Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very surprisingly good job replacing gable vent. Keith knows his stuff"
Serving Grand Ledge, 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 Grand Ledge, 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 Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Richard was a great handyman he showed up when he said he would great pricing he is my new handyman!"
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Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Quite well actually. It was a difficult shed to construct with all the pieces but he handled it quite well."
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Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We called to get a estimate scheduled, Jay Nyboer came out in a timely manner he was very pleasant and professional. He listened to what we wanted to have done came back within a week with the estimates. We agreed on the price and the date his company could do the job. Even though the date we agreed on had to be rescheduled 3 days later...the men were here bright and early and got started. The men were friendly and seem to know what needed to be done...we had one day delay because it rained but they were back the next day ready to work. When the roof was completed the men cleaned up very well. There was a 4 day delay from when the roof was complete and the gutters were installed. My husband had to call Jay to find out what was going on and it seem to be a communication error on their part. The different crew men that came to install the gutters were also friendly, it was a very hot day, but they completed the job and we are pleased with the work. We are very pleased with all the work we had done and will hire Nyboer again when needed."
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Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
"Alex and Brent came in on time. They installed my kitchen cabinet hardware. Their work was very nice and reasonably priced. The two guys were easy to work with and the project was completed in a timely manner. Definitely will do business with them again."
Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Roof was repaired, bad drywall was repaired and repainted. Service was great and the work done was excellent. Would definitely hire them again."
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Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went very well. The guys did a fabulous job on both the framing in the basement and the roof on shed. Repaired the hole in the roof and resting led. Great job."
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Serving Grand Ledge, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I'm selling a home in Holland. The appraiser noticed a crack in the poured concrete foundation and asked for further investigation by a licensed foundation expert. Bryan Foster showed up promptly, provided a written report that confirmed no settlement, bowing or water intrusion, and charged a fair price. I didn't need or ask for an estimate, but Mr. Foster provided one free. I appreciate that the estimate was separate from the inspection report."
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