American Remodeling Contractors is owned by James Purcell and Ben DePrenger. When you work with us, you leverage a superb team of professionals and contractors, who work together to provide you complete solutions for all your remodeling needs. James Purcell was born in Detroit and moved to Maine in 1976 to play and teach hockey and skiing.
In 1980, James became a union journeyman carpenter. Twelve years later, in 1992 he took the skills learned from over a decade of on the job experience and opened Better Homes Building Company in Milford, MI. Better Homes Building Company became one of the top 500 remodeling companies in the nation, specializing in remodeling, restoration, commercial construction, new home spec housing and real estate investment.
In 1980, James became a union journeyman carpenter. Twelve years later, in 1992 he took the skills learned from over a decade of on the job experience and opened Better Homes Building Company in Milford, MI. Better Homes Building Company became one of the top 500 remodeling companies in the nation, specializing in remodeling, restoration, commercial construction, new home spec housing and real estate investment.
Services
American Remodeling Contractors is a full service remodeling contractor focused on providing you a complete solution to all of your renovation needs. With 50 years of combined experience and reliability in the remodeling industry to trust, you can enter into any remodeling project with a very high level of confidence.
Design/Build is a "one-stop" approach to remodeling services where contractor, architect and interior decorator work together to provide you a complete solution. You have a single point of contact for the entire project. You can leverage our team experience, rather than coordinating with two or more parties to accomplish the same thing less expediently.
Here you will find a small sampling of some completed projects. The Searle Kitchen Remodel is a great example of the remodeling idea of removing outdated drop ceilings and cabinetry to create an open, airy feel to this homes communal spaces. The Alcott Kitchen & Living Room renovation provides some great ideas on how to make a small space seem much bigger just by relocating cabinets and storage.
We have developed a simplified process to help you identify your renovation goals while always keeping your budget in mind. Initial Appointment - During a visit with you in your home we will review your overall wants and needs for your house design. American Remodeling Contractors will evaluate your existing environment and determine how to incorporate your new design and goals.
It's the room you just can't escape - the bathroom. Let us help make yours into a room you don't want to leave. From simple updating of fixtures and finishes to turning your bathroom into an elegant spa-like retreat, American Remodeling Contractors, serving the Sarasota - Bradenton area, can help you from start to finish.
Reviews (3)
Kelly Kaiser
Sep 03, 2020
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My clients love Ben DePrenger. I have been referring my design clientele to Ben for over 15 years. His contracts are detailed which is incredibly helpful, he is professional, personable and easy to work with. Now that he is recently the sole owner of American Remodeling, I look forward to many more happy clients on future projects for a long time to come. I highly recommend American Remodeling.
Dennis Mcgraw
Nov 27, 2015
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First of all, I did not hire American Remodeling, however they did a project in the condo next door to me. During that project they cut the power to my air conditioning unit. I requested a quick meeting with Jim Purcell, however he ignored my request, and stated that I should be calling the condo management company as it was their responsibility. In the end, and after a number of calls to Mr. Purcell, the problem was fixed. I will request that Mr. Purcell pay for my costs associated with determining the problem, including the air conditioner service call and an electrician, however since he is
Cj Demeo
Sep 13, 2015
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My wife and I never made it past the first appointment. For someone trying to sell us on their services... I've never met such an arrogant, opinionated, offensive, and obstinate individual. He basically told us we had no idea what we wanted and that he had an in-house architect that would tell us what we should do. My wife has saved $60,000 over the last 7 years to do her dream kitchen. After 7 years... I think she knows what she wants. The worst part... they were referred to us by a work colleague.
