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The Good Neighbor Podcast recently featured an extraordinary local business that's reshaping home repair and remodeling in Northern Colorado. David and Heidi Hale of Hale Home Doctor bring a refreshing combination of family values, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills to an industry often plagued by unreliability and unclear pricing.
David's journey into construction began in 2006 in Alaska, where he and his brother started a contracting business that eventually employed four other brothers. Working in Alaska's challenging environment and widespread population taught David invaluable skills—not just in construction techniques, but in adaptability and resourcefulness. The family's eventual move to Colorado was strategic, seeking a more concentrated customer base that would allow them to focus their services in specific communities like Wellington and Northern Fort Collins. This geographic focus enables them to build deeper connections with local homeowners and understand neighborhood-specific housing challenges.
What truly sets Hale Home Doctor apart is their comprehensive service offering and problem-solving approach. They've positioned themselves as a "full-spectrum home health practitioner," handling everything from simple handyman tasks to complex bathroom remodels and complete basement finish-outs. Perhaps most impressive is David's enthusiasm for tackling projects that other contractors deem impossible—whether it's installing a door in a century-old house with concrete challenges or developing creative solutions for a flooding basement with structural issues. Their certification in lead paint remediation further enables them to work confidently on the region's many historic homes, providing services that many contractors aren't qualified to offer.
Beyond technical skills, David and Heidi bring remarkable personal resilience to their business. David candidly shared his limited formal education growing up, which he transformed from a potential liability into a drive for hands-on mastery. This determination led him to eventually earn his high school diploma as an adult while building a successful business. The couple also weathered a two-year legal battle to secure road access to their property after moving to Colorado—a challenge that tested their patience but ultimately strengthened their partnership. These experiences have instilled in them a deep understanding of perseverance that translates to their commitment to solving customers' home problems, no matter how complex.
When not transforming homes, the Hales live a rich family life on their 75-acre property with their four children. They've created a self-sufficient lifestyle raising their own milk, meat, and eggs, with their daughter even running an egg delivery business. This connection to traditional values and practical skills infuses their business approach—they promise clear invoicing, punctuality, and treating customers exactly how they themselves would want to be treated. For Northern Colorado homeowners seeking contractors who combine technical expertise with old-fashioned integrity, Hale Home Doctor offers a refreshing alternative to the frustrations often associated with home improvement projects.
To learn more about Hale Home Doctor go to:
https://www.halehomedoctor.com/
Hale Home Doctor
(970) 232-8488
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Nick George
Executive Producer, Good Neighbor Podcast: Fort Collins
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