General contractor for kitchens, baths and additions in Elk River, MN
Brent Christenson runs ProTime from Elk River. He plans the job with you, sets the dates with every trade, and walks the finished work with you.
Rooms and additions from ProTime's own project pages
Kitchens
- Oak cabinets, granite counters, 5-inch natural red oak flooring
- Maple cabinets, Hanstone counters, Duraceramic flooring
- Maple cabinets, soapstone counters, Duraceramic flooring
Bathrooms, suites and laundry rooms
A primary bedroom and bathroom added inside a two-story addition, and a master bath taken down to the studs.
Additions and second stories
- Full second-story addition
- Two-story addition with a primary bedroom and bath
- Full rear dormer with a walkout deck
Porches, decks and garage extensions
A deck with a screened-in cedar porch and a garage extension is one of the jobs on Brent's list.
Living rooms, windows and doors
One Google reviewer had 10 or more windows and doors replaced, wall reframing included.
Buying a house? Brent also does home inspections.
A visual, non-invasive look at structure, electrical, plumbing, roofing where it can be reached, and siding.
Finished rooms
What Brent says a remodel starts at
Standard kitchen
New cabinets, a countertop upgrade, an electrical upgrade and lower to mid-range appliances.
Mid-size bathroom
New tub, fixtures, vanity and vanity top, and a ceramic floor.
How to set your number
Brent asks homeowners to plan on spending 5 to 10 percent more than the detailed estimate.
Financing: Brent can introduce you to a mortgage company that bases the loan on what the property will be worth after the work.
Design first, then build
ProTime draws the plans before anyone swings a hammer.
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Project assessment
- Scope, and your must-haves versus wants
- Drawn plans if you have them, budget and the time frame you want
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Design
- Field measurements and a conceptual drawing
- Construction drawings and a revised estimate
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Estimate and contract
- Final estimate and construction contract, then the down payment
- Permit application
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Construction
- Daily meetings with you, and progress payments
- Walk-throughs as the work goes and inspections
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Completion
- Final walk through and a punch list
- Final inspections, then final payment
Brent Christenson
Before starting his own company Brent put in 20 years as a systems analyst and IT manager, doing construction work on the side.
On average, the subcontractors on his jobs have worked with him for more than four years.
On the record
- License
- Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, BC447771
- Certified
- NARI Certified Remodeler (CR)
- Lead safe
- EPA RRP lead certification for homes built before 1978
- Insurance
- Brent states Minnesota liability coverage of $1,000,000 and shows it when you meet
- Permits
- Brent pulls the permits and schedules the inspections
- References
- Brent says he is glad to connect you with past clients
Check any contractor's license with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry before you sign, including this one.
What homeowners wrote
checked October 13, 2026
"Brent brings a remodeling project to a higher level. Our major living room remodel, which included removal of all windows, installing a new stone fireplace, and managing to redesign a wall with all windows turned out amazing."
"Choosing ProTime Construction for our kitchen project was a great decision, largely due to Brent. Brent's insights were invaluable; he helped us overcome every hurdle we faced during the planning and construction."
"My project was a kitchen remodel and addition. I LOVE IT! Brent took care of all the glitches that arose from the architect's plans. He kept me informed along the way."
Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 on Google.
Before you call
Plan on lead testing before the remodel starts. If lead turns up, the crew uses precautions to remove and dispose of it. ProTime holds the EPA RRP lead certification, and you should ask to see that credential from any contractor you consider.
Nobody can give a real number until Brent has seen the job. Before work starts he gets every trade to commit to dates, and he talks with you daily while the crew is on site.
Yes. Windows come with remodels, and Brent also takes small and large window replacement jobs on their own.
Request a consultation
Tell Brent what you have in mind. He will call to set up a first meeting about scope, budget and timeline.