08/25/2026
Demo, grade, and rebuild from the ground up? Our favorite excuse to move tons of dirt. 🚜
Because to build something great, sometimes you have to create a little chaos first (organized chaos, of course). At 2 E. Franklin St., Gratis, Ohio, we officially said goodbye to the old structure and hello to the complete rebuild of this new 3,946 SF convenience store.
And when we say commercial rebuild, we mean it: demolition, foundations, masonry, structural steel, roofing and canopy work, framing, insulation, drywall, EIFS, acoustical ceilings, flooring, cabinets, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and final finishes... if it shows up on the plans, we’re putting it in. 🚜💨
With Jessie as PM and Andy as Super 👷♂️ leading the operation and keeping everything on track, the team has already completed the building and asphalt demolition, graded the site, and finished the survey staking 🎯 (because eyeballing it isn’t an option around here 💪). They’ve also started digging and pouring the first footings, while work on the fuel area and canopy moves forward in parallel.
There’s still plenty of concrete to pour and dust to kick up, but this new corner in Preble County is already starting to take shape. 🏗️⛽
💛 Huge thanks to our amazing crew, subcontractors, and suppliers for their continued efforts.
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At Carra Builders, we specialize in commercial construction for restaurants, industrial facilities, offices, retail stores, convenience stores, animal health facilities, and healthcare spaces. Our services include new construction, interior fit-outs, renovations, conversions and more.