Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it’s even more important for remodeling contractors that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For G. D. Enterprise, the key to achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is taking a comprehensive approach to every project that includes the hands-on expertise of owner and industry veteran Gregory Danz. “I’m not an ‘on paper’ contractor–I’m on the jobsite every day working alongside my employees,” he says. “That way, I’m able to personally guarantee everything is done to the client’s exact specifications.”

G. D. Enterprise has been providing custom construction and remodeling services for residential clients throughout the San Francisco Peninsula since 1992. In addition to remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, building room additions and new homes, and renovating entire houses, the company can perform lathing and plastering work, install skylights, restore property damage caused by water and pests, and more.

Unlike less experienced remodeling contractors that lack the foresight and training to complete projects on schedule, G. D. Enterprise prides itself on carrying out every job with proficiency and expediency. “Our crew members are very knowledgeable and skilled when it comes to getting things done on time and on budget, which ultimately makes the construction process much easier for our clients,” says Mr. Danz. “People really appreciate the peace of mind that comes with having their projects handled by capable professionals.”

Another attribute that sets G. D. Enterprise apart from its competition is the accuracy with which it calculates estimates. “I have a business background, and that really helps when it comes to bidding jobs,” explains Mr. Danz. “Few contactors have that type of experience, and it shows when it comes to numbers. By combining my business knowledge and two decades of on-the-job experience, I’m able to consistently provide highly accurate bids.”

When taking on a remodeling project, make sure you don’t skimp on structure. There are many ways to keep a remodeling project under budget, but according to Gregory Danz, owner of G. D. Enterprise in Redwood City, cutting back on structure isn’t one of them. “You can’t cut corners on a concrete or wood structure because it has to meet a minimum code requirement,” he explains. “If there’s any money to be saved on a project, it’s on the finishing end, not the structural foundation end.”
If you need to remodel on a budget, many contractors recommend completing the project in gradual stages, which will allow you to give each phase the attention it requires. In some cases, this means starting with the mere structure itself—the “shell” of the remodel. This includes not only handling the wood and concrete work, but also having the interior plumbing installed in anticipation of installing fixtures. In addition, the beginning phase of remodeling includes a significant amount of permit costs, which is something homeowners often overlook when calculating a preliminary budget.
There are many ways to save money on the finishing end of a remodeling project, such as choosing between Formica and granite countertops or between tile and linoleum flooring. These kinds of details are of less importance than the structure, but they can still have a considerable impact on the overall cost of the project, which is why homeowners should focus the bulk of their budget cuts here. This can be easier said than done, especially for those with expensive tastes, but the only true way to remodel on a budget (with the exception of performing your own labor) is to compromise taste for practicality. “For example, instead of custom fixtures, you should choose standard fixtures,” says Mr. Danz. “If you’re doing new construction on a limited budget, you have to start by using standard products. In addition to saving money, it’ll take a lot less time than having something custom-made.”

Q: How long will my construction project take to complete?

A: Barring any unforeseen variables, we can complete most jobs within three or four days of the initial estimate. Also, we don’t have to wait for subcontractors because we handle everything in-house, which speeds up the process even more.

Q: How do you ensure the accuracy of your bids?

A: Our bids are highly accurate because we break things down with much more detail than most contractors. We use a state-of-the-art computer program to calculate specific figures, so if something gets altered during the course of work, it’s very simple for us to go in and change a few variables rather than redoing the whole list by hand.

Q: Can you provide a list of vendors you use?

A: Yes. There are obviously high and low ends when it comes to vendors, but we’ll take your budget into account and determine the best fit for your particular situation.

Q: Can you help me design my construction project?

A: Yes. We have a lot of experience helping our clients come up with creative ideas for their projects. Once we find a good starting point, we’ll put you in touch with an architect that knows the way we operate, which will allow us to work in unison to complete the project quickly and efficiently.

Q: Can I still live in my home while my kitchen or bathroom is being remodeled?

A: Yes, and we deal with that situation quite often. We can create a ‘plastic bubble’ that will keep the dust out of the rest of your home, and sometimes we’ll even take further measures like moving furniture into a storage unit. Basically, we’ll do whatever it takes for you to be able to live comfortably in your home throughout the duration of your project.