Georgia Coast Design & Construction

In Bert Flexer, Georgia Coast Design & Construction, we found the perfect builder because of his professionalism, honesty, integrity, and patience. This was the first house that we had ever built which was made more challenging because we lived 700 miles away during construction. With our backgrounds in Engineering and Management, we understood the many challenges of turning an idea into reality, and Bert helped guide us through the process. In fact, Bert’s wife, Gail, is a very talented decorator who offered great ideas in the design and construction phases. As a result, our forever home is even better than we had ever dreamed. Probably the most important factor in choosing a builder is to work with someone you trust. Obviously, many builders “cut corners” such that the homeowner does not learn of the resulting problems until years later. Bert always went to great lengths to insure the quality of our construction. A few examples that quickly come to mind: Bert installed extra reinforcements into our footings so that there will be no settling in the years ahead; he was so thorough with our HVAC system and insulation that our utility bills have been unbelievably low; he used Energy Star windows which had built-in UV protection to save energy and minimize the fading of furniture; he found an interesting piece of reclaimed live oak that we used for our mantle, becoming a focal point of our living room and great conversation piece; he used quality products such as paints, properly priming as the manufacturer stated; and he willingly reworked a couple of items that just did not turn out right the first time. After all, building a house is very difficult, and changes are just a part of the process in making your plan a reality. The key is communication and being able to jointly find solutions. In summary, you will never find a better person to work with than Bert. Having been on St Simons Island his entire life, he has life-long friends and relations which come in handy. For example, during construction, Hurricane Irma played havoc with the island, and our garage level was flooded. However, the vents that were installed for that purpose worked perfectly, and Bert “went the extra mile” to insure that there was no mold or mildew residue. While Bert is always so modest, we imagine that his relationships helped get subcontractors to our house when the demand was great. Probably the best testimony to Bert is that our families have become friends. In fact, early on, Bert introduced us to other families for which he built homes. To us, that was very impressive as people are so often unhappy with their builder and just glad that they don’t have to see each other anymore. To us, Bert values each personal relationship like he does the quality of his homes in that he is always looking long-term. Sincerely, George and Michelynn (Mike) Carellas 146 Sunrise Drive Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Through the years we have been hired by Georgia Coast Design & Construction to work on several projects together. Great General Contractor to work for. From service calls and remodels to new construction, Bert always has the information we need to perform our part in a timely and affordable manner.

I have been working with Bert and Gail Flexer at Georgia Coast Design and Construction. Their professionalism is top notch. Every aspect of their custom work far exceeds expectations. They are an absolute delight to work with and are so well versed in design, construction, real estate and even the local style. I highly recommend Georgia Coast Design and Construction for your next dream home!

We are enjoying the process of building a home on St. Simon's Island, with Georgia Coast Design and Construction. Bert Flexer has been wonderful to work with, from initial contact, to the design process, and now in the construction phase. We live over 700 miles away, and feel fully confident in his ability to manage the build, keep us informed, and to do it all with a high degree of integrity and skill. He treats the project as if it were his own home. No detail is neglected. We are kept fully informed about every aspect: progress, budget, expected timeline. Our dream home will truly come about, and we're thankful to have found Bert and his company to see us through with such ease.

I first became aware of Bert Flexer in 2007 when my wife and I bought a lot in Saint Simons Island, GA. After thoroughly researching, evaluating and comparing over a dozen builders, we narrowed our quest to a “short list” of three. Even though the other two had fine reputations and we could see how well their houses were constructed, Bert was simply a “cut above”. We got as far as selecting a house design, but the economy downturn prevented us from selling our house in Florida. Fast forward to 2012, when we were finally able to sell our Florida home. Instead of building on our lot, we opted to buy an existing home – the only aspect of which needing updating was the master bedroom suite and bathroom. We didn’t even bother to screen multiple General Contractors – we hired Bert Flexer - owner of Georgia Coast Design and Construction. We expected Bert to use only top quality sub-contractors - and our expectations were met in that regard – but we hadn’t anticipated the “value added” Bert would provide through his design ideas. What he suggested for redoing our closets made them much more attractive and functional. Equally beneficial to a significant extent were his suggestions pertaining to widening the hallway doors, replacing (rather than adding onto) the existing vanity top, and replacing all of the carpet (rather than just some) with hardwood floor. I would be remiss if I failed to mention that he was instrumental in the design and tile selection for the shower – the feature we consider the centerpiece of the project as there was no shower prior. Looking back on the entire process, it’s clear to me that Bert has a gift for interjecting good design ideas without making the homeowner feel like he has taken over as the decision-maker. He completed the work in a timely fashion and on budget – ensuring at every step that the work performed by the sub-contractors met his stringent quality-control standards. I hope it is obvious that this letter was written without reservation or hesitation, and I would welcome any potential customer of Bert’s to come see the makeover we are so proud of! Zane Schauer