Dennis Wiltgen

Dennis Wiltgen with Wilco Enterprises remodeled areas of the home at 1940 S. Broadway in stages, doing this kitchen remodel in the first stage. Hes also done the living room and will do the master suite after the Parade of Homes.

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Dennis Wiltgen with Wilco Enterprises remodeled areas of the home at 1940 S. Broadway in stages, doing this kitchen remodel in the first stage. Hes also done the living room and will do the master suite after the Parade of Homes.

Dennis Wiltgen Wilco Enterprises, LLP P.O. Box 3741 Grand Junction, CO 81502 970-242-2203 parade of homes builder

By Special to the Sentinel Monday, November 3, 2014

Wilco Enterprises, LLP, was formed in January 1982 by Dennis and Carol-Ann Wiltgen. We started doing remodels, new homes and light commercial projects, which we are still doing today. Over the years we managed the building of McDonalds restaurants and Round Table Pizzas and commercial office/ warehouse buildings. Wilco has built and designed more than 250 different custom homes, as many remodels and a number of commercial jobs. The company has created design plans for many customers and builders. Dennis has held the office of HBA of Northwestern Colorado president and served on the board of directors for six different years. He also served as National Association of Home Builders Director for 23 years, a Senior Life Director of NAHB (20- plus years), NAHB Remodelers, Certified Green Professional and CHC Certified Renovator.

Where did you grow up? I was born in Minnesota and grew up in Security/Widefield, Colo., living there until 1976.

How did you get started in the building industry? After going to college and studying architecture and working in the construction trades, I started drawing plans for the first woman custom homebuilder in Colorado Springs. Then I started my own home plan design company before moving to Grand Junction for a management job in 1976. In 1980, I started a company installing cabinets, countertops and doing remodels. In 1982, we started Wilco Enterprises, LLP.

How has the industry changed since you got started? The industry has changed as construction has evolved over the years with changes due to new products and building techniques. With this, came new styles of homes and customer needs. Also, changes in size from an average of 1,200 square feet to larger 2,800-square-foot homes Even garages went from one car to two cars and now three cars. What should consumers look for in a new home? What kind of questions should consumers ask a builder before they sign a contract? What customers should look for in new homes should first be energy efficient and then have a good living floor plan with good proven products and construction. Customers should ask for references, contractors license, insurance and building relations with their suppliers and subcontractors. How much experience and how long?

Is there a particular style of home that you consider your specialty or prefer to build? We build all styles and sizes of homes, specializing in award-winning designs in the 1,200- to 5,000-square-foot homes (in all price ranges). We were one of the first builders to build open-concpet homes. We have built more than 25 Parade of Homes and won Best of Show and Best Kitchens and Floor Plans on a number of them.

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