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Stephen Carlson, owner of Coastal Contracting, inside one of his newly finished kitchens.
Custom home featured on the cover.
“And I’m an honest, pretty transparent kind of guy,” he said. “A raw kind of person, and as silly as it sounds, I never thought I would have the ability to do any of this. But then one day, I built up the courage and said to myself, ‘You know what? It’s time and we’re going to actually do this.’ That was 12 years ago, and I haven’t stopped since.”
Now, instead of being on high alert and constantly surveying his surroundings, Carlson spends time getting to know each client and learns about their hopes and dreams for their renovation project or custom home build.
“Our approach is more about quality and a personal connection with the client,” he said. “When we talk to you, we want to know everything that would make your dream happen. We’re going through different things and so when we ask what your favorite snack and drink is, it’s so we will have it available when you meet with us. My team and I want you to be comfortable and get to know us as we get to know you.”
And with more than 12 years as a home builder, Carlson has no plans of ending his third career anytime soon. Property development of high-level subdivisions is next on his to-do list. Carlson and his team are currently looking for undeveloped land and potential investors.
“I don’t care to be a production builder,” he said. “To me, it’s more about quality and not the quantity and I’m looking for like-minded people.”
Stephen Carlson by a beautiful fireplace.
528 Klondyke Rd. Unit H, Long Beach 228.424.5152 www.coastalcontractingms.com
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