Finding a Reliable Contractor and Subcontractors

For those who prefer to stick with what they do best and leave the building to others, we have help. Some previous dome owners and dome builders have expressed an interest in assisting others and have authorized us to give out their names. All of these builders have succeeded in the construction of their dome home and/or have worked to build a dome for someone else.

Although we would not pass on a builder who we know to be a problem, this list does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. These individuals are not American Ingenuity employees and therefore we can not guarantee their performance. As with any builder, acquire references and recommendations from recent customers. Before selecting a contractor read our information sheet on Choosing a Contractor and before committing to a builder, call us for our latest review/input.

If you do not have the time or do not want to assemble the dome shell kit, Ai knows of a Kit Assembly Specialist that will supervise your laborers or your contractor’s laborers to get the kit assembled with the first layer of concrete in the panel seams and on the entryways and dormers. The Specialist charges a daily rate, round trip airline ticket, car rental for time at the site and local motel accomodations.  Using three to five good laborers and depending upon the size dome and type of hoisting mechanism, the shell assembly with the first layer of concrete applied in the panel seams and on the entryways and dormers (kit with two entryways and four dormers) can take from 9-16 days or more depending on the number of entryways and dormers your floor plan calls for. Click on Kit Assembly Specialist to view estimated assembly times by dome size.

Once your Building Plans have been ordered, Ai can estimate the number of days needed for the shell assembly (entryways and dormers take longer to install than triangles).

You or your contractor will hire local subcontractors to do the normal jobs like forming and pouring the slab, plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall finishing, the installation of your locally purchased doors and windows, etc. We figure you should not pay some one to come in from out of state to do work that your local subs can perform. The subs follow the Dome Building Plans, Assembly Manual and call us when they have questions.

The Kit Assembly Specialist travels all around the USA and the world supervising your workers or subs to get the dome shell assembled. If you are considering utilizing the Consultant, call American Ingenuity at 321-639-8777 Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 eastern time.

A few years ago prior to the Specialist, some of Ai's dome owners had to hire contractors or individuals that had never assembled an Ai dome shell kit. As a result the contractor had to overcharge the dome owner because they did not know what problems they would run in to. Many times the contractor would charge as much as the cost of the building kit for the labor cost to assemble the kit.  Customer after customer, tells us that the Specilist saves them two to three weeks of labor costs....plus the dome kit is assembled accurately per the building plans.

**Be Prepared to send a copy of your building plans to your prospective builder. He won’t be able to discuss working with you with out them.**

Finding a Reliable Contractor or Subcontractor

 Locating a contractor in your area with the requirements you need can be time consuming and frustrating and if you are not very careful you may regret your choice end up with someone not compatible with  you.

SERVICE MAGIC.COM Maintains a list of Reliable Contractors and Sub contractors and Engineers.

Others have used Service Magic and found them to be very helpful.

It is assuring that they follow up on each referral to assure that professional quality service was provided.

Their web site is http://servicemagic.com  Once you are on their web site do the following.  If you have any difficulty, you can contact them directly at 877-800-3177.

• Click on "Start Request"
• Then "Find Contractors"
• Follow the prompts.  You'll be asked for your specific requirements: framing, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• And your specific location and zip code is requested.

Possible Builders and SubConstractors

Although we would not pass on a builder who we know to be a problem, this list does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. These individuals are not American Ingenuity employees and therefore we can not guarantee their performance. As with any builder, acquire references and recommendations from recent customers. Before selecting a contractor read our information sheet on Choosing a Contractor and before committing to a builder, call us for our latest review/input.

ALABAMA:

• Patricia and David Ballard 334-992-2914 Ballard Construction, 25673 Alabama Hwy.10, Dixon Mills, Al 36736. They have not built any Ai domes but they want to.

