HomeContactus
 About Us

Grace Klein Construction, Inc. has a combined 50+ years experience in the construction industry.  We are a Birmingham based construction company, licensed and insured to do business in the states of Alabama and Mississippi. We are also a member of the Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders, the Master Remodelor Program of Greater Birmingham Association of Homebuilders, the Homebuilders Association of Alabama, and the National Association of Homebuilders. We are a participant in the BBB Care Program of the Better Business Bureau of Central Alabama and the Wiregrass Counties. We are members of the Women's Exchange, the Hoover Chamber of Commerce, and Everycontractor.com.
 
Better Business Bureau National Association of Home Builders Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Home Builders Association of Alabama
   
 GKC News

The Mercedes Marathon was a great event, not only did the charities and runners benefit, but also the underpriviledged of Birmingham received a blessing. GKC and friends were able to collect over 40 bags of coats, gloves, hats, and other warm clothing, which was then distributed to those in need in the Birmingham area. Children of some of our customer's were wiped out after walking over seven miles to help pick up all the discarded clothes.

CLOTHES FOR THE NEEDY

Families are hungry right here in Birmingham, AL. How can we not help them? God has provided an amazing quality of food for an economical price through Angel Food Ministries. Asbury United Methodist Church, Chelsea Community Church and First Baptist Church Alabaster are serving as our host sites for food pick up. Anyone can sponsor a box of food for $30 that will feed a family of four for one week. We then work with volunteers to help distribute these food boxes to needy families in Jefferson and Shelby counties every fourth Saturday of the month. Thanks to many food box sponsors, customers, families and our corporate friends, God will feed over 300 families for one week through this outreach for every 3rd Saturday of each month. If your family would like to help distribute food boxes once a month, please call us at 205-390-2211. If you are interested in feeding families in Birmingham, in the name of Jesus, please follow these simple steps:

1) Go online to www.angelfoodministries.com.

2) Select order online.

3) Select host site a. Enter Asbury United Methodist, Birmingham, AL 35242 b. Enter Chelsea Community Church, Chelsea, AL 35043 OR c. First Baptist Church, Alabaster 35007

4) Click on order online.

5) Select the number of boxes you want to order. (Consider the signature, fruit/veggie & senior box)

6) Under “Your Information” section enter your full name in the first name field and enter GKC Friends in the last name field. **This is urgent for pickup**

7) Pay by debit or credit card (Check website for monthly deadlines as they change.)

8) Done – you just fed some folks (thank you!!)

FEED THE HUNGRY

In July 2010, many GKC employees and GKC friends were involved in a Rock the Block Party. This was an opportunity for the church to get out into the community and share the love of Christ to families all throughout Jefferson and Shelby County. This type of Vacation Bible School is different than most as it is taken into the communities around the city, instead of having the children come to a church building. During these Rock the Block Parties, children sing, play, and learn about Christ. This was an awesome opportunity to take church to our communities and share with them what being a Christian is all about.

ROCK THE BLOCK

One of our employees wanted to help with the efforts to clean up the oil that had been spilling out into the Gulf of Mexico. He was not able to physically go down to the Gulf, but was willing to donate his hair to help with the process of absorbing the oil from the Gulf. Even though this spill is several hundred miles from Birmingham, we feel the need to try and help any way we can. Please continue to pray for those people who live on the Gulf and how this oil spill has affected them financially, as many tourist are not travelling to the Gulf to spend their vacation time and money, due to this unfortunate incident.

HAIR FOR THE GULF OIL SPILL

In January 2010, five members from the GKC family and 3 others, were able to have the opportunity to visit Livingstone, Zambia. The purpose of this trip was to see where GKC could help with a children's home known as Kwathu Home. Currently this home has 9 orphan children that live in a 3 bedroom home. The Kwathu Home has been alotted some land from the Zambian government and the plans are to build a school and several homes to house over 60 orphans. The GKC team that travelled to Livingstone, was scouting out the possibilities to help construct these buildings and also to possibly create a branch of the company over there. This team was able to work side by side with 3 Zambian missionaries in local villages around and on the Zambezi River close to Victoria Falls. It was very eye opening to see the many needs in these very rustic villages. Life expectancy is only around 30 years of age due to diseases and HIV Aids. This is why there are so many orphans in this area that so desperately need the basic needs of life, which is clean water, food, and shelter. Please be in constant prayer for the people of Zambia.

