Interview With Jeff Streich – Season 1, Episode 5

Jeff Streich has owned Prime Renovations for 15 years and he specializes in high-end renovations across the city. His father was an engineer and they would build their own decks with no power tools. When he first got into the business, he learned the value of setting clear expectations and communicating clearly with clients about exactly what they want. Construction is a challenging and often messy job, so Jeff sees one of his most important responsibilities to be very detail oriented and make sure everything is approved by his clients.

 

[00:02:11] Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you specialize in?

[00:02:32] How did you get into the renovation business?

[00:03:13] Did you grow up around renovations and home developments?

[00:03:54] What are the biggest obstacles to overcome when doing renovations in the city?

[00:04:37] What’s your favorite kind of renovation to do?

[00:05:09] Why do contractors have a bad reputation?

[00:07:15] What are some steps a homeowner might do to ensure they have a successful renovation?

[00:09:18] Why do prices vary so much from one contractor to the next for the same work?

[00:10:37] What do you tell clients on a budget how to save money?

[00:11:42] If you're renovating a kitchen, which items do you feel are most important to spend money on?

[00:12:37] What are the biggest mistakes that you’ve made over the years that you’ve really learned from?

[00:15:21] What are some of the biggest ways your city has changed over the past 2 decades?

[00:15:41] What’s your favorite restaurant?

[00:16:05] What advice would you give to someone looking for a renovation specialist?