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About Rayco Construction

Saint Paul's family-owned residential contractor — your name remembered, your home respected.

Rayco gives Twin Cities homeowners something rare: a contractor who explains what's happening, shows up on schedule, and takes pride in work that lasts well past the final invoice.

No middleman. No mystery. Just the people doing the work.

Rayco was built on one principle: homeowners deserve the truth about their project — what needs to happen, what can wait, and what it actually costs to do it right. That standard shows up on every job, whether it's a roof repair after a storm, a kitchen remodel, or exterior work that has to beat the Minnesota winter.

We are a genuinely local company rooted in Saint Paul. Our material choices, scheduling decisions, and project recommendations are shaped by Upper Midwest conditions and the expectations that come with a family business that lives and works in this community.

Construction crew reviewing plans at a residential jobsite
01

See it in person

Rayco walks the actual project — no guesswork, no estimates built from photos alone.

02

Get a clear scope

The plan separates urgent repairs, optional upgrades, and what affects your budget most.

03

Build it right

Crews protect your home, flag unexpected findings early, and don't leave until the details are done.

Our team

The people behind the work.

Duane Nelson

Founder

Duane started Rayco Construction to give Twin Cities homeowners a contractor they could genuinely trust. He stays personally involved in projects — which means the person who gave you the estimate is the same person who cares whether the work holds up long after the final invoice. When his name is on the job, accountability isn't a talking point; it's just how business gets done.