ZAMBIA 2010

In March 2009, State Farm Agent Michael O'Neal coordinated a mission effort to San Jose, Costa Rica, with the Costa Rican ministry Conexion. God allowed four members of the GKC family to accompany the team on this outreach along with another State Farm Agent Craig Dorris and his family, State Farm employee Steve Barlow and his daughter, and two other men from Birmingham, AL. God allowed us to more than double the size of a home for a humble, gracious family of five previously living in a 400 square foot area, paint two rooms of a daycare center, play with children in two villages and worship with locals in a house church. Please pray for Conexion as they continue to minister to the people of Costa Rica. May God help us live to love people with the love of Christ.

COSTA RICA

Our Human Resource Manager, Tim Bower, helped lead a group of college students into the country of Zambia. The Zambia team learned that if we will pray for elephants that God will send them to us. They had visited a local game park and were disappointed as they prepared to leave and had not seen any elephants. Just when they were leaving and had given up, God brought hundreds of elephants toward them. They also saw joy and happiness in a people group who have very little resources and the majority affected by the AIDS epidemic. See below the huts these people reside in compared to where we have the opportunity to live here in America. What a privilege to meet and live life with people all over the world.

ZAMBIA

Four of us from the immediate GKC family, jointly with ten of our customers and additional new friends, were given the opportunity to work alongside a team of seven native Africans ministering to a rural community in Swaziland. God enabled us to lead a soccer camp for the boys, work a primitive medical clinic and live life with the people. Each of us showed up and allowed God to use our lives as He wished. For example, Brian Labello had the privilege to teach the Bible during the boy's soccer camp. God is mighty and powerful like the lion and He will accomplish His purposes. Isaiah 32:20 "How blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free." May God use all of us to sow seeds for Him wherever we are and may we hold loosely to our possessions and let our "stuff" roam free. As in Africa, the cattle roaming free is a visual picture that nothing is truely ours and we must hold tightly to God as He is in control.

SWAZILAND

In March 2008, God blessed our company with the opportunity to send ten representatives from Grace Klein on a mission trip to Capetown, South Africa. We were able to help re-build Redhill, a community that was destroyed by fire just a month before our arrival. The challenges we faced included lack of material and tools as well as time restraints. All of us learned to appreciate our power tools and accessibility to supply stores so readily available in the States. God gave us the privilege to partner with local missionaries already at work so that we might encourage them as well as learn from their strong faith and perseverance.

CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Customer Service
Our customer service is exemplary with prompt responses from inquiries.  While working on your project, we will respect your home, property, and neighbors.  We maintain clean and safe worksites by cleaning up each day before we leave. We also promise to give you a fair and accurate estimate on your project. We manage all projects with open lines of communication to ensure you receive a quality product.

Insurance Claim Repairs
When you experience unexpected water damage, fire loss, or any other unforeseen event, we hope you will call us. We are prepared to assist you with the claim process. We understand an insurance claim can be a headache and we want to help simplify the process for you. We provide free estimates and we are available to talk with your agent or adjuster to confirm the repairs needed.

We will be happy to give you a free estimate on any of the services we offer, which include, but are not limited to……

    • Roofing
    • Siding
    • Painting
    • Room additions
    • Deck and Porch construction
    • Insurance Repairs
    • New Home construction
    • Tile and Masonry
    • Hardwood Floors with Dust-Free System
    • Cabinetry
    • Sheetrock
    • Trim Work
    • Windows
    • Finish out basements and attics
    • Demolition work
    • Emergency Storm Response

 

Community Involvement
We enjoy participating in local events to support our community. We had a blast throwing cups in 2009 and 2010 Christmas Parades in Alabaster and Chelsea. Our employees and their kids love to participate in the community parades. We also had the privilege of helping with Compassion International sponsorships at the Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman concert. In February 2009 and 2010, we participated in the Mercedes Half-Marathon with many of our customers. We are also a sponsor of one of our customers, John Hanna, who regularly competes in triathalons across the country and is one of the fastest men in the world.

