After many years of planning, we set out to renovate our 1880's farmhouse starting the summer of 2008. It took over a year before we could move in, but now it's become home...again.
Before: 2008, 1800 sq. ft. |
After: 2010, 5200 sq. ft. |
Barn Demolition - We tore down a neighbor's barn (with permission ;-) ) and used much of the salvagable lumber in the house.
Roofing the Granary - We put a new metal roof on our granary while we were at it.
Constructing Scaffold on House - We had to tear off the shingled roof and siding from the house.
Moving the Mobile Home - Our mobile home was in the way of our new foundation and the path we used to move the house.
Cement Pour Using Boom Truck - Pouring cement into the new footings.
Moving the House Part I - Lift the house off the old foundation and move it about 100 feet northwest.
Moving the House Part II - After a week of rain, we had 4 - 6 inches of mud to move the house through.
Moving the House Part III - Position the house and roller-beam onto the new foundation.
The following is a list of the major contributors to our project. Many thanks to all who helped!
| Construction Category | Contractor |
| General Construction Oversight | David Jansen Construction, Sartell, MN, (320) 420-3898 |
| Architectural Plans | Genesis Architecture/Julie Alsum, Willmar, MN, (320) 235-8663 |
| Excavation | Allan Gregory Excavation, Sunburg, MN, (320) 366-3825 and Jeremy Lanctot |
| Demolition | Lanctot Family and friends |
| House Moving | Anderson Building Movers, Paynesville, MN, (320) 243-8295 |
| Foundation | David Jansen and the Lanctot boys |
| Interior Cement Flatwork | Jason Slaughter, Benson, MN and the Lanctot boys |
| Exterior Cement Flatwork | Mark Skare, Sunburg, MN and the Lanctot boys |
| Exterior Stonework and Landscaping | Jeremy, Eli, Reuben and Ezra Lanctot |
| Rough and Finish Carpentry | David Jansen and the Lanctot boys |
| Heating/Plumbing | Empire Plumbing and Heating, Willmar, MN, (320) 222-0703 |
| Insulation | West Central Insulation, Willmar, MN, (800) 309-2329 |
| Drywall and Taping | Central Drywall, Kerkhoven, MN and the Lanctot boys |
| Electrical Service and Finish | Jeremy and Isaac Lanctot |
| Window Construction and Installation | Jedd, Eli and Reuben Lanctot and Bill Osterbauer, Kerkhoven, MN |
| Tilework | Randall Swenson, Sartell, MN and Reuben Lanctot |
| Wood Flooring Installation | Eli and Reuben Lanctot and Nate Smith, Grove City, MN |
| Interior Painting | Nate and Joy Smith, Kelly Lanctot, Karen Osterbauer, Deb Larson, et. al. |
| Exterior Painting | Nate Smith, Jeremy Lanctot and boys, Erin and Leah Osterbauer, Ben and Nate Larson |
| Kitchen Planning | Kitchen Fair, Willmar, MN, (320) 231-1230 |
| Food, Drink and Workcrew Entertainment! | Kelly, Moriah and Abigail Lanctot |
