In September 2006, Danny Trussell started a remodeling company with a business partner and a truck, working out of his family's garage. His guiding idea was simple: a house isn't really finished until it feels like home. Twenty years later, that idea still drives the business, now known as Trussell's Transformations, a family-owned remodeling company serving Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the surrounding communities.
The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this September with a team of 17 employees and a portfolio of approximately 8,500 completed projects. That translates into thousands of kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and rooflines across the metro area, each shaped by the same hands-on philosophy that started it all.
"Trussell's has always been more than a business to us. It's been a huge part of our family's life for the past 20 years. Our kids basically grew up in this business. A lot of our employees have been with us so long they feel like family at this point, and honestly, plenty of our customers have turned into friends too. That's what makes reaching 20 years so special," Danny Trussell said.
The milestone reflects steady expansion. The company opened in 2006 focused primarily on remodeling. In 2008, it launched its own granite fabrication shop, bringing stonework in house instead of outsourcing it. The business moved to its current Albuquerque location in 2015, and cabinet lines were added in 2017, rounding out a full slate of services that now includes cabinets, granite and quartz countertops, flooring, roofing, and other residential upgrades, all under one roof.
A key differentiator for Trussell's is its reliance on its own employees for most in-home work, rather than rotating subcontractors. On larger projects involving multiple stages and trades, homeowners see the same faces throughout instead of a new crew each week, with one team accountable for the entire job.
Danny and Christy Trussell currently own the company. Trussell's Transformations holds a New Mexico GB-98 general contractor's license and is a member of both the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico and the Natural Stone Institute, credentials that reflect two decades of standing behind the work.
To showcase its craftsmanship, the company invites homeowners to visit its Albuquerque showroom at 8023 Edith Blvd NE. No appointment is necessary. Visitors can explore rows of cabinet styles and door profiles, slabs of granite and quartz in various colors and veining, hardware finishes for side-by-side comparison, and flooring samples underfoot. The design team is available to answer questions and help homeowners begin planning. The showroom is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is closed on weekends.
The company also offers flexible financing options with quick approval and predictable monthly payments, aiming to help homeowners stop postponing projects and start enjoying their homes now.
Looking ahead, co-owner Christy Trussell said, "Twenty years makes us incredibly proud of where we've been, but we're also excited about what comes next. We want to keep helping families create homes that aren't just beautiful, but truly work better for the way they live."
For an industry shaped by fluctuating demand and labor challenges, Trussell's longevity signals the value of vertical integration and a committed workforce. For Albuquerque-area homeowners, the anniversary means continued access to a trusted local contractor with a proven track record. Additional information is available at www.trusselltransforms.com.
