Knoblauch Inc

What Knoblauch Inc does

Knoblauch Builders, LLC operates as a small-to-mid-size custom home builder headquartered in Excelsior, Minnesota, serving families and individual buyers in the South and Southwest Twin Cities metro area (Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Shorewood, Carver County). Founded in 1999 by John and Sharon Knoblauch, the company has constructed over 170 custom homes and completed more than 30 remodeling and basement-finishing projects over its operating history. Its core offering is bespoke single-family home construction, either on company-controlled lots (notably the 16-lot Preserve at Rice Lake development in Chanhassen) or on buyer-supplied lots, with a stated emphasis on old-world, on-site craftsmanship — manual trim work, staining, and varnishing — rather than prefabricated assemblies. The company also delivers kitchen remodels, additions, four-season porches, and lower-level finishes as a secondary service line.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer sales motion built around personal one-on-one consultations, year-round model-home tours, and semi-annual Parade of Homes participation (Fall in September, Spring Preview in March). Revenue is generated through one-time, project-based contracts (new builds and remodels) and a related real estate brokerage, Metro Area Properties, which helps clients sell existing homes. Financial partnerships with Bell Bank Mortgage and Green Path provide embedded financing referrals. The company has accumulated six BATC Parade of Homes Reggie Awards of Excellence (2000, 2002, 2008-2011) plus multiple Trillium Awards, and is privately held by the founding family with no external investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Knoblauch Inc

Legal name

Knoblauch Builders, LLC

Website

https://knoblauchbuilders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Knoblauch Builders is a family-owned custom home builder in the South and Southwest Twin Cities metro, serving individual families with bespoke single-family construction, remodeling, and basement finishing built on on-site craftsmanship rather than prefabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Custom Home Construction

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Home remodeling services
• Residential construction
• Basement finishing
• New home development

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: Building new custom homes for families. The company builds on their own lots (such as The Preserve at Rice Lake development in Chanhassen) or customer's lots in the South and Southwest Twin Cities metro area.
2. Home Remodeling and Renovation: Completed over 30 remodel projects and basement finishes including kitchen remodels, additions, and four-season porches.
3. Real Estate Brokerage Services: Through Metro Area Properties, the company offers real estate brokerage services to help clients sell their existing homes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knoblauch Builders designs and builds custom single-family homes for individual families in the South and Southwest Twin Cities metro area, emphasizing hands-on, old-world craftsmanship with on-site trim work, staining, and varnishing. The company also performs home remodeling, additions, four-season porches, and basement finishing, and operates an affiliated real estate brokerage, Metro Area Properties, to help clients sell existing homes. Construction is performed on company-developed lots such as The Preserve at Rice Lake in Chanhassen or on customer-owned lots.

Product overview

Knoblauch Builders offers a portfolio of custom home construction services centered on quality craftsmanship and personalized service. Their core offering is custom home building, complemented by remodeling services and basement finishing. They operate a related real estate brokerage called Metro Area Properties to assist clients in selling existing homes. The company also develops their own lots at The Preserve at Rice Lake in Chanhassen, Minnesota. All services emphasize hands-on, old-world craftsmanship with on-site trim work rather than prefabricated components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Home Building Custom design and construction of single-family homes for individual families in the South and Southwest Twin Cities metro area, with emphasis on on-site craftsmanship and a personalized one-on-one client relationship through financing, planning, and design.
• Home Remodeling and Additions Remodeling and addition services for existing homeowners including kitchen remodels, four-season porch additions, second kitchens, recreational area additions, and whole-home renovations across the Twin Cities metro area.
• Basement Finishing Lower-level finish services that transform basements into livable recreational spaces and functional areas for existing homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Metro Area Properties Real Estate Brokerage Real estate brokerage service operated by John and Sharon Knoblauch to help clients sell their existing homes when transitioning to a Knoblauch Builders custom home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 170 homes built and 30+ remodel projects completed since 1999
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC)coreOthersPrimary industry association that organizes the Parade of Homes and awards Reggie Awards and Trillium Awards. Knoblauch Builders has won multiple awards from BATC.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)supportingOthersNational industry association for home builders. Listed as an association partner on the website.
• Parade of HomescoreOthersParticipates in the Fall and Spring Parade of Homes events organized by BATC. The company has model homes open for tours during these events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PulteGroup: National publicly-traded homebuilder with Twin Cities operations under Centex and Pulte brands. Competes at scale for entry-level to move-up buyers that Knoblauch's premium custom niche does not directly serve.
• David Weekley Homes: Large national homebuilder active in the Twin Cities. Overlaps in custom-feel single-family offerings but operates at significantly larger scale and a more standardized model.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with a strong presence in the Minneapolis market. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the luxury single-family segment, though at far greater scale and with production-builder economics rather than Knoblauch's bespoke model.

Direct peers

• Custom One Homes: Twin Cities-area custom home builder offering personalized design-build services. Comparable in custom single-family focus and regional service footprint.
• Sustainable 9 Design + Build: Minnesota-based custom builder emphasizing high-performance and design-forward homes. Comparable in custom single-family construction, Twin Cities presence, and quality differentiation.
• City Homes: Twin Cities custom home builder focused on infill and urban custom projects with a high-touch client experience. Comparable in custom-build positioning and metro-area service area.
• Woodhill Homes: Twin Cities custom home builder focused on quality construction and client relationships. Comparable in service area, custom build model, and regional brand positioning.
• Hendel Homes: Minnesota-based custom home builder serving the Twin Cities metro with personalized, design-forward homes. Directly comparable to Knoblauch in geography, scale, and custom-build service model.
• DeNovo Construction (formerly Charles Cudd DeNovo Builder): Award-winning Twin Cities luxury custom home builder. Comparable in target customer, geographic market, Parade of Homes participation, and emphasis on craftsmanship.

Others

• BATC (Builders Association of the Twin Cities): Industry association that organizes the Parade of Homes and awards Reggie/Trillium Awards. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem counterpart that channels buyer demand to participating builders like Knoblauch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knoblauch-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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