Pine Point Construction  /  Case Studies

Our Work

A closer look at a few recent projects: what each homeowner needed, how we built it, and how it turned out.

Work we're proud to put our name on.

Finished new construction bathroom in Rockville, MN, with a walk-in shower and corner soaking tub
Case Study  /  Deck Building

Deck Resurfacing in Sartell, MN

After 25 plus years, this 10 by 14 deck needed new decking, railing, and stairs, but the frame underneath was still solid, so a full rebuild would have been more than the job called for. We tore off the old decking and railing and kept the existing frame in place, then rebuilt the stairs from the ground up: new framing, new decking, and new railing to match.

The Sartell, MN deck before resurfacing
Before
Deck resurfacing in Sartell, MN, finished with new decking and railing
After

“The workmanship of the finished deck shows that, regardless of the type of project, Jake has high standards of skill and talent in the building and construction trade.”

Google Review, Sartell, MN
The Process

We started by tearing off the old decking and railing down to the existing frame, which was still in good shape. The stairs needed more than a resurface, so those we rebuilt from scratch.

Old decking removed, existing frame left in place
Old decking removed
New stair framing under construction
New stair framing
New decking and railing being installed
New decking and railing
Detail of the finished stair rail
In the Details

Every rail and step gets the same attention.

Tight joints, evenly spaced balusters, hardware set to hold up through a Minnesota winter. These are the details that make a deck feel finished rather than just functional.

If your deck's frame is solid but the decking, railing, or stairs are showing their age, we would love to talk through what a resurface could look like for your deck.

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Case Study  /  Home Remodeling

A Bonus Room Above the Garage, St. Cloud, MN

This started as a large, empty framed space above the garage. We ran new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, framed two bedrooms plus an ensuite bathroom and a walk in closet, then finished it out with drywall, paint, tile, and trim. The hallway leading back to it was mostly unfinished too, so we brought that together to blend into the rest of the upstairs. The best part of the space is the view out the back windows over the lake, so that is where we placed the bathroom and suite.

The empty framed space above the garage in St. Cloud, MN before the bonus room project
Before
The finished walk in shower in the ensuite bathroom
After

“The craftsmanship was outstanding. The attention to detail and quality of work exceeded our expectations. The room blends seamlessly with the rest of our home, and you can tell that a lot of care went into every corner and finish.”

Google Review, St. Cloud, MN
The Process

Everything in this space started from a framed shell, so it went in order: framing the new walls, then running plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, then waterproofing the shower before the surround went in.

Framing the rooms and hallway
Framing the rooms
Plumbing rough in for the bathroom
Running plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
Waterproofing membrane installed before the shower surround went in
Waterproofing the shower
The Finished Space
One of the two finished bonus room bedrooms in St. Cloud, MN, with a view over the lake
One of the two bedrooms
The finished hallway connecting to the rest of the upstairs
The connecting hallway
The finished soaking tub in the ensuite bathroom
The soaking tub
Detail of the finished tub filler and hardware
In the Details

Every corner gets the same care.

Clean lines, level fixtures, hardware set true throughout. These are the details that make a finished space feel like it belongs, not like it was added on.

If you have unfinished space above a garage, or anywhere else in your home, we would love to talk through what it could become.

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Case Study  /  Deck Building

A Composite Deck, Built Around an Angle, St. Cloud, MN

This project started with an existing paver patio that had run its course. We tore it out and built a new composite deck in its place, laid out around how this family actually uses the space. The corner nearest the sidewalk was cut at an angle rather than squared off, which let us fit more usable deck into a tight footprint. A picture frame border wraps the outside edge for a clean, finished look.

The existing paver patio in St. Cloud, MN before the new composite deck
Before
Finished composite deck in St. Cloud, MN with an angled corner and picture frame border
After

“Jake really listened to our needs and offered thoughtful suggestions for the layout and materials. The craftsmanship is top notch, and they showed great care throughout the project, even putting up temporary fencing to protect our pets.”

Google Review, St. Cloud, MN
Framing the new deck with its angled corner near the sidewalk
The Process

The old patio came out first.

Once the pavers were demolished and cleared, we framed the new deck directly on the footprint, working that angled cut into the corner nearest the sidewalk so the family got the most deck space the lot could give them.

The Finished Deck
The finished deck seen from the yard alongside the house
A clean line along the house
The finished deck viewed from within the yard
Room to spare for the family

If your patio or deck is not making the most of an awkward corner or a tight lot, we would love to talk through what could work better.

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Case Study  /  Bathroom Remodeling

A New Construction Bathroom in Rockville, MN

This new construction bathroom in Rockville, MN was built from the ground up. We framed the space, ran the electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, hung and finished the sheetrock, then finished it out with tile throughout, a custom closet, custom cabinets, a soaking tub, and a barrier free shower.

New construction master bathroom in Rockville, MN, with a hallway past the water closet and walk-in shower to the corner soaking tub
The double vanity with custom cabinets
A vanity built to last
Barrier-free walk-in shower with dual shower heads in Rockville, MN
A barrier free walk in shower
The custom built in closet organizer
A custom closet, built in
The corner soaking tub with wood panel surround
The soaking tub
Tile carried from the floor up the walls and across the ceiling
Tile from floor to ceiling
Detail of the tiled shower niche
Detail in every niche
In Jake's Words

“A bathroom like this comes down to the details most people never think to ask about, how a shower drains, where the light falls, how much a closet actually needs to hold. Getting those right the first time is what separates a space that just looks good from one that still works for you years from now. That is the standard I hold every project to.”

Jake Byram, Owner, Pine Point Construction

Planning a new bathroom built from the ground up? We would love to talk through what it could look like for your home.

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Case Study  /  Kitchen Remodeling

A New Construction Kitchen in St. Cloud, MN

This new construction kitchen in St. Cloud, MN was planned as the center of an open, vaulted living space. We built it around a large center island, wrapped the walls in dark stained shaker cabinets, and set a pantry behind a frosted glass door. Recessed lights across the vaulted ceiling, a copper pendant over the island, and a smaller pendant over the sink keep the whole room bright.

New construction kitchen in St. Cloud, MN with dark shaker cabinets, a large center island, laminate countertops, and a copper pendant light over the island under a vaulted ceiling
The Process

Because this kitchen was part of a new build, it was planned from the framing up. Cabinets went in first, then the laminate countertops, with plumbing, electrical, and lighting roughed in long before, right where the layout needed them.

Cabinets being installed in the new St. Cloud, MN kitchen under the vaulted ceiling
Cabinets going in
Laminate countertops and island top installed before the cabinet doors went on
Countertops installed
The Finished Kitchen
The finished kitchen with the range wall, pantry door, and island
Room to work on every side
The finished kitchen seen from beside the refrigerator
An island at the center
The finished kitchen with the refrigerator set into a full height cabinet surround
A built in refrigerator surround
The kitchen sink under the window, with laminate countertops, dark stained window trim, and a pendant light over the sink
In the Details

Built to look built in.

The sink sits right under the window for natural light, the dark stained window trim matches the cabinets, and a pendant light hangs right over the sink. Small things, but they are what make a kitchen look built in rather than just installed.

In Jake's Words

“A kitchen gets used more than any other room in the house, so I plan it around how people actually move through it: where the groceries land, where someone sits while someone else cooks, how many steps it takes from the fridge to the sink. Get those right and the rest of the kitchen just works.”

Jake Byram, Owner, Pine Point Construction

Planning a new kitchen, or rethinking the one you have? We would love to talk through what it could look like for your home.

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