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HAVMACK CONSTRUCTION INC
5.0(
2
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Serving Michigan City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was frustrating. I made an appointment for 9:30 a.m. and no one called or showed up. I waited all morning and when I finally gave up on anyone from Havmack showing up someone arrived unexpectedly at 12:30 p.m. He was invited in to see the bathroom so he could provide me an estimate. A few days went by and I heard nothing. I called the company asking when I would receive the estimate and if it could be emailed to me to expedite the process. I was told they would email the estimate soon. I waited. A few days later I still had not heard anything. I called again. This time I was told an estimate still had not been written up and I would need to wait a few more days because they were busy. When I called a week earlier they should have advised me that in addition to being 3 hours late to see the property I should also expect to wait a week or more for an estimate. Tom seemed to be annoyed with me for calling again and not realizing he was too busy with other jobs to provide me an estimate in a timely fashion. The attitude he gave me and frustration I was experiencing while trying to get an estimate led me to feel that hiring them, which I was previously intent on doing as soon as possible, might also be a headache. I told Tom that since he was too busy to provide me the promised estimate in a timely fashion not to worry about it. He didnt seem to care about losing the job or wasting a week of my time."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Griffin Painting and Remodeling
3.7(
3
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Serving Michigan City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The providers' recommendation of the Sherwin Williams'  "Deckscapes" semi- transparent stain to begin the project, was an EXCELLENT suggestion.  Provider brought the stain chart to our home, and helped with the selection, allowing us a few days to make our decision.  They purchased the materials and supplies for the job, including the stain.  The quality, appearance and performance of the stain is very satisfying, and just what the homeowner wanted for the result. <br /> <br /> The preparation job of removing the previous solid color stain on the deck was much more involved than owner or provider expected when the job was contracted.  We all thought that the old stain would come off with powerwashing, but that was not effective, even though much of the previous stain was peeling off already.  The provdiers (Amy and Jay) worked laboriously and regularly with a variety of sanders to remove the existing stain. <br /> <br /> But they kept coming back every day to sand for a few hours, and even removed the spindles and handrails, pretty much dismantling the deck, except for the flooring.  They took the loosened items to their home, and worked on them there, a better process than trying to do the job on site with vertical sanding on the railing spindles. <br /> <br /> This was an EXTREMELY tedious preparation, which accounted for 80% of the job, something that none of us expected in the estimate of pricing.  About halfway through the job, the providers did request to increase the amount to be paid to them, and the owners agreed to their request. <br /> <br /> Other contractors might have walked away from this job, but Amy and Jay returned regularly for 6 weeks to complete the project.  Their communication with the homeowners was frequent and effective - daily when needed.  Often we traded emails at night, which put everyone's expectations in writing, and minimized misunderstandings. <br /> <br /> The workers were cheerful, helpful, non-obtrusive, and cleaned the working area nightly before going home. <br /> <br /> Some of the work associated with reinstalling portions of the railing which were dismantled owing to the complexity of removing the existing coating were not up to an "A" grade, but carpentry was not in the original scope,nor was it a stated expertise of the contractor.  Instruction was needed from the homeowner for correct reinstallation, but the requested corrections were made promptly. <br /> <br /> Painting skills, job completion, and communications were  satisfactory to the home owners.  This was a job with some surpises and problems, and they handled it with good efforts, and tremendous fortitude. <br /> <br /> I think that these providers will complete any job they accept, and that their work efforts and ethics are worth recommending for any painting projects."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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American backyard LLC
New to Angi

Serving Michigan City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

I am a landscaper. I have been in this field since I was a young boy. I have had many projects that seems impossible but with my work ethic and strong values I always walked away with the customer happy with my work and you will too!

Keens Element Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Michigan City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

\nAt Keens Element Solutions, we take pride in the installation, customization, and servicing of Commercial Food Service equipment. Keens Element Solutions is a fairly new family orientated, owner-operated company. Our staff has over a decade of experience in the installation of new and remodeling of existing commercial kitchen equipment in an industrial or residential application. We service hospitals, schools, government facilities, restaurants, nursing homes, residential homes, farms and much more. We also have an extensive electrical background working with our qualified technicians. We can provide new, up to date services such as lighting, data networking, security systems and upgrading existing systems.

FAQs for outdoor kitchen building service projects in Michigan City, IN

Building your own pizza oven can be a cost-effective option if you already possess the necessary firebricks or materials and have the skills to complete the project. When you have the required supplies on hand, you save on material costs and labor fees. However, if you need to source every component, a pre-made kit may not deliver the same savings.

Fire bricks are engineered to withstand the high temperatures generated inside a pizza oven, protecting the structure from cracking or spalling. Standard bricks can fail under intense heat, potentially damaging the oven and creating safety risks. By using true fire-rated bricks, homeowners maintain consistent cooking temperatures, preserve the oven’s structural integrity, and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs. The modest increase in material cost is offset by longer service life and safer operation.

An optimal pizza oven installation positions the opening exactly between 36 and 48 inches above the ground to guarantee clear visibility and safe, comfortable access. This height optimizes heat distribution and ergonomic use. In addition, dome height can vary: shorter domes produce the signature soft, charred crust of Neapolitan pies, whereas taller domes are ideal for generating the robust baking environment required for New York–style pizzas.

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