Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Customers say: True professional
"From estimate to job well done Buffalo Contracting were professional, friendly, helpful and efficient. They did a fantastic job! I will be using them again in the future."
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Built to Last Construction was recommended to my husband and me by his brother. They remodeled my bother-in law's kitchen and built him a beautiful deck, which is featured on their website at https://www.b2lconstruction.com. We hired them to remodel our kitchen. It turned out beautiful. Tom even built pull out drawers for my cupboard panty and added a heat vent along the floor. The extra time and detail they took to get it just right was amazing. I recommended them to a friend who is keeping them busy with projects at her home. My friend recommended them to someone else who has had a hard time finding someone to update her deck. She will not be disappointed."
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1971
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very good, did a nice job and cleaned up once completed. the guys that installed it were great!"
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We recently hired Manus Builders for a large deck project, and Keith (Owner) and his team. They went beyond anything other companies promised, and the quality of their workmanship is truly exceptional. From the first meeting with Keith and Mike Manus, their professionalism and communication stood out. Everything they said they would do, they did?and more. The work was performed perfectly. The crew managed heavy lifting and special recognition. They were personable, friendly, and communicated with us every step of the way. On any large deck project, changes always come up, but they never hesitated to ask our opinion and make sure we were happy with the direction. We could not be happier with the outcome. I highly recommend Manus Builders Inc. and especially Keith, Mike M., etc. to anyone looking for top-quality craftsmanship, excellent communication, and a team that genuinely cares about doing the job right. I highly recommend Manus Builders ? five stars all around."
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Mike and Johnny did a great job! They gave a good quote and said they could start the following week. They did the job faster than quoted and were very meticulous with the details. They were even on their hands and knee wiping dust off our floors before they left each day. Already looking at hiring for another project we are working on!"
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Miles Bradley Building did a great job on our deck and dock. I love their persistence - once when we struggled to find the right glass options (we finally found an awesome glass design), and once when we had to try several times to get one important detail correct (which we finally did!)."
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"Yes good service completed work"
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"they are alright for patio to expensize for gazebo"
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Customers say: True professional
"They did a great job of resurfacing my existing 450 sq. ft. wood deck with TREX Select Earth Tones (Saddle) material. They did not just replace the boards, they greatly improved the design and look of the deck."
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Serving Milford, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Lucas was able to install a bathroom fan for us, install a vanity, paint our basement ceilings, install lights in our basement, and complete a closet install in our upstairs bedroom. This work was completed within a timely manner and Lucas was responsive and communicative throughout the entire process. He was very thorough in his work as well."
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