Home Remodeler Serving the Charlotte, North Carolina Region
While most 16-year-old boys were playing sports, driving around town or busy being a typical teenager, Gary Knowles was busy being… different. Gary had discovered his love for drawing home designs and renovation plans early on and it became his constant pursuit. He sold concrete and did drawings for builders, doing anything that would give him access to hands-on training and industry understanding.
At 25 years old, Gary went out on his own and eventually landed in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was hired by an investor to build a multi-unit patio community. The quality of that project was the seed that grew into GJK Remodeling.
Gary Knowles’ passion for home design and building is evident in every finished project. Clients see the value of fine workmanship and that we only use the best materials, and they appreciate Gary’s no-compromise approach to the design-build process.
This is why our best advertising is and has always been word of mouth. Gary’s personal concern for the needs of our clients and the amazing results he and his team deliver is why referrals continue to be our main source of new business.
Gary’s passion is contagious, and at GJK Remodeling, it shows in every project.
Every GJK Remodeling project is carried out by a coordinated team of designers, project managers, carpenters, and trusted subcontractors, each bringing specialized expertise to their part of the process. Our designers translate vision into detailed, buildable plans; our project managers oversee scheduling, budgeting, and communication from start to finish; and our carpenters and subcontractors (many of whom we’ve worked with for years) execute the craftsmanship that brings each design to life.
You’re probably wondering why Gary isn’t the one writing a letter about his company. If you knew Gary, you’d understand. First, Gary is the heart and soul of GJK and Gary doesn’t talk about Gary. Secondly, trying to get Gary to sit down and talk about what he does means you’re taking away time he could spend DOING what he loves to do…which is designing, building and renovating homes.
The very thing that frustrates me the most about this man is the very thing that attracted me to him in the first place: Gary loves making people happy. That means hand-drawing all his designs (he thinks computers are too impersonal for this). It means explaining how he’s found a way to give a client exactly what they want without going over their budget or compromising on quality.
It’s watching him literally consume EVERY magazine, periodical, and article about remodeling, construction, and design.
Gary Knowles loves what he does, and that means long hours and lots of hard work. Although it’s frustrating at times, I really do love sharing his talents with others because HE loves sharing his talents and there’s nothing more amazing to me than watching him live out his passion. You could say I’m biased and, of course, you’d be right, but before you judge the truth of what I say, take a look at Gary’s Portfolio page on this website and I’m sure you’ll agree… my guy does great work!
Sincerely,
Aireale Knowles
(Wife & biggest fan of Gary Knowles, Owner of GJK Remodeling)
