As North America's most trusted handyman company, Mr. Handyman is the largest employer of home repair contractors in U.S. and Canada. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable employees whose skills are further refined through technical and customer service training. All of our handyman service technicians are licensed and insured for your safety and theirs. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work from safe, reliable, professional handymen. Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in nationally-recognized uniforms and branded vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task�whether major or minor home repair�is prioritized according to your needs. For all your major and minor home repair needs, call Mr. Handyman today!
"Did a good job on most of my small projects, it was pricey because we had a lot of small projects that took 2 days, not sure it was worth the cost but the person they sent was good."
Jana M on May 2021
As North America's most trusted handyman company, Mr. Handyman is the largest employer of home repair contractors in U.S. and Canada. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable employees whose skills are further refined through technical and customer service training. All of our handyman service technicians are licensed and insured for your safety and theirs. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work from safe, reliable, professional handymen. Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in nationally-recognized uniforms and branded vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task�whether major or minor home repair�is prioritized according to your needs. For all your major and minor home repair needs, call Mr. Handyman today!
"Did a good job on most of my small projects, it was pricey because we had a lot of small projects that took 2 days, not sure it was worth the cost but the person they sent was good."
Jana M on May 2021
Grays Outdoor Services
5920 Commerce Drive
4.39(
104
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Approved Pro
Grays Outdoor Services
5920 Commerce Drive
4.39(
104
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
2885 local quotes requested
24 years of experience
A heartfelt thank you to our frontline heroes! Grays Outdoor Services proudly offers $200 off every $1000 spent as a token of our sincere appreciation for your dedication. For over a decade, our professional team has been committed to delivering exceptional outdoor services throughout the Metro Area, crafting superior quality for countless properties. You can count on us for reliable, on-time service for all your outdoor needs. We value the opportunity to earn and maintain your business. As a full-service company with a dedicated local team, we're ready to provide the professional and timely service you deserve.
"I needed to have several large branches trimmed away from my roof. There were a few initial delays with communication, but the job turn around was extremely fast once we were able to connect. The workers took care not to damage anything and removed all of the trimmings once the job was done. I am very satisfied for the work done, especially at a very competitive price."
Hanna R on July 2025
A heartfelt thank you to our frontline heroes! Grays Outdoor Services proudly offers $200 off every $1000 spent as a token of our sincere appreciation for your dedication. For over a decade, our professional team has been committed to delivering exceptional outdoor services throughout the Metro Area, crafting superior quality for countless properties. You can count on us for reliable, on-time service for all your outdoor needs. We value the opportunity to earn and maintain your business. As a full-service company with a dedicated local team, we're ready to provide the professional and timely service you deserve.
"I needed to have several large branches trimmed away from my roof. There were a few initial delays with communication, but the job turn around was extremely fast once we were able to connect. The workers took care not to damage anything and removed all of the trimmings once the job was done. I am very satisfied for the work done, especially at a very competitive price."
Hanna R on July 2025
Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC
3396 Alan Mark Drive
4.86(
14
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Approved Pro
Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC
3396 Alan Mark Drive
4.86(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
341 local quotes requested
At Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC, we believe in great design, dependable implementation, and delivering excellent service to our clients. Our team understands that landscapes should be unique and customizable because everyone is different. Since opening in 2015, we've been on a journey to make gardens and landscapes better as a whole. And we will never stop improving. Our gardens are designed to be long-lasting and evolve with time, which is why we've developed tools to help track individual progress, big or small.
"We had a fantastic experience with Great Lakes Gardening. Drew, the owner, was great to work with — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares a lot about the quality of his work. He took the time to understand what we wanted and made some really helpful suggestions along the way. They built a retaining wall for us and did a full refresh of our garden beds. The wall is solid and looks great — really well done. The plants they brought in were top quality and everything was placed with a lot of care and attention to detail. The whole crew was professional and respectful of our property. You can tell this is a business that takes pride in doing things the right way. We’ve already gotten a bunch of compliments from neighbors, and we’re thrilled with how it all turned out. Highly recommend!"
Nicole S on May 2025
At Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC, we believe in great design, dependable implementation, and delivering excellent service to our clients. Our team understands that landscapes should be unique and customizable because everyone is different. Since opening in 2015, we've been on a journey to make gardens and landscapes better as a whole. And we will never stop improving. Our gardens are designed to be long-lasting and evolve with time, which is why we've developed tools to help track individual progress, big or small.
"We had a fantastic experience with Great Lakes Gardening. Drew, the owner, was great to work with — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares a lot about the quality of his work. He took the time to understand what we wanted and made some really helpful suggestions along the way. They built a retaining wall for us and did a full refresh of our garden beds. The wall is solid and looks great — really well done. The plants they brought in were top quality and everything was placed with a lot of care and attention to detail. The whole crew was professional and respectful of our property. You can tell this is a business that takes pride in doing things the right way. We’ve already gotten a bunch of compliments from neighbors, and we’re thrilled with how it all turned out. Highly recommend!"