COLORADO:

• Barry Brouhard, lives in Platteville. 970-785-6383 cell 970-576-6220. He completed his own Ai 40' dome with attached 34' dome. He is interested in helping other owners in building their domes in Colorado.
• Eddie Monarchi, has helped built an Ai 40’ dome, willing to build for others. 719-738-1251. 36224 County Rd 520, Walsenburg, Co 81089.

CANADA:

• Gord Harris has built an Ai Dome 519-588-5239.

Caribbean-St Kitts-Nevis:

• Dr. Mervyn Laws and Henry are American Ingenuity's Dealer Builder for St. Kittts. Dr. Laws, Henry, and Brian Henry purchased two 40' A.I. Domes.  Tel: 869-465-2837, Fax 869-465-2897.
• Dr. G. Astaphan with Pirates Nest Development Co LTD, POBox 168, #1 Church St, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies. Fax 869-466-6455, phone 869-466-6456. He has not built any of our domes, but is a developer and builder in St. Kitts-Nevis.

• Liz Davis Live Oak: 32060 386-658-2122, Cell 941-456-5696. She did a good job as owner builder of her own Ai dome. She has good workers to pass on.
• Joe Galloway was the slab sub and assembled a 36' kit with the assistance of a Specialist in Palaka Florida.  Joe is now a Florida certified builder.  He will travel to job sites outside Palatka. His phone info: W 386-684-4213, cell 386-972-4544.
• Jeff Hoot Bryceville: 32009 904-266-4000, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Built his own Ai 40’ dome. He is interested in building domes for others.
• Charles Lovelace North Ft. Meyers: 33917 N Ft Meyers Fl 33917 239-823-7044. He is a subcontractor, will coordinate all subs for the job and help get the building permit, with client being owner builder.
• David Jones Midwest Florida: 904-795-3722 Has built Ai domes. He knows of carpenters/cabinet installation, will travel within 40 miles of Citrus County.
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• Rickey Schrader New Smyrna Beach: Built an Ai dome in New Smyrna Beach FL, 2414 Juniper Dr. Edgewater Fl 32141 Phone (904) 428-5488. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Jeremy Stewart Construction:  499 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview Fl 32536.  Work 850-682-6156.  In 2014 he built a 34' Ai dome on a poured concrrete basement in north Florida.
  

Florida Slab Subcontractors:

•  36’ slab was installed in the Palatka area for $6,000 a few years back. The man that installed that slab is Joe Galloway.  He is now a licensed Florida contractor.  His number is 386-684-4213.  His email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
•  Rockledge is slab subcontractor named Billy Brooks who has installed slabs for a dome owner that had three domes: 36’ screen dome, 40’ dome home and 27’ garage in Lee County.  Billy’s info is 321-863-8911  His email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
•  Alfred "Billie"  Brinkley is located in Palatka Fl. Has not installed a dome slab but is willing to bid on and install.   386-697-3562
•  Hamilton Masonary-  Gray Hamilton is owner (yes GRAY) address is 2805 Kirby Circle, Palm Bay. Work 321-837-1447  Built stem wall under 40’ dome in Melbourne Beach, Fl. in 2013.
  

• Bill Moorehead 706-213-0455 built his own 27’ wood dome and has also built an Ai Dome. He is interested in building domes for others. Elberton GA 30635.
• Peter Kelley W: 404-782-2524, H: 404-782-6300 fax: 1-800-332-3827, PO BOX 167 or Oasis Dr. Lake Mont, GA 30552. Has built many domes including an Ai dome.

IDAHO:

• Ron Reese Construction. He has built an Ai Dome in Sagle, ID 208-263-6193, 208-265-0702.

INDIANA:

• Ralph Keller 812-824-1640. He has not built a dome yet, but he did the plaster work in one of Ai's domes. In construction for 40 years.
• Jeff Angel. We do not have his number but he built an Ai 27' dome.

KENTUCKY:

• Billy House 16 Pottery Lane Sturgis, KY 42459. He has built an Ai dome.

