Guitarville property has new owner

Updated 8-20-2012 10:43am

GMG Construction owns the old Guitarville site

Ballard McFarlane, owner of GMG Construction Inc., has purchased the old Guitarville building at 19258 15th Ave NE near where Lake Forest Park and Shoreline meet. GMG is a family-owned, general construction business in Seattle and this is its second location. 

Remodeling has already begun on the property and building to "give it a fresh clean look." Plans for the property include opening an espresso coffee drive-through and leasing space to a real estate brokerage office. 

Ballard said “I like having a challenge and I can see that this old building has a lot of opportunities. I think this is a great location that has a lot of potential to not only grow GMG Construction, but to start new ventures as well. We are very much looking forward to the move.”

Ballard and all of GMG Construction plan to become part of this community and to get involved with the local neighborhoods and surrounding businesses. GMG Construction would like to help promote the economic health of the area as well as enhance its security and safety.

About GMG Construction Inc. 

Ballard McFarlane has been in the construction industry for more than 25 years. At an early age he possessed a passion for building, remodeling and construction of all sorts. In the mid 1990's he partnered with some friends and formed GMG Construction. By the end of the decade he took sole ownership of the company, which he has grown exponentially in the Seattle metro area. For almost two decades GMG Construction has created working relationships with local suppliers, manufacturers, contractors of many different trades, architects, inspectors, and more. Typically GMG employs 6 to 8 full time employees and, as projects permit, has the ability and resources to expand when needed.

GMG specializes in quality residential construction such as custom new homes, additions, remodeling kitchens and baths, extensions, historic renovations and insurance restorations. "Our reputation is built on excellence, professional workmanship and the personal dedication we apply to all our customers' projects. We take care of any and all permits needed and guarantee our work. Our work sites are always clean and tidy - we respect our customers and their property, as well as their neighbor's property. We take great pride and joy in our trade of craftsmen." Family owned and operated, licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. Members of the Master Builders Association and Built Green.

Guitarville, the business, relocated to Edmonds just north of the King-Sno county line on SR99.