--- title: "Scott Moody — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/scott-moody-pfvwus-pf~1954758253 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954758253.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Scott Moody" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/07036b6d033dbd09_7816-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "32550 Dixon Street, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047, United States" latitude: 41.991 longitude: -86.1168 phone: "(269) 424-3458" website: http://www.gatzconstruction.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 7 followers: 42 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Scott Moody Original Houzz profile: [Scott Moody](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/scott-moody-pfvwus-pf~1954758253) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Dowagiac, MI - **Serves:** IN, Southwestern Michigan, St. Joseph Dowagiac Niles Cassopolis Edwardsburg Berrien Springs Stevensville Granger - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Gatz Construction is a full service general contractor with a concentration in remodeling, includes kitchens, bathrooms,additions, basements, garages and much more. The full service means we are here to help fix the small things long after your major projects are complete. Over 37 years of experience doing just about everything possible. ### Services Provided - ■Full / Kitchen / Bath / Addition Remodeling Projects ■Design / Build Projects – 3D Renditions for ### Areas Served - IN - Southwestern Michigan - St. Joseph Dowagiac Niles Cassopolis Edwardsburg Berrien Springs Stevensville Granger ### Typical Job Cost 500 - 2,000,000 Range depends on job! Do everything from Handyman repairs to Custom Home Building! And everything in between. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Scott Moody | | Address | 32550 Dixon Street, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047, United States | | Phone | (269) 424-3458 | | Website | http://www.gatzconstruction.com | | License Number | 2102202097 | | Followers on Houzz | 42 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/GatzConstruction ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Scott Moody](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/scott-moody-pfvwus-pf~1954758253) - **Website:** http://www.gatzconstruction.com - **Phone:** (269) 424-3458 ## Credentials **Affiliations** - [hbaswm](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hbaswm-pfvwus-pf~1451605496) - [Home Builders Association of Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Mike Davis, March 2018** > A terrific company to work with! Scott has a great design eye with flair. He was extremely helpful as we worked through the whole process. Weekly progress reports are provided online along with photos to see the progress. All of the craftsmen were very friendly and willing to answer any questions we had throughout. **★★★★★ — Don De Graff, March 2018** > For many years we have successfully used Gatz Construction to handle our needed professional repairs and maintenance. As our family has grown, we realized the need to expand/remodel our Magician Lake cottage to comfortably accommodate the kids/grandkids. Scott from Gatz utilized some remarkable software, allowing us to view multiple construction layouts and sizing options. Once construction began in the fall we received regular updates and pics to keep us well informed. Gatz worked with a very high degree of professionalism and efficiently with all the trades and made sure we were all ready to go by Memorial Day. The final product was everything we had hoped for and more. Our whole family is extremely pleased and we'd strongly recommend Gatz to anyone who is considering new construction or remodeling. **★★★★★ — rita104, March 2016** > Our project involved redoing a bathroom, knocking down walls and putting in new floors. Everything looks great! The project was done earlier than expected. It was left clean each day. We were able to get questions answered in a timely matter. Everyone was great to deal with. **★★★★★ — tpkb, March 2016** > Gatz Construction has designed and completed multiple projects for us. The workmanship was outstanding, and we could not have been more pleased with the beautiful results. We would highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — djnoble79, March 2016** > We had a bad experience with a local contractor and asked our realtor for a referral. Met Scott Moody and within a week our nightmare experience turned into complete satisfaction. Scott and the Gatz crew met all expectations and came in on budget. I would recommend Gatz to anyone needing home construction or remodeling. **★★★★★ — kmulcahy9, March 2016** > Scott Moody, owner of Gatz construction did a wonderful job on our complete exterior remodel. He was fair, honest, neat and organized. We are so happy with the finished product and the fact that it came within our budget. I would highly recommend Scott to any friends and family and would look forward to working with him again. **★★★★ — csvoigts, March 2016** > We had several decking and stairs projects that needed to be redone or repaired. We live on a very difficult hilly site with limited parking, neighbors that do not like noise, and my husband and I are very particular when it comes to quality craftsmanship. We had been searching for years for a company to either repair or rebuild our stairs and decking that we use to get to the lake from our house. The stairs are situated on a steep slope and change directions as they are intermingled with landings and decks and landscaping. We wanted a company that would assist us in choosing the best materials and had the expertise to discuss design possibilities. The company also needed to comply with local ordinances as well as strict neighborhood guidelines regarding road load limits, work hours, noise limits, parking, etc. In addition, we wanted a company that would not damage other structures or landscaping on our property or others. > > After interviewing