Serving Plymouth, 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!"
+52
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Keith Manus was involved from the first and came to the site twice to supervise and perform some critical foundational work. His large crew came for all preliminary work and then he turned the project over to his son and another fine young man. They worked steadily, even through some rain, to complete the deck. All of the work was professionally done, including the subcontracted work of removing the patio and drilling the support post holes, and we are very satisfied with all of the work. We would definitely hire Manus Builders again and recommend others to consider them for deck work."
+8
Serving Plymouth, 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!)."
+1
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"Yes good service completed work"
+1
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"they are alright for patio to expensize for gazebo"
+50
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We had GMC scrape, caulk & paint the outside of our house, plus windows for a reasonable price. They showed up on time, we’re nice, pleasant & thorough. Work was very well done& they finished in a timely manner. We highly recommend GMC & will use them again for interior painting."
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Customers say: True professional
"Jose is very professional we had a pipe burst and our floor was tore up. Jose was able to repair the subfloor and concrete work and was very fast thorough and clean. Great pricing pleasure to work with. We will definitely be hiring him again for future projects."
+11
Serving Plymouth, 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."
+32
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Repairman found that the incorrect hardware was used on our doors when initially installed; installed correct hardware on both doors. Very helpful and professional!"
+25
Serving Plymouth, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They gave me the quote right away and came when then said they would and finished the job within the time frame they quoted. It looks good."
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