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TRUSTED PARTNERS | Professionals Who Can Also Assist You


This is a partial list of business professionals that Colin Zak has personally worked with over the years and that he has had excellent success with. They are part of Kodiak Construction's extended team of professionals that help make sure the before, during and after components of a project are also a success.

Design/Architecture
Chad DeWitt

510-834-0909

www.dewittdesignstudios.com

Chad DeWitt, principal of DeWitt Design, provides both architectural drawings as well as interior designs. He has solid knowledge of Green products and has been very inventive with their use. Kodiak Construction enjoys a very communicative relationship with his firm, which is invaluable to a successful project. Kodiak Construction and DeWitt Design have completed numerous very successful projects together.

Mortgage Broker
Julia Demeter

510-338-5930

www.mmcdcorp.com

Julia Demeter, is a loan agent with Mason McDuffy, who gives honest and straightforward answers to purchase or refinancing questions. Many remodel projects are funded through equity lines or as part of purchase agreements. She will help clients determine how much money they can afford and how much they can qualify for. Knowing these answers will be large driving factors in how a remodeling project takes shape.

Real Estate Agent
Katie Macks

925-253-6210

www.katiemacks.com

Katie Macks, a real estate agent with Pacific Union, has been working as a residential realtor in the East Bay and LaMorinda for many years. She can be very helpful in deciding if it makes sense to remodel, relocate or how large a remodel a homeowner's neighborhood can support. Having someone with up-to-date knowledge of the housing market is very helpful in the early planning stages. If the decision is to relocate, Katie's negotiating skills will help get the most in both the new purchase and sale of an existing house.

Landscape Designer
Jenny Rieger

510-482-9059

www.columbineandscaping.com

Jenny Rieger, owner of Columbine Landscaping, can help with the design, implementation and maintenance of any-sized landscaping project, when, after an interior remodel, clients often turn their attention to the outdoors. She has extensive plant knowledge, drought tolerant landscaping and can also install the hardscape that Kodiak Construction does not. (stone walls, cobble driveways, etc.).

Homeowners' Insurance
Scott Halbrook

510-531-1432

www.halbrookinsuranceagency.com

Scott Halbrook, a Farmer's insurance agent in Oakland, will review pre- and post-construction insurance needs, making sure a client's home would be returned to its post-remodeled condition if there were a claim. Scott's licensing covers home, auto, life and financial services. He is a very responsive, thorough, knowledgeable and personable agent.

Solar Energy Consultant
Doug Hamilton

800-600-8171

www.nextenergysolar.com

Doug Hamilton, an expert solar engergy consultant with NextEnergy, is a premier dealer of SunPower solar products. He keeps up-to-date not only with the design and installation of home and commercial solar systems, but also all state, federal and city rebates. He clearly and effectively informs clients of the possibilities for solar solutions during his free on-site consultations.