Locally Based. Locally Trusted.
Todd Nelson lives and works in the Sioux Falls area. He knows the communities he serves, including Dell Rapids, and he shows up like it.
SERVING DELL RAPIDS, SD
Custom Remodeling Contractor in Dell Rapids, SD
Kitchen and bath remodels, historic home carpentry, decks and egress windows in Dell Rapids, SD.
Qualified Carpentry Serves Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids is known for its Sioux quartzite buildings and its historic downtown along the Big Sioux River, and that history extends into the housing stock. Many Dell Rapids homes are a century old or close to it, with quartzite foundations, tall ceilings and original woodwork that owners want preserved rather than replaced.
Working in a historic Dell Rapids home means knowing when to save and when to rebuild. Todd Nelson repairs and matches original woodwork, rebuilds staircases and railings, and adds built-ins that suit the period instead of fighting it. Where a kitchen has to be gutted, the trim and casing go back in matching the rest of the house so the room does not read as an obvious remodel.
Quartzite foundations and older basements also make egress windows a bigger job in Dell Rapids than in newer construction, and that work needs a contractor who has cut openings in tough foundations before. Todd handles egress and window replacement as an Andersen Certified Contractor. Commercial work in Dell Rapids includes retail spaces downtown, churches and business office fit-outs.
Qualified Carpentry holds a City of Sioux Falls Residential Building Contractor license, is fully bonded and insured, and is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. That same standard of work comes to every community we serve, including Dell Rapids.
Projects Todd builds most often in Dell Rapids
- Historic woodwork repair, stair rebuilds and period-appropriate built-ins
- Egress window openings in quartzite and older foundations
- Kitchen gut renovations with matched original trim
Todd also serves Baltic, Renner, Colton and the rest of the Sioux Falls region, and Dell Rapids sits approximately 22 miles north of Sioux Falls on Highway 115. See the full list of services or read Todd Nelson's background.
Start Your Dell Rapids Project32 Years of Experience
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Complimentary Consultation
NAHB Member
SoFi Financing Available
Why Dell Rapids Homeowners Choose Qualified Carpentry
32 Years of Trade Experience
Not a new company learning on your project. Todd has been doing this work for 32 years. That experience shows up in every estimate, every build, and every finished room.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Fully licensed by the City of Sioux Falls. Bonded and insured on every project. NAHB member. You are protected from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
SERVICES
Popular Projects in Dell Rapids, SD
Everything Qualified Carpentry builds in Sioux Falls is available in Dell Rapids. Pick the work closest to your project to see how Todd approaches it.
THE PROCESS
How a Dell Rapids Project Works
The same steps on every job, whether it is a trim package or a full kitchen.
1. Tell Todd About the Project
Call 605-212-6318 or send the details through the estimate form. Todd answers his own phone. You are not routed to a call center or handed to a salesperson.
2. Measurements & Details
Most projects need measurements and a clear picture of the existing conditions before anything can be priced. Todd gathers what he needs, in person when the job calls for it.
3. Current Vendor Pricing
Estimates are not handed out on the spot. Materials, cabinets, windows, and specialty products are quoted with vendors so the number you receive reflects current pricing.
4. Written Estimate
You get a written estimate covering scope, materials, and what is included, so there are no surprises once work begins.
5. Build & Final Walkthrough
Todd does the work himself with a small trusted crew, keeps the site clean, and walks the finished project with you before it is called done.
What Affects Project Cost in Dell Rapids
Todd will not throw out a number over the phone to win the job. Every Dell Rapids estimate is written after measurements and current vendor pricing, and these are the factors that move it.
Request a Written Estimate- Size of the space and the overall scope of work
- Materials and finish level you choose
- Whether the layout or any structure changes
- Condition of what is already there once demolition starts
- Plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work the project triggers
- Timeline, scheduling, and current vendor lead times
What Clients Say
"Qualified Carpentry does AMAZING work! High quality finishes and attention to detail second to none. I have worked with many contractors and this company hits the mark on every aspect. Their custom design, knowledge, professionalism and finished result will exceed your expectations!"
Jody B.
Sioux Falls, SD
"Todd finished my basement several years ago, he did such an amazing job. I will definitely be using him again and would highly recommend him for your needs!"
Ron H.
Sioux Falls, SD
"Always quality work! Many design ideas to update your home."
Barb N.
Sioux Falls, SD
Other Areas We Serve
Qualified Carpentry serves communities throughout the Sioux Falls metro area and surrounding region.
Common Questions About Contractor Services in Dell Rapids
Do you remodel historic homes in Dell Rapids, SD?
Yes. Many Dell Rapids homes are close to a century old, and Todd Nelson repairs and matches original woodwork, rebuilds staircases and railings, and adds period-appropriate built-ins. Thirty-two years in finish carpentry is what makes new work blend with old in these houses.
Can you cut an egress window into an older Dell Rapids foundation?
Yes. Older Dell Rapids basements and quartzite foundations make egress openings harder than in new construction. Todd Nelson handles the cut, the window, the well and the framing, and he is an Andersen Windows and Doors Certified Contractor, fully insured.
Will a new Dell Rapids kitchen match the rest of my old house?
It will if the trim is handled correctly. Todd Nelson rebuilds casing and base to match the existing profiles in your Dell Rapids home so a gutted kitchen does not read as an obvious remodel. He has 32 years of millwork and cabinetry experience behind that detail.
How does Todd price a Dell Rapids remodel?
Todd Nelson measures the space, confirms current material pricing with his vendors, and then writes a scope and price. He does not quote from a doorway, because older Dell Rapids homes hide conditions that change the number. Qualified Carpentry is licensed, bonded and insured.
Does Qualified Carpentry build decks in Dell Rapids?
Yes. Todd Nelson builds composite and cedar decks, stairs and covered structures in Dell Rapids, with footings set below frost depth for South Dakota winters. He is the licensed general contractor on site, not a crew lead, with 32 years of construction experience.
What businesses does Todd work with in Dell Rapids?
Todd Nelson handles downtown retail spaces, churches, business office fit-outs and medical office finish work in Dell Rapids. He is a member of NAHB, the Home Builders of Sioux Empire and the South Dakota Home Builders Association, licensed, bonded and insured for commercial projects.
Ready to Start Your Dell Rapids Project?
Call Todd Nelson directly or request an estimate online. He serves Dell Rapids and surrounding communities and follows up personally.