Check Out David Frick’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to David Frick.

Hi David, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I got my start in construction in the summer of 1996 when I went to work for a family friend who was a general contractor. We did bathroom remodels, additions and general repairs. After that, I had the privilege to work for several home building companies, both small and large before starting Freedom Building Consultants in 2021. I am the licensed builder for the company as well as the point of contact for all builds that we take on. Along with handling the day-to-day management for our projects, you will find me sweeping houses out as well as performing small punchout tasks. My time working in general contracting gives me the appreciation for the work that our subs do, so when there is a need to assist them or to take on a task to help expedite the process, I’m usually right there to jump in.

Additionally, I have the pleasure to serve on the board of directors for our Home Builders Association in Jackson County. I have been a member of the association for approximately 4 years now and I am grateful to be able to be a part of the decisions being made in our county, given that we are the 4th fastest growing county in the nation and the fastest growing county in Georgia.

My wife, Jennifer, who has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry, runs the day-to-day operations in our office. With her years of experience, Jennifer has created a phenomenal financial tracking system for our clients so that she ensures that our clients receive all of the financial data in an easy to track manner while we build their homes.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
One challenge that we have in our industry is competing with companies that are circumventing the system. The state of Georgia did a good thing in implementing a licensing system for the construction industry some years ago, but unfortunately, there are still a lot of companies that operate in the gray. By that I mean, there are companies that will pay a person to use their license and attach it to their business so that, on paper, they are legit but in reality, the license holder rarely, if ever, steps foot on the job. Therefore, the home build is being overseen by someone who lacks the qualifications. Companies like these can run on leaner profit margins because they are not burdened with some of the additional insurances and protections that companies who operate properly are. Additionally, some of these companies will build mostly, if not exclusively, spec homes funded by private investors to bypass banking regulations. I would urge anyone looking to build, or who may be buying a new construction home from a smaller company, like mine, to do their due diligence and confirm that the company you are working with has a state license and that the person on that license is actually affiliated with the business that you have a contract with.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
We are full transparency and fee based custom home business. We set our contractor fee based on the scope of work and budget that we provide prior to contract signing. With full transparency, you see every single invoice associated with your project. When your house is complete, you will have all of the invoices for your home and therefore you can ensure that there are no surprise fees attached.
We have built everything from a $300k+ in-law house to a $3 million+ custom home. We pride ourselves in using top grade materials and having a subcontractor base that shares our vision for perfection.

What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
There always seem to be improvements being made with construction materials whether that’s on the structural side or energy side of things. I expect to see continued improvement coming out, especially on the energy side in the years to come There are a lot of smart people in the construction industry, and our higher learning institutions, that are working towards creating products that we will all benefit from in the future. The biggest variable with those new products will be how to make them affordable so that everyone building a new home can benefit.

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