several companies, it was clear that the owner of Gatz Construction was knowledgeable with fresh ideas relating to both material selection and design, and had similar ideas to ours regarding how to proceed in an orderly fashion that would limit neighborhood complaints, damage to our property, etc. > > My husband and I both had careers in the home improvement industry and had a considerable amount of knowledge so therefore we needed a company that would meet or exceed our expectations. Because we are "hands on" type clients, knowledgeable and expert craftsmanship were essential. In addition, the location of the project was difficult, to say the least, as it was located on the side of a steep hill. We had decided for the old stairs and decks to be disassembled (starting at the bottom with one section at a time) and then reassembled on the same footprint, for the most part, using new material when needed. Unfortunately, most of the 4x4 posts (approx.80), all of the steps, decking, railing, risers, toe kicks and some of the stringers had to be replaced. The substructure seemed to be useable, but since the posts had rotted, each section had to be re- squared which was problematic since the rotten posts caused most of the landings and flights of stairs to move. We also asked that everything that was disassembled be removed from our property at the end of each day. Since they started at the bottom, the crew needed to carry up the old lumber by walking up approximately 100 steps! Of course, the number of steps decreased as the crew made their way to the top of the hill. However, this was very labor intensive. > > The Gatz crew did a good job of keeping the work site tidy, There were no loud radios, no cigarette butts, no long lunches, and best of all, they showed up on time. > > Gatz's best quality lies in the area of communication. They returned phone calls and emails in a timely manner; crews were on site on time; quotes, invoices, etc. were professionally submitted; samples and prototypes were supplied when needed; and in addition to weekly meetings, management was readily available upon request to solve problems and issues in order to help eliminate interruptions and downtime. > > We underestimated the complexity/scope of the project which unfortunately effected the time it took to complete. Lumber availability (used some exotic hardwood), weather conditions, uniqueness of site, our critical eyes, etc. all contributed to an extremely lengthy project. > > My husband and I are totally satisfied with the beach stair project. We have since used Gatz for other projects. They are professional, dependable, trustworthy, and a pleasure to work with. > > We can provide photos to Houzz if requested. ## Selected projects - [Cedar Deck Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-deck-addition-pj-vj~154529) - Location: Dowagiac, MI - Photos: 3 - Description: Sister Lakes - Magician Lake - [Paw Paw Lake - Remodel & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paw-paw-lake-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~2975163) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Swedish Cottage - Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swedish-cottage-custom-home-pj-vj~1799387) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Rustic Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-cottage-pj-vj~1568480) - Location: Dowagiac, MI - Photos: 6 - [Magician Lake - IPE Deck and Glass Railing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magician-lake-ipe-deck-and-glass-railing-pj-vj~1568466) - Location: Dowagiac, MI - Photos: 4 - [Diamond Lake Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diamond-lake-remodel-pj-vj~1568458) - Location: Cassopolis, MI - Photos: 3 - [2nd Story Addition - Big Crooked Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2nd-story-addition-big-crooked-lake-pj-vj~566785) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Pole Barn Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pole-barn-office-pj-vj~280394) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Dewey Lake Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dewey-lake-remodel-pj-vj~280392) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [IPE Deck & Limestone Cap](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipe-deck-and-limestone-cap-pj-vj~280377) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~154533) - Location: Dowagiac, MI - Photos: 4 - Description: Sister Lakes - Magician Lake - [Exterior Siding](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-siding-pj-vj~277043) - Location: Dowagiac, MI - Photos: 5 - Description: Sister Lakes - Little Crooked Lake - [Lake Michigan House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-michigan-house-pj-vj~154519) - Location: Saint Joseph, MI - Photos: 8 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/scott-moody-pfvwus-pf~1954758253) ## Community Q&A **Q: great house! can you tell me about the wood floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks. A: 8” Wide Plank Pine - Pre-Finished **Q: Number** *(in Photo Questions)* Where r house numbers from? A: http://www.cb2.com/house-numbers/f9646 **Q: Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* Thx for responding! We have a cottage on magician lake and I'm obsessed with the Swedish cottage!:) amazing job! A: Thank you! Designers & Homeowners were awesome to work with during this project. Give us a call maybe we can do something for your cottage. Scott **Q: Cabinet paint color please :)** *(in Photo Questions)* Cabinet paint color please :) A: Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold - HC-10 **Q: Love the exterior paint color of this house. What color is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* We have a lake house in CT and want to do a similar blue exterior paint and white trim, but can't find the right blue. What color is that blue? A: The siding is actually vinyl - Royal Journeymen - 8" double 4" Vinyl - Hertiage Blue, with Vinyl Shakes on the upper portions. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*