Robenstine improves Homes

Things have been especially busy for Rick Robenstine in recent months. Since starting his company in Tennessee a little over a year and a half ago, Robenstine Construction has steadily increased as people began seeing the results of his work. 

“We do kitchens, bathrooms, fences, decks, and basically all interior remodeling,” he explains, then notes some of their more recent projects. “We built a huge deck and pergola this past year, a very sizeable kitchen, a number of bathrooms, and much more.”

Tackling a new project is always exciting because every home (and homeowner) is different. Trends, too, are constantly changing which keeps things interesting.

“A lot of people are redoing kitchens and Shaker cabinets, all white cabinets with granite tops and quartz tops. That’s still a very popular thing right now. Another huge thing is subway tiles (three-by-five white tiles), and people are putting them in kitchens, bathrooms, backsplashes, and just about anywhere you can think of.”

Robenstine has a broad and extensive background that’s prepared him well for starting his own business. He worked for a construction company in Ohio for over a decade, did home inspections, and then worked for an investor who flipped houses. During COVID, he decided to start his own company, first in Ohio, then in Tennessee, after he and his wife, Megan, moved to Spring Hill. He’s found a strong and supportive team that supports his three guiding principles: character, communication, and integrity. 

“That’s our vision statement, always doing the right thing, never cutting corners, and communicating with clients whether it’s a good thing or bad thing,” he says. “Throughout the project, whether you find something when you’re doing a complete renovation to where hey, this is going to add to your cost because we found mold behind the wall that wasn’t apparent or something like that, we want to communicate that. That’s extremely important to me.”

He's also dedicated to continuing his education and updating his certifications. 

“The industry changes almost every few months, so there are different things coming out that make projects less expensive for clients while keeping the quality of work. So, learning about all that stuff consistently while you’re still carrying a workload.”

Robenstine says it’s important for people seeking a home improvement contractor to make sure the person or company is insured. And you should always ask to see photos of previous projects.

“Pictures of work definitely speak volumes,” he says. “Look for attention to detail. You want to make sure that when you’re looking at photos, they’re not missing small pieces of anything in the background. Make sure it looks like a complete project. We’ve gone in after people who’ve just built homes and ended up having to finish work.”

He takes tremendous satisfaction in going into someone's home, adding new life and energy, and making their dreams come true. 

“We’re transforming people’s homes into something they never imagined. It’s very rewarding to me, and I’ve distilled that in my team, we really take pride in our work.”

To see more of Robenstine Construction's past projects, visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/2020remodel.