AL DROSTE
& SONS
has been in business since 1933 and is committed to exceeding
our clients' expectations of quality and craftsmanship. |
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Alvin Droste, after working for many years as a
journeyman carpenter, went into business for himself in 1933. He established a
reputation as a quality contractor and craftsman. The company continued through
World War II with mostly maintenance construction with the help of his oldest
son, Robert. After serving in the war Raymond, his second son, joined the
company. In the following years, the company's main business was new custom
homes.
In 1959, the company was fully incorporated and Raymond was
named president. The company still primarily built custom homes, but started to
build more commercial buildings in the 1970s. During 1974, Jim and Steve Droste
started working as journeymen carpenters for their father, Ray, and Uncle
Robert. This was the official beginning of what was the third generation in the
company.
Jim and Steve bought into the company as Robert left in 1982,
Ray maintained his role as president. The company was on the road to recovery
from the recession of the late 70s and early 80s. By 1983, the commercial
construction side of the business was booming and in 1986 a new housing surge
began.
In 1989 Ray retired. Jim became president and Steve
vice-president. Over the next 20 years Jim and Steve continued to grow and
expand their business into larger new commercial and residential building
projects, all while continuing to provide quality remodeling and additions
services to both repeat and first time customers. As Main Street in St. Charles
experienced a revival of interest and business Jim and Steve played a role in
the preservation and renovation of many buildings along the historic
riverfront.
2011 brought with it another milestone in the company,
Nate, Jim's oldest son joined the company upon award of what is the largest
custom home the company has undertaken to date. Shortly after in 2012, Jeff,
Jim's younger son joined the company. Both Nate and Jeff completed their
college education in engineering and worked for other local construction
companies out of college to broaden their knowledge base of the construction
industry. Before returning to the family business they became licensed
professional engineers in the state of Missouri and continue to maintain their
licensure.
These past 80 years have given our family more good times
than bad with many major and countless minor projects to keep the company work
load steady. Years of experience, hard work and pride in the City and County of
St. Charles community has provided a great place for our families. We hope this
will continue for generations to come.
Al Droste & Sons Construction
Company | Commercial & Residential Construction Serving St. Charles, St.
Louis, Lincoln, Warren |
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