About Gold Coast Solutions: The Construction and Renovation Podcast
I am Janelle. I am a contractor's wife, marketer, accountant and office admin for our family-run business: Gold Coast Solutions. We are a veteran-owned, full-service general B contractor out of Claremont, California. We specialize in kitchen, bathroom, ADU builds. I work behind the scenes and will talk with homeowners all the time about the highs and lows of construction. I wanted a way to share their stories with the world. So welcome to Gold Coast Solutions: The Construction and Renovation Podcast! Thanks for listening!
Retired School Teacher Finally Gets Her Dream Bathroom
Eileen spent most of her life caring for students and teaching at the University. She had spent years piecing together her dream bathroom with notes, newspaper clippings, pictures, and ideas. A friend referred her to Gold Coast Solutions, and she decided it was finally her turn. Eileen's bathroom is luxurious. From the custom toilet to the custom vanity, the matte black fixtures, and her wall to ceiling tile work, Eileen knew exactly what she wanted. Thank you Eileen for trusting us with your vision. We hope you enjoy your new bathroom!
22 Apr 2020
The Cop's Kitchen During COVID19
Our customer works in law enforcement and had a sudden kitchen emergency when he walked into a leaking dishwasher that destroyed the floors. They took it as an opportunity to upgrade the whole kitchen. COVID19 restrictions happened right in the middle of this job, and the crews worked hard to finish everything, quickly and safely. Thank you for your service and your business Ken!
15 Apr 2020
The Grocer's Kitchen Renovation During COVID19
David works at Stater Bro's and has a daughter in college. We started their kitchen and right in the middle, COVID19 shut down our world. David helped us to get toilet paper and eggs to our grandma and we got their kitchen done in 2.5 minutes. Thank you, David and Kim, for your business and we wish you guys all the best.
18 Mar 2020
The Ranch Rescue Team's Biggest Advocate Gets Her Kitchen Makeover
Our company absolutely loved working with Robyn and Jarrod. Her pups kept the job-site happy and fun. After we shared her story, one of our other customers reached out about a dog, and now one of the fosters has a forever home. Thank you to The Ranch Rescue Team!
3 Mar 2020
Female Contractor Talks Women in Construction in the 1980's
Joyce and Larry got married and had 4 kids. Larry was a Glazer and an Iron Worker, who started his own company, which grew to be the largest installer of window wall curtain, in Southern California. While completing 4 union jobs, one being The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, in Los Angeles, Larry got sick. In six short weeks, Larry died of adult-onset wildfire leukemia. It came to light that if someone passes away, who is the owner of a contractor’s license, a family member involved in the business could become a certified contractor. So Joyce became a contractor. She was a single mother of four young kids. She was a brand new contractor and ran their construction company for eight years. She completed all four union jobs and did the punch list for the Bonaventure. Everyone made money. She found good installers and used her personality to build important relationships, with good people, to get the work done.
She advised women in construction, “What you need to know… you will learn it. Because you’re going to have to. You don’t even know that you already know what you need to know. You’re going to make mistakes. Figure out, what did I do wrong? What should I do so I don’t do it again? And use sticky notes!”
4 Feb 2020
Multi Generation Family Utilizes New ADU Law to Live Comfortably in Claremont, California
Rick is a busy, business owner. He is ready to retire and enjoy life with his grandkids. He and his son and daughter-inlaw decided to go into a mortgage together and build an ADU for Rick and his wife. It makes living in Claremont, California more realistic. The family has access to resources, and won't live house poor. Plus, Rick and his wife will age gracefully, with privacy and dignity, all while being able to be close and connected to the people who mean most to him.
Rick needed his project done quickly, well, and on-time. He selects Coast Coast Solutions as his general contractor. Take a listen to see what he thought about the experience.
6 Dec 2019
HAM Radio Operator's STRONG Roof
Tom is a HAM Radio Operator. He is licensed by the FCC to operate communications around the globe. He also works for the state of California as a volunteer for emergency services operations. Tom always has really good antennas on his rood. When he asked us for a replacement, he knew he needed something “beefier.” We installed three-quarter inch plywood on top of existing quarter-inch plywood to give a full inch of roof foundation before applying the Owen’s Corning Roofing System. For more information about Owen’s Corning Roofing System and how you can protect your home for the next fifty years, contact Gold Coast Construction today!
19 Nov 2019
Donny’s Leaky Bathroom
The Hatcher’s started with a leaky bathroom. Our team of plumbers jumped in, looked under the house, and discovered a busted one way clean out valve. We replaced it with a 4 inch, 18 inch reach, 2 way clean out valve, and got to work to make the rest of the house look beautiful.
New tile flooring, new carpet, new paint, and two bathrooms later, the Hatcher’s have a clean, fresh new facelift on the home they love. They have the family over for Thanksgiving and are excited to host and be with loved ones this holiday season.
Thank you Donny, for your service, your business, and your friendship. Enjoy your upcoming vacation!
5 Nov 2019
Alicia’s bathroom
Alicia lived in her home for sixteen years. She worked hard, searched for a contractor for a long time, and finally found a good fit with Gold Coast Construction. We built her a patio, remodeled her bathroom, installed new flooring, and matched her existing flooring in another room.
Alicia is hilarious and tells it like it is. She is a great customer to work for and we are excited about her newly finished job.
Thank you, Alicia, for your business and your kind words!
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