Can You Build in The Winter?

When people think about building homes, they typically picture construction in the Summer. We hear all the time, “you must be really slow in the winter, what do you do during the winter months?” This is a HUGE misconception! Building and remodeling is NOT a seasonal thing. The beautiful thing about St. Louis winter is that they are typically pretty…

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RIGGS Company “Laying Tracks” at Kirkwood Public Library’s Children’s Room

We love Kirkwood and think it’s a pretty wonderful place to live, work and visit. We are proud to be a part of this community and were thrilled with the opportunity to work with the Kirkwood Public Library RR. In September, the Kirkwood Public Library announced the receipt of $733,000 in directed donations from donors to renovate the Children’s Library,…

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What is the State of the Current Housing and Remodeling Market in St. Louis?

Earlier this year, RIGGS participated in a roundtable discussion on the housing market alongside other professionals in lending, new home construction and real estate. We recently shared the experience and Amie Riggs’ thoughts with readers of the Webster-Kirkwood Times. Ultimately, people are investing in their homes to stay put longer rather than moving, and those who are looking to buy…

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RIGGS Company- It’s All About Longevity

In 1959, Bill and Helen Riggs set out to create a construction company that would provide the best carpentry and the finest craftsmen in St. Louis. That dream became a reality with RIGGS Company. Bill and Helen’s son, Tom, and their daughter Pam grew up in the business, and in 1981 they took over the company. Today, Tom’s children Amie…

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Amie Riggs Awarded Longest Time Served on the Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District Advisory Commission

At RIGGS Company, we are all about our community. We have lived in Kirkwood, worked in Kirkwood, and raised families here. Owning a business isn’t always easy, but with the support of the City of Kirkwood, we have been able to thrive, grow  and give back to the community. Let us introduce you to the Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District….

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Webster Kirkwood Times Spotlight: RIGGS Company- Building in Kirkwood & Webster Since 1959

This article originally appeared in the Webster Kirkwood Times on January 27, 2016 “Remodeling homes here for 47 years has allowed us to experience many things, and we’re proud to be able to share that with every homeowner we serve,” said Amie Riggs, co-owner of Kirkwood’s RIGGS Company. “There’s so much that goes into remodeling, including the visual piece the…

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Riggs Remodels Walker Lake Dock in Kirkwood

At RIGGS, we are passionate about giving back to our community. That has been engrained into our business for years by our father, Tom, who is a model humanitarian. Tom is a member of the Kirkwood Rotary Club and volunteers around town to help spearhead improvement projects. If you’re familiar with the Kirkwood area, then you’ll recognize the wooden fishing…

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RIGGS Company Donates $3,000 to the Walker Natatorium

St. Louis, September 17, 2015 – The Riggs family has a longstanding tradition of supporting Kirkwood schools and community organizations. Amie and Bill Riggs are carrying out their family’s legacy of community service with their most recent gift of $3,000 towards the Walker Natatorium. Many Riggs family members have attended Kirkwood High School, as will both Amie and Bill’s children….

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Renovating your Kirkwood, MO Home

An important factor in the home buying processes, especially when you have a family, is the school district where you would be living. The Daily Beast recently shared an article of the 25 Best High Schools in the Midwest, and Kirkwood High School was named number 13 on the list! They have a 100% graduation rate with 93% of students’…

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Historic Home Renovations in the St. Louis Area

Having a remodeling company that has been based in Kirkwood for 50 years, we have participated in many historic renovations.  We have also done dozens of projects in other communities such as Webster Groves, University City, Soulard and downtown St. Louis.  In fact, RIGGS Company & Design won a Chrysalis Award for the best historic renovation in the nation on…

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