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KURT AND TIMME GUNDERLOCK Gunderlock & Son Construction | Timme G Design
116 S. Catalina, Suite 102, Redondo Beach | 310-798-4500 | kurt@gunderlockconstruction.com gunderlockconstruction.com | timmegdesign@gmail.com | timmegdesigns.com
DESCRIBE THE FEATURED PROJECT. A 12-unit apartment complex converted into 11 units. The basic footprint was kept, and the units were reconfigured to improve living space, storage and to give each unit a maximum view of our spectacular California coastline. The previously empty courtyard now contains a beautiful pool, Jacuzzi, cabanas, two high-end gas BBQs and a fire pit for those cool beach nights.
WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE SERVICE YOU OFFER CLIENTS? EXPERIENCE! We have more than 60 years of combined experience. There is not much we haven’t experienced in the building and design process. That’s not to say that we don’t have new challenges, because we certainly do, but our experience enables us to respond quickly with effective options. Experience also enables us to guide our clients through the process. When the client knows what to expect, it can really help reduce the stress that is often part of this process. The final result of all our experience is our ability to really focus on the details and creative use of interesting materials.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRM. We are a team that offers both general contracting and interior design. The majority of our projects are residential, but we have had great success with some commercial projects also. We work on spec and custom homes and new
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construction or remodel of both residential and commercial projects. We have experience with remodeling historical homes, which can be challenging, and are currently working on one in Redondo Beach. We also offer a full-service team that keep projects moving forward with attention to the details, such as budgets and scheduling, weekly meetings and follow-up with our clients and subcontractors. It takes a great amount of coordination to keep projects on time and within budget, and we believe having a full team is an integral part of our success.
HOW DO YOU DISTINGUISH YOURSELF FROM THE COMPETITION? The goal, at the beginning of every project, is to set an accurate budget and schedule. We invest many hours in creating proposals—not only including what is drawn on the plans, but also including the items that we know will be necessary to complete the project. Time is spent with each client discussing their vision and intentions for their project, so we can be sure to include their desires in our proposal. Because client communication is established even before we have the project, they trust us. They know that everything we can anticipate has been disclosed and we are not holding the cost down in an attempt to get the project. This takes experience and thoroughness—critical in setting accurate expectations. We find our clients very grateful for our thoroughness, and they appreciate the candidness.
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