the PDF of the Lemke Fall 2006

Lemke & Sons LLC
1246 West Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Let us take
you on a tour!
Office (651) 665-9477
Fax (651) 665-9455
What Our
Customers Are Saying...
“I want to thank Steve and everyone at
“I appreciate the way projects were
Lemke & Sons for help with my insurance
organized and completed in a timely
company. It was beyond what a contractor manner and the respect for my property
would normally do — thanks.”
during the entire project.”
J.J.
T.P.
“Eugene was great to work with. He took
our calls whenever and went above and
beyond the call of duty!”
T. & L.O.
“Your attention to detail is unsurpassed;
we really appreciate the thoughtfulness
and consideration you showed us as
homeowners.”
E.A.
For this issue’s cost saving tips and ideas...Look inside!
Commonly referred to as “tailgaters,” these bad apples
are spoiling the barrel. Anyone can slap a sign on their
truck and say they’re in the remodeling business; this
makes it difficult for the legitimate companies - that
have tons of overhead expenses - to compete.
Those overhead expenses can include worker’s
compensation and general liability insurance, fleet
maintenance, stocking product, employee paychecks
and even taxes. You always hear about the guy that will
install that same door for $300 less. Consumers are not
usually comparing apples to apples in these cases.
Many of these “tailgaters” do not pay taxes because
they aren’t legitimate. They are working under the
table and pocketing all their profits.
This type of dealer is also usually gone within a
year or two. Their code of conduct is putting as much
money in their pockets, then running as fast as they
can. So how can legitimate business owners compete?
In a word: standards.
Lemke & Sons’ Lifetime Partnership Program
The Lifetime Partnership Program was designed as an added value to our returning customers, providing a $250 discount
on future remodeling projects. In addition, Lemke & Sons will be conducting a semi annual drawing. Match your
membership card number to our drawing, and you will receive dinner for two at Mancini’s Char House. Keep those
membership cards handy and good luck!
In this Issue:
Survey Says . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Figure This . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
5 Worst Kitchen Goofs . . .Page 3
See page 2 for winning number!
Did You Know? . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Gallery of Success . . . . . . .Page 3
Customer Comments . . . .Page 4
Steve’s Comments
“ We have some of the best customers! I don’t think of it as selling them a project,
but instead I’m engaging them in a relationship. We pride ourselves on the partnerships and
friendships, even beyond the work setting that we’ve made over the years...
I look forward to hearing from all our customers. And don’t forget, we offer discounts
during the winter months of December thru March.”
Did You Know?
Securely tape a
10” x 10” piece of plastic
wrap onto the basement wall in
an area where you have noticed
dampness, sealing the edges of the
plastic wrap with the tape. Check on
the plastic over the next few days.
Eventually you will get moisture. If the
moisture is on the wall side of the plastic
— you’ve got a leak. If the moisture is
on the room side of the plastic
— condensation is a problem.
This past summer, Gail Gantz and Associates conducted a survey for Lemke & Sons. We would like to
thank Gail for her hard work and thank everyone who gave of their time and participated in our survey.
What we learned from our survey is that Lemke & Sons is chosen because our staff made our clients feel
comfortable; our production supervisor, Eugene, showed great professionalism; our quality of work is
high; our employees show respect for the customers’ homes; and because of our years of experience
and great reputation.
We also appreciate the few less favorable comments. We took them as constructive, and we want you
to know, we listened!
Many stated that they would recommend Lemke & Sons to others. Thank you for your confidence!
Figure This...
2.3 Million
Number of homes for sale
in the nation’s biggest 100
markets that were listed
online in May, compared to
1.3 million one year ago.
Congratulations!
Gallery of Success
20%
Increase in 2005 in home
builders building some
“green” homes.
64%
Homeowners who cited a
“recommendation from
someone they trust” as the
main reason for selecting
their contractor.
Here are a few photos of work we are
especially proud of. Who knows, your
house or project could be showcased
here next!
If your membership
number matches, you’ve
won dinner for two at
Mancini’s Char House.To
receive your gift certificate,
contact Lemke & Sons.
Project
Pictures
$88.4 Billion
Estimated amount that sleep
apnea costs the U.S. economy
due to poor performance,
accident claims and health
care costs.
Help Us Extend A Warm Welcome!
Matthew Williamson is the newest and youngest member of the Lemke & Sons team. He brings
his enthusiasm for learning each and every day. Lemke & Sons is sponsoring Matt’s training in
the Twin Cities Carpenters’ Apprenticeship Program as well as his “hands on” training with our
experienced crew.
Matt is a lifelong resident of St. Paul and has a five month old daughter. He spends his spare
time working on his truck, four wheeling and snowmobiling. Welcome Matt!
Thanks to all of our customers — those that returned for additional
projects and those who we met for the first time. We hope that
our efforts have made a difference for you and your home. We
invite you to stop in to our office and see some of the newest
products, our display kitchen, window samples, the newest in
countertops, or just for a cup of coffee.
New Additions is produced for the past, present and future clients of
Lemke & Sons, LLC
Sales & Estimating
Steve Lemke & Jim Metry
Office (651) 665-9477
Fax (651) 665-9455
Please call us with any homebuilding or remodeling needs you may have.
License #20253989