Leave It to Lewis
Field Note 001

PROJECTS
DONE RIGHT?
LEAVE IT TO LEWIS

Custom woodwork, building and construction by a licensed contractor who digs jobs done the right way. If you have a woodworking, remodeling or home improvement project just leave it to Lewis. I’ve got your back.

Cedar deck overlooking a lake at sunsetRef. 001 / Exterior work

A few of the projects I’ve been getting my hands dirty with.

Woodworker shaping lumber at a workbench in a sunlit shop
Cedar deck overlooking a Minnesota lake at sunset
Custom walnut built-in shelves in a living room
Custom kitchen cabinetry being installed
Compact cedar backyard studio at dusk

About

Hi, I’m Matthew Lewis, but most people know me simply as Lewis

That’s where the name Leave It to Lewis comes from

Matthew Lewis, builder and owner of Leave It to Lewis
Matthew Lewis — Owner & GC · Minnesota

I’ve spent approximately 23 years working in the handyman and home improvement trade, helping homeowners turn ideas, repairs, and projects into reality. Over the years, I’ve worked on just about anything you can imagine — and plenty of things you probably wouldn’t.

From building custom decks and outdoor spaces to replacing windows and doors, my experience covers a wide range of residential projects. I’ve even built chicken coops, chicken runs, dog houses, and other one-of-a-kind projects that require a little creativity and a willingness to figure things out.

After two decades in the trade, I recently took the next step and became a General Contractor, allowing me to bring my experience, craftsmanship, and problem-solving skills to larger and more involved projects.

Skills & Expertise

Skills

  • Finish Carpentry
  • Framing
  • Cabinet Making
  • Deck Building
  • Drywall & Taping
  • Tile Setting

Expertise

  • Residential Remodels
  • Kitchen Renovations
  • Bathroom Remodels
  • Structural Repair
  • Historic Restoration
  • Code Compliance
  • Building & Finishing
  • Project Estimating

Project Types

  • Custom Furniture
  • Built-in Shelving
  • Home Additions
  • Garage Conversions
  • Outdoor Living Spaces
  • Commercial Fit-Outs
  • Rental Turnovers
  • Insurance Repairs
  • Custom Tables

Let’s work together

Let me know what you’re planning. I would love to come out, have a look, give you some ideas and a free quote to help you plan your project.