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Gary Frakes Construction

Gary Frakes Construction

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 Reviews
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About Us

3x Best of Houzz winner
25 years in business
Award winning
Iowa City's Custom Build & Renovation/Remodel | 2x Best of Houzz
Frakes Construction is an Iowa City IA custom building firm with twenty years of experience. The business is led by Gary Frakes with Ann Knoop as its local business manager. Recognized by the Greater Iowa City Area Homebuilders Association by earning seven ‘Builder Excellence’ awards for our Parade Homes.

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Business Details

Business Name

Gary Frakes Construction

Phone Number

(319) 255-2452

Address

PO Box 1187
Iowa City, IA 52244

Typical Job Cost

$200,000 - 5 million

$200,000 - 5 million

Followers

23 Followers

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Services Provided

Custom Homes

New Home Construction

Home Renovation/Remodeling

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Areas Served

Iowa City

Coralville

North Liberty

Primarily Johnson and Linn Cou

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Credentials

3 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2021 - Design
Best of Houzz 2020 - Design
Best of Houzz 2019 - Design
3 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Recommended on Houzz
1,000 Ideabook Saves
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Featured Review
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Mike Rosenberg
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Gary Frakes is a class act and a detail guy! Gary and his crew were top-notch, involved and committed to completely renovating our home. The attention to detail was awesome and his service after the project was great!!Read Full Review
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6 Reviews for Gary Frakes Construction

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|6 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
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Kyle
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had an excellent experience building our home with Gary Frakes. From the start, they worked closely with us to meet our budget while ensuring we got the home we wanted. The entire process was smooth and well-organized, with clear communication at every stage. The monthly invoices that clearly laid out where every penny was spent. Gary was responsive to all of our questions, helped us when we were indecisive and never pushed us towards anything we were uncomfortable with. We truly appreciate the professionalism, quality, and customer service from Gary and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to build a home.
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Nathan Holton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We've worked with Gary Frakes on two projects at our house. For the first project we remodeled two bathrooms, and for the second we added a sunroom and new patio. We had a wonderful experience working with Gary on both projects. From the design phase and through construction, Gary was always great about answering any questions we had and keeping us up to date on the status of our projects. Both turned out great and we would definitely recommend working with Gary.
Melissa Whited
Melissa Whited
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Gary did an amazing job on our house and was an absolute pleasure to work with. This was our first time building and he made it practically painless. Gary did a great job letting us know what to expect when and what was important and why. All his subs are top notch professionals. I can't recommend him enough!
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Paula Brandt
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We met Gary Frakes on a Parade of Homes where he was representing one of his newly constructed houses. Based on that one experience and his reputation, we knew that Gary was the person we wanted to work with to build our retirement home--we didn't interview or consider anyone else. We had never built a house before, but--having owned and renovated several old houses ourselves--we were not without opinions. Gary did a great deal of background work with us to learn what style, materials, and spaces were important to us, what was not negotiable and what was. Gary has a great sense of humor that added to the enjoyment of collaborating with him and his team. We bounced ideas off of each other and Gary and his staff came up with practical but creative solutions that were exactly right for the problems we were trying to solve. We also appreciated the monthly billing that included the actual bills from the construction crew and subs so we were always aware of how much we were spending, and we had proof of payment. Living in a beautiful and well built home that was designed for us and our needs was a dream that Gary Frakes and his talented crew made possible for us. And it was FUN!!
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Mike Rosenberg
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Gary Frakes is a class act and a detail guy! Gary and his crew were top-notch, involved and committed to completely renovating our home. The attention to detail was awesome and his service after the project was great!!
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Alan Light
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had Gary Frakes Construction extensively remodel our home over 9 months in 2010-2011. Gary was great to work with, his advice on design was invaluable and the skilled workers on his team gave us a beautiful "new" home. We hired GFC again last year (2019) to replace our deck.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are proud to be licensed contractors, a designation that reflects our commitment to professional standards in Iowa City, IA. We also carry appropriate insurance to protect our clients and our team throughout every project, ensuring peace of mind for everyone involved.

We specialize in creating custom homes, new home construction, and comprehensive home renovation and remodeling projects here in Iowa City, IA. With twenty years of experience, our custom building firm is dedicated to bringing unique visions to life with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Yes, absolutely! As a custom building firm specializing in Home Renovation/Remodeling and New Home Construction, we are fully equipped and experienced to handle full home additions and major renovations. We've been serving Iowa City, IA for twenty years, transforming homes with our expertise and dedication to quality.

Yes, as a custom building firm, we absolutely assist with design and material selection for your custom home or renovation project. Our twenty years of experience in Iowa City, IA means we can guide you through the process, helping you make informed choices that align with your vision and budget, ensuring a cohesive and beautiful outcome.

What sets Gary Frakes Construction apart is our twenty years of experience as a custom building firm in Iowa City, IA. We've been recognized by the Greater Iowa City Area Homebuilders Association with seven ‘Builder Excellence’ awards for our Parade Homes, reflecting our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Our 5-star Google rating and positive Houzz reviews also speak to our dedication to client satisfaction and superior results.

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