An Overview of Our Best Before & After Projects

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An Overview of Our Best Before & After Projects

We all love to see before-and-after photos showing a great transformation but, if you’re like us, you’re always curious about the “rest of the story” too. Here, we present several projects with before-and-after photos and the inside scoop about each addition, renovation or remodeling project. We selected four projects that show our range of services, located throughout Southwest Florida, but this is just a small sample of the many homes we’ve transformed with our amazing three-step process.

Bonita Springs Outdoor Kitchen Addition

Location: Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, Florida

For this project, the goal was to add an area for entertaining guests and enjoying the outdoors with a glass of wine. The challenge was running cable to the exterior wall because of an abutting interior stairway. As you can see from the before photo, the space had no purpose before the addition of an outdoor kitchen. We designed and built a simple and functional layout with beautiful finishes that tied in with the existing decking and home accents.

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Full Home Renovation in Cape Coral

Location: Cape Coral, Florida

This waterfront home in Cape Coral needed an update with more modern finishes and a more functional layout. Because this was an extensive full home renovation, the client moved out during the construction and rented another home, so they were understandably firm about the completion date. The Progressive Builders team exceeded their expectations by completing the project one week ahead of schedule. In that time, we flipped the entire kitchen to add more space and create a better, more functional layout. We also expanded the master closet to create a huge walk-in closet, which also opened up the master bathroom and allowed us to add a make-up vanity area.

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Estero Outdoor Living Area Remodel

Location: Shadowwood, Estero, Florida

This home featured a simple outdoor kitchen, and the owners simply wanted more. Progressive Builders designed and built an expanded outdoor living area that is perfect for entertaining on game day or simply enjoying the golf course view. We added upgraded kitchen appliances and expanded counter space with a bar for additional seating. The challenge was to create this great-looking design in a way that addressed practical considerations such as venting of the large outdoor grill. We accomplished a great marriage of function and beauty, which now serves as outdoor retreat where our clients can relax in comfort.

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Master Bathroom Remodel in Fort Myers

Location: Devonwood, Fort Myers, Florida

Progressive Builders completely transformed this master bathroom to create a more functional space with high-end spa-like feel. Our three-step process made the project flow smoothly as we rearranged the entire layout, moving the shower area that was very closed-in and dark to the front of the bathroom. Once the space was opened up, design touches are what completed the transformation. From the cabinetry and countertops to the tile, hardware and window treatments, every detail contributes to the spa-like ambiance of this gorgeous master bath.

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If you’re craving more inspiration for your home, our online project gallery, case studies and Houzz page offer great examples of our work. Get started with your own before-and-after project by completing our online form or calling us at 239.939.5411.

By Progressive Design/Build|2021-03-30T19:07:50+00:00September 2nd, 2016|Categories: Design Inspiration|Comments Off

Progressive did a room addition, new outdoor grilling kitchen, some plumbing and painting work. Their attention to detail was impeccable. They stayed on task and on their time line. They are very respectful of the client’s property, and very thorough when planning and preparing for the project. They follow up at each stage of the project to ensure all phases are to the client’s satisfaction.

Dave and Noreen T., Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build did a significant project for us: new kitchen, family room, new ceramic tile throughout the house, moved a wall in a bedroom, new paint in most of our rooms and a total new paint job on the exterior of the house. They covered all the details of the job before we left for the summer. They kept us informed weekly with emails, photos and phone calls when necessary, and finished the job two before we came back in the fall. They did an excellent, outstanding job and the punch list took less than six to complete. I will use them again for our next remodel project. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!

John and Barb F., Bonita Springs, FL

It was such a pleasure working with the team at Progressive Design Build on our recent renovation project in Fort Myers. We especially thank Greg Brown for his special attention to detail and the entire team for their excellent “long distance communication” skills. We were thrilled that we could handle everything from our home in Virginia and that our project was completed not only on time, but ahead of schedule! We would highly recommend Progressive Design Build to everyone!

Geoffrey & Magda G., Fort Myers, FL

Progressive completed a major remodeling project for us on time and on budget. Our project included new bedrooms above our garage, expanding existing bedrooms, expanding our lanai with a new outdoor kitchen, a new roof, upgraded landscaping including a new irrigation system – all coordinated and managed by Progressive. The owner, Michael Spreckelmeier, is a man of his word, communicates extremely well, and will always do what is best for the customer.

