develops luxury properties including The Ranch of Credit River (2+ acre estate homes) and The Fletcher (Linden Hills condominiums).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Homes & Remodeling Integrated custom home building and residential remodeling services delivered through an in-house team of project managers, carpenters, and interior designers working collaboratively from design through construction, for Twin Cities homeowners.
• Custom Built Luxury Homes New custom home construction service including lot evaluation, architectural design, and full construction of luxury homes for affluent homeowners in the Twin Cities area.
• Kitchen Remodeling Full kitchen renovation service including cabinetry, countertops, flooring, appliances, and custom design solutions for homeowners seeking updated or reimagined kitchens.
• Bathroom Remodeling Primary and secondary bathroom renovation services featuring custom cabinetry, walk-in showers, soaking tubs, and spa-like finishes for residential clients.
• Whole Home Remodel Complete home transformation service including layout restructuring, additions, and comprehensive renovation of all living spaces for homeowners undertaking major remodels.
• Lower Level/Basement Finishing Custom basement finishing service including home theaters, entertainment spaces, bars, game rooms, wine cellars, and guest suites for homeowners seeking additional finished living space.
• Mudroom Makeovers Custom mudroom design and construction service featuring built-in storage solutions, benches, lockers, and durable materials suited to Minnesota weather conditions.
• Outdoor Living/Patio Construction Outdoor entertainment space construction service including patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, decks, and screened porches for residential clients.
• Lake House Design & Construction Specialized lakeshore home building and renovation service focused on view maximization, indoor-outdoor flow, and durability for Minnesota lakefront conditions.
• The Ranch of Credit River Luxury custom-built home community on 2+ acre estate lots in Credit River, Minnesota, developed and sold directly by Highmark Builders to individual buyers.
• The Fletcher Upscale condominiums in the heart of Linden Hills, Minneapolis, developed and sold directly by Highmark Builders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named 2025 Remodeler of the Year by Housing First Minnesota among 100+ competing companies

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Exteriors by HighmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Highmark Companies family of brands. Specializes in exterior services for homes, working in conjunction with Highmark Builders to provide comprehensive home solutions.
• Restorations by HighmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Highmark Companies family of brands. Provides restoration services, complementing the new construction and remodeling services of Highmark Builders.
• Ruby+Suede Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design studio that collaborates with Highmark Builders on custom projects. The award-winning design team provides interior design services for remodeling and new construction projects. Led multiple award-winning projects including the Modern French Country remodel.
• Christian Brothers CabinetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinetry partner providing custom cabinetry for Highmark Builders projects. Part of the Highmark Companies family of brands acquired in 2023.
• Highmark Home ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome services brand offering ongoing maintenance and services. Part of the Highmark Companies family of brands, providing comprehensive home solutions.
• Housing First MinnesotamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association that awarded Highmark Builders as 2025 Remodeler of the Year. Organization supporting the building industry in Minnesota and hosting annual awards gala.
• Exteriors by HighmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExterior materials partner referenced for lake home construction, ensuring homes are built with top-quality materials suitable for Minnesota weather conditions.
• Ruby+Suede Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for material selection on lake homes, recommending flooring materials that can handle sand and wet feet from lake activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with operations across the U.S., including the Minneapolis market. Broader incumbent with overlapping luxury custom and move-up product but operates at materially larger scale as a public company.

Direct peers

• Stonewood: Twin Cities-based custom home builder and remodeler. Comparable regional luxury builder with similar design-build methodology and Twin Cities homeowner focus.
• John Kraemer & Sons: Luxury custom home builder headquartered in Minneapolis serving the Twin Cities metro. Direct competitor to Highmark in the high-end custom home segment with similar design-build emphasis and luxury portfolio.
• Sustainable 9 Design + Build: Twin Cities design-build firm specializing in custom homes and major remodels with an integrated designer-builder team. Directly competes with Highmark on design-led custom home and whole-home renovation projects.
• Country Lane Builders: Minnesota custom home builder serving the greater Twin Cities and western suburbs. Overlapping customer base of luxury and semi-custom homeowners with comparable design-build service offerings.
• Schultz Custom Homes: Woodbury, MN-based custom home builder serving the east Twin Cities metro. Comparable custom home product and target homeowner segment with similar luxury/move-up focus.
• Roehrschmidt Design Build: Minneapolis-based design-build firm offering custom homes and remodeling in the Twin Cities. Closely comparable business model with integrated in-house design and construction teams serving mid-to-high-end residential clients.
• BHS Companies: Twin Cities-area homebuilder and remodeler with multiple operating brands. Comparable regional scale and integrated home-services portfolio similar to Highmark Companies' family-of-brands structure.

Others

• BuilderTREND: Construction project management software used by Highmark and other custom builders. Technology/infrastructure vendor enabling Highmark's design-build operations rather than a direct competitor.
• NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry): National trade association that awards Highmark (NARI Silver Remodeler of the Year 2024) and defines industry standards. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but its awards and membership directly shape Highmark's competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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