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structural engineer confirms it. As a result, this ratio between renovations and custom builds is not by strategic design because we aren’ t developers. It’ s due to the area.” Travis continues:“ Originally, these beach towns were not built for the full-time living people want today. Many of them were previously old cottages – beach shacks, almost.”
Continual development
When it comes to client relationships, Travis maintains direct involvement whilst scaling through systems.“ The client experience is systemized,” he reveals.“ For every client, there’ s a process – from my initial meeting, to bringing in my design team, project managers and lead carpenters. We have weekly meetings and everyone is treated the same, whether it’ s a $ 50,000 bathroom or a $ 2 million build.”
Internally, Gulick & Co focuses on building and maintaining its team from within. Rather than bringing in outside leadership, the company prioritizes developing employees who already understand its process, expectations, and culture.“ We really want to grow from the inside because our employees already know how it works and they care about the business,” Travis says. This approach creates consistency across projects and reinforces a company culture where new employees step into an established system rather than redefining it.
Gulick & Co demonstrates that building along the Connecticut shoreline is not defined by design alone, but by the ability to navigate constraints before construction ever begins. From zoning and septic limitations to flood elevation and structural challenges, each project requires a level of planning that extends well beyond traditional residential construction. As the company continues to grow, with the expansion of Saltwood Cabinetry and a focus on maintaining quality through internal systems and team development, its approach remains rooted in solving complex problems at the property level. As Travis puts it,“ Like my dad always said, we can do anything.” ■
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