A family-driven roofing and restoration company is planting deeper roots in the Owensboro area, aiming to bring structure and transparency to an industry often marked by confusion in the wake of severe weather.
Grex Construction, co-founded by brothers Bobby Gregory and J.R. Gregory, traces its origins to a broader family involvement in roofing and restoration work that began years ago in Arkansas. The company’s foundation is built on that experience, with a focus on helping homeowners navigate the often-chaotic aftermath of storms.
Gregory said the path to launching Grex Construction was shaped by firsthand exposure to the industry through family members.
“It was founded by my brother and I. Years ago, my sister and her husband started a roofing company in Arkansas, and my brother went to work for them,” Gregory said. “I was constantly being drawn into what was becoming kind of the family business, which was in restorations and storm restoration.”
Gregory officially entered the industry in 2023, joining his brother in building a new company that emphasized professionalism and organization.
“My brother and I realized there were so many gaps in just lack of professionalism, lack of structure, so we decided to build a platform and a roofing company that could bring some clarity and professionalism,” he said.
Grex Construction’s website, the company provides roofing, restoration, and exterior services, with a strong emphasis on storm damage assessment and insurance claim support. The company works to document damage, guide homeowners through the claims process, and complete repairs efficiently.
The Gregory family has ties to western Kentucky, with roots in the region dating back generations. That connection played a key role in the company’s expansion into Owensboro.
“When the hailstorm broke out here, it was a no-brainer,” Gregory said. “We want to expand and go back home.”
The March hailstorm served as a turning point, prompting the company to shift its focus more fully to the Owensboro market. Gregory said the family relocated back to the area and committed to building the business locally.
“We had done a handful of roofs before the storm and were kind of building a brand here, but the majority of our income was coming from Arkansas,” he said. “When this hailstorm hit, the whole family relocated back to the family house in Lewisport and decided to go all in on Owensboro.”
Grex Construction continues to maintain operations in Bentonville and Little Rock, Arkansas, and has also completed work in southern Indiana, but Gregory said the Owensboro area is now a central focus.
The company primarily handles residential projects, though it has completed some larger jobs, including work on a church in Owensboro. Expansion into commercial projects is a long-term goal.
“Right now, we’re mainly focused on residential,” Gregory said. “That’s where we are most knowledgeable. That’s where we can help people the most.”
At its core, Gregory said the company’s mission is to simplify the restoration process for homeowners, particularly after major storms.
“What we specialize in is when it’s chaotic,” he said. “After major severe weather events, we come in, document damages, provide detailed damage reports to homeowners and try to make a chaotic time of their life — provide clarity and structure and direction — and just make it seamless and flawless.”
Gregory said the company also aims to address trust issues that can arise in the industry.
“It seems like there’s a lot of con artists and scammers in this industry, and we just want to provide clarity, explanation, clear instructions, and just make a seamless process for our homeowners,” he said.
As Grex Construction continues to grow, Gregory said the company’s foundation remains rooted in family and community.
“We’re not a family-only business, but the core of this company is family-owned and from right here in Kentucky,” he said. “We’ve gotten to help a lot of our neighbors out — people that have known my family for generations.”
With expansion underway and a focus on consistent service, Gregory said the goal is simple.
“We just try to make a difficult time turn into a good outcome,” he said. “We try to do a good job and be honest, and that’s what we’re built on.”
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By John Kirkpatrick The Owensboro Times