Jerry Harris Remodeling Jerry Harris Remodeling has been a staple in the Hampton Roads community for over 26 years. Jerry has done business with over 10,000 homeowners and has won 172 Virginian-Pilot Reader’s Choice awards in the annual Best Of competition. How does someone start a business from the ground up and earn so many customers over the years? Jerry’s answer – tell the truth and do the best you can every day. Jerry founded his business in 1985 after a nine year career serving his country in the United States Navy. His inspiration to start his own business repairing and remodeling homes came from friends and neighbors that noticed he had a knack for restoring and revitalizing older properties that he was purchasing and upgrading for new tenants. One by one his neighbors would ask for his advice or help with their own projects and he realized that there was a real need for contractors that were willing to tell the truth and
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provide a high level of quality and service on the job. Jerry, as a homeowner himself, understood what it meant to invite someone into your home and have them literally take down walls with the hope that they would be back the next day to put everything back together again. His ability to see things through the eyes of the homeowner is one of the founding principles of his company and a key to his success in both good economic times and bad. Another point of pride for Jerry Harris Remodeling is the strength of his crew. Each member of his 24 person operation has years of experience and many of them have earned industry designations in their specialty. This team of master craftsmen is committed to listening to the needs of their clients and providing the best quality work in the industry whether the job is a simple repair or a whole home remodel. No job is too big or too small for Jerry Harris’s team. They work hard and they work together and they recognize that they are fortunate each time a customer chooses to work with them. Jerry’s son, Jake and his wife, Janet also play a role in shaping the direction of the business making it a truly family owned and operated venture. Janet Harris, an occupational therapist, pointed out to Jerry a while back that many more adults are choosing to stay in their homes well into their senior years. As people age, their needs relating to their physical environment often change. Whether it’s installing grab bars for safety or widening a hallway or lowering a countertop, older adults are turning to Jerry and his team to help them revamp their homes to make them safer and more comfortable. Jerry often credits his son, Jake Harris, with bringing his company into the 21st century. Jake’s innovations include a much more comprehensive website that is user friendly and truly demonstrates the company’s capabilities and craftsmanship as well as the use of tablets for meetings with prospective customers. These changes have provided customers with greater insight while saving the company time
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and money. Staying on top of trends in the home remodeling industry and incorporating technology have also contributed to the sustained success of Jerry Harris Remodeling. Honesty, integrity, hard work, commitment to craftsmanship and an eye toward the future are the driving forces behind the success and well deserved recognition of Jerry Harris Remodeling.
About Jerry What is your favorite place in South Hampton Roads? SoNo otherwise known as South Norfolk and one of the founding communities that formed the City of Chesapeake almost 50 years ago. What are your hobbies? Salt water fishing... throwing a line in the water in hopes of catching a fish. What is your favorite local restaurant? Yumi Sushi – can’t tell if it’s pronounced You Me or Yummy, either way it’s great! What is your favorite place to watch the sunset in Hampton Roads? Offshore coming into the Lesner Inn after a great day on the water. If you could pick a place to win an unlimited shopping spree at any store in Hampton Roads, where would that be? West Marine!
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