Custom Porches, Decks & Exteriors in Minnetonka, MN
Personal Pride designs and builds porches, decks, and full exterior projects for Minnetonka homeowners, from lakeside decks near Lake Minnetonka to screened porches and siding built for Minnesota winters.
Minnetonka is not one kind of neighborhood. Head toward Glen Lake or Minnetonka Mills and you’re mostly in homes built in the 1940s and 50s, the kind where the deck has to work around mature trees and a yard that was never flat to begin with. Head toward Lake Minnetonka itself, around 55391, and you’re in a different market entirely: bigger lots, higher property values, and homeowners who want porches and exteriors that match the investment already in the house.
Personal Pride has built porches, decks, and exterior projects across the West Metro since 2002, and Minnetonka is one of the cities where that range actually matters. We’ve built elevated decks on wooded, sloped lots near Lone Lake and Purgatory Creek, screened and 3-season porches for homeowners who want more use out of a short Minnesota season, and full exterior work, siding, roofing, windows, and doors, on homes old enough that the original materials just weren’t built for another 20 years. Whatever the project, we handle the design, the permitting with the City of Minnetonka, and the construction, so you’re not managing three separate contractors for one home.
What We Build for Minnetonka Homeowners
Most Minnetonka projects fall into one of three buckets, and plenty of them combine more than one on the same house.
Our deck building work makes up the largest share. On the wooded, sloped lots common inland, that usually means an elevated or multi-level design, and we build in every major material depending on how you want to balance cost against upkeep. Composite decking is the most popular choice here because it holds up to freeze-thaw cycles with almost no maintenance, PVC decking sits at the top of the range for moisture resistance and carries warranties up to 50 years, and wood decking still appeals to homeowners who want the natural look and accept the upkeep. On raised decks, we often add an under-deck drainage system so the space underneath becomes a dry, second outdoor room instead of wasted ground.
On the porch side, the right build depends on how much of the year you want to use the space. A screened porch is the simplest and most affordable, a 3-season porch adds finished flooring, seasonal windows, and a heat source to stretch the space into spring and fall, and a 4-season porch is fully conditioned so it works like an extension of the house year-round. We also build front porches for curb appeal, handle porch conversions when a homeowner wants to enclose what they already have, and design under-deck porches that use the space beneath an elevated deck.
Beyond outdoor living, our exterior work is where a lot of older Minnetonka homes get brought back up to standard. That includes siding and roofing replacement, new windows and doors, and pergolas for homeowners who want shade and structure without a full roof. Because we run all three service lines in-house, a homeowner replacing siding while adding a deck deals with one team and one contract, not three separate contractors trying to coordinate on the same wall.
About Minnetonka
Minnetonka is one of the larger and more established West Metro cities, split across several zip codes with real differences in housing age and lot type. Neighborhoods like Glen Lake, Minnetonka Mills, Groveland, Scenic Heights, and Sherwood Forest are mostly mid-century construction on wooded, often sloped lots. Closer to Lake Minnetonka in the 55391 area, homes run newer, larger, and considerably more expensive, with plenty of lakefront and near-lake property.
Kids in Minnetonka attend either Minnetonka Public School District or Hopkins Public School District, depending on the zip code, both regularly cited among the stronger districts in the Twin Cities metro. The mix of older inland neighborhoods and premium lakeside property means a deck, porch, or exterior project here needs to be designed for the specific lot, not a generic Twin Cities suburb template.
Why Minnetonka Homeowners Choose Personal Pride
We’re based in Golden Valley, a short drive from Minnetonka, and we’ve been building here since 2002. A few things that come up often with Minnetonka clients specifically:
- We design around the lot, not a template. Sloped, wooded lots near Lone Lake and Purgatory Creek get treated differently than a flat lakeside lot in 55391.
- We handle the permitting. City of Minnetonka permits and inspections are on us, not you.
- One team, three service lines. Porches, decks, and exteriors under one contract instead of three separate hires.
- Warranties that mean something. Manufacturer material warranties (up to 50 years on PVC decking) plus our own 10-year labor warranty.
- Credentials that check out. NADRA member, BBB A+ accredited, veteran-friendly through our PrideBuilt Heroes Savings Program.
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Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve
We build throughout Minnetonka, including Glen Lake, Minnetonka Mills, Groveland, Scenic Heights, Sherwood Forest, Spring Hill Park, and Sparrow, along with the areas around Lone Lake, Purgatory Creek, and the Minnetonka-adjacent bays of Lake Minnetonka.
Zip codes served: 55305, 55343, 55345, 55391, and 55426.
FAQ's
Do I need a permit for a porch, deck, or exterior project in Minnetonka?
In most cases, yes. Any permanent structure attached to your home, and most exterior replacement work, requires a permit from the City of Minnetonka. Requirements can vary by zoning district within the city. We verify what applies to your specific property and handle the permit and inspection process as part of the project.
What decking and siding materials hold up best against Minnesota winters?
Composite and PVC decking resist moisture and freeze-thaw cycling with little upkeep, and PVC products often carry warranties up to 50 years. For exteriors, the materials matter less than the installation: proper flashing, drainage, and ventilation are what actually prevent damage over a Minnesota winter, regardless of siding type.
Can you build an elevated or lakeside deck near Lake Minnetonka?
Yes. Lakeside lots in the 55391 area and wooded, sloped lots further inland both call for elevated or multi-level deck designs. On raised decks, we also install under-deck drainage systems so the space underneath stays dry and usable.
Is a 3-season porch a good fit for a Minnetonka home?
For most homeowners here, yes. A 3-season porch adds finished flooring, insulated windows built for seasonal use, and often a heat source like infrared heating, extending how much of the year you actually use the space without the full cost of a 4-season build.
What exterior services do you offer alongside porches and decks?
Siding, roofing, windows, doors, and pergolas. Many Minnetonka projects combine an outdoor living space with exterior work on the same house, especially on older homes in neighborhoods like Minnetonka Mills or Glen Lake where original materials are reaching the end of their life.
