General Contractor in Apple Valley, MN: Remodeling, Roofing & Siding
Bischel Building is a family-owned general contractor serving Apple Valley with roofing, siding, windows, remodeling, basement finishing and storm damage repairs.
- Family owned & operated since 2005
- BBB accredited
- Licensed MN contractor BC634092
- Based in Farmington, MN
- Free estimates
Our Farmington office is about 6 miles from Apple Valley, close enough that we can get to you quickly.
Many Apple Valley homes were built in the 1970s through the 1990s, and we know how to update them for the way families live today.
Apple Valley homes and what they need
Apple Valley grew up largely in the last decades of the 20th century. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, about 44% of the city's homes were built between 1980 and 1999 and another 27% between 1960 and 1979, with a median build year of 1990. About 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Homes from those decades share some common needs: second or third roofs, siding and windows that are past their prime, dated kitchens and bathrooms with closed-in layouts, and split-level or walkout lower levels that are ready to be finished or redone. Decks built along with homes from those decades are also often due for repair or replacement.
Services Apple Valley homeowners ask for most
- Kitchen remodels that open up closed-in layouts
- Bathroom remodels and tub-to-shower conversions
- Roof, siding and window replacement
- Lower-level finishing and remodeling
- Deck replacement and aging-in-place updates for long-time residents
Recent work in Apple Valley
A two-level deck on a lake home and a full kitchen remodel, both in Apple Valley. We also managed the commercial build-out that turned a former bank building into Constellation Coffee.
Updating a 1980s or 1990s home
The most common projects we see in homes of this era are about light, flow and efficiency. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining room, replacing a dark oak kitchen with lighter cabinets and better lighting, swapping a garden tub for a walk-in shower, and replacing original windows with energy-efficient ones can make a 30-year-old house feel brand new. Doing exterior work in the right order also pays off: if your roof and siding are both near the end of their life, replacing them together gives you matched trim, flashing and gutters.
Why Apple Valley homeowners choose Bischel Building
We're a family-owned, BBB-accredited contractor based in neighboring Farmington. One team handles exteriors and interiors, so you don't have to manage several companies. We put together a custom plan for each customer and keep the work area clean.
Permits in Apple Valley
Apple Valley's Building Inspections Division issues permits through the city's online ePermits system and reviews plans through ProjectDox. Additions, basement finishes, decks, garages, siding, roofing and kitchen expansions generally need permits. Details are on the city's Building Inspections page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a kitchen expansion or basement finish in Apple Valley?
Yes. Apple Valley lists basement finishes, kitchen expansions, siding and roofing among the projects that usually need permits, and permits must be approved and paid before work begins. We handle the application through the city's ePermits system.
How long does plan review take in Apple Valley?
The city asks applicants to allow 8–10 business days for review of residential building plans, and longer if corrections are needed. We build that into the schedule.
Who inspects electrical work in Apple Valley?
Electrical inspections are scheduled separately from building inspections. We coordinate both for your project.
Areas we serve
Along with Apple Valley, we serve Lakeville, Rosemount, Burnsville, Eagan and Farmington, and every town on our service area page within 60 miles of Lakeville and Farmington.
Related services
Planning a project in Apple Valley?
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll set up a time to visit. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with weekend appointments by request.