Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Detroit and surrounding areas by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Totally professional, you do get what you pay for customer service was wonderful one day total beautiful roof, now that is great."
Oceola W on February 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Detroit and surrounding areas by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Totally professional, you do get what you pay for customer service was wonderful one day total beautiful roof, now that is great."
Oceola W on February 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Detroit and surrounding areas by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Totally professional, you do get what you pay for customer service was wonderful one day total beautiful roof, now that is great."
Oceola W on February 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Detroit and surrounding areas by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Totally professional, you do get what you pay for customer service was wonderful one day total beautiful roof, now that is great."
Oceola W on February 2025
Go-Green Contracting Environmental Division offers over 50-years combined experience and closing on a decade of business. We specialize in asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and demolition. Whether it is a historic structure, a complex environment project, or a combination abatement and demolition job, our mission is to improve your quality of life by focusing on the environmental issues that affect your everyday world.
"Very Bad experience with this company, will not hire in the future. Not satisfy with Service and Customer service. They refused to send me pictures to prove to me that my basement was sealed properly. (Scary) Now I will have to hire someone else to clean up white powder residue left in room with missing door near the treated area. They refused to return and clean up the mess, owner told me since they did not treat the room next to treated area, they will not return to clean up white powder residue. I even pay an extra $250.00 just to clean in advance. Moving forward I will not pay a company in advance for a Job."
Jean L on December 2022
Go-Green Contracting Environmental Division offers over 50-years combined experience and closing on a decade of business. We specialize in asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and demolition. Whether it is a historic structure, a complex environment project, or a combination abatement and demolition job, our mission is to improve your quality of life by focusing on the environmental issues that affect your everyday world.
"Very Bad experience with this company, will not hire in the future. Not satisfy with Service and Customer service. They refused to send me pictures to prove to me that my basement was sealed properly. (Scary) Now I will have to hire someone else to clean up white powder residue left in room with missing door near the treated area. They refused to return and clean up the mess, owner told me since they did not treat the room next to treated area, they will not return to clean up white powder residue. I even pay an extra $250.00 just to clean in advance. Moving forward I will not pay a company in advance for a Job."
Jean L on December 2022
Apex Maintenance Group. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"It was amazing how the job got done so quick and put away neatly I highly recommend I'm so satisfied."
Angel M on June 2025
Apex Maintenance Group. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"It was amazing how the job got done so quick and put away neatly I highly recommend I'm so satisfied."
Angel M on June 2025
With 30 years of experience in the industry, our company was initiated by Alex Ketty, born from a deep-rooted belief that service excellence is the cornerstone of success. Our journey began with a vision to revolutionize the handyman service sector, integrating technology and a client-focused approach to create a seamless service experience. Over time, we’ve transformed our operations, treating our website as a work of art and incorporating advanced tools and technology to enhance our services. We pride ourselves on offering a helping hand for every detail of your project at home, focusing on those small yet crucial tasks that demand timely and professional completion. Our team, equipped with years of training and experience, guarantees quality and satisfaction, ensuring that every service we provide is executed with the utmost precision and expertise. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"derek did an awesome job repairing my attic doors and adding needed hardware."
teresea c on March 2025
With 30 years of experience in the industry, our company was initiated by Alex Ketty, born from a deep-rooted belief that service excellence is the cornerstone of success. Our journey began with a vision to revolutionize the handyman service sector, integrating technology and a client-focused approach to create a seamless service experience. Over time, we’ve transformed our operations, treating our website as a work of art and incorporating advanced tools and technology to enhance our services. We pride ourselves on offering a helping hand for every detail of your project at home, focusing on those small yet crucial tasks that demand timely and professional completion. Our team, equipped with years of training and experience, guarantees quality and satisfaction, ensuring that every service we provide is executed with the utmost precision and expertise. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"derek did an awesome job repairing my attic doors and adding needed hardware."
teresea c on March 2025
Your go to for handyman projects! We specialize in the following areas -Furniture assembly -Fitness equipment assembly -TV mounting -Gazebo/Pergola installation -BBQ grill assembly -Patio furniture -Basketball hoop installation -Mirror mounting Plus many more! Contact us today for a quote!
"Andrew did a great job putting together my TV stand. On time, fast, and professional! Looking to book for future home projects."
Jamie M on February 2025
Your go to for handyman projects! We specialize in the following areas -Furniture assembly -Fitness equipment assembly -TV mounting -Gazebo/Pergola installation -BBQ grill assembly -Patio furniture -Basketball hoop installation -Mirror mounting Plus many more! Contact us today for a quote!
"Andrew did a great job putting together my TV stand. On time, fast, and professional! Looking to book for future home projects."
Jamie M on February 2025
https://motorcityhomeimprovements.com/ Motor City Home Improvement of Flint has been building decks, garages, patio enclosures, additions, and more since 1939. We are a locally owned business and have the experience you need when it comes to new construction as well as remodeling. No matter what your project is, we can help you get it done right. Motor City Home Improvements offers a wide variety of services to fit your needs. We specialize in residential projects, but also provide commercial services as well. Call Today 810-235-0653
"The entire team was extremely professional and completed the work in a timely manner. Our master bathroom was completely renovated. Old fixtures were removed and a new full size walk-in shower was installed. We liked Greg’s work and quality so much that we are having Motor City renovate our kitchen."
