Garnet’s Experience is an Asset for Homeowners
The CEO of Builders America – and experienced contractor – has garnered with a loyal following.
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Stan Garnet’s extensive credentials match the glowing reviews from his expansive line-up of loyal customers. A state-licensed Georgia contractor, Garnet is an IRC code certified, and ASHI certified, inspector.
A property inspector of new construction and resale homes and member of the Metro Atlanta Inspectors Association (MAIA), Garnet is a highly respected and knowledgeable resource who understands complicated regulations, requirements and getting jobs approved in Metro Atlanta and the surrounding area. A member of the Home Builders Association, North American Deck and Railing Association, North American Remodeling Association, and the International Code Council, Garnet has built a solid reputation based on his knowledge and quality.
As CEO of Inspectors Associates, Inc., a residential and commercial property inspection business and the creative force behind the “See-Thru House” exhibit, a past popular featured exhibit of the Atlanta Home Show, Garnet is passionately involved with educating consumers. With a teaching certificate from Lakeshore Teachers College in Toronto, Canada, he formerly served as PR director of The Georgia Association of Home Inspectors, ASHI Georgia and the past PR Chair for ASHI National.
As a licensed contractor, Garnet’s specialty is building decks, screened porches, full remodeling and is well-known for sunrooms, enclosures, patios, kitchens, baths and basements. With more than 1,200 successful projects to his credit, he has presented code classes on deck building codes to county inspector organizations and independent inspector associations.
Growing up in Canada, in 1971, Garnet opened a successful chain of framing stores which grew to 24 stores and a manufacturing facility in Ontario. He moved to Atlanta in 1981 to expand his framing and art business and started his property inspection business in 1999 as an ASHI Inspector.
He shared, “I grew up in the building industry which was a natural for me. My company, Builders America’s, mission is to educate and to provide the information needed to make an informed decision. I became state licensed and as an educator started a training facility to train others to become inspectors. It was called ‘We Teach House’ and I presented real estate courses and deck code presentations for county inspectors.”
Garnet’s customers’ praise includes attorney Jeff Nagel who said, “I’ve had the pleasure to know Stan for about 25 years in his roles as home inspector and building contractor. He has always been extremely detail-oriented and focused on doing what’s best for his clients. A true indication of his integrity is that he will ensure the quality of his work, even if you can’t see it. I have trusted Stan on multiple home renovations and would certainly hire him again.”
Tom Hubsch shared, “My wife and I were first introduced to Stan Garnet at the Atlanta Home Show. I was at the point where I wanted to tear everything out and put in a completely new deck. Thankfully, Stan politely walked me back from that decision, and discussed other options that would help me solve our problem and save me costs. A typical contractor would have jumped at the opportunity for a major repair project, and all the extra costs associated with such an endeavor. But that is not the cloth that Stan is made up from. Stan’s make-up is full of integrity, professionalism and respect. We are very happy with how our project worked out and working with Stan and his team on another big project.”
Advocates Joel and Judy Rosenberg added, “We recently used Builders America to enclose two porches and add an outdoor deck to our house at Reynolds at Lake Oconee. Stan and his office staff worked vigorously with our community standards committee on the changes we wanted to make. They were very professional and did a great job. We would, and already have, recommended him.”
In keeping with his educational acumen, Garnet advised, “The No. 1 issue when hiring a contractor is not doing the homework and due diligence required to verify the contractor, including checking with the state to confirm the contractor is a licensed state contractor. A business license and a driver’s license do not qualify. Ask for insurance. Written reviews do not replace onsite visits of the projects the contractor has completed allowing you to view the work and to speak directly to the homeowner that has used the contractor. The second mistake is when a homeowner decides to hire the least expensive contractor. That usually ends up costing double if not more than the highest quote. You must feel comfortable with the contractor you hire after they have been checked out. If you have red flags, move on.”
Regarding the care of your home on a regular basis, he advocates, “Homeowners should have their home go through a physical inspection every two to three years to try and catch repairs that need to be done before they become full failures.” He wishes consumers knew deck safety concerns such as a moving deck, rotted deck boards, loose rails including stains in the ceiling, water collecting in the drip pan of an air handler, cracks in bricks walls, fireplace chase with birds or dryer vents clogged with lint.”
At Builders America, Garnet believes in the old-school values of quality service done right the first time, helping customers transform their homes into their dream spaces. Jay Kiskel and Helen Borland endorsed Garnet saying, “We interviewed three contractors to build a full-length deck on the back of our house (a tree fell on the original deck). Stan saved us thousands of dollars. We were in caring, capable hands and couldn’t have asked for a better experience than working with Stan.”
And in terms of Garnet’s dedicated services, Carol Cartus summed him up and said, “My husband (Bill) and I were immediately impressed with Stan’s knowledge of residential construction, building codes, and attention to detail. Stan was the only contractor who suggested a cost-saving, sturdy, and attractive solution for providing adequate support beneath the structure. We selected him because we felt like Stan and his team would honor his pledge to build a quality structure, on time, on budget, and he ‘nailed’ it in all areas!”
For more information about Stan Garnet, please visit Builders America at www.buildersamerica.com.
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