I reached out to Dual A services for help with my taxes. I have never used any form of professional…read morehelp with them before. Arin reached out very quickly and answered every question I had fluently and was incredibly friendly. She helped me weigh my options and I chose to go through her. She is so quick and efficient and did not miss a beat throughout communicating with me. Not to mention very affordable. I will band returning to her in the future.

Arin provided an extremely detailed and thorough preparation for my personal taxes. I was looking…read morefor a tax preparer while here in Minnesota, as I'm from out of state and needed someone to help prepare my taxes asap since tax day is just around the corner. Arin was presented to me through Yelp and I'm glad to have came across her business and worked with her. What she charges for her services is reasonable and I would say well worth it. She was responsive throughout the entire communication process while also preparing my taxes for e-file and she even helped save me a few thousands on what I initially owed! That's a winner right there! Arin you have made a life long customer, you are my tax advisor for years to come. Thank you for your professionalism and expertise!

They have not had the best interactions with our patrons. They are not the most proactive when it…read morecomes to communications.

We were highly impressed with the level of service provided by Veteran Shredding. Dave, who was…read moreassigned to help us was incredible. He was patient, thorough and made the whole process enjoyable. He went above and beyond which included providing tips for high efficiency, offered us another cart for ease of loading and even carried items from peoples cars. This level of care and service is not the norm out there. We will definitely be using them again!

Read this before you sign anything with Creative Homes…read more First, no matter which builder you choose, bring your own realtor. Do not rely on the builder to "look out for you." We worked with Vic Wittgenstein at Coldwell Banker Burnet (Crocus Hill) and he was excellent, but that representation was critical. Now, the hard truth: Just moments before handing over our first $5,000 earnest money check (with another $10,000 due shortly after), we were informed that Creative Homes only uses flat paint (a non-negotiable). This was disclosed after hours of selections and decisions had already been made. Flat paint. In a $400,000+ brand-new home. With young children. Flat paint cannot be cleaned without damaging it. The walls now look terrible, and repainting will be inevitable far sooner than it should be. The timing of this disclosure felt intentional (and gross). It didn't stop there. We paid $250 per room to paint our kids' bedrooms different colors. Total: $500. They didn't even paint the closets. Quality issues were constant. Their "thorough inspection" missed multiple electrical outlets and a pot filler. When we pointed out a missing outlet, it was slapped in at the last minute in the wrong location. When we raised concerns, we were told, "You got an outlet." Plans be damned. Selections are another trap. Any faucet or fixture that isn't their cheap default is wildly marked up, often 2-3x the retail price. Even worse, the defaults don't match other finishes. We ended up with antique silver cabinet hardware and ugly chrome faucets. Our kitchen faucet was quite literally half plastic. We chose to replace fixtures ourselves because it was cheaper than their "upgrade." Then came the windows. They don't use local manufacturers like Andersen because Pella is cheaper for them. While cleaning, we discovered the windows were only caulked where visible. The top edges weren't caulked at all. That sums up their approach perfectly: If it's hidden, skipped, or the bare minimum- they'll do it. Anything to save a dollar, at the homeowner's expense. My advice: Do your homework. Talk to real homeowners. And don't be fooled by a polished model home, as it does not reflect the quality behind the walls.

We closed on a new home from Creative Homes in May 2025. We reported an issue in June 2025 with…read morethe sidewalk for a warranty repair. It appears the concrete was poured when it was raining and was never covered, causing the surface to have water damage from the roof runoff. They came back and said this is just fine, they weren't going to cover this because it's only cosmetic. Really? I don't think this is acceptable for a new home and should not be like this. This is clearly shoddy workmanship. They don't stand behind their work or warranty. See photo.

I requested a deep cleaning of a 3 bd, 2 bathroom house, Olena was quick to respond and answered…read moreall my questions promptly. It went very smoothly and the cleaning crew showed up at the agreed upon time. The cost was reasonable and a great value for the service. I paid extra to have the interior of the fridge cleaned and it looks brand new. I would use Frost and Fresh on again on a quarterly basis and recommend them highly.

They did a great job and are thorough and reasonably priced. They have good availability. I would…read morerecommend!

Michelle was on time, professional, and very patient with my elderly father in law. I sell real…read moreestate and will use Michelle again!

Needed a form notarized for my retirement application. Michelle actually came to our house to do…read morethe notarization! Professional and quick.

Tammi is amazing. She's literally a bad ass. She got my taxes done in under an hour. She was cool,…read morecalm, knowledgable, and she was alone in the office on a Sunday. Can not recommend her enough. She is hugely knowledgable and kind. Thank you so much, Tammi!!!! I will be going back here.

This review is for the White Bear office. I actually had a bad experience at another office where…read moreover the course of 2 years multiple errors where made. However, at this office the preparer (Tammi Stanton) showed great expertise, efficiency, and patience in helping to clean up the mess. While working with Tammi I noticed a plaque on her desk for being the top tax preparer for a previous year. Based on my experience I am not surprised.

The nice very professional group, Had my taxes done with Mariah Dodge wow she went over everything…read morewith a fine toothcomb. Did not have to recheck to see if anything was missing because she would ask all the right questions. Price and service were way way better than I could ask for. Yes, will return as long as I have to pay Taxes haha!!! Paid very close to detail, and was very impressed !!

From the owner: At Ballast Tax & Business Services, we provide a broad range of accounting services including…read morepayroll services, business financial statements, business planning & budgeting, tax consulting, tax returns, financial plans, pension & retirement planning, IRS audit preparation and Day Care business tax preparation. ​ With more than 30 years of experience serving businesses and individuals, you can rely upon us to provide the highest quality service.