Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Emergency services offered
"Injection leveling for concrete patio and driveway project"
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2007
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Warranties offered
"Very professional Did a great job old concrete did the best he could I would recommend this company"
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Warranties offered
"They are professional and thorough, but there is really no wiggle room if you would like something differently done. Choices in booklet are pretty basic, not a lot of options (for flooring types, door style, trim) This company is like the Anderson Windows of basements. (No doubt they spend a lot on advertising; There is a reason they are the top result when searching!) Expect to pay quite a bit more than you planned, but I knew if I chose them it would be done and warrantied for everything. Sometimes you just want to sign and not worry, and I would definitely pick Finished basements plus if you are in that situation and have the budget."
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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"Ben did a terrific job. Very willing to listen and make mid-course corrections."
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2020
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Credit card accepted
Armored Roofing & Construction is a family-owned company in Michigan that is founded on the principles of craftsmanship and quality. We have decades of experience and if it does not have to do with fortifying your home with world class quality, we don?t do it! Free quotes, financing and warranties, seasonal offers, and 5% off new projects for veterans!
Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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Emergency services offered
"Allied International really did a top notch job. Every pleased with quality and the professional team that did the job. I highly recommend them for your next floor coatingfloor"
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Customers say: Quick response
"Dave did an outstanding job. He was very responsive, quote was extremely reasonable and when he left you wouldn’t even know he was there…other than a new slab in the yard. Highly recommended!!"
Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Offers commercial services
"Extremely satisfied with the results! They removed our existing retaining wall and installed a new one. Quick, courteous and would hire again."
Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Warranties offered
"Showed up when promised, completed the job sooner than I expected with very reasonable rates, he’s now my go to guy for any concrete work"
Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Credit card accepted
"Winter was comeing in fast and they were here evryday.They worked hard trying to finish before snow.They worked long hours and did a wonderful job finishing the driveway to the specs we requested..They were extremely professional .We were so happy with their work.We hired them to come back in spring and lay a sidewalk and a slab in our back yard.They did what others said couldn't be done due to dropping temperatures. We recommend them for all your concrete work."
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