Gaviota Construction Inc

Licensed general contractor in St Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota DLI licence activeLead-Safe4.4(16 reviews)

Gaviota Construction Inc holds Minnesota DLI licence BC635994, active, licensed since 14 Jul 2009, rated 4.4 from 16 Google reviews. Minnesota DLI flags an enforcement action on this licence.

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Read before hiring: 1 enforcement action on the Minnesota DLI record. Details below, from the board's own record.

Report card

  • Licence activeMinnesota DLI #BC635994, class Residential Building Contractor. Issued 14 Jul 2009, expires 31 Mar 2027.
  • Licensed 17 yrsSince 14 Jul 2009.
  • Works aloneExempt from workers' comp: certifies no employees, so nobody else may work on your job.
  • Liability insuredSutton Specialty Ins Co, valid to 15 Aug 2027.
  • 1 enforcement action on recordMinnesota DLI flags an enforcement action on this licence but does not say what it was. It is not in the orders the board has published since 2024.Minnesota DLI record Minnesota DLI enforcement actions
  • EPA Lead-Safe certifiedFirm NAT-F305291-1, valid to 26 Aug 2030. Required for work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes.
  • Website shows the licenceTheir own site displays licence #BC635994.
  • 135 building permits since 2020Naming this business as the contractor (City of Minneapolis; City of Saint Paul), most recently 9 Jul 2026.

Checked against the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About Gaviota Construction Inc

Gaviota Construction Inc. is a general contractor in Saint Paul that provides storm restoration, remodeling, and related exterior and interior construction services.

Founded
2002
Serves
Saint Paul
Estimates
Free estimates
Languages
English, Spanish
Ownership
Family-owned

From Gaviota Construction Inc's own website, read 3 Nov 2026. We only show what the site states.

Google reviews

4.4(16 reviews)
Abimelec Garcia★★★★★ 3 months agoView on Google

We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding service we received. The work on our home was completed a few months ago, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the very beginning, their team guided us through the entire insurance claim process step by step. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and gave us the advice we needed to make sure nothing was overlooked.…

Alicia Chang★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

Gaviota did a great job with my claim. They are very knowledgeable and able to work with the adjusters and insurance company. I was able to get my flat rubber roof replaced and building siding replaced. They made the process so easy and did a fantastic job. I am very happy with the work that was done and I highly recommend this company for any storm damage.

Amy Coletta★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

Professional, prompt, excellent service and wonderful workmanship. Everything you want in a contractor. I've used Gaviota on several projects and referred them to customers who were relieved to deal with Harold after getting no response from competitors. Detailed invoices with photos make accounting easier. Staff members Selene and Alan are also friendly and helpful. Reasonable pricing, quick turnaround and wonderful…

David Cade★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

Gaviota did great work on our roof and garage. Excellent communication from the start of project to the end. They guarantee their work for 5 years. Highly recommend.

conniey83★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

0 star. Horrible service! Try to set up a consultation with them regarding my roof. Sent them an email with the documents they needed. Did not receive a response. Called to follow up and the guy told me they responded via email. Checked all the folders in my email and nothing. Only email I see is my email to them. I called back asked for them to resend it, he refused and just kept saying to check my emails again and…

Read all 16 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 3 Nov 2026.

Recent permits

Building permits pulled under licence #BC635994, from City of Minneapolis; City of Saint Paul open data, which names contractors up to 2 Nov 2026. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.

  • 9 Jul 2026 · Res · Ward 8Remove and dispose of the existing asphalt shingle roofing system. Install new ice and water barrier, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, flashing, pipe...
  • 2 Jun 2026 · Res · Ward 1Re-roofing of dwelling roof 23 sqs. Replacing asphalt shingles.
  • 8 May 2026 · Commercial · Ward 8RE-ROOF FLAT ROOF 2020 MSBC
  • 2 Sep 2025 · Res · Ward 8siding repair left elevation only
  • 5 Aug 2025 · Res · Ward 8reroof house and garage

Why it ranks #55 of 243 general contractors in St. Paul

Years licensed weight 3087%
Complaint record weight 2540%
Bond weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3562%

Score 67.8 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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