Nicole S on May 2025
Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
498 N Maple Rd
4.88(
68
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Approved Pro
Herbal Thymes & Gatherings
498 N Maple Rd
4.88(
68
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1047 local quotes requested
Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA
"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"
Lisa B on October 2023
Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA
"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"
Lisa B on October 2023
Black Diamond Sprinklers LLC
32336 Norfolk
4.09(
32
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Approved Pro
Black Diamond Sprinklers LLC
32336 Norfolk
4.09(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
513 local quotes requested
22 years of experience
We are a family owned and operated business. We have recently reduced in size due to the economy from 15 employees to six. Black Diamond Sprinklers works directly with homeowners and businesses in contracting rolls as well as sub contracting through various landscaping companys. Our company accepts cash, check and various charge cards. We also offer financing options with John Deere Landscapes.
"Job well done. I highly recommend to family and friends ?"
Naz Q on August 2025
We are a family owned and operated business. We have recently reduced in size due to the economy from 15 employees to six. Black Diamond Sprinklers works directly with homeowners and businesses in contracting rolls as well as sub contracting through various landscaping companys. Our company accepts cash, check and various charge cards. We also offer financing options with John Deere Landscapes.
"Job well done. I highly recommend to family and friends ?"
Naz Q on August 2025
Brooks Landscaping
24485 West
4.25(
36
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Approved Pro
Brooks Landscaping
24485 West
4.25(
36
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
355 local quotes requested
27 years of experience
Let Brooks Landscaping turn landscaping dreams into reality. We specialize in landscaping renovations, landscape design, and brick paving, we can create a unique outdoor environment that will compliment your decor and lifestyle.
"Fantastic experience!! Brooks did an amazing job with our paver repair project. Highly recommended!"
Matt O on September 2024
Let Brooks Landscaping turn landscaping dreams into reality. We specialize in landscaping renovations, landscape design, and brick paving, we can create a unique outdoor environment that will compliment your decor and lifestyle.
"Fantastic experience!! Brooks did an amazing job with our paver repair project. Highly recommended!"
Matt O on September 2024
Elite Excavation and Demolition
3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Elite Excavation and Demolition
3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
96 local quotes requested
We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 12 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.
"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."
Willard Z on November 2024
We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 12 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.
"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."
Willard Z on November 2024
Signature Services
17500 Dix
5.00(
3
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Signature Services
17500 Dix
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Family owned business, approx 25 employees, offer subcontracting, billing net 30, accepts all major credit cards
Family owned business, approx 25 employees, offer subcontracting, billing net 30, accepts all major credit cards
Darryl's Home and Business Services
5650 Carpenter Road
5.00(
2
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Darryl's Home and Business Services
5650 Carpenter Road
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Retired Construction Builder now completing service jobs for homes and commercial buildings. Services around the house, parking lot, yard, any issue. We can solve and complete the project prompt and clean., With over 40 years of experience in the trades.Please contact me at 5650 Carpenter Road Pitt field Twp MI 38197 Phone (734) 961-2493
Retired Construction Builder now completing service jobs for homes and commercial buildings. Services around the house, parking lot, yard, any issue. We can solve and complete the project prompt and clean., With over 40 years of experience in the trades.Please contact me at 5650 Carpenter Road Pitt field Twp MI 38197 Phone (734) 961-2493
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FAQs for holiday lighting add or remove projects in Salem, MI
If climbing ladders or handling wiring isn’t in your comfort zone, hire a pro. Look for installers who post clear per-foot or hourly rates, carry insurance, and have solid reviews. Comparing at least three quotes helps you spot fair pricing without sacrificing safety. Skipping credentials to save a few dollars can cost you far more in repairs, so pick a qualified team and enjoy a safe, eye-catching display.
Yes, booking between February and September often scores lower rates because demand is light and pros have open calendars. You might even negotiate a discount package that includes removal or storage. If the budget is tight, ask whether a handyperson or an off-season permanent-light install makes sense for your home and timeline.
Determining the number of holiday lights for your house depends on your home’s size and specific decorative vision. Your project requires 10 to 20 light strands for a basic exterior display, with 100 lights allocated for eaves and an additional 10 to 20 bulbs for each awning.
For trees and substantial shrubs, allocate five to 10 strands per unit to achieve complete and balanced illumination across your property.
Tipping isn’t mandatory, but it’s a nice way to thank your installer for a job well done. Most homeowners offer 10% to 20% of the total bill or round up to an even figure if the crew exceeds expectations. A small extra goes a long way toward showing appreciation—and may help you snag priority booking next season.
Yes, you can install holiday lights yourself if your property layout is straightforward and your electrical system is secure. Homeowners who are confident in their ability to safely handle wiring and use proper equipment can save money with a DIY approach.
However, it is crucial to test all outlets thoroughly and secure the proper ladders and safety gear before starting. Careful planning and adherence to safety guidelines are essential to protect yourself and your home while achieving an attractive display.
Start by clearing the area of loose debris, damaged shingles, and anything that could trip you up. Test outdoor outlets and, if you’re unsure, bring in an electrician. Use a sturdy extension ladder (or scaffolding for very high spots) and never work alone—having a helper steady the ladder is non-negotiable. Taking these simple steps keeps you, your roof, and your new lights safe.
The Salem, MI homeowners’ guide to holiday lighting add or removes
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
