G. D. Enterprise provides custom construction and remodeling services for residential clients throughout the San Francisco Peninsula. The company has the in-house capabilities to remodel kitchens and bathrooms, build new homes and room additions, renovate entire houses, and more.
Owner Gregory Danz says his favorite part of the remodeling business is solving the challenges that often arise during custom construction projects. “There aren’t many variables with new construction, but remodeling projects require a lot of shifting and problem solving in order to make the new work blend with the old. That’s the sort of thing that inspires us to go above and beyond our clients’ expectations.”
G. D. Enterprise’s ability to handle most phases of construction in-house (rather than delegating the work to subcontractors) ultimately saves its clients time and money. “We’re more knowledgeable about the different construction trades than most contractors,” says Mr. Danz. “The amount of services we provide in-house really sets us apart from our competition.”
“We treat our customers the way we'd want to be treated: by clearly explaining every aspect of our work and educating them about all their options. This is a referral-based business, so our ultimate goal is to ensure total customer satisfaction, and we achieve that by making sure every client receives a high-quality job at a reasonable price.”
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.”
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."