About the Zengel Group

The Zengel family has been creating beautiful, livable spaces for families in Dayton for four generations.

Family Owned

Zengel Group is a family owned design-build company serving the greater Dayton area. We offer a range of services including design, new construction, kitchen/bath remodels, home additions and entire home renovations. We’re proud to bring over 100 years of combined experience in all aspects of building and remodeling to each of our clients. This extensive experience allows us to successfully navigate even the most complex project challenges. Additionally, our long-term involvement with the Home Builder’s Association, ongoing craftsman training and our unique expertise with building codes ensure that your project is always up to date with industry standards and best practices. To provide an outstanding remodeling experience for our clients we prioritize, quality craftsmanship and materials, open lines of communication, transparent costs, and respect for your home.

The Zengel Group Remodeling Stats

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    4

    Industry Certifications

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    85+

    5 Star Reviews

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    170+

    Completed Remodeling Projects
    Since 2012

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    12

    Industry Awards

Certificates & Associations

Awards

ZENGEL GROUP HISTORY

Adam Zengel started on his own as a masonry contractor.
Zengel Group 1930s founder in front of house
1930s
Adam Zengel started on his own as a masonry contractor. He began building homes around Dayton. Adam Zengel built his first family home on Jones St. in Oregon District.
Zengel Family Starts Pleasant Hill
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1940s

Zengel family starts Pleasant Hill, the first platted community in Centerville.

Zengel Grows Business
Zengel Group timeline 1950s
1950s

Adam and Elizabeth Zengel continue to grow Zengel Construction with the help of their four sons John, Karl, George, and Adam. Adam and Elizabeth also finished building their family home on Alex Bell Rd.

Zengel Begins the Forest View Subdivision
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1960s

Zengel family begins the Forest View subdivision in Washington Township. Adam and Elizabeth’s sons, John, Karl, George, and Adam, begin to run the day to day operation of Zengel Construction.

Zengel Construction Builds Quality Family Homes
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1965

Zengel Construction continued to build brick homes in the Pleasant Hill and Forest View neighborhoods. Zengel Construction built quality family homes to be lived in by real families–including their own.

Zengel Construction Begins Vienna Park Subdivision
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1970s

Zengel Construction begins the Vienna Park subdivision in Miami Township. Each generation of the Zengel family started by picking up rocks at job sites or assisting bricklayers to learn the business from the ground up.

3rd Generation Takes Leadership Role
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1980s

3rd Generation begins to take leadership roles in Zengel Construction and expanded into building condominiums and patio homes in Miami Township.

3rd Generation with 12 Cousins
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1990s

The third generation of Zengels, 12 cousins in all, begin the day-to-day operations of Zengel Construction. Karl Zengel and his nephew Jim both served as leaders in the Home Builders Association of Dayton and became experts in Local, State, & National Codes. Zengel Construction begins attached and detached patio homes in Vienna Estates, Rosecliff, and Lorien Woods.

Jim Zengel Leads
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2008

Jim Zengel leads the company through the economic recession by focusing on remodeling projects.

Jim Starts His Company Zengel Group
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2012

Jim starts his own company, Zengel Group, to focus on remodeling and is later joined by his wife, Connie.

Zengel Group New Headquarters in Centerville.
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2017

Zengel Group moves into new headquarters in Centerville. After working out of the old Zengel Construction Office, Zengel Group purchases their own office building.

4th Generation Joins Zengel Group
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2018

A fourth generation joins the family business. Jim and Connie’s son, Patrick, graduates college and joins Zengel Group full-time. Patrick works alongside Jim’s cousins Bob and Grant.

Jim and Connie’s daughter joins the Zengel Group
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2021

Jenna joins her brother and parents and becomes a full-time employee at Zengel Group.

Zengel Group’s Remodeled Office
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2024

Zengel Group completes interior and exterior remodel of office.

Today’s Zengel Group
Today

Zengel Group focuses on creating comfortable, livable home additions and remodels. Zengel Group remains a family-owned business, and Jim continues to work alongside his wife, son, and daughter. He also continues to hold leadership positions in the National Homebuilders Association as well as the state and local Home Builders Associations. He is a Certified Graduate Remodeler, Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, Certified Green Professional, and a Certified Graduate Builder.

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