Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Zack and his crew did a fantastic job. Despite temperatures in the mid to high 90s and a few changes at the last minute, they accomplished everything perfectly on time and on budget I would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Dowling, 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!"
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Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Offers commercial services
Customers say: Quick response
"He was recommended to us from another company. He was very professional in every way. Always answered any questions we had and was very informative."
Serving Dowling, 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 Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I've worked with this company in the past only to the quotation stage due to the very high prices and extensive work required for inside and outside the home with trenching outside, concrete tear up and trenching inside for tiles to ensure warranty and guarantees. Not the extent of work I'm interested in pursuing."
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Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
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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Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1981
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Greg from Ayers was amazing. Spent time understanding our project wants, explaining our options and was very logical about what would be best for our home and budget"
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Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Brandon did an awesome job on the brick work in the front of our house. He did a great job and was finished on time. We will work with him again."
Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Offers commercial services
Customers say: True professional
"I reached out to Wise Choice to have my old fence and driveway gate replaced and they absolutely delivered! I was very impressed with the level of customer service and the quality of the work performed. They've helped me with multiple projects this summer from fencing to roofing and I would gladly hire them again for my next project!"
Serving Dowling, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Credit card accepted
"The quality was a top notch. They did a great job in a timely manner. I appreciate the service. I had no issue. They were professional. They did the job quickly."
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