 

Our company models its day-to-day operations based on Colossians 3:23 "And whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, and not for men." We strive to serve our customers, however we also take opportunities within the local area and across the country to help those with special needs. We partner with One Way Ministries throughout the year to provide skilled labor in building and repairing homes as a way for us to serve Christ.

The pictures below are from our mission trip to South Africa in 2007. God has placed a dream in our hearts to send our people to South Africa and to all the world to share the hope of our heavenly Father. We want people to meet and know the Jesus who loves us and died for us so that in turn we might live for Him. If you would like to support this cause, please contact One Way Ministries.

We also participate in Compassion International'schild sponsorship program. The child we sponsor is named Samuel Pineda Galloso. He's a great little boy from Mexico with a bright future ahead of him. He turned 6 years old on January 20, 2008. We have different people on our staff take time to write him a letter every few months. We have received a few letters from him. His favorite color is yellow. He loves to play ball with his neighbor friends. He likes to eat pasta with chicken.

Another couple of organizations that we are happy to be working with are the King's Ranch and Hannah Homes and the Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches which both provide homes to youth who have found themselves in desperate situations. If you would like more information on these groups or would like to get involved yourself, just click on the respective link above.

The pictures below are from our mission trips to Arizona where we help to build homes for the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation.

 Customer Highlight of the Month

Moe and Nancy Davis

Moe Davis is a career marketing and sales executive. In his 25 years in the financial services industry, he built his career by helping colleagues and clients succeed with him. In his work with top brokers, agents and financial planners, Moe discovered how to grow his own business by helping his clients do their jobs better. Thousands of representatives from industry leaders, including: Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, UBS, Wachovia, Equitable, Pacific Life, A.G. Edwards, Pro Equities and Raymond James have participated in his workshops, seminars and sales clinics. "Given the increased demands of today's communications-intensive business environment, executives and sales professionals must be effective in any situation. And since a major portion of an executive's effectiveness lies in their ability to inform, influence, persuade, and motivate, they must be highly skillful in face to face communication, making presentations and speaking in public". Now, as president of his own consulting and training company, he regularly conducts workshops on face to face communication, professional presentations and speaking skills. The client list of Davis Executive Training includes companies of all sizes and a variety of industries. Moe and his wife, Nancy, are developers of the "Speak to Me" program. They conduct workshops that help children become better face to face communicators. Please go to www.stmfreebook.com for a free copy of the Parents Guide: Speak to Me, Helping your child communicate with confidence and success.

"Speak to Me"

We encourage every parent to read the initiative developed by Moe and Nancy Davis outlining how to teach our children effective communication skills. In the age of increased technology and over-stimulation opportunities, we believe their concepts take us back to the basics of face-to-face, dinner around the table, dialogue and the importance of listening skills that are both necessary to effective communication. For more information, you can contact Moe Davis at www.davisexecutivetraining.com.


 Employee of the Month

Gary Linderman

Resized image

Grace Klein Construction, Inc. recognizes Gary Linderman as employee of the month. Gary has been with the GKC team for over a year. Gary has been a vital part of our Home Depot accounts for cabinet installs as he coordinates and leads all of the Home Depot projects for 11 stores in Central Alabama. Through long hours, hundreds of phone calls, and diligence, Gary has increased sales and performance for this portion of our business. Gary does the majority of measures for the cabinet installs and monitors these installs for qualiity assurance and completion in a timely manner. His priorities are consistent in customer service and project effeciency. Gary's desire is to serve others as Christ has served us. Many of us were able to work with Gary in Zambia as we assisted local missionaries at the Kwathu Home, a children's orphanage in Livingstone. He cooked the majority of the meals, worked on construction projects, played with kids and researched opportunities for business in Zambia. Upon his return to the states, he has been an advocate for the Kwathu Home and has been working to establish a website for them that will raise support and awareness for these Zambian children. Gary is also involved every month with food distribution in Birmingham. He has used the food ministry to build new friendships with many men in Birmingham and to recurit more men to become involved in serving their communities and sharing the love of Christ. In his free time he can also be found leading his family in ministry opportunities, studying the Word with his small group and planning camping trips for his sons. Gary is going to give his life for Christ wherever he is and we are so thankful that we can work and serve alongside him here at Grace Klein. Thank you for all you do Gary! We know you give your best ever day and really pursue living out Colossians 3:23. You are an example for all of us.

