The Meeks Group, Inc.

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10/06/2022

Another one I want to mention. Jason Butler, Kim Cobb, and the many others at Garris Evans Lumber Company. Whether it is cabinets, windows, doors, or lumber, they are the place to go. Kim is my go to cabinet rep. She is very knowledgeable and helpful to my clients. Jason is my outside rep for material orders and doors and windows.

If you are ready for your little or big project, just give me a call. You can rest assure the folks at Garris Evans will help me take care of you

10/06/2022

The one thing that I was not worried about last week with the storm coming through. The roofs that I had installed by Trevor Wells with Atwell Exteriors. He has installed several roofs for me. HIs crews are professional and get the job done. With partners like Trevor, you can know the roof is the least of your worries. Thanks Trevor!

10/06/2022

Another shout out to a fantastic gutter guy. Jim Wells, Wells Seamless Gutter. With his help, I have at least two very happy clients. Even though the storm dumped a lot of rain last week, their crawlspace remained dry. The gutters that were installed collected the rain water and directed it away from the house. That is a win for everyone.

Jim installs gutters all around Greenville and Washington. I am just one of many who highly recommend him. Thanks Jim for a job well done!

09/24/2022

On a roll here about my contractors. I have some of the best around. This one is about my electrician. Kind of hard to post pictures on this one. DC Electric of Raleigh is one of the most professional electricians around. David, Matt, and their crews have been doing electrical projects for me for over 20 years. Some of the projects include under cabinet lighting, general lighting, electrical repairs, and even generators. He has done simple repairs for me as well as full electrical renovations.

Are you ready for your next project? Rest assured you will have one of the best electricians around to do it.

09/24/2022

This time, I am going to post about one of the best cabinet contractors around. The cabinets below came from Garris Evans in Greenville. None other than Jonathan Arp from JA Cabinets could have done a better job. He is a perfectionist and does not mess around. We work together with the best cabinet representative, Kim Cobb, from Garris Evans and sit down with the client to give them their dream kitchen. I don’t have to worry about the details on a job like this. The only problem I may have is getting him. He is in such high demand. I also want to brag on another thing about Jonathan. He is a first responder with Greenville Fire-Rescue who has just been promoted to Captain! Congratulations Jonathan!

If you are thinking about your next dream kitchen or bathroom, give me a call and I will make sure Jonathan is doing your dream. Thanks again Jonathan for everything you do.

09/24/2022

The pavers are complete. The house was edited out for privacy reasons. It is our policy that no identifying marks of the property or owners will be visible. We value our clients privacy.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Randy and John from Premier Concrete. They have done several concrete projects for me at this address. Their crews are very professional and do a beautiful job.

If you are interested in some concrete work or a paving job like this, give me a call.

09/24/2022

I talked with my Hvac contractor today. He told me a new rule that is coming in effect January 1, 2023 will increase the SEER of Hvac units. This is something that just means it is more efficient. I called the chief inspector for Greenville. He told me that it is not known if a permit will be required before December 31 that will allow one to use the current SEER units after January 1. They anticipate that they have to give time for manufacturers to get rid of their current inventory before inforcing this rule. The question is how long that will be.

What does this mean to you? My contractor reported the costs of the new units alone will increase about 30-35%. So if your units are getting questionable or really getting to the end of their life, you may want to consider doing it now. This could be an average increase of several thousand dollars.

07/21/2022

When purchasing a home, I highly recommend a home inspection. However, please understand that in NC, home inspectors have a standard operating procedure that must be followed. There are some things that they cannot necessarily inspect or comment about. They are not required to get on the roof and also they may not inspect areas that they feel are not safe. Please understand I am not trying to be negative about home inspectors. Depending on size of home, they usually only allow about an hour or two to do the visual inspection. Then they must write the report.

Buying a home is a huge endeavor and expense. While there are things that cannot be seen due to being hidden and some things are guessing, I recommend adding an additional inspection, using the report as a guide, by the respective trades. I would suggest a general contractor lead this process. They can then go into more detail and make recommendations and/or help you with your negotiation. Be advised though, the seller may limit this more detailed inspection.

I’m sorry if this is confusing. I have had clients who did not call me or another contractor and sadly found out about some issues after they closed.

07/02/2022

A little bragging today. Today, July 1, 2022, marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Meeks Group, Inc. It has been a very interesting journey.

I want to thank the many clients who made this possible. I have a fantastic team of suppliers and sub contractors who have contributed to this journey.
I also want to thank my family for their support. Many times they were right there along side of me. Without them, I don’t think I would have gotten this far.

And last of all, I want to thank God. With Him, everything is possible.