Suburban Construction celebrated 30 years in business with Paula Sands, reflecting on decades of service, community support, and Quad Cities remodeling leadership.
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Suburban Construction Celebrates 30 Years With Paula Sands
From a small local startup in 1985 to becoming a trusted household name across the Quad Cities, Suburban Construction celebrated three decades of service, craftsmanship, and community commitment.
Suburban Construction celebrated 30 years in business with Paula Sands, reflecting on the company’s history, growth, and long-standing connection to homeowners throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
What started as a small family business built around customer service grew into one of the Quad Cities’ most recognized names in exterior remodeling.
Through changing markets, evolving technology, and decades of Midwest weather, Suburban Construction has remained focused on quality workmanship, trusted relationships, and supporting the local community.
30 Years of Milestones
- It all started with one focus — the customer. Founded in 1985, Suburban Construction reached a major milestone that very few businesses achieve, especially considering the average company lifespan is often measured in only a few years.
- Brian Girskis Sr. took a leap of faith. With three boys still in diapers, he left his job and started his own company with a vision for building something lasting for the Quad Cities community.
- Ronald Reagan was president when Suburban started. Over the decades, the company has grown alongside generations of local homeowners.
- A household name in the Quad Cities. Through years of trusted service and local visibility, Suburban Construction became one of the region’s most recognized remodeling companies.
- One of the Quad Cities’ most memorable jingles was born. Since 1993, the Suburban jingle became one of the area’s most recognizable advertising themes.
- “Call us collect.” Early advertisements even encouraged homeowners to call collect because long-distance charges were still a real concern at the time.
- Supporting the community for decades. Suburban has proudly supported schools, churches, University of Iowa Athletics, the River Bandits, Quad City Steamwheelers, charity golf outings, Wounded Warriors programs, and countless community organizations.
- Approximately 75,000 window systems installed. Over the years, Suburban Construction helped thousands of homeowners improve comfort, efficiency, and curb appeal throughout the Quad Cities region.
- More than 31,000 completed projects. The company’s growth earned recognition as one of the nation’s Top 500 Remodeling Companies.
- A focus on better-quality products. Suburban has continued investing in durable, energy-efficient products designed to perform in Midwest weather conditions.
- Creating opportunities for local workers. From office staff and customer service teams to installers, service technicians, and delivery drivers, the company emphasized that every team member contributes to the customer experience.
- Thank you to the Quad Cities community. Suburban Construction expressed appreciation for the decades of homeowner trust, referrals, and continued support throughout the region.
75,000+ Windows Installed
Helping homeowners improve comfort, efficiency, and appearance throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
31,000+ Projects Completed
Decades of experience across windows, siding, doors, gutters, and exterior remodeling projects.
Built on Local Relationships
A company rooted in community involvement, customer trust, and long-term homeowner relationships.
More Than a Remodeling Company
Over the years, Suburban Construction became more than just an exterior remodeling contractor. The company became part of the fabric of the Quad Cities community.
From sponsoring local organizations to helping homeowners improve and protect their homes, the company’s growth has always been tied directly to the people and neighborhoods it serves.
The Paula Sands feature celebrated not only the company’s history, but also the relationships, trust, and local support that made those 30 years possible.
Looking Ahead
Even after three decades, Suburban Construction continues focusing on the same core principle that started the company in 1985: taking care of the customer.
The company’s story remains one of local commitment, steady growth, and gratitude for the generations of homeowners who helped make Suburban Construction a trusted Quad Cities name.
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