LKC Construction Corp. owner Craig Charpiat. Photo by Allison O'Brien.

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For those of us who have been involved with a home renovation project gone wrong, it would have been nice to have the option of picking up the phone and talking directly with the construction company’s owner. Someone who was licensed, dependable, and who cared about making sure the job was done right.

When you choose LKC Construction to do your home improvement job, local resident Craig Charpiat promises that is just what you will get – an owner who is personally involved in every aspect of the project and available right when you need him.

“Sometimes when you work with a larger company, they have too many jobs to give customers the attention to detail they expect and deserve,” explained Craig. “We only do one or two jobs at a time, using quality materials and experienced professionals.”

Craig, who grew up in this area, describes his ownership role in the company as one of complete project management – from the design phase to the completion of the project. With twelve years of construction experience behind him, this project management and troubleshooting role is one he has been doing for a long time. After working for others, he wanted to run a business his way – making sure the customer is always informed and satisfied. So he started LKC a year ago. (Why LKC? His daughter’s initials.)

Want a new deck? LKC specializes in design consultation, building permit procurement, and professional installation and offers a wide selection of decking material from select grade pressure treated lumber to maintenance free composites and vinyl systems from Trex, Procell and Timbertech. For custom patio options, LKC offers a large variety of stone products from manufacturers such as Hanover and Belgard. LKC also offers professional window measurement, replacement and installation with systems by Alside and Atrium. All products are Energy Star Rated and qualify for a tax credit.

 Roofing is another option offered by LKC, both residential and commercial shingle applications for homes, churches, apartment buildings and more. LKC installs new roofing systems which allow for better energy savings and roof longevity, and they are GAF Certified Roofing Installers as well as CertainTeed Quality Masters.

Fencing as well as new siding and trim are also a big part of the LKC business. The company offers products that are Energy Star rated which gives beauty and energy efficiency to any home. And the good news for those of us with little time on our hands is that all of these products are maintenance free.

LKC also offers home improvement options such as installing gutters, spouts, heating and cooling systems, and painting. But perhaps Craig’s favorite kind of projects involve custom basement finishing, where creativity and knowledge of functionality and design work together to create attractive alternatives to homeowners. You can see some of his work – both before and after photos – on his website at www.lkcconstruction.com.