Fresh Start Detail gets a facelift on it's building

October 5, 2021

My building remodel is finally DONE!

This building is over 70 years old and was in need of a serious facelift. I appreciate all my client's patience during the last several months while we slogged through this massive 2021 project.

This remodel will make your visit here much more comfortable in the greeting area because I've reorganized and streamlined the space, allowing me to get you in and out quicker with less waiting and congestion.

"Behind the scenes" are some improvements in my shop working area also. The updates to my electrical, insulation, and wall-hanging systems increase my efficiency, my comfort, and my lighting to make sure I can keep cleaning, polishing, and ceramic coating your car to your high standards!

I apologize for making many of you wait several weeks just for a detail job this summer, but now I'm back on track and ready to serve you quickly and better than ever.

Thank you again for being the best clients in the world! -Jason

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