Most Homeowners Waste Thousands
on Bad Decisions
Before you pick up a hammer or hire a contractor — sit down with Justin Bakken. 16+ years in the trades, raised on job sites. Get a hand-drawn concept, an honest estimate, and the strategic insight to do your remodel right the first time.
Three deliverables. One hour.
Zero guesswork.
Everything you need to make a confident decision about your remodel — drawn, discussed, and estimated by someone who's built it before.
Hand-Drawn Concept
Justin sketches your vision in real time — layout changes, structural ideas, spatial flow. Not a generic software render. A drawing that reflects your home and your goals, from someone who knows how it all actually gets built.
Accurate Cost Estimate
Get a realistic number based on current material costs and labor rates right here in central Minnesota — not a national average from a database. Justin's pricing comes from years of managing real budgets, so you know what to actually expect.
Expert Strategic Insight
Ask anything. What's worth doing, what's a waste, where to splurge, where to save. Learn the pitfalls that cost homeowners thousands — from someone who's seen them in real Minnesota basements, kitchens, and bathrooms.
No matter where you are in the process,
we can help.
Whether you're ready to build tomorrow or still just dreaming — a strategy session saves you time, money, and headaches down the road.
"I know what I want — I need the right team."
Walk through your project with Justin, get a precise estimate, and see if Xtra Mile is the right fit. Skip the guesswork and move fast with confidence.
"I have ideas, but I don't know where to start."
Justin helps you figure out what's realistic, what it'll cost, and what order to tackle it in. Build trust with a contractor before committing to a big project.
"I want to do it myself — but do it right."
Get expert advice on where DIY makes sense, where it doesn't, and what to watch out for. Justin's insight can save you from costly mistakes — even if you're the one building.
"I want to nail the design before I build."
Walk through design concepts, layout options, and material choices with someone who knows what works structurally — not just aesthetically. Get a concept drawing you can act on.
Justin Bakken, CEO
Raised in the construction environment alongside his father DJ — who brings 30+ years in the industry — Justin has over 16 years of hands-on experience and trade knowledge. As the primary estimator at Xtra Mile, he's the first person you'll meet and the best resource you'll find for honest, practical remodeling guidance in central Minnesota.
Justin and his wife Ariela built Xtra Mile into a company where high-quality craftsmanship meets custom design. They also run The Lime Tree Group, funding orphanage renovations in Guatemala through their work here at home. This isn't just a business — it's a mission.
Licensed MN Contractor · BC728842AI can search. Justin can build.
Online tools give you ranges. Justin gives you the number — and draws it out so you can see it.
Ballpark guesses from a database
- ✕National averages that don't reflect MN costs
- ✕No understanding of your actual space or structure
- ✕Can't tell you what's behind the drywall
- ✕No visual — just a price range you can't trust
- ✕No opinion on what's worth doing and what isn't
Real answers from real experience
- ✓Pricing based on actual central MN labor & material costs
- ✓Understands your space after walking through it with you
- ✓16+ years of knowing what's behind walls
- ✓Hand-drawn concept you can use to move forward
- ✓Honest advice on where to invest and where to save
We created a guide so you
don't waste a single dollar
Most homeowners waste thousands on bad decisions — wrong materials, bad layouts, unexpected costs. We created the Xtra Mile Magazine and Remodel Workbook so you can avoid all of that before you even start.
Whether you're planning a kitchen remodel, a basement finish, or a full addition — these resources walk you through budgeting, design decisions, and the questions you should be asking every contractor.
Most homeowners waste thousands on bad decisions — we created a guide to help you avoid that before starting.
Simple. Focused. Actionable.
Three steps from "I'm thinking about it" to "I know exactly what to do."
Book & Share Your Vision
Reserve your session online. Send over any photos, measurements, Pinterest boards, or rough ideas. The more context Justin has, the more valuable your session will be.
Meet with Justin
A focused 60-minute deep dive. Walk through your space, discuss options, and watch Justin sketch your concept in real time. Ask every question you've been sitting on.
Walk Away Ready
Leave with a hand-drawn concept, a realistic cost estimate, and a clear plan. You'll know exactly what your remodel will take — in dollars, time, and decisions.
I cannot say enough about how great our experience has been with Xtra Mile. The whole crew care about the work they do, care about their clients, and it shows. The work they did was beyond expectation.
Ready to stop guessing and
start building with confidence?
Whether you're ready to break ground or still in the dreaming phase — there's a right next step for you. And we're here for every one of them.