Premier Shelters, Inc.

Kathy and Mike finished our house in 2012. We've been in the house for 10 years now and I can still pick up the phone and ask them what to do when I need something done for the house....Mike even comes by to see what's going on when he can, to help out. They were there to help during planning, construction and now even 10 years later. I really believe they are one of the most caring contractors in regard to making sure the customer is happy when everything is said and done. And, I haven't even mentioned the most important thing-----they build a quality product. I couldn't more highly recommend Premier Shelters for anyone considering remodeling, new construction or any kind of job needing to be done around your home!

If I was asked the quality I most admire in a person, I would say it's integrity. It is also the first word I would use to recommend Kathy and Mike Helmus, our "go to" builders. Premier Shelters is the name of their company and that name perfectly describes the quality of their work They are premier, first rate, a cut above and they've earned it. We met Kathy and Mike almost fourteen years ago when we approached them to build our first home. They kept us involved through every step of the process, helping us stay on budget and on time. The experience was fantastic and a couple of years later we enlisted their services on a spec house we had purchased. Again, the construction ran smoothly and the quality of their work was first rate. We've just started our third house with Premier Shelters. This one is an old ranch style house, built in 1957 and renovated in 1974. There is some characteristic charm to this house which we hope to restore. The ceiling in the living room is beamed and vaulted. Though the wood is beautiful, the room is dark so it will be painted white to add to the volume and highlight the architecture. The floors throughout are parquet and linoleum. The original floor is terrazzo which will be restored and diamond polished, a cooler option in every sense. The kitchen cabinetry is simple and solid wood with minimalist glass handles. These cabinets will be shifted, cut down and re-purposed for a better flow but otherwise left in their natural state. The ranch house sat empty for many years but for the rodents and termites that took up residence in it's decline. Before we left Florida for the summer, we worked with Kathy planning the renovation, figuring out the schedule and making the necessary purchases. We confidently left the project in Premier Shelter's capable hands. We're excited about this project and look forward to breathing new life into this sad old house together. When you're lucky enough to find a builder like Premier Shelters, you can consider yourself home. Bente Jensen and Stephen Cohen Belleair Beach, FL 33786

Kathy and Mike are great to work with! Kathy is creative which for us has been very helpful. From the beginning we have been a partnership. Every hurdle there has been team meeting to come up with the best plan to move forward. Kathy and Mike have suggestions and do not take it personal if you don't like their idea. We feel like they always listen to us, and know what type of house we want! We would definitely work with Premier Shelters again!

I worked with Mrs. Helmus for over ten years on at least twenty projects, which I designed for clients. I worked under the name of ATL Design Consultants and was based in Clearwater, Florida. We worked very closely during the design and build phases and she is not only an accomplished contractor but she is a excellent designer in her own right. Most projects were custom homes or extensive remodeling jobs. She never failed to accomplish all phases of the design/build process and her clients not only received excellent results but an excellent friend as well. Our relationship ended when I closed my Florida firm and relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I had a small design consulting firm, Lone Pine Designs, and taught architecture at a local art school.

I hired Premier Shelters to renovate my home. They by far surpassed my expectations. I know have the dream kitchen I've always wanted. Mike and Kathy are hard working, very professional and a pleasure to work with.

Great experience from concept, design to finished product. Kathy and Mike were awesome in taking time to understand our total project from the big picture to the small details. Highly recommend them.

We had been working with a home designer and several home builders to improve/add-on to our mid century Florida home. We were ready to move ahead with a $200K+ project that wasn't impressive or exciting to me or my husband, so we decided to interview a design/build firm to get one more point of view and hopefully simplify the project logistics. We contacted Premier Shelters. We met Kathy Helmus from Premier and were impressed from the first day. She listened carefully, asked important questions about the way we live, and inspected our current home design. At our next meeting she brought a design proposal that had us jumping for joy. We a few pencil strokes she had moved some interior walls, made better use of the current space, designed a smaller addition, created a front courtyard, and an overall design that was brilliant and beautiful. Kathy came prepared with photos and recommendations from previous projects/clients, which sounds simple but the previous "pros" we interviewed did not. We eventually signed a contract with Premier Shelters and are looking forward to living in a home that we truly love. Mike Helmus is a builder/general contractor that is the other half of this talented team. They bring together all the necessary experts and materials, and give solid advice, which works perfectly for us. Since that first meeting we've heard nothing but praise from others in the area about them too. These guys are a credit to their industry.