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About Us

A Foundation to Build Upon

Our company is founded on the principles of providing property owners and general contractors with the highest level of service possible.  We achieve the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness by emphasizing construction craftsmanship, durability of materials, quality of work, project cost control and coordinated scheduling.
 
President Craig M. Kobza - The Aerial Companies

Established in 1981

Craig M. Kobza is owner, founder and qualifier of The Aerial Companies which he established in 1981. Now with almost 30 years of experience in specialty construction and remediation we provide solutions to our customers by coordinating and utilizing a team of 20 office professionals, over 100 field personnel, and a network of subject matter experts.  Our experts specialize in all aspects of the business profession including master craftsman, architects, engineers, environmental microbiologists, appraisers, attorneys, bankers, insurance professionals, and certified safety professionals (CSP) to perform the following services: 

  • Florida State Certified General Contractor
  • Certified Waterproof Coating Systems, Caulking, and Sealant Installations
  • Exterior Stucco Cladding System Installations
  • Hardcote Plaster Installation
  • Certified ArcusStone Plaster System Installation
  • Exterior Envelope Renovation and Wind Load Upgrade
  • Exterior and Interior Painting
  • Window Replacements
  • Remodeling and Renovation Support
  • Concrete Restoration
  • Structural Repairs
  • Structural Framing and Metal Stud Installation
  • Epoxy Injection
  • Construction Forensics and Remediation Evaluation
  • Environmental Containment
  • Air Quality Purification and Cleaning
  • Construction Defects Claims and Litigation Support

Our portfolio of projects has a heavy emphasis on waterfront construction. Twenty years of experience building in the harsh environment found at the water's edge enables us to provide solutions that will withstand the ravages of wind, rain, salt for decades to come. 

Since we build exclusively at the high end of the quality scale, we have extensive experience with all luxury finishes. Our master craftsmen create works of art with a precision that is pleasing to the eye and a durability that ensures our work will look as good in twenty years as the day it was complete.

Our residential customers are often high net worth executives with substantial investment in Florida real estate. Additionally, we serve condominium associations, schools and universities, hospitals, government facilities, banks, commercial enterprises, property managers, attorneys and architects.

Some of our clients in the construction industry are well-respected builders including:
 
  • A. Vernon Allen Builder, Inc.
  • BCB Homes
  • Boran Craig Barber Engel Co., Inc.
  • Gulfshore Homes
               
  • Kraft Construction Company
  • Kurtz Homes
  • Newbury North Associates, Inc.
  • Target Builders
Aerial provides consulting services to resolve multi-million dollar construction claims, damages, and defect cases with insurance companies and law firms including:
 
  • AIG Insurance
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Cincinnati Insurance
  • The Hartford Insurance
  • Zurich Insurance
  • FCCI Insurance
               
  • Chubb Group of Insurance Agencies
  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
  • Cheffy Passidomo Wilson & Johnson, LLP
  • Coleman, Hazzard & Taylor, P.A.
  • Roetzel & Andress
  • Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A.

Our Corporate Values

Safety: Every employee is entitled to work in a safe and healthy environment. Safety is the top priority over all other organizational or project-related goals.
 
Integrity: We build relationships based upon trust. We always act responsibly, ethically and professionally.
 
Employees: Our people are our greatest resource. We foster a culture of involvement and empowerment. We work towards the overall good of our organization and cooperate with each other.  


Customer Satisfaction: Customer satisfaction is vital to our success. We strive to satisfy all reasonable customer goals, and provide value that includes providing consistent quality and services others cannot. We stand behind what we do.

Technical Competency: We strive to bring technical solutions to our clients, and be technical leaders in our markets. We are specialty problem solvers focused on niche markets. Technology transfer is the foundation of future success. 

Innovation: Our organization was founded on innovation. We prosper on innovation and change, and our future success is dependent upon it.  

Profit: We are in business to earn a profit. Without profits our organization would not exist. Profit allows our company to prosper and grow stronger to ultimately benefit our customers and employees.

Environmental Responsibility

The Aerial Companies recognizes the importance of conducting business and managing environmental issues in a responsible manner. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and adhere to the following principles:
 
  • Complying with environmental regulations
  • Conducting operations in an environmentally sound manner
  • Promoting environmental responsibility among employees
  • Removing and properly disposing or recycling of all chemicals and empty containers
As a conditionally exempt Small Quantity Generator – we comply with the rules of the State of Florida and only generate between 100 - 1000 kilograms of hazardous waste per month.