Duke and Kathleen D., Bonita Springs, FL

We hired Mike Spreckelmeier at Progressive Design Build to remodel our condo in Bonita Bay. We wanted to completely redo the kitchen as well as eliminate the sliders from the kitchen and family room leading to the lanai. Progressive completed the remodel while we were back at home in Illinois. We were thrilled to return to an outstanding result. Not only was all the furniture back in place, but everything was very clean and neat. We even found a new filter in the air-conditioning unit! Outstanding job, would highly recommend Mike and Progressive.

Dick and Judy G., Bonita Springs, FL

Thank you for all the wonderful things you did to make our job turnout so well. It was such a pleasure to return to our “new home” during the holidays. We weren’t here so you had to make many choices for us. You always did the best thing, not the easiest. The quality of the work was most important to us but the fact that you gave us a time schedule and stuck to it was important. We love everything!

Barbara & Larry W., Bonita Springs, FL

Both Tom and I would highly recommend Progressive Design Build, Inc. for any job. The quality of the workmanship along with on time completion made it an enjoyable experience.

Tom & Mary D., Captiva Island, FL

We had 2 doors replaced. The project required major changes to the door openings. Michael Spreckelmeier was very easy to work with and he was involved with all phases of the project. The project was completed on time and on budget. We are pleased with the outcome and will use Progressive Design Build in the future.

Jack and Maryanne P., Bonita Springs, FL

Tom and I can’t wait for the “winter season” when we will enjoy the new addition every day! You have been a wonderful team to work with!

Tom & Michale C., Bonita Springs, FL

We have used Progressive Design Build twice in three years, both times on home improvement projects including adding walls on different second homes while we were out of state and unable to observe the work. Both times we returned to the projects that were done to perfection, as well as the clean-up. We are now full time Florida residents and are using Progressive again for a much larger project. We would unequivocally recommend Progressive Design Build.

Arthur and Cindy P., Bonita Springs, FL

We were entirely satisfied with everything and everybody. Nice people!

Dr. John A., Fort Myers, FL

Progressive Design Build helped us design and build a new family room/kitchen in the summer of 2013. We selected them after extensive bids based on the quality of their vision for the project and sterling recommendations from friends and neighbors. All work was done while we were away for the summer. We could not be more pleased with the results. Not only did Progressive owner Mike Spreckelmeier do a first-rate job managing the flow and costs of the project (which was exactly on-budget), but also the finished product had the shortest punch list of any of the five major renovations we have done on various properties with other builders during the past two decades. And, our home was cleaner when we returned than when we left before construction. We unconditionally recommend Progressive Design Build.

Roy and Patty B., Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive has performed three projects for us over three years — (1) an outdoor kitchen in January 2011; (2) Kitchen remodel and wet bar construction in Fall 2012; and (3) outer wall repair/reconstruction in January 2014. All the projects were very well done — we respect Progressive’s professionalism, dependency and integrity, and would highly recommend them to anyone, and have done so. We worked with another contractor on a project during the last three years — there was no comparison regarding — the experience with Progressive was MUCH better. My impression is that Progressive may not be the cheapest service provider, work is performed on schedule and at the highest quality level. I will happily pay a bit more to receive the quality of the service they provide. I trust Mike and will definitely use him again if a need arises.

Tom and Kathy S., Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive has performed three projects for us over the last three years. most recently January 2014. All the projects were very well done — I respect Progressive’s professionalism, dependency, and integrity. I would highly recommend them to anyone, and have done so. I worked with another contractor on a project during the last three years — there was no comparison regarding Progressive’s performance and the performance of the other contractor — the experience with Progressive was MUCH better than the other service provider. My impression is that Progressive may not be the cheapest service provider, but work is performed on schedule and at the highest quality level. I will happily pay a bit more to receive the quality of the service they provide. I trust Mike and will definitely use him again if a need arises.

Tom S., Bonita Springs, FL

Having moved in, we are delighted with the entire renovation and thrilled by the compliments from many new neighbors on how pleasant, courteous and helpful the various contractors had been at all times. Progressive gets five stars from us. Thanks for a job well done.

Bryan & Ann M., Estero, FL

I think during negotiations with Mike Spreckelmeier that he was very honest. This gave me a great sense of trust. I felt I was entrusting my home to a friend!

Linda Z., Fort Myers, FL