Agape

What Agape does

Agape Construction is a privately held, family-owned design-build residential construction firm founded in 1985 by Kevin O'Brien and Amy O'Brien in Kirkwood, Missouri. The company provides an integrated suite of services for St. Louis metro homeowners, including architectural design (with a licensed architect on staff), licensed civil engineering, interior design and material selections, custom carpentry and millwork, full-home remodels (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, historic renovations), ground-up custom new home construction, and lower-ticket handyman services. The firm also operates as an authorized Pella Windows dealer.

The business model is project-based professional services, with quote-driven pricing on a per-project basis; typical kitchen remodels run $60K-$120K+ and home additions are priced at $80-$400 per square foot in the St. Louis market. Go-to-market is sales-led through two physical design centers (Kirkwood HQ and a recently opened Chesterfield location), supported by phone sales, online consultation requests, and on-site field consultations; lead generation is multi-channel, combining SEO, content/blog marketing, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz, Pinterest), email newsletters, and a heavy emphasis on referral and word-of-mouth business. The primary customer segment is individual homeowners in the Greater St. Louis metro area seeking remodeling or custom new home construction, with a specialized sub-segment of historic-home owners in neighborhoods such as Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Soulard, and Lafayette Square.

Agape's core technology stack is a traditional design-build workflow rather than a software platform: in-house architects, engineers, Revit-trained designers, interior designers, project managers, and carpenters execute projects under a single-vendor model. 3D renderings are produced for clients to visualize finished projects, and a civil engineer personally signs off on each project for structural integrity. The company carries the legal name Agape Construction Company, is family-controlled with no institutional investors or parent company, and currently lists 11-50 employees.

Name

Agape

Legal name

Agape Construction Company

Website

https://agapeconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agape Construction is a family-owned design-build firm serving St. Louis metro homeowners since 1985, providing architectural design, engineering, interior design, custom carpentry, residential remodels, and custom new home construction under an integrated in-house single-vendor model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Spec Home / Production Homebuilding (Tract & Volume Builders) (IMAFABAD)

Keywords

• Residential design-build
• Home remodeling services
• Custom home construction
• Interior design services
• Architectural design services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Remodeling Services: Full-service residential remodeling including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, whole-house remodels. Project-based pricing with typical kitchen remodels ranging $60,000-$120,000+. Duration varies from 4-6 weeks for typical projects.
2. Custom New Home Construction: Ground-up custom home building from vision to move-in day. Design-build approach covering architecture, engineering, and construction as single coordinated project.
3. Handyman Services: Minor repairs, maintenance, and small-scale projects including gutter cleaning, weatherstripping, fence repairs, window screen repair, and minor carpentry work.
4. Architectural Services: Licensed architect services for residential projects including additions, renovations, and new home design.
5. Interior Design & Selections: Interior design services and material selections guidance through design centers with partner vendors Medallion Cabinetry and Waypoint Living Spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Agape Construction Company is a family-owned residential design-build firm serving the St. Louis metro area, offering architectural design, interior design, custom carpentry, home remodeling, additions, basements, fireplaces, and new home construction under a single vendor relationship. The company also offers handyman services and operates an authorized Pella Windows dealer showroom across two locations in Kirkwood and Chesterfield, Missouri.

Product overview

Agape Construction is a design-build residential construction firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for home building and remodeling in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing end-to-end services from architectural design through construction completion. Their core service portfolio includes Architectural Services, Interior Design & Selections, Handyman Services, Carpentry/Custom Builds, Remodels, and New Home Construction. They also serve as an authorized Pella Windows dealer and operate a Design Center showroom. The integrated design-build approach means a single team handles everything from initial concept through final walkthrough, with in-house licensed architects, engineers, designers, project managers, and carpenters collaborating on each project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services In-house architectural design services for residential remodeling, additions, and new home construction projects, led by the firm's licensed architect and used as part of the integrated design-build process. Designed for St. Louis-area homeowners seeking a single firm to handle both design and construction.
• Interior Design and Selections Interior design services paired with finish and material selection support at the firm's design centers. Targeted at homeowners undertaking remodels, additions, or new construction who want curated material and finish choices as part of a single design-build engagement.
• Custom Carpentry and Builds Custom carpentry and woodworking for residential projects, including custom built-ins, fireplaces, mantels, and unique architectural features. Provided by Agape's Master Carpenter and craft team for clients seeking high-end, handcrafted finishes.
• Home Remodeling and Additions Full-service residential remodels and additions, including kitchens, baths, basements, and structural expansions, delivered under a single design-build contract. Targeted at St. Louis homeowners, particularly those with older or historic properties requiring structural, masonry, and engineering expertise.
• New Home Construction Design-build construction of new custom homes, combining architectural design, interior design, and construction management under one contract for individual homeowners in the St. Louis area.
• Handyman Services Residential handyman services for small repairs, maintenance, and odd jobs, offered on an hourly basis per visit. Designed for St. Louis-area homeowners needing a reliable single vendor for minor projects without engaging a full remodeler.
• Pella Windows Sales and Installation Sales and installation of Pella Windows products as an authorized Pella dealer, offered through the firm's design centers. Targeted at homeowners replacing windows in residential projects, often as part of larger remodel or new construction engagements.
• Civil Engineering and Site Planning In-house civil engineering and site planning services, including structural and site-related engineering, provided by the firm's licensed professional engineer. Used as part of residential design-build projects requiring engineered solutions such as foundations, structural modifications, and site work.

