Giunta Construction Co.

We purchased a single family house to remodel and convert into a rental property. Being retired, I thought I could handle the general contractor duties and the hiring of contractors on my own. About two weeks into the project I looked for help and thankfully found Steve at SGFHC, Inc. Our project took several months to complete. Steve oversaw a total remodel – from new roof, gutters, insulation, sheetrock, siding, bathroom, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows and kitchen. He even turned a spare bathroom into a beautiful new master bathroom. Besides being a really nice person to work with, Steve has impressive technical knowledge of all trades. His smarts came in handy when the roofer, plumber and electrician I originally hired either performed subpar work or tried to talk me into more expensive upgrades. I recommend letting Steve hire the contractors! He has a long list of professionals he has worked with for years – therefore he knows they do great work, are reliable and reasonably priced. Most impressive, Steve was always available and answered every single text I sent him during the project within minutes. His price is super reasonable for his high quality of work and he provides an Excel spreadsheet with all costs listed as line items. I could not be more pleased with Steve’s work. My only regret is that I didn’t hire him sooner and that I had hired some contractors on my own before Steve began. My advice, hire Steve early in the project and allow him to use his “own” people. Based on my recommendation, a friend has already hired Steve for remodel work and he is very happy with the results. I guarantee you will not regret hiring Steve and SGFHC, Inc.

Steve added a second story to our cottage in South Austin to expand for a growing family and we love it He was at the job site every day, communicated with me (and explained a lot!) about all the steps and options we had and managed the project to complete on time while staying flexible when we requested minor changes along the way. The subcontractors he used were generally high quality and he dealt with the city inspectors well. Steve has even come back several times (for free) to advise us on other house issues coming from the older part of the house that he didn't build. He had a plumber come out to fix an external spigot and didn't charge for it. He also brews a pretty good IPA :)

We worked with Steve at SGFHC to remodel several areas of our newly purchased home in Austin. The home had great bones, but unfortunately had several elements that severely detracted from the overall design. The majority of the work focused on the kitchen, flooring, paint throughout the house and some other main features of the home, such as the fireplace. This was our first remodeling project and we were very apprehensive about the whole undertaking. However, Steve was very professional and knowledgable. His effective communication style really helped us get comfortable with each step of the process. Also, when unanticipated issues arose (as they would in any home project), Steve brought effective, practical solutions to the table. He was very involved in overseeing the project and got us to the finish line on time and on budget. Overall, we are thrilled with the results of the remodel. The design elements which we were working to achieve exceeded our expectations and we are truly enjoying our newly remodeled home. We look forward to working with SGFHC on future projects and would highly recommend them.

We moved to a home that was about 8 years old and in good overall condition. There were a couple of known issues and many opportunities. I asked Steve to look at the house and make some recommendations. The first project was fairly small: adding a pull-down staircase to access (previously unused) storage space in our garage attic area. The job was mostly completed while we were out of town for a weekend and the price was very reasonable. There were several other small projects along the way, all done in a very efficient and high quality manner. Our larger project involved a known water leak from the outdoor stairs and rooftop patio. We had a feeling it would not be a quick fix and likely not cheap. Steve brought in several of his professional and trade contacts to look at the job and provide their insight. Steve also provided his personal recommendations and we ended up with a project scope that was fairly significant and intrusive. But, we knew it needed to be done right and if we didn't do the entire project at one time it would only cost us much more to complete in the future. Additionally the housing market is white hot in Austin and left to our own devices we would likely not be able to source subcontractors. Steve had long-term business relationships with all of the subcontractors but one. A comment we heard many times from the subs: Steve is the only general contractor who is ALWAYS on the job site. The electrician told us he had been on many other jobs for other contractors and had never seen them at the site. Not the case with Steve. This was critical to make sure everything was done correctly...the FIRST time. As with any large project we ran into some bumps along the way and had only one portion of the job go significantly over budget. And the time line stretched longer than anticipated, but much of this was due to the increased scope driven by us, the owners. However, along the way, there was never once that we lost confidence in Steve and his ability to complete the job with a high degree of quality, integrity, and fairness. He is meticulous about details and he truly manages a job like it was his home. We were impressed with small things like the carpenters or welders cleaning up the work area before they left for the day. Cords were wound, tools neatly stacked, floor swept, and care was taken not to damage other portions of our home. We had a custom outdoor table that I was concerned would get damaged. However this was covered in fabric, then layered with plywood, plastic and a bunch of tape. When it removed everything, it was perfect. In addition to Steve being incredibly competent at his job, he has a great sense of humor and is ALWAYS available to talk. He is incredibly responsive and personally accountable. He takes full responsibility for everything that happens on the job site. While I am delighted to have the project completed (and it far exceeded our original expectations), if I ever need anything else done, I'm calling Steve.

We moved into our SGFHC home in early 2014 and we absolutely love it. We have had several friends come over that are in the construction industry and they have commented on how well-built our home is. We are very confident in the quality and durability of our home. Whenever issues have arisen SGFHC is responsive and is able to make time to address these issues quickly for us. We have only had very minor issues with our home that usually can be addressed expeditiously. We have 100% confidence in SGFHC and highly recommend this builder. In fact, we like SGFHC so much that we plan to use them for other projects in the future.

We have worked with Steve on numerous additions, remodels and new construction projects over the past several years and have found him to be consistently congenial and professional. Steve distinguishes himself as a hands-on-builder who is detail oriented, resulting in satisfied customers and sub-contractors. I would highly recommend Steve for any size remodel or new home.

We hired Steve to build a carport for us after our house build. Since then he has done several amazing custom jobs for us. A custom made screen for the entry, built ins in the living room and is currently working on some difficult electrical in our Master Bath. What makes Steve a great builder is his attention to detail, his creativity, his honesty, and his amazing subs. If I could go back in time, I would have had Steve do my house build. His subs are all top notch, they show up on time and do the job right the first time. Steve stands by his work. Every time I work with him, I am impressed. He is also fun to brainstorm challenging projects with. He loves to create. He sticks to budget and is realistic about timing. When something is delayed he lets you know. I can always get a hold of Steve when I need to. And after the job is done, he is still there for you. If you need lighting, Steve is your guy! So glad he suggested lights in our carport. He's the best!

I first met Steve in 2008 when I hired him to convert unfinished space over my garage into a home gym with closet space and a full bath. It was such a positive experienced that I subsequently have partnered with Steve to build three new homes on a speculative basis. I can always depend on Steve to be onsite with a very hands on approach to managing the project. He uses the same subs on each job as he knows who is good and they know Steve runs the projects on time. Steve has always brought our projects in on time and on budget. He has a collaborative style and is easy to work with. He also has a very keen eye for detail so his projects are quickly recognized as top quality by the market.

I am a designer in Austin and when I recommend a contractor to my clients I feel I am putting my reputation on the line. Mies van der Rohe once said "God is in the details" and this rings true in Steve's work. I have never been anything but pleased with the process or the product. I work with him every time!

Steve is a terrific builder. We purchased a spec home he built and were impressed by his attention to detail, responsiveness and professionalism. Before closing the contract, we had an inspector look at the house. The inspector was impressed with how well the home was built. I would highly recommend Steve.