Few people in this world truly love their jobs, and those who do are the lucky ones. I believe that Don Koogler of Koogler Homes is one of those people. His enthusiasm is contagious and his sincerity in trying to please the customer and create a beautiful and structurally sound home is always evident.
Recently, I had a conversation with a designer who worked for a home builder. According to her this builder often declared. " I just build houses for these people; I don't care if I ever see them again." If this is the kind of builder you're looking for, Don Koogler is not your best choice. But, if you want a builder whose work ethic is impressive and someone who is a pleasure to work with , he is a great choice.
We enjoyed working with Don, his wife Ginny, and the rest of the Koogler Homes' gang; and now consider them friends.
Jim and Rose De Forrest
Now that our home in Florida has been completed and all the surveys, permits and inspections are in the past, we wanted to share with you some of our thoughts as to the experience of building a home, with Koogler Homes.
This is the fourth home I have had built, but the first time I have done so long distance. Building such a grand home in Florida while still living in Ohio could have been such a daunting task, loaded with problems. I do not believe any builder can take on the intricate project of building a new home without some problems popping up. This is the real world where we have limited control over the weather, inspectors, building code changes as well as managing so many sub-contractors and suppliers. All we had were typical and minor issues that were dealt with quickly, rationally and reasonably.
I really expected this project to go as it did as I felt from the first time I met you that your perfectionist and focused personality would see the task done to both your standards and ours. You know that we had met with four other builders over a period of months and were expecting to sign a contract with our choice at 4PM and then hop a plane to Ohio at 8PM. It was a last minute mention by a neighbor who had actually had some very unfortunate experiences building his home just two years previously, that caused us to stop by your model home that very afternoon. That neighbor described the nightmares he and his wife had experienced building their home with another well-known builder in the Cape Coral area. They had heard about Koogler Homes and had seen your model. We met you early in the afternoon and changed all the plans we had made.
Once we met you and saw the model the realization was immediate that you would build the home we wanted, with the quality we expected.
You handled the project from the tear-down of the old property through to the final detail of our new home. We were very pleased to take possession of our Florida residence two months ahead of schedule.
I have already spoken to others who are contemplating building with Koogler Homes, and have recommended you strongly and without hesitation.
It has been a great experience and I wish you the best in all your endeavors to make Koogler Homes THE Premier Builder of South West Florida.
Gene and Doreen Benedetto
Gene Benedetto, Psychologist CEO, OneStepataTime.com
We consider ourselves very
fortunate to live in a Don Koogler home.
Both Don and his wife Ginny were extremely helpful and cooperative both
before and during the construction phase of our house. Working long
distance proved to be no problem as the work progress continued in a
most timely manner and was finished ahead of the projected completion
date.
Don's artistic ability, attention to detail as well as expected
craftsmanship, shows in every stage of building and every finished room.
We expected quality and from Don himself to the superintendent and all
of the sub-contractors that's what we received.
We are very proud of the fact that we have a "Koogler" built home and as
a custom builder he is the best.
Bill and Margaret Djerf
Cape Coral, Fl.
A couple of years ago, we had our 4000 sq. ft. home in North Fort Myers, FL built with Don Koogler acting as
general contractor/ construction superintendent. We made many changes to our original plans. Don gave us
many ideas as we were building the house; such as adding niches, interesting ceiling finishes, and beautiful
moulding in every room of the house. His ideas helped us achieve the look we wanted. If he had suggestions
or other ideas, he was not hesitant to offer them – making him a pleasure to work with.
We found Don’s previous experience in the construction industry to be invaluable and are very happy with the
final result. We would highly recommend Don Koogler to anyone thinking of building a new home in SW Florida.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Bill & Barbara Rodd, Fort Myers
(239) 567-0813
Don
Koogler built us our waterfront home in Cape Coral. We found it really
easy working with Don. He came up with so many innovative ideas to make
our home a special one. Neighbors and friends always compliment our home
and comment on the superior quality of the construction. We can truly
recommend Koogler Homes to any one who wants a special home to be proud
of.
Sean
Campbell, Cape Coral