Quantifiable outcome

• BBB TORCH Award recognition for integrity and exceptional customer service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• Pella WindowscoreTechnology or IntegrationAgape Construction is a certified Pella Windows dealer and installer. Offers window sales and professional installation services for St. Louis homeowners. Pella is an authorized brand carried through Agape's design-build services.
• Medallion CabinetrysupportTechnology or IntegrationPartner vendor featured in design center selections. Provides cabinetry options for kitchen and bath remodeling projects through Agape's interior design services.
• Waypoint Living SpacessupportTechnology or IntegrationPartner vendor featured in design center selections. Provides cabinetry and storage solutions for remodeling projects through Agape's interior design services.
• Capris FurnituresupportTechnology or IntegrationFurniture partner featured at Kirkwood design center. Part of furniture section offering home treatment selections for homeowners.
• UttermostsupportTechnology or IntegrationHome decor and furniture partner featured at Kirkwood design center. Part of furniture section offering for homeowners selecting design treatments.
• RMCOCOsupportTechnology or IntegrationFabric line partner featured at design center. Part of material selections offered through interior design services.
• Anna ElisesupportTechnology or IntegrationFabric line partner featured at design center. Part of material selections offered through interior design services.
• Missouri Realtors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as data source for St. Louis housing market statistics supporting the case for new home construction over buying existing homes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lamont Bros. Design + Build: Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling firm with integrated architecture, interior design, and construction services targeting higher-end homeowners — comparable business model, though operating in a different geography.
• Mosby Building Arts: St. Louis-based design-build remodeling firm offering architecture, design, and construction under one roof, directly comparable to Agape's integrated model and target customer (St. Louis metro homeowners seeking mid- to high-end remodels).
• R.G. Ross Construction Company: Long-established St. Louis residential design-build contractor providing architectural design, remodeling, and custom home construction services to the same St. Louis metro homeowner base.
• John Spencer Custom Homes: St. Louis-area custom home builder offering design-build services for new construction, directly comparable to Agape's custom new home construction service line.
• Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath: St. Louis metro design-build firm specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodeling, with an integrated showroom model analogous to Agape's Kirkwood and Chesterfield design centers.

Broad incumbents

• BOWA: Established Mid-Atlantic luxury design-build remodeling and home addition firm with a single-vendor integrated model broadly comparable to Agape's value proposition, though operating at larger scale across multiple metros.

Others

• Kitchen Tune-Up: National kitchen and bath remodeling franchise providing tune-ups, refacing, and full remodels; competes at the lower-priced end of the same remodeling services Agape offers, often through localized operators.
• Pella Windows & Doors: Major window and door manufacturer and franchisor; Agape is itself a certified Pella dealer. As an ecosystem partner and adjacent product vendor, Pella is relevant for understanding Agape's window/door revenue stream and channel.

Emerging players

• DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen: Franchise remodeling network focused on kitchen and bath renovations, overlapping with Agape's highest-volume service lines at a more standardized, less bespoke positioning.
• Re-Bath: National bathroom remodeling franchise system with strong brand recognition and procurement scale; competes for a portion of Agape's bath remodel projects, though lacks Agape's in-house architecture and full custom-home offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdVlMjTUcngfmQV4C0Kxs_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/contactagapeconstruction
• Instagraminstagram.com/agapeconstruction
• Pinterestpinterest.com/AgapeConstruct

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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