 Our Team

Grace & Klein
Can we build it? Yes we can!!! I am 5 years old and my brother is 3. Construction is all we know. Sometimes we check on the job sites with our mom and dad on Saturdays. We are learning all the tool names and how to be safe on the jobsite. Our full time job is to keep all of the guys "in line." I never knew a company would make my family so big. We have like 22 uncles, 15 aunts and a bunch of cousins. Everyone that works with us is family. We love when they stop by for lunch to share their french fries. Thank you for considering Grace Klein Construction, Inc. We hope you will choose us as your lifetime construction company. We want to be serving your needs in 20 years.

Jenny Waltman
Hello! My name is Jenny Waltman and I am happily married with two children, Amelia Grace and Denver. I am a graduate of Samford University and have lived in Birmingham for 13 years. I worked in the insurance industry for 6 years before joining the construction field. I consider Grace Klein Construction, Inc. my ministry. I love all my coworkers and customers. I want all my efforts to bring Christ glory. Grace Klein Construction, Inc. is His business and I want to serve Him in everything we do. You can reach me at jenny@gracekleinconstruction.com!

Jason Waltman
I have been married for 9 years. I have two children Amelia Grace and Denver Klein. I am a graduate of Samford University and have worked in the construction industry for several years. I am a Licensed Home Builder and General Contractor for the State of Alabama and a licensed builder and remodelor with The State Board of Contractors for the State of Mississippi. I have worked as a laborer, schedule coordinator, project manager, and estimator throughout my construction career. I oversee the day-to-day operations of the company and estimate some of our projects. You can reach me at Jason@gracekleinconstruction.com!

Brian Labello
I have been married to my wife Jamie for 17 years and we have a beautiful 15 year old daughter, Brianna. I have been working in the construction field for 11 years and appreciate and enjoy the opportunities to build relationships and share the gospel from Birmingham to Africa through employment with Grace Klein. I enjoy being with my family, sharing life with my small group, and all LSU sports. I pride myself on doing the best job possible. You can reach me at brian@gracekleinconstruction.com!


Darrick Brown
I am a High School graduate of Wenonah High School. From there I went into the Army for three years. I have been in the field of construction for the last nine years. I am married to a lovely lady named Natosha, and I have two beautiful daughters, Nyteria and Jaalyn. I started out in construction as a laborer and now I am the Materials Manager. I hold the CDL license for the company. My job is to make sure that the job site is safe, and to make sure that the material is there to get the job done.I drive the large white Grace Klein Construction, Inc. truck, so if you see me wave! You can reach me at Darrick@gracekleinconstruction.com!

Tim Bower
Hello, my name is Tim Bower. I have been married for 14 years and have been blessed with 3 beautiful children. My experience consist of 15 years of management in the corporate industry. Our goal here at Grace Klein Construction is to provide you with quality work and customer service that you don't receive from other construction companies. We will do whatever it takes to make sure we exceed your expectations. We hope that you will consider using us for your next project and I guarantee you will be pleased with our end results. You can reach me at tim@gracekleinconstruction.com!

Brent Howell
After beginning a career in Marketing and Graphic Design while using the tools I learned as a graduate from the University of Alabama, I feel I am coming full circle back to the very things that felt so natural in my younger days like helping my dad on carpentry projects. I feel truly blessed and fortunate that Grace Klein has afforded me such an opportunity. In doing so, the company is not only allowing me to provide for my forming family, but it is also offering to refine my knowledge in the trade- something perhaps immeasurable in value. My beautiful fiance Liz and I have a son together who is just turned 6 months old named Ryland, a daughter Maddy (11), and a son Jay (6).


