Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent Work! Job was preformed as promised including raising one door so it would clear the porch floor. Worked was completed in one day - ahead of original schedule."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Emergency services offered
"We had a few exterior house items that needed repaired, and the Sunrise team took care of them. Communication was prompt and the work was finished exactly as promised."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had some dry rot damage on the exterior boards between my windows on the front of my house due to gutters that I had ignored far too long. I contacted Bowen Construction and Robert came out right away inspected the damage, knew what needed to be done and gave me a reasonable estimate. He and his crew came out at the agreed upon date and time installed guards on the gutters and replaced all water damaged boards. It looks great and it’s nice to know it’s done. Also: they were good about keeping in touch with you as to their eta (mine was a 2 day job), they were good about cleaning up when they left and they stayed well within the estimate. I would definitely hire them again."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Free estimates
"Todaro Landscaping went above and beyond to ensure our job was done correctly. The crew was respectful and moved plants so they wouldn't be damaged. They kept the work site and surrounding area clean. Finished product is better than we could of ever expected."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
"I have used Dr. J moving in the past to pickup and install a refrigerator in my home they were very responsive and completed the job without any issues. As a Home Inspector I have recommended Dr. J to several of my real estate agents and they have also been very pleased with the results. They were reasonably priced and took care of the details." - Robert C."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Prestige General Construction incapsulated my crawlspace that smelled moldy . Full of spiderwebs and dust. They did an amazing job. The incapsulation really cut down the musky smell in my basement and home. The crew was professional respectful and on time. I would hire them again and would recommend their services to anyone."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He's really helpful I redone my two bedrooms and he was the one in church to put the sheetrock and everything"
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a really good job and we are very pleased. We were hoping to get the flooring in before we had guests coming in and they accommodated us with that. We would definitely hire them again and we would recommend them as well."
Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
"They did good work quickly, reasonably priced."
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Serving New Buffalo, MI and surrounding areas
Free estimates
"Precision Interior was very professional and got this job done very quickly. This was time sensitive and they didn't disappoint. I would recommend them to anyone needing work done around their house or business."
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