As a young teenager, Garett Schalge spent weekends working alongside his father, who was a contractor. He helped by picking up scraps and doing whatever labor was needed, never imagining that he was laying the foundation for his future career.
Garett spent a year in college studying architecture, but soon realized it wasn’t the right path for him. He left school and went to work full-time for his father to learn the trade. He spent the next decade refining his skills in the construction industry while at the same time building his own family.
Schalge said, “By the time I was 30, I had built a solid understanding of the trade, and I was offered a position as a foreman at a local roofing and siding company. During my five years there, I developed dreams of starting my own construction company.”
In 2013, that vision became a reality when Schalge founded GLS Construction Inc. “Over the past 12 years, I’ve built a loyal customer base and surrounded myself with a dedicated team that has been integral to the company’s growth,” he said.
The company has grown so much that, in 2024, GLS bought and completely remodeled the property at 9329 West Ridge Road to be their new headquarters and expanded further by launching a sister company, The Flooring Department, creating a local one-stop shop for all their clients’ construction needs.
The building has been home to several businesses over the years, from Holland Services which sold snowmobiles, to Clarkson Auto Electric, CMJ Customs auto repair shop, and Elmford Auto & Truck Center. It required quite a transformation to turn the property from an auto repair center to a construction headquarters and flooring showroom. The company celebrated with a showroom grand opening on September 28, 2024.
Together, GLS and its sister company handle new builds, all aspects of remodeling, and all phases of roofing, siding, windows, doors, hardwood flooring, carpet, laminate flooring, and vinyl for both residential and commercial clients. They are dedicated to providing professional, quality materials and work that offers a lifetime craftsmanship warranty on all services they provide.
Schalge said, “I am confident that with the hard work and determination that defines GLS Construction, we will continue to excel in the construction industry.”
Visit GLS Construction and The Flooring Department at 9329 West Ridge Road, Brockport, call 585-895-6006, or visit their websites, http://glsconstructioninc.com and http://theflooringdepartmentinc.com.
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