Hollis Godsey
I come from a family of construction workers. I joined Grace Klein Construction, Inc. because I enjoy building and improving a person's home. I take pride in my work and at GKC, I work with a professional team in a safe and fun atmoshpere. My main trades are framing, sheetrock, and trim. I have a fiance named Candace and a little girl named Juliette. I love spending time on the river and playing music.


Paul Dopson
I really like it here at Grace Klein Construction and I love what I do as a carpenter. I am a job foreman for our larger projects and I work closely with our customers to ensure they receive the best product possible in a timely manner. I am 31 years old and I enjoy spending time with my kids, Samantha, Johnathan, Anna, and Ethan. They keep me really busy as you could imagine. We all love to fish and swim when we can.


Daniel Cooley
My name is Daniel Cooley. My wife Carrie and I have been married for 20 years. We have 2 wonderful children, Devan (16) and Regan (14). I have many years experience in all phases of residential construction. It is a true blessing working with a company that puts GOD #1 in all they do. It would be an honor to provide my services to you.


Eddie Simpkins
I am Eddie Simpkins. I am married to my lovely wife, Kelly. We have 3 grown sons. I have been in construction for about 38 years in all phases. I have been with Grace Klein Construction, Inc. since we started. I took a short break, but I am home to stay. I look forward to working with you.


Ruben Hernandez
Hi, I am Ruben. I have been working for Grace Klein for 2 years and am very proud to be working here! I consider myself a good employee and I enjoy performing good work. I also try to learn new skills. I know that the more I learn, the better I am! And last, I feel very fortunate that my wife and children support me in my work, even though my children are small and they don't tell me. I know that they are proud of me. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for Grace Klein.


Gary Linderman
I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Rachel, and a father to my two boys, James (7) and Nathan (3). I have two passions, construction and food, and my career and leisure has centered around both for almost 20 years. Each of them provide the most gratifying result when everything comes together. My motivation is fed by exceeding customer's expectations and providing the "WOW" in your next project. Grace Klein has provided me a family oriented and team focused environment to do just that and I look forward to a long and prosperous career with such a Faith driven company.


Donavon Gibbens
My name is Donovon Gibbens. I have been married to my lovely wife, Becky, for 22 years. We have 3 children. Jessica, who is 19, Ryan, who is 17, and Tia, who is 6. I have been involved in the construction business for 11 years.


Margarito Cruz
It is a pleasure to be working for GK. I have 10 years of experience. I have been working for this company since the beginning of the company. I am happily married. I have a precious 12 year old daughter and a handsome 3 year old son. My favorite sport is soccer. I enjoy my work to the maximum. I enjoy doing different jobs, since I like to do just about everything! In reality, I enjoy my job very much.


Carl Johnson
I am Carl Johnson. I attended school at Westbrook Christian School. When I am not working for GKC, I love to spend my spare time skateboarding.


Ismael Garcia Martinez
My name is Ismael Garcia Martinez. I have been working for GK for 2 years. I have enjoyed working because I have learned so many different trades. Everyday I enjoy the work that I am given and the treatment we receive from the owners because they treat us very nice and are attentive to our needs. I like the fact that we go to different jobs and deal with different people. My desire is to leave our customers satisfied and happy with our job.


Rick Hunt
I am excited to be a part of Grace Klein Construction, Inc. For the last 40 years I have served churches throughout the country in various capacities. I want to be involved in a business that impacts lives and I have found that here. I am married to Laura and we have two children Traci and Leslie. We also have three grandchildren, Graham, Lydia and Fisher. My main focus with the company is customer service. If you decide to use Grace Klein Construction, Inc., chances are you will either personally see me or receive a phone call from me, as I check on the progress of your project. I look forward to serving you and impacting the world.


Savino Campos
My name is Savino Campos. I have been working with Jason for 5 years. He is a very good person. I like my job very much. My specialty is brick and block laying. No matter what job I do, I do it with pride. While working here, I have learned many things. I am blessed to have the support of my wife and family. I wish Jason and Jenny much success at Grace Klein Construction, Inc.