Don Karcher

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40 Years In Business

Company Details

Contact

6472 30th st north
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Hours

  • Mon: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tue: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wed: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thu: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sun: Closed
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Achievements

Service Details

  • Residential Work
  • Small Jobs Welcome

Areas of Expertise

  • Draftsperson
  • I've been in the building supply industry since 1980. Commodity knowledge it's important to design
  • I've been in this business since the early 80s. Well versed in the industry's changes over the years.
  • I've lived in Pinellas County since 1975.
  • Lots of experience in the roof truss business. Roof truss design very important on additions.
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Cost Information

  • Free Estimates

Ratings

3.5
9 Verified Reviews
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5.0 Cindy M. Brandon, FL
4/25/2024

I have used Don on several projects and I'm extremely happy with his results. He does a excellent job, has follow thru and listens to his clients needs.

5.0 Mike D. Clearwater Beach, FL
4/25/2024

Don listened and reviewed what I wanted as the end product for our covered outdoor living area. Don was timely with his site visits and the permittable set of plans.

5.0 Teresa C. Largo, FL
4/25/2024

Don did a very good design to open up the kitchen and living area by removing preexisting columns and walls.

0.50 Chris C. Saint Petersburg, FL
4/16/2024

Dishonest. Don Karcher stole my deposit and stopped answering my phone calls after I gave him my money.

Response from Company:

this guy tried to build something in his backyard without a permit got caught. I tried to help him out. I knocked $1,000 off the price and he was really pushing the amount of time do it. at this point we are two weeks into this job. what he does not understand is that I have responsibilities to the people who have concluded business with me; I have to respond to remarks from the building department through permitting. this happens all the time. I am going to finish these plans in the next two days and deliver them to him. what he does with them on this is his business. That will put me a little over 2-weeks to completion.

1.0 Bill H. Tarpon Springs, FL
4/12/2024

signed contract with this guy in Jan 2023. Gave $1k deposit. Have not received anything over a year later.

Response from Company:

Bill is absolutely right, Bill hasn't received much because I had a lot of it done before my first meeting. Bill initially wasn't in any big rush. I wish I had handled this job a little better. But when you deal with people who are busy, it pays to be the squeaky wheel. In our business you usually know who's in a rush, because they are on the phone all the time. I have done drawings on his property, I just have to put it all together. My apologies Bill.

0.50 Wilson D. Largo, FL
7/7/2022

This man took our money back on December 3rd and as of yet June 29th has not done any work. we requested our money back and still have not gotten anywhere.

Response from Company:

Unfortunately, for whatever reason, this client decided not to build the addition and wants her money back. You decide what a person's time is worth. I've been asked to stop work, and that's what I have done. If for some reason in the future they'd like to finish the project, I am more than willing to do that, as long as I'm paid the balance of the agreement. If anyone is concerned about this client posted comment, feel free to contact me through Angie.

4.5 Ernie K. Saint Petersburg, FL
4/4/2022

Don obviously knows the industry and his business. Very good value and pleasant to work with!

5.0 Elana D. Largo, FL
3/10/2022

Thank you, Don, for stepping in after a bad contractor experience. Hope to see you at our shop as soon as we can swing this doors open!

Response from Company:

Thank you for convincing me to do the job on your terms. Realizing what you'd been through already, I did what I could do. Thank you for the nice review.

5.0 Iran P. Tampa, FL
3/4/2022

Don was great. He was able to turn around some construction plans in a respectful timeline. Overall, Don is a great Draftsman that provides great quality work to meet your deadlines/timelines and at great value. I would recommend Don. K.

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