LOUISIANA:

• Kevin Mitchell Lives 120 mi. east of Dallas, close to LA border. He has built an Ai dome. 903-643-0879.

NEW MEXICO:

• Dusty Rhoades client purchased three 22' Ai domekits. Dusty utilitized the Kit Assembly Specialist to assemble one 22' dome in 2012. He then assembled the other kits and is finishing their interiors. He is interested in building other Ai domes. His info is Carrizozo Ancho, New Mexico  575-937-1628.

NEW YORK:

• Jim Kehoe has built an Ai dome in Williamson, NY. Fax 315-497-1831.

NORTH CAROLINA:

• Rodney Booth has built an Ai dome. 828-859-6569 PO Box 1338, Columbus NC 28722.
• Randall H Ayers: licensed NC contractor.  He finished the interior of an assembled Ai dome. He wants to build and finish Ai domes.  He would utilize the Kit Assembly Specialist for the first domes shell assembly.  His info is Green Mountain, NC 28740  #828-682-3088.

Pennysylvania:

Bill Rall with Tioga County Builders in PA has installed an ICF basement under a Ai 40 dome, assembled the 40’ kit and is finishing the dome in 2014/2015.  His info is: 3081 Ridge Rd, Tioga Pa 16946  email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Work: 570-835-0377.

• AC/Heating: Peter Bartsch Heating & Air 864-579-7247, 4450 Clifton Glendale, Spartanburg Septic.
• Inside Plumbing: Huston Brothers 921 Old Canaan Rd, Spartanburg.
• Drywall: Werner Lamb Drywall 461-7918 336 Revels Rd, Chesnee SC 29323.
• Cabinets: JK Petty Cabinet Shop 864-599-0906 210 Gyles Dr, Spartanburg.
• Stucco: Kings Stucco & Plaster 999 Mt Shoals Rd, Enoree SC 29335.

South Dakota: 

• Bob Bailey with engineer built is 40' dome in Rapid City, SD.  He is willing to be a consultant/specialist to supervise dome assembly in S.D. and surrounding area. Number is 605-923-6569. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Mike Carlow:  POBox 276, Pine Ridge, SD 57770  cell is 605-381-3906. Company name is Carlow Enterprises been builder 26 years. He will be working on 36' dome in June 2015 and is willing to be builder on other American Ingenuity domes.

• Kevin Mitchell lives 120 mi east of Dallas, close to LA border. He has built an Ai dome. 903-643-0879.
• David Jaquess He is a Contractor that has built Ai domes. 817-965-6545.

Virginia:

• Mark Vaughn is a Virginia Licensed Class A Contractor. His company Great Oaks Contracting has been in business for over 20 years. His company has installed an ICF Logix basement under a 40' dome and his crew assembled a 40' dome on the basement. The assembly was under the supervision of the Senior Kit Assembly Specialist. He has experienced construction workers.  His business is an expert at installing Logix ICF basement walls. His crew can bid installing the Logix ICF basement under the dome and the dome assembly. Then yourself or your local builder can finish the dome.  His number is 540-392-5361.

WASHINGTON:

• D W Murphy has built an Ai dome. He will build domes in North Central Wa. Wenatchee WA 98802. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  

WEST VIRGINIA:

• John Crock Drywall finisher in Ft. Ashby 304-298-4872. He is interested in finishing drywall in Ai domes.

WISCONSIN:

• Bob Marquardt Sunset Custom Homes 920-829-6350. He may be building an Ai dome and using the shell consultant.
• Kent Maclaughlin 190 Heil St Waterloo, WI 53594. He built his own Ai 45' custom, 9" EPS on basement 414-478-3699. Wants to assist others.

WYOMING:

• Greg Friesen Is building his own 40' Ai dome. May help others in same area. 307-235-1742.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS:

• Mona Robles 5 Star Construction. 340-773-9447, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it wants to build Ai domes but wants to use the shell consultant to supervise his laborers to get the dome shell assembled.