Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Got in touch with the company through the site and they were able to sneak my project in the next day! They did a great job too"
Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Reasonably priced and quality work. We had to have a supporting wall removed to enlarge a children's classroom at our church. This project had to be done so we would be able to use the classroom the following Sunday. J&M came in and removed the wall, installed a support beam, and finished the project so the two rooms looked like they had always been a single room. They cleaned up afterwards and we were able to use the room the next Sunday. Thank you for all that was done. Ed Building and Maintenance Coordinator."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"It isn't done yet, but the construction manager is not being cooperative about some details that are very important to us. His comments on the material and timing for staining the deck are not consistent with information from lumber experts I know."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired Alan recently to re-drywall part of our basement that needed to be re-finished after having some water issues during the heavy rains last spring. The wall looks great, and Alan did a great job. He was good to work with, fair on price, got the project done in a timely fashion, and we would use his services again."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"JLM's work was high quality and performed efficiently. I'm adamant about neatness, and this team exceeded my expectations. The bathrooms--two were done--look beautiful and function reliably."
Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"For Concrete of any need -they should be your first Call/Text/Email For New Build - Call/Text/Email For Remodel - Call/Text/Email For Roofing and Gutters - Call/Text/Email For Pole Barns - Call/Text/Email Griffes Construction Inc. of Big Rapids does it all. They did Roofing and Gutters for us as well. We checked out references, and all of their expectations were exceeded. True Craftsmanship by the entire team."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Beautiful reconstruction of 3 season porch. Careful, courteous, and creative."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was GREAT! He refinished the outside woodwork, replaced the deck railing and when the railing finish didn't uphold to the weather he has agreed to refinish it with a different stain. The railing itself is as sturdy as when he installed it, and the other finish is gorgeous. I recommend him 100%."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fortuna Construction provides superior work and results! John was extremely knowledgeable about the repairs I requested and offered useful advice when reviewing them for the first time. The work was done quickly and accurately with close attention to detail. I couldn't have asked for it to be done any better--just excellent! The quoted cost was reasonable and well worth it. I would absolutely recommend this skilled expert/craftsman to anyone needing work done on their residence."
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Serving Belmont, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Dan and his crew have done many different projects for me from electrical work, plumbing, remodeling my basement and creating a mudroom for us. They have done great work. He is easy to communicate with and I recommend them to anyone I know who has a project they need help with. I highly recommend them"
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