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Robert Reap

Robert Reap, co-owner and founder of Reap Construction , has worked as a General Contractor and Carpenter for over 20 years. Robert began his career in Pennsylvania, where he grew up, and worked in Boston, MA and Bridgewater, VT before settling in Richmond 11 years ago. His experience in the trade ranges from overseeing large commercial jobs to working hands-on on home building, renovations, additions, and roofs.

Robert is well respected by fellow contractors and has a reputation for quality work both in the trade and amongst his clients. He educates himself on the best possible practices for home and commercial building by continuously taking seminars, reading the trade publications, and researching issues builders face every day. However, what Robert is probably best known for is his attitude. He is straightforward, fair and honest and for those reasons, clients, other contractors and his employees love to work with him.

Joy Reap

Joy has worked with husband Robert in the construction trade over the past 14 years. Before, during and immediately after college, Joy worked with Bob in the field doing light carpentry, roofing, painting and administrative tasks. Though she took an extended break from the hands-on labor during her 6 years at a local marketing firm, she continued to collaborate with Robert on the design and management of various projects and helped to guide Reap Construction to where it is today.

Joy returned to Reap Construction full time once again in 2004 as Project Manager and Administrative Director. Her practical knowledge of all aspects of construction along with her excellent communication skills make her a valuable bridge between the tradesmen and our clients. Joy is experienced in managing large budgets with in-depth schedules and vast amounts of information. She is also a keen negotiator and her commitment to our clients results in projects coming in at or below budget, on time and with measurable results. Joy's tireless work ethic, strong negotiating skills and excellent communication skills have earned her the respect of clients and contractors alike. Those talents have already and undoubtedly will continue to help Reap Construction grow.

Ted Reap

An extraordinary carpenter, our cousin and just a great guy, we are proud to have Ted Reap on our team. Much of the growth Reap Construction has made can be attributed to the experience and leadership Ted has brought to our company. In his 20+ years experience in carpentry, Ted has overseen and worked hands-on on numerous additions, barns and new house builds. His no-nonsense attitude, along with a great sense of humor makes him a great mentor and manager for all of our employees.

Ted began his career in the field of construction at the University of Scranton, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Since then, Ted has worked as a Carpenter for a handful of companies over the past 20 years. Most recently, Ted was Lead Carpenter for Blake Construction and acted as General Contractor on the construction of a large residential home in Colorado before coming to work for Reap Construction in November of 2003. Ted's experience in the trade includes cabinet making, framing, remodeling, general contracting and all aspects of finish carpentry.