SOMMERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

Being the third generation of a family building in Porter County since 1960, Alan Sommers began his business in 1989. He brings with him over 30 years of hands on construction experience. Sommers Construction focuses construction primarily in Porter and LaPorte Counties. Homes have been built in several area developments including, Aberdeen, Sand Creek, Tamarack, Villages of Sand Creek, Duneland Cove, and Arndt Apple Acres near Michigan City. Alan Sommers has been a member of the Porter County Builder's Association since 1997. He has been a board member, Vice President, and served as President of the association in 2002. Sommers Construction Company has also been participating in most of Parade of Homes in Porter County since 1997. Sommers is also a member of the La Porte County Builders Association since 2003 and uses the Quality Builders Standards program which was begun by the State Builders Association and adopted by the La Porte County Builders Association. will have a list of customers who you can contact to ask about their experience with the contractor. Look at the list of references and select a couple to contact. Ask them if they would select this builder to construct their home again and what their experience has been with builder's warranty service after completion of the home. Builders who do not, or cannot provide you with this type of information may not be good choices. . A Quality Program should include standards for each phase of construction. This should be provided as a booklet that each customer should have at the time the contract is signed, which outlines what the customer can expect in the construction of their home. Review these documents during the bid process and ask questions. Finally, make sure you can get alone with the builder. It does not help clients to work with even the most experienced and professional builder if they do not feel comfortable with them. Building a home takes a long time and requires a lot of communication and organization to be successful. Look for a builder who listens to your questions and answers them completely and promptly. Making the Call