Gary D on January 2025
https://motorcityhomeimprovements.com/ Motor City Home Improvement of Flint has been building decks, garages, patio enclosures, additions, and more since 1939. We are a locally owned business and have the experience you need when it comes to new construction as well as remodeling. No matter what your project is, we can help you get it done right. Motor City Home Improvements offers a wide variety of services to fit your needs. We specialize in residential projects, but also provide commercial services as well. Call Today 810-235-0653
"The entire team was extremely professional and completed the work in a timely manner. Our master bathroom was completely renovated. Old fixtures were removed and a new full size walk-in shower was installed. We liked Greg’s work and quality so much that we are having Motor City renovate our kitchen."
Gary D on January 2025
Brandon's Home Services. We ensure your satisfaction and will stay until the job is completed. We take pride in delivering high-quality work along with exceptional customer service. Explore our services and contact us today to schedule your free same day estimate!
"Very good. Friendly and professional. Will definitely call him again."
Christine C on June 2025
Brandon's Home Services. We ensure your satisfaction and will stay until the job is completed. We take pride in delivering high-quality work along with exceptional customer service. Explore our services and contact us today to schedule your free same day estimate!
"Very good. Friendly and professional. Will definitely call him again."
Christine C on June 2025
Expo Contracting Services offers all your home improvement needs from installing windows, doors, siding, trim, drywall repair, and rot repair to tear out and removal. If you have a project that you want done Expo Contracting Services can make it happen!
"Jacob was easy to work with because he was flexible, good communicator, prompt, true to his word, and efficient. We would/will hire again!"
Kelly T on December 2023
Expo Contracting Services offers all your home improvement needs from installing windows, doors, siding, trim, drywall repair, and rot repair to tear out and removal. If you have a project that you want done Expo Contracting Services can make it happen!
"Jacob was easy to work with because he was flexible, good communicator, prompt, true to his word, and efficient. We would/will hire again!"
Kelly T on December 2023
Stimson Tile & Design has been installing tile and remodeling bathrooms, kitchens and basements since 2005. We are not your typical contractor. We go above and beyond for our customers. We are accustomed to working in high end homes and we are very detail oriented. We are not the cheapest contractor but we do great quality work.
"The guys were so professional! We felt so comfortable with Steve the owner, Aaron & Nick the crew doing the work. We left for work each day knowing our home was in trusted hands! We have our loved cat Berkeley that they were always so careful to not let outside. We have used Stimson now for several projects on a couple different houses. We look forward to using them again in the future! Thanks Steve, Aaron, and Nick!"
doug L on March 2023
Stimson Tile & Design has been installing tile and remodeling bathrooms, kitchens and basements since 2005. We are not your typical contractor. We go above and beyond for our customers. We are accustomed to working in high end homes and we are very detail oriented. We are not the cheapest contractor but we do great quality work.
"The guys were so professional! We felt so comfortable with Steve the owner, Aaron & Nick the crew doing the work. We left for work each day knowing our home was in trusted hands! We have our loved cat Berkeley that they were always so careful to not let outside. We have used Stimson now for several projects on a couple different houses. We look forward to using them again in the future! Thanks Steve, Aaron, and Nick!"
doug L on March 2023
Hardie board siding lasts between 30 and 50 years when properly installed and maintained, while vinyl siding provides 20 to 40 years of service. Installation quality significantly impacts longevity for both materials. Fiber cement offers superior resistance to impact and fire damage, though vinyl often resists fading better in some climates. Both materials provide substantial manufacturer warranties, though specific terms vary by product line and company.
Maintaining Hardie board siding involves periodic cleaning with a garden hose and soft brush to remove accumulated dirt and debris. Unlike wood siding, it doesn't require regular staining or sealing. Primed boards painted on-site may eventually need repainting, while factory-finished products maintain their appearance longer. Inspecting caulking around joints and penetrations annually helps prevent moisture issues and preserve the siding's integrity.
Installing Hardie board over existing siding may be possible if your current siding is flat and in good condition, and if local building codes permit this approach. However, many professionals recommend completely removing old materials to inspect for hidden damage and ensure proper installation. Overlay installations might affect manufacturer warranty coverage. Consulting with a qualified siding contractor and your local building department will help determine the best approach for your situation.
Hardie board siding stands up exceptionally well to diverse weather challenges. Its cement-based composition resists expansion and contraction during temperature fluctuations, preventing warping and cracking. The material withstands high winds, heavy rain, and hail better than many alternatives. Its non-combustible nature provides excellent fire resistance with a Class A rating. James Hardie manufactures climate-specific product lines optimized for regional weather patterns across North America.
Hardie board siding offers environmental benefits primarily through its exceptional durability and longevity. By lasting decades longer than many alternatives, it reduces the need for frequent replacement and associated resource consumption. The manufacturing process does require significant energy input, but the extended service life helps offset this impact over time. When selecting siding options, consider both production factors and lifetime performance when evaluating environmental impact.
The installation timeline for Hardie board siding depends on several factors, including home size, architectural complexity, and weather conditions. Professional installation teams complete projects within one to two weeks for average homes. Factors that may extend this timeline include extensive preparation work, repairs to underlying structures, complex trim details, and weather delays. Establishing clear expectations with your contractor before beginning work helps ensure a smooth installation process.