When it comes to building a custom home in Minnesota, most homebuilders follow a single path: they own the lots, you pick a plan, and construction begins. But what if you already own the perfect piece of land? What if you love your neighborhood but your house needs replacing? At McDonald Construction Partners, we’ve built our reputation on doing things differently: offering Minnesota homebuyers flexibility that traditional builders simply can’t match.
Three Ways to Build with McDonald Construction
1. Build on Our Lots: Turnkey Simplicity
For homebuyers who want a streamlined experience, we offer carefully selected lots throughout Minnesota’s most desirable communities. We’ve done the legwork of finding prime locations, handling all due diligence, and ensuring each site is ready for construction.
The advantages of building on our lots:
- Pre-vetted locations in established neighborhoods
- Utilities and infrastructure already confirmed
- Faster timeline from contract to completion
- No surprises during the lot acquisition process
- Access to our full portfolio of custom home designs
2. Build on Your Lot: Your Land, Your Vision
Perhaps you’ve inherited a family property, found the perfect lakefront parcel, or discovered an ideal lot in your dream neighborhood. Unlike many Minnesota home builders who only work on their own inventory, McDonald Construction Partners specializes in building on customer-owned land.
What makes building on your lot different:
- Site-specific design considerations (topography, orientation, setbacks)
- Soil testing and foundation engineering tailored to your property
- Utility connection coordination
- Local zoning and permitting navigation
- Custom home design that maximizes your lot’s unique features
We work closely with you to understand your property’s opportunities and constraints, ensuring your new home takes full advantage of views, natural light, privacy, and outdoor living spaces specific to your lot.
“We’re a unique builder in the standpoint that we do both new construction in new developments,” shared Dave Remick, owner of McDonald Construction Partners. “It’s now an option that’s open to them where they can have new construction and be where they want.”
3. Teardown and Rebuild: Keep Your Location, Upgrade Your Home
Love your neighborhood but not your house? A teardown and rebuild might be your perfect solution.
Why Minnesota homeowners choose teardown and rebuild:
- Stay in established neighborhoods with mature trees and great schools
- Keep your prime location without compromising on modern home features
- Build exactly what you want rather than settling for extensive renovations
- Often more cost-effective than major remodeling projects
- Avoid the hassles of selling one home and buying another
- Maintain your community connections and commute patterns
The teardown process with McDonald Construction:
Our team manages every step of the teardown and rebuild process, from initial feasibility assessment through final construction. We coordinate demolition permits, handle the removal of the existing structure, ensure proper site preparation, and build your new custom home.
We also help you understand the financial aspects, including how to leverage your existing property equity and navigate the unique financing requirements of teardown projects.
Why This Flexibility Matters for Minnesota Homebuyers
Minnesota’s housing market presents unique challenges. Inventory of existing homes remains tight in many desirable communities, and finding a home that truly meets your family’s needs can feel impossible. Meanwhile, the cost and disruption of major renovations often exceed expectations.
McDonald Construction Partner’s approach gives you options:
Struggling to find the right existing home in your preferred neighborhood? Our build-on-your-lot or teardown services let you create it instead.
If you want to stay in your current location but need more space, better functionality, or modern systems and efficiency, a teardown and rebuild can deliver all of this without the stress of moving.
Ready for a custom home but unsure about location selection? Building on one of our lots gives you expert guidance combined with construction excellence.
Building Where You Want to Live
The Minnesota housing market continues to evolve, but one thing remains constant: families want to live in great neighborhoods in homes that meet their needs. Whether that means building on a pristine new lot, constructing on treasured family land, or replacing an outdated house in an established community, McDonald Construction Partners provides the expertise and flexibility to make it happen.
Our approach isn’t about pushing you toward one option—it’s about understanding your unique situation and creating a path to your dream home that makes sense for your family and your future.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
If you’re considering a custom home in Minnesota, whether on our lots, your land, or as a teardown and rebuild, we’d love to discuss your project. Our team brings decades of experience building homes throughout Minnesota, along with the flexibility to work the way that best serves your needs. Get in touch with our team here >>
McDonald Construction is a Minnesota-based custom home builder specializing in new construction on builder lots, customer-owned land, and teardown and rebuild projects. Serving homeowners throughout the Twin Cities metro area and greater Minnesota, we’re committed to quality craftsmanship, transparent communication, and building homes that families love for generations.