The Grand Opening was April 8th and there was a massive turnout from the community, to which we are eternally grateful! The support we saw from the Kirkwood community was incredible. And now, Kirkwood has one of the best Children’s Rooms in the country. You can check out our album of photos from the Grand Opening HERE.

This space features a replica of the Kirkwood Train Station, along with a large, colorful train where kids can sit and read. But that’s not all, technology was key in making this children’s room so unique, with an interactive floor projector, a 3D printer and a smart table. The best part of the technology in the library is how it’s interactive to encourage collaboration and teamwork. Show Me St. Louis thought that the library was pretty awesome as well, so they came out for a tour of the space and might have discovered the coolest place to spend time with the kiddos. Here’s the Show Me St. Louis segment where you can see the high tech features of the children’s room in all of its glory.

We want to send a big thank you out to the Kirkwood Public Library for trusting us with this remodel. It has been an honor and a privilege to make your dream a reality and create an interactive space for learning, fun and collaboration. Another big thank you to our RIGGS team who worked so hard to execute and complete this one-of-a-kind project. You’ve gone above and beyond, and we cannot thank you enough!

If you haven’t stopped by the Kirkwood Public Library yet to check out the new space, what are you waiting for? Stop by today and let us know what’s your favorite feature.

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They remain committed to living out their grandfather’s vision and embrace the values he held dear and allowed him to establish a reputation for uncompromising excellence.

Amie and Bill Riggs have a combined 39 years of service at RIGGS Company. They’ve spent a majority of their lives in some capacity working for RIGGS, and as a family business, they hope to pass along the love for the business to their children.

But it’s not just Amie and Bill who have been running their Dad and Grandpa’s business, many of the employees have been with the company for years. RIGGS Company has employees who have become family, working for Tom and Bill. Brian Marquis has worked for RIGGS for over 26 years, and his father worked for RIGGS even before him. Just more family ties! Stay tuned for a future video we are shooting with Brian and his dad talking about their experience working for a family owned business, as a family.

Brett Randoll has been a part of the RIGGS Company family for 23 years. If you’ve ever worked with RIGGS, you certainly know Brett and understand why he is such a valuable part of the RIGGS team. With Brett and Brian, as well as the other RIGGS employees, they truly embrace the RIGGS values and treat every client like family.

“I have had the great privilege to work on so many different types of home remodeling and commercial construction projects over the years with RIGGS, and I have learned so much during that time,” said Brett. “At RIGGS, I have always felt like I was part of the team from the beginning, something I never experienced at larger construction companies in the St. Louis area.  RIGGS gave me the opportunity to grow in this company from the day I started as a third term apprentice to now as the Vice President of Production.”

As a family owned business, it’s important to provide our clients with a customer service experience unmatched by any of our competitors. Not only are our employees family, but our clients are as well. We make a connection on a deeper level and value the relationships we are able to build with our clients and customers. Every day we look forward to going to work and spending time with our work family.

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One of the first questions people ask going into a remodel meeting is “how much will this cost me?” There is no simple formula to how much a remodel will cost, and every situation has its own set of variables and circumstances that affect the final price of a project.

As a home owner going into a remodel, here are some variables you might not have considered:

• The location of the remodel in your home- is it on the first floor or second floor, and how will the materials be transported? Is it easily accessible?
• Once a demolition project is started, sometimes setbacks occur such as discovering asbestos, mold, or other unexpected things. This would take additional time, money, and crew that would not be originally calculated into a price.
• Will there be a dedicate site supervisor who will be the go-to person for questions, or will that job be run from an office off site? You also have to consider if all the workers on the crew are insured and qualified.
• Will upgrades be necessary to add on during the process? This includes water, gas or electric.
• The quality of the finished product is a major factor into the cost. What materials have you chosen, high end or bargain? Make sure to weigh the pros and cons of each, choosing a cheaper quality product might save you money in the short term, but might not last as long and cost you more to replace.

There are too many variables in a remodel project to truly judge how much the final project will cost. The best way to think about it is cost vs. value. There are many ways to cut corners and save cost, but the higher the quality of the products and service, the longer your remodel will hold its value.

Looking to start a remodel project of your own? RIGGS is here to help! We offer superior design, planning and remodeling solutions that are truly second to none. Drop us a line or visit us 24/7 at www.riggscompanystl.com.

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To help make the selection process a little less overwhelming, we have compiled a list of some of the hottest remodeling trends for 2013:

·        Cabinetry – The two main trends we are seeing right now in the cabinetry realm are white, which is always in style, and a dark espresso finish. The best thing about both styles is that they, well, don’t really every go out of style.

·        Countertops – While marble countertops tend to always be in style, many homeowners are opting to go with a more maintenance friendly alternative such as quartz. They look just like marble, but don’t require the same level of maintenance.

·        Showerhead – Be honest: who doesn’t sing in the shower? Well, our good friends at KOHLER are taking the shower singing experience to a whole new level with their latest creation: the Moxie. This showerhead comes with a built-in wireless speaker and Bluetooth technology, allowing you to play all of your favorite tunes from your Smartphone device.

Want to know more? Amie Riggs Swarts, Vice President of RIGGS Company & Design, was recently on Great Day St. Louis where she explored not only these items, but much more!

Looking to spruce up your current abode?  Give RIGGS a call today! We offer superior design, planning and remodeling solutions that are second to none. Drop us a line or visit us online 24/7 at www.riggscompanystl.com

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Since 1996, RIGGS has worked with this Clayton homeowner to transform their brick bungalow into the envy of the neighborhood. From bathroom remodeling to the creation of a main floor master suite—we’ve completed a total of nineteen projects for the family, helping them to create a space that fits both their current and future needs.

One of our favorite projects we finished for the family was a complete exterior makeover, developed as part of a long-term renovation plan we devised so many years ago. A new façade and cozy front porch were built with a flagstone walkway leading to the new entrance.

The very first project we completed for the family was a total kitchen remodel. Earlier this year, we returned to help give it a fresh new look. We replaced the cabinet hardware, sink, faucet, garbage disposer, countertops and backsplash, and cook top. In addition, we also replaced the under cabinet lights from old-school fluorescent to energy efficient halogen lights.

Would you like to see more examples of our work? Check out our project gallery at riggscompanystl.com.

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