Bob Davis has always been a carpenter at heart, although he used to work in the software industry. Toward the late ‘90s, when Bob had already decided software was no longer fun, his homeowner’s association required their members to replace their homes’ siding. They presented Bob with a list of approved contractors. Bob did not approve.
“I decided to do it myself,” said Bob. “I wanted to work with my hands again, and during a time when I frequently had to travel for work, it was refreshing to be at my workplace the moment I exited the door.
“My neighbors all saw what I was doing. I had soon agreed to replace the siding on 60 more townhomes in my neighborhood. I took care of the initial stages of the project myself, but eventually got a contractor’s license and a full crew to help me. By the time that project was completed, I was prepared to leave the software industry to become a full-time contractor.”
Bob also became familiar with windows and doors while mending his neighbors’ homes, so by 2002 he had the experience necessary to found Window Outfitters. His commitment to providing exceptional customer service, offering only the highest quality products available at any price point, and making certain every installation is flawless proved an effective business model. Six years later Bob would establish Garage Floor Outfitters as well.
“Customer service is the number one thing I emphasize,” said Bob. “Your home is your most valuable possession. My team understands that it is an honor to repair it for you. We give the most detailed proposals and scopes of work in our industry. Our installation crews are not only highly experienced, but also courteous at every home they’re welcomed to. And even once the project has been completed, we remain in contact to address any additional concerns you might have.
“We have received the Angie’s List Super Service Award and the GuildQuality Guildmaster Award multiple times. Both of those distinctions are given for great customer feedback. I am also proud of our universally positive reviews on Google and Angie’s List. I believe these all show we’re treating our customers just as well as we aspire to.
“Most window contractors work with only one or two window manufacturers. After identifying our industry’s best vinyl, wood, wood clad, steel and fiberglass window manufacturers, we decided to work with seven. That guarantees we’ll be able to recommend the highest quality windows for anyone’s home, needs and preferences. I welcome anyone to come to our complete showroom in Savage, where they can see all of the windows we have to offer before they commit to working with us.
“We have 21 dedicated window installers on staff. They have all specialized exclusively in window installation for several years, and we’re busy enough to keep getting them more practice every day. Their skill and state of the art installation techniques make each one of our customers’ windows a lasting investment in their property, as well as their exterior doors and siding which Window Outfitters also specializes in.
“We frequently repair homes on the National Register of Historic Places. Those projects are far more detailed, and they have to pass the Historical Society’s approval, but I’m proud to say that our usual standard of work is as suitable for centuries-old landmarks as it is modern single family homes.
“Garage Floor Outfitters has given us even greater opportunity to create value for Twin Cities homeowners, as well as commercial spaces like restaurants and grocery stores. Many garage floorers utilize a hybrid of epoxy and polyaspartic, but as a licensed Slide-Lok dealership we’ve identified a pure polyaspartic treatment as the longest-lasting in our industry.
“Minnesotan garages are especially prone to cracking and pitting thanks to all the salt and grime on our roads. That’s why we take care to grind down the entire surface of the garage floor, which creates the ideal surface for polyaspartic to bond to. Our proprietary process is four times stronger than epoxy, installed in as little as one day, safe to walk on only two hours following installation, and available in a multitude of colors and chip finishes. With minimal cleaning and maintenance our treatment will protect your garage floor for a lifetime.
“Garage Floor Outfitters also specializes in garage storage, overhead storage, slat wall storage, and custom cabinetry and workbenches for a wide array of rooms and interior spaces. If you can imagine the perfect storage system – or would like our guidance in the matter – then we’re standing by to come take some measurements and explain how we can transform your garage or workspace into one that truly works for you.”
Whether you need windows, siding, exterior doors, additional storage or a virtually indestructible garage floor, Bob Davis’s complete approach to quality home improvement is certain to make you his customer for life. To learn more about either of his locally owned companies, please visit windowoutfitters.com or garageflooroutfitters.com.