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Thinking of Remodeling?? raetz Remodeling is a locally owned family orientated business comprised of a group of people whose passion for construction is apparent in the final product. A positive success rate of any renovation company can be derived by a number of measures, however; when a company has a large number of return customers like Graetz Remodeling, it is clear the company is doing things correctly. “We want homeowners to be happy with their decision to allow Graetz Remodeling to assist them with renovations” says Allan Graetz – Owner/President; “it is the small things that can make a difference and we try not to look them over or take them for granted”. Currently celebrating their 10th year in business, Graetz is quick to point out “flying by the seat of your pants is not going to make you very successful in this industry; you have to know what you are doing and how to handle the unforeseen” Graetz Remodeling specializes in custom bathroom and kitchen renovations, home additions and whole house renovations. “We have been renovating homes and small business since our conception in 2000 – we were renovating homes while everyone else was building homes”. With
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the downturn in the economy suddenly the market is full of contractors looking to renovation work. “Renovation work can be complex. Renovations are not like building from nothing. There are lots of hidden factors that can cause setbacks or changes; its knowing these before hand and knowing how to handle them once uncovered that determines
your performance and ultimately the outcome”. Graetz Remodeling has seen a rise in the amount of work homeowners are seeking for newly purchased homes as well as for homes to be put on the market. Graetz offers a few thoughts to consider. “If you are selling your home keep things modern and moderate – meaning keep it simple, chances are that your elaborate or eclectic style may not be what someone else would have done therefore reducing
your return on investment”. The Graetz Remodeling website www.graetz-construction.com has links to the most recent cost versus resale charts which can assist you in determining the level of renovations you may want to consider, whether you are purchasing, selling or just renovating. Honesty is the number one principal Graetz Remodeling is based on. “If we can not be 100% with our clients we have failed regardless of what the outcome of a project is” says Allan. Graetz offers one last piece of advice; “Prior to contracting with any contractor investigate and make sure they are State of Florida licensed, insured, and are reputable. Homeowner’s can go to www.myfloirdalicense. com/dbpr/index.html and search for licensure and complaints on any contractor as well as talk with your friends and neighbors for references”. References for Graetz Remodeling should not be hard to come by; for starters visit the references page of their website, www.graetz-construction.com 1901 NW 67TH Place; Suite B Gainesville, Fl 32653 1-352-371-7730 1-352-371-7537 fax