Cannatelli Builders the business has really flourished as a whole , but I ’ ve known him since we were kids . He went off into architecture whilst I focused specifically on construction .
“ I wasn ’ t completely set on continuing with building when I moved down to Florida . However , I put a small ad in a local newspaper offering remodeling and handy work , to which a lady quickly responded . She was shocked on the day of our appointment when I actually showed up , as she ’ d been left standing by four other firms . She wasn ’ t the only customer I encountered with these tales , but to me , it ’ s just the way I was raised . You do as you say , your word is your bond . People appreciate our honest and upfront approach , and it really pays off . We really do not advertise , for the most part , and never have to chase work . Around 60 percent of our jobs comes from repeat customers and the rest is mostly from referrals .”
Despite the majority of its work being around southern Florida , Ed insists that CB is a client-focused business that is willing to travel for the right project . The organization ’ s earlier operations were mostly based around condo renovations , which over time has evolved . Its current niche is centered around three key verticals : high-end compound homes , reaching the 30,000-square-foot mark , mid-rise condos , and penthouse units . Working on the more luxurious end of the housing spectrum has created opportunities for Ed and his team to bring some extraordinary ideas to life .
Luxury living
“ One of the coolest proposals we ’ ve received was for a hidden compartment inside of a client ’ s closet , which itself featured load resistant doors with a thumb reader for entry ,” Ed explains . “ Once inside , he had a sneaker
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