Krenzler Homes Inc

They build nice luxurious homes. Lots of them that I viewed are one story!

The process from design through construction was exciting and gratifying. Krenzler was easy to work with, utilized quality contractors, payed attention to the fine details and provided an outstanding home.

Our plan was to relocate to Washington, and we had allotted ourselves a week to find a new home. We visited countless new homes that we simply didn’t find attractive enough. Either the floor plan didn’t flow, the cabinetry wasn’t right, the craftsmanship was lacking, or the property wasn’t ideal. And on it went. That is, until we stumbled across (rather, trespassed onto) a new construction that was nothing but walls, windows and a roof.

But the red lines painted on the floor were clues to the eventual layout… the great room, the adjoining kitchen with its counters, appliances and a floating island, the guest and master bedroom with their bathroom counters, showers and tub, the walk-in, and the patio. This was incredible. Exactly the layout we were hoping for.

We were scheduled to leave in 3 days, and to our surprise, and delight, the builders agreed to meet us the next day, which was Labor Day when everyone else was taking the holiday off. Wow, who would do that? As we met the Krenzlers, we soon found out. We learned that the Krenzlers are a 3-generation investment in their namesake business that began in 1970 with Gordon, now retired, and his son Keith, and later joined by Keith’s son Jason. We learned that the Krenzlers are “custom” builders, which means they will tailor their construction to whatever you want, be it stretching, pulling and shaping walls and ceilings, to fabricating custom cabinets, to resizing and relocating anything and everything.

We learned that they had at one point built an entire subdivision of homes, one amazingly different custom design at a time. We saw that their craftsmanship and attention to detail was unmatched (they are personally on the construction site each day). And we already loved the floor plan they had envisioned for the house we saw, and the lot they had chosen. So they told us we should select everything that comes with the house… the hardwood, carpet and tile flooring materials, the type of wood and style of cabinetry, the material, color and design for the countertops and back splashes, the lighting fixtures, the plumbing hardware, the stone for the exterior walls and fireplace, and the interior and exterior colors of the house. And with that, they whisked us off to show and help us with all of our choices. It was a whirlwind! Who knew getting a new home would be fun?

The Krenzlers took the initiative to help two strangers who were probably in over their heads, by leading us through a maze that for us will likely be a one-time adventure. And when the construction was completed, and on time, they insisted that we examine every last detail, and to call them if ever we needed anything. We haven’t had to, except when I messed up something on my own. But they were quick to respond when we did have questions about how something worked.

Prior to this, I didn’t understand what “custom” meant. But having experienced the custom changes they did for us (i.e. wife-designed closet-system, added crown molding, etc.), we would not do it any other way. It’s clear they meant what they said when they told us they stood behind their work. It also speaks volumes when someone puts their own name on their business sign, and the Krenzlers do not disappoint.