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Where did WoodButchers Remdoeling LLC come from? :
Hello, my name is Jacques LaVigne and I am the owner/operator of WoodButchers Remodeling LLC. We are a small, family run business that specialises in residential remodels. Basically, if you have a need or project that needs a thoughtful, professional, and understanding contractor that will listen to YOU and actually works to give you what YOUR vision is, then I am here to help you out.
I am a small town boy from northern MN. I have been in or around the construction field for over 20 years. I graduated from a Tech school in 2000 with a diploma in Carpentry. 10 years of my profession was spent with a small contractor building custom homes from start to finish, as well as high end remodeling in northern MN. This is where the WoodButcher name was introduced. WoodButcher was a nickname my boss would call me during demolition. Some people like to swing big hammers, I like to make sawdust and run all types of saws. I took a break from the construction field and went to work at the local paper mill. I spent 8 years working in the operations side of the mill, then I took a Maintenance Planners position. In this position I did a lot of project managing; whether it was for daily projects or half million dollar major projects. While I was working in the mill, I still was very involved in the trades. I built garages, barns, and remodelled bathrooms and kitchens. I learned a lot about the supervision and planning side of the trades in this position. It was around this time I realized what I wanted to be when I grew up. I missed the hands on, running power tools, sawdust in my eyes, splinters in my hands, and the feeling of looking at progress at the end of everyday. Construction, especially residential construction, is my love. So began my transition back into the trades, especially residential remodeling.
My family and I picked up and moved to Phoenix in 2020. Here I began working for a couple different companies as a lead field tech for a couple years. It was here when I realized I wanted to start my own small business. When I brought this to my family they were on board 100%, especially my son Cooper. Cooper is my right hand man in the field now and is learning everyday. He has taken his career as a remodeling professional very serious. I am very blessed to be able to work with my son everyday and teach him the ins and outs of this trade. We spend a lot of time together and still manage to have a great relationship. I hope he sticks with this career because he is gonna do a lot of great things and make a lot of homeowners very pleased.
Residential remodeling projects are a very stressful and exciting time. I can relate with all homeowners who decide to make small or large changes to their homes. Given the opportunity Woodbutchers Remodeling LLC will work very hard at making this process as painless as possible. I will be on the job everyday, completing your projects with my own two hands. Working with Woodbutchers Remodeling LLC is exactly who you get. The same two guys in your home everyday, working to make YOUR vision exactly what YOU dreamed of. If you enjoy a very personal, prompt, and honest experience, we will not disappoint. I look forward to meeting everyone who is interested in working with us.
Jacques LaVigne
Owner/Operator
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