K-Designers Specialize in Energy Effective Exterior Remodels
Can a hail storm lead to a $60 million dollar a year firm? It did for K-Designers. Brothers Lee and Larry Judson went to Casper, Wyoming in 1978 to help rebuild the city after a huge hailstorm damaged many buildings thereso many that local contractors could not meet the demand from insurance firms. Lee and Larry intended to stay for 6 months, make some money and move on. Instead they stayed a year, got their operation down pat and went on to open a second office in Billings, Montana. K-Designers is now one of the largest exterior remodeling firms in the western U.S..
Although the siblings never intended to create a nationwide brand, they hit on a system that works and the firm took off, growing to over 900 employees in 11 offices serving 18 states. One key to K-Designers success has been doing one thing and doing it well. K-Designers focuses exclusively on exterior improvements and works directly with a handful of manufacturers, so they are able to deliver and install quality products economically and at a fair price.
Turning K-Designers into a national brand wasnt what the two had in mind, but thats what happened. It was the result of having a clear focus, well-organized systems and strong relationships with manufacturers. The firms development enabled them to acquire greater pricing and service from manufacturers, and today everything they buy, down to the nails, is direct from the manufacturer. The result is attractive, cost effective work.
“All the neighbors compliment how great the whole career looks”, says Tom Opatz, a satisfied K-Designers siding customer in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. “It will also save us a lot on cooling and heating and, of course, no more painting so well have more time to do other things more enjoyable.”
While the construction field as a whole has been contracting for the past few years, K-Designers has been growing via a three-pronged plan of acquisitions, widening the product line and reaching out to its customer base of 100,000 with special offers. K-Designers is actively seeking qualified people in many states to join their team.
