Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Injection leveling for concrete patio and driveway project"
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Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Ben was such a great partner in a recent project on my farm. I was placing a pre-built shed for adaptation to a chicken coop. Ben came out and walked the property with me. He listened carefully to what was important to me and what I was trying to accomplish. He made suggestions and helped me make the best decision for the project. He then completed the pad for the shed to go on, ensuring it was level and would have proper drainage. Ben went out of his way to ensure the project was exactly as I had envisioned going above and beyond on little details. I would recommend Soil Friends to anyone and they will continue to be my first call for any future projects on my farm!"
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Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Great job. I love my new driveway addition."
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Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We had a very large, very long horizontal crack in our wall. Jacob W. was great. He answered all my husbands questions and worked his butt off. Along with Austin H. and Denzel K. The cleaned up everything when the job was done too. I would give them a 10/10 and would recommend them to anyone that needed foundation work done."
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Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"For the past several years my driveway has been destroyed by the roots of a 50 ft. tall pine tree which had broken through the existing concrete, resulting in large chunks, making it an uneven and unsafe surface. For this project I needed some serious excavation to not only remove the pieces of concrete, but also dig out the very large pine tree roots. Tresemer Concrete & Excavating came to the rescue, completing my 100 ft. long driveway in only one day. I was absolutely so impressed with their work. REPORT CARD: Internet Response Time: A+ Electronic Proposal Acceptance: A+ Professional & Courteous: A+ On Time: A+ On-site Coordination: A+ Positive Attitude & Work Ethic: A+ It is easy to see that Tresemer Concrete & Excavating is at the head of the class! Thanks to everyone! SUZI B"
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Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Offers commercial services
Customers say: Quick response
"The owner Tyler is very professional and quality of work is excellent. I very happy with the my new patio."
Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Update on the work on my driveway. They will be coming back to replace the second half of the driveway, but not until October because it couldn't get scheduled before that."
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Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Adelfo and Gabi are the most TRUSTWORTHY company we know, they have done many projects for us from cement work to building projects 10 plus years, efficient, reliable, professional always on time"
Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
Grass Chopper Lawn Service has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in lawn care for years. With 3 years of experience, there is no job too small or too complex for our crew. Call today to schedule an appointment!"
Serving Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great communications. Solved the water issue in our basement and stopped it from steadily leaking in. Took a little while to get on schedule. Very personable workers."
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