Episode Details

When Chris Chapman was a child, he didn't just play with his toy cars – he engineered elaborate roadways for them, meticulously carving paths and lining them with stone dust from the local baseball field. This early passion for building evolved into a lifelong journey that would take him from apprenticing with his pastor's hardwood flooring business at age 13 to founding MGS Contracting Services, a company named after his three children.

What makes Chapman's approach to home renovation unique stems partly from his unconventional background. After serving as a Marine Corps firefighter and EMT, he returned to the construction industry with a perspective few contractors share: "If the tile gets set wrong, I can fix it. If I messed up in my past job, there was potential for death." This mindset allows him to maintain remarkable calm during renovation challenges while focusing on what truly matters – creating spaces that function beautifully for families.

MGS Contracting Services specializes in kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement transformations, and now custom homes. Throughout each project, Chapman emphasizes "future-proofing" – anticipating what homeowners might need years down the road and building accordingly. Unlike many contractors, he doesn't pressure clients to commit to construction after completing designs. "If you're not comfortable with me, and if I'm not comfortable with you, I can just hand you your drawings and say good luck," he explains, highlighting his belief that forced relationships rarely produce quality results.

Looking ahead, Chapman plans to expand his educational content through social media and video, hoping to empower homeowners with knowledge about construction processes. For a self-described "problem solver" who thrives in chaos more than calm, each renovation presents a welcome challenge – especially those involving hidden rooms behind bookcases or other unique features that allow his creativity to shine. Ready to transform your space with a contractor who puts function first and stands firmly against cutting corners? MGS Contracting Services might be exactly who you've been looking for.