Courtesy of Hinman Construction
By Christine Graf
For more than 35 years, Ballston Spa-based Hinman Construction has been a fixture in the Capital Region home renovation market. Owners Jami and Kim Hinman work alongside their children, Jesse and Caroline, in the family business.
“Our son and daughter decided they wanted to work with us after they went off to college and got their business degrees,” said Kim Hinman. “We work very well together, and we all have very clearly defined areas of responsibility”
Hinman Construction offers complete design and build services for those interested in remodeling their kitchens, bathrooms, or other rooms in their home.
The process begins with a design meeting during which clients view 3D visuals and virtual renderings for their desired project. They are presented with various options, ones tailored to fit into their budgets.
“Our design process is much like you see in the HGTV shows. With the 3D visuals, we can place you in the home so that you can visually see what it’s going to look like,” said Hinman. “It’s photo-realistic, and we can do as much or as little as needed. ”
Because the company has their own cabinet line through the Corsi Group, a custom cabinet making company in Indiana, their cabinets can be customized to any size. Their Greenfield Cabinetry and Siteline Cabinetry lines are both beautiful and functional and can be used in kitchen, bathrooms, offices, and elsewhere in the home.
According to Hinman, white cabinets remain popular but natural woods are “coming back in a big way,” especially white oak and walnut.
“People are also asking for ways to fit islands into their kitchens, and we’ve been taking out walls to open up the kitchens. People like to have the ability to have a large island with a workspace and seating.”
Hinman Construction also works with local counter top fabricators, accompanying clients to showrooms to assist them as they make their counter top selections.
“We bring clients right to the showroom and show them the large slabs. We work very closely with Granite and Marble Works and Busch Products/Cambria. They both do a really beautiful job,” said Hinman. “We shop with our clients to pick out everything, even the little things.”
Quartz and granite counter tops remain very popular in kitchens, but some of Hinman’s clients opt for soapstone. For bathrooms, quartz remains the material of choice.
After clients complete the design and selection process, materials are ordered. Construction does not begin until all items are confirmed for on-time delivery.
While the company does rely on a small group of trusted subcontractors, Hinman said they perform the majority of the work themselves.
“Caroline and I go in and do the design and the planning, and Jami and Jesse handle all the production and coordination of our team players. We have the skill and ability to do all of the work ourselves, but most people want to get back into their house as quickly as they can, so we subcontract out some of the work. We have wonderful people that we have worked with for years, and they are amazing. We love them and so do our clients.”
Hinman Construction also builds additions, and in recent years, they were hired to remove and rebuild a home’s entire second floor, adding a master bedroom suite with a loft. For that project, the company received an award for best overall remodel by Capital Region Builders and Remodelers.
The company has also been honored with numerous other awards for their design and remodeling work. In 2023, one of the company’s bathroom remodels earned a Master Design Award from Qualified Remodeler. That same year, a mudroom/laundry room remodel was recognized with the prestigious Chrysalis Award, a national award presented to just 72 companies from across the United States.
According to Hinman, she and her family pride themselves on offering excellent service from start to finish.
“We’re very hands-on with our clients. We meet with them multiple times and really get to know the home. We like to say that we do things that we would do in our own home.”
For more information, visit HinmanConstruction.com