Our Story

Good Apple Homes is a close knit family owned and operated company specializing in custom homes and log cabins. With our care and attention to detail, alongside our few office staff, we are able to offer customers the luxury of ultimate customization. From blueprints to baseboards, we are available to walk our clients through each step of making your custom dream home a reality. We are located in Williston, FL but service all of North and Central Florida.

Good Apple homes, started by Jeff Gutapfel, began in 1992 with simple residential framing contracts. In 1996, Jeff started building “from the ground up” after receiving his General Contractors license. Good Apple homes, at the time “GADCO” , continued framing residential and commercial properties and purchased property for development in 1998. From this point GADCO took off, until the Real Estate Market took a tumble in 2008. Our company, like many others, fell on tough times during the recession. While perseverance is always key, we continued along, getting a leg up with weatherization contracts from the state and federal government as part of the “American Recovery Act” in 2014.

As the interest in Real estate rose once again, so did interest in custom homes. With our new lease on business, the swap to Good Apple Homes seemed appropriate. In 2014 we began dipping our toes into log cabin construction, which has quickly become a favorite of employees and clients alike.

The Gruber family's dream Cracker Style Cabin

“I can’t think of one thing we would do differently; we’ve got everything here we wanted,” says Klaus. “This is the best place we’ve ever lived.”

Testimonials

Custom stone fireplace done by Jeff Gutapfel

“I have known Mr. Gutapfel for over two years. As a professional I found him reliable, trustworthy and a man of his word. On a personal level, he is a friend who is genuine and good natured. I would have no hesitation in giving him the highest of character reference.”
  Jan L Costa
   Director
Florida Fresh Beef Company

“Jeff Gutapfel was our General Contractor for our log cabin in Bell, FL. We found him to be on top of this construction project, talented and a working General Contractor. He was on this job almost every day. There were no delays. Everything appeared to go smoothly. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend Jeff Gutapel as a General Contractor for your log cabin home.”
    Jane and Scott Travis

“The company selected with Jeff and his crew were amazing. They made a huge difference and I want to thank each of them for their professional, courteous and thoughtful efforts”
  Community Action Agency of Marion Co.

“Mr. Gutapfel performed excellent work with Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. for over a year and a half with our company. We found Mr. Gutapfel to be consistently pleasant, tackling all assignments with dedication.
Besides Mr. Gutapfel being dedicated to his workers and the quality of work done professionally, he has met all his deadlines and has been a joy to work with in a professional manor. Mr. Gutapfel is reliable and consistent with the work that he has performed and Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. is proud to have him as out contractor and part of our team”
  Mark Taylor
  Director of Weatherization
  Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc.

“The work done was completed in a timely manner. He and his workers went over and beyond what was required of them. We are extremely satisfied with the work he has done. We would recommend him for any future work.”
  Richard and Patricia Schipski

“We have known Jeff Gutapfel for approximately 15 years. He is trustworthy, honest and a very good worker. He has a good team working for him.”
Lester Geiger

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