After a storm with hail literally the size of golf balls damaged most of the buildings in Casper, Wyoming in 1978, local contractors couldnt keep up with insurance firm demand for repair work. Two siblings, Lee and Larry Judson, saw an opportunity to take their construction skills on the road to help out and make a little money. They ended up mastering exterior renovations and forming K-Designers. K-Designers is now one of the largest exterior remodeling firms in the western United States.
Although the brothers never intended to create a national brand, by the time Larry bought the firm from Lee in 1990, he was ready to move into to other markets. Larry figured that with a model that worked in three locations, the business could be successful wherever it went. K-Designers is now headquartered near Sacramento, California, and has 11 offices that serve 18 states and close to 900 personnel.
As they grew, the were able to obtain major pricing and service from manufacturers, and today everything they buy, down to the nails, is direct from the manufacturer. The result is reliable, cost effective work. K-Designers in house design teams make sure the finished product is not only energy effective, but visually appealing.
“I have received many compliments from family and friends”, says Tony Gontar of Cheyenne, Wyoming. “I instantly noticed fewer drafts in the house and outside noise is far less than before. The new siding looks great and has added value to my home. I also appreciate the good work the crew from K-Designers did. They were very careful, polite, and courteous. Their work was professional and neat. ”
While the construction industry as a whole has been contracting for the past few years, K-Designers has been growing by way of a three-pronged plan of acquisitions, extending the product line and reaching out to its customer base of 100,000 with special offers. K-Designers is actively seeking qualified individuals in many states to join their team.
