Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"Excellent job and kept the site and surrounding yard clean. Would highly recommend this company."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired FSM Grand Rapids to spray foam insulate our crawl space and install a dehumidifier to help with the dampness in that area. All four workers, Jalen, DeShawn, Reggie, and Jamont were very friendly, helpful, respectful and professional. The crawl space looks so much better than it did and we are happy that it is sealed off from the cold weather. I would highly recommend FSM for any of your future foundation work!"
+16
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
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Warranties offered
"They are a company that I have used before. They do very good work."
+34
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"He did a variety of projects, retaining walls with stones and ramp that is over 100ft long and up about 17ft."
+14
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Credit card accepted
"They were very knowledgeable and took time to explain procedures."
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Wonderful. Already recommended the company to my neighbor."
+403
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Perez Landscaping is professional and courteous - works hard and efficiently… Great work ethic. I will definitely hire then again."
+17
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
"Devan communicated well. He installed the driveway as we discussed and added a sidewalk section to the original plan to make the sidewalk and driveway heights match."
+23
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Free estimates
"Todaro Landscaping went above and beyond to ensure our job was done correctly. The crew was respectful and moved plants so they wouldn't be damaged. They kept the work site and surrounding area clean. Finished product is better than we could of ever expected."
+2
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Juan and his team did an excellent job removing old rock landscape, laying cloth barrier and placing river rock. What a new fresh look! It was a labor intense job and turned out to be more work than anticipated but Juan kept us updated with the progress all along."
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