Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Levinsohn and crew were amazing. The work was carefully done. Options were always presented whenever we hit a snag. Builders were conscientious, throrough, and the result is a breathtaking room that gets compliments whenever we have guests over."
Serving Lansing, 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 Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Our deck build experience with the team from Montell Construction was excellent! Eric and Kelly were top notch! Our deck is one of a kind and we really love it! They were professional, kind, and offered suggestions to make things better. The work site was clean all the time. We love the new deck! We would hire them again in a heartbeat!"
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It was a big build. Coordination of trades was important. Their work to navigate permits with multiple government agencies kept the project on track and on budget. . It's drawn a lot of neighborhood attention. One of the goals was to make this large shop fit into the neighborhood. Job well done."
Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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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 Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1974
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I am so glad I â foundâ Dick for my bathroom project. He contacted me the very same day I filled out a questionnaire on Home Advisor. I had received other quotes for my project, but I felt Dickâ s quote was very fair. The project was completed in the time frame he had given me looks great! They were respectful of my home, and cleaned up after each days work. He communicated well and I never had a problem contacting him with questions or even having to reschedule an appointment to discuss some details. He was very willing to â work with meâ . Dick is a very fair and honest contractor. I would not hesitate to hire him again. ð"
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great. Will come back in the spring to cover with plastic wood"
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Richard does excellent work start to finish. He not only efficiently gets jobs done, but cares for your home in the process."
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Serving Lansing, 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 Lansing, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1976
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The service technician was nice, but I think something happened during the work that pulled the dishwasher away from the wall. It has not be securely in place since this service."
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