Progressive Builders Marks 25 Years in Business in SWFL

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Fort Myers remodeling firm thrives with focus on customer service, warranties and product improvements

Established in August 1989, Progressive Builders Inc. is celebrating its 25th year in business in Fort Myers, offering customized residential remodeling services to homes throughout Southwest Florida. Company founder, president and third-generation building contractor Michael R. Spreckelmeier is a state-licensed building inspector and general contractor.

The design and building firm is experienced in all facets of residential renovation work, including room additions, kitchen and bath renovations, resort-style master suite remodels, whole-house makeovers and outdoor entertainment space upgrades.

Through the Down Economy
kitchen remodel by Progressive BuildersSpreckelmeier credits the firm’s longevity and ability to make it through the recent down economy due to a number of critical business elements, including:

Customer Service: The company’s culture is one that never forgets that they are in the service business, building long-lasting relationships with clients every step of the way.

Warranty: A three-year warranty on every project assures homeowners that Mike and his team are there for them if needed. They even perform a follow-up at the end of the warranty for further assurance.

Improvement: Progressive Builders continually incorporates better business practices and ideas that will improve the customer experience and finished product.

Business has picked up notably over the past 12-to-24 months as the overall housing industry continues to improve both locally and nationally, Spreckelmeier observes.

Progressive Builers Fort Myers RemodelingIn The Beginning
Spreckelmeier got his start in the homebuilding business in the mid-1980s, building mostly seawalls and docks in Southwest Florida.

He figured out over time to focus exclusively on what a business does best. In his case, custom remodeling projects throughout Lee and Collier counties.

“Do what you do best, but always seek better ways, newer techniques or new services that will benefit the client,” Spreckelmeier says.

Over the years, Progressive Builders has developed a three-step project process that takes clients through every stage of the project.

“If each step of the building or customizing project is thoroughly understood by the client and the project superintendent, confusion is eliminated and a superior outcome is the result,” he said. “The process ma kes thework very satisfying for all involved.”

To attest to their quality of work, core values and ethics, clients have returned for additional projects multiple times over the years.

Progressive Builders Kitchen Remodel

Secrets of Success
Another important aspect of Progressive Builders’ success comes from within: team members. One of the company’s core values is ensuring employees’ ideas are welcomed. Their input is essential to becoming the best in the industry.

This “democratic” culture results in employee buy-in, their belief in Spreckelmeier’s renovation process and the value the firm offers not only to their customers, but also to individual employees.

Progressive Builders’ financial strength is yet another indicator of success for a quarter century. Attesting to this point, the company was named in Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s list of Top 500 remodelers in August 2013. The ranking is a third-party verification of the financial performance of remodeling firms throughout North America. Progressive Builders was the only Lee County remodeler that made the list.

“As we have embarked on our 25th anniversary we remain very busy because the best remodelers are busy year-round here in Southwest Florida,” Spreckelmeier said.

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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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. John A., Fort Myers, 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

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

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

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