About Us

About Us
Established in 2000, Dan J. Heid – Planning & Design LLC is a residential building design firm servicing homeowners, builders, contractors, developers, realtors and lumberyards. Our services include site review, concept design, construction drawings and specifications, presentation renderings and animations, 3D study models and bidding/construction phase consulting. We specialize in the creation of new custom homes, whole house remodling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, cabins, guest cottages and luxury lake homes.

Owner and Professional Building Designer, Dan J. Heid, draws on 30 years of experience in residential building design and construction where he has planned, designed and oversaw the construction of hundreds of unique new homes during that time. He has been fortunate to work on a large variety of projects ranging from small decks and additions to whole house remodels and extravagant custom lake homes.

Our service area includes the entire Greater Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin areas including Brainerd lakes, St. Cloud, Little Falls, Brainerd, Gull Lake, Nisswa, Walker, Crosslake, Whitefish Chain, Bay Lake, Garrison, Aitkin, Alexandria, Detroit Lakes, Walker, Park Rapids, Grand Rapids.

In addition to the design process, working at construction companies throughout his early career has also provided Dan with knowledge of the challenges the building process can present. His practical experience in custom home building and construction estimating helps keep your project on budget from the first day of concept design.

The most rewarding part of each design project is that the end result is a unique reflection of the client’s lifestyle and personality; the keys to any successful construction project are thoughtful and creative planning, understanding and visualizing the end goal, and proactive attention to the details of the project.

What makes us different?
Dan J. Heid – Planning & Design offers the clients we work with a rare blend of architectural design skills and construction background into one service. Drawing from 20 years of experience in both design AND construction, we are able to combine the creativity and artistic talents that an architect would provide with an awareness of construction techniques, cost efficiencies and experience in the project management process offered by a building contractor. We believe the ability to fuse these two skills together sets us apart from others who may specialize in only the design or building phase of the project.
Continuing Education
In order to meet the requirements of an ever changing profession and industry, we are always looking for and considering opportunities to attain new knowledge and professional skills through the use of continuing education courses, seminars and media publications. Continuing education provides us with knowledge of new products, how these products are properly used and installed, changes to existing and new building codes, design trends, and ways to improve services provided to our clients.
Memberships & Organizations
We feel it is important to be ahead of the curve when it comes to new ideas, construction techniques, news and code changes in the construction and building industry. That is why we are proud to be members of the following industry organizations.


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