ML Restorations

Michael Lane understood immediately the detail work that would need to be done. He was able to remove the molding intact so it could be reused (saving $$$ in having custom molding done.) Removed the panels and sheet rock. Mike brought in a plumber and discussed with him what should be done. Pipe replaced. New sheet rock and ash panels installed and molding replaced. Staining was a process as it had to blend with the rest of the paneled walls. But Michael worked until it got done! He was on time. Knew what he was doing. It was easy to work with him.

Mike stripped the door, sanded, and finished the door to look like new again. The price was a bit higher than I wanted to pay but after Mike finished the job, it was worth every dollar.

Michael Lane was fantastic! He is very communicative, punctual, and completed the job on time. He helped me select materials (and made great recommendations) and was excellent in communicating with the status of the job. He provided a detailed cost estimate and always let me know how much different alternatives cost so I could maximize my budget. Any overage was due to me adding additional work--he did not go over budget. He is also excellent with following up since the work was completed with any additional questions. I can't recommend him enough and would definitely utilize him again!

Mike was great to work with. He had a schedule from day one. There were no gaps in work progress so the project moved along on schedule. Everything was done in order and the project was finished within a few weeks!



Mike stayed within budget which was important to me.  All change orders were documented and the accounting was up to date.



I would recommend ML Restorations to anyone considering a remodel.

So you save your money, decide to update your bathrooms and then you call contractors.  Some don't answer the phone.  Others are rude.  You have a few over to bid the work and hopefully, you get a written estimate within a few days.  Some contractors didn't take notes or measurements or put anything in writing.  Not Mike.   First, great impression.  

ML Restorations promptly called me back and met me at the house a few days later.  He was professional, polite and respectful of my home.  He took detailed notes about my request and full measurements of the floor, walls, shower stale etc.   Second, great impression. A few days later he emailed an itemized, detailed bid including projected timeline for each step of the project..  I got busy with work and didn't respond for a few days.  He kindly called me, followed up with the bid, asked if I had questions.   Third, great impression.  I then decided, I'm going to use this guy.  

He connected me with a wholesale contractor parts store, saved me a ton of money on fixtures and plumbing supplies.  He started the project on-time, on the day we agreed. He began with lying paper on the floor from the front door to bathrooms and put cloth over furniture to minimize the the impact of dust.  I immediately felt like he cared about my house.   Forth, great impression.

The project continues as you would hope with minimal bumps.  A few minor issues with cabinets or tile supplier, but Mike was the first to tell me and was there to advocate for me.  This is why I could not of done this without a general contractor like Mike.  He was there to tell me in person, text or voicemail.  And most importantly, he had a solution for any "problem".  

Three weeks later, I have the bathrooms I wanted for the agreed upon price.  The bathrooms are beautiful and I couldn't be happier.  

Thanks Mike !

Excellent job!  Mike was very communicative and straightforward.  I always knew what was happening with the job.  His subcontractors did good work and worked around the tenants (who were stilling living there) effectively.  Highly recommend Mike.  Will use him for every job I have in the future!

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Our front door--oak with two panes of beveled glass --was badly in need of refinishing.  Had not been done in about 25  years. 
Michael,  of ML Restorations made an appointment and arrived on time to do the work.  He removed our door and sanded it down to the bare wood.  He then stained it, allowed it to dry and applied the finish/varnish.  This all took about four hours--plus final drying time.
The result was marvelous!  It looks like a brand new door--color is perfect.  I would definitely recommend ML Restorations for anyone who need refinishing work.  In fact, I have signed up for their follow-up maintenance service for the door. 

I called ML restorations and explained that my front door was damaged by hail and I did not want to replace it because I love it.  It was quarter sized hail that came horizontally at my house.  He told me he could probably fix it but that he really needed to look at it to be sure and quoted me a price of $425.  I got on his schedule for the next week.  He showed up on time and walked me through the process of what he would be doing, filling, sanding, staining and where the finish would not look perfect (trim around the glass pane).  I was ok with that and he got started.  It took him the whole day and it looks FANTASTIC!!  I could not have been more pleased with the results.  It's a few months later and the door still looks brand new.  I tipped him $25 because I was so happy.  Still am. 

Michael's work was fabulous! He took a quality wooden front door door weathered by the Texas sun and restored it beautifully, using the steps above. He was right on time, did exactly what he promised, and the results were simply outstanding. I definitely recommend Michael and his work highly! He also offers an annual maintenance program to make sure your "new" door stays gorgeous.

Mike scheduled the day a couple of weeks in advance and showed up on time.  He did a great job on the front door, but that's where the compliments end.  He performed the work on our front deck, which had just been stained and although I didn't notice it until after he left, there were stain marks on the deck, and an abundance of saw dust that came through the screen which we had to clean up inside the house.
Due to the chemicals used and the mess made, he should have taken the door to a place where the dust and debris would not matter.  I suspect he didn't want to have to take the door down the steps.  His attitude was grumpy and he was not very friendly.  There were other companies I could have chosen, and his was the most expensive, as I figured I'd get the best job.  I would not recommend DL Restorations.

ML Restorations did an excellent job refinishing our front door.
We have ornamental wrought iron mounted on a wood door and were especially concerned about the paint finish.  Michael did a great job painting the metal and it now looks like new.
Additionally, the interior of our door was damaged, and Michael helped us to determine the best way to fix it.
Michael is experienced and has great communication skills.  He explained in detail every step of the process, was punctual, and was easy to work with.
I highly recommend ML Restorations and would definitely do business with them again.

I've used ML Restorations before with a very positive outcome, and I wanted to write a very positive review this time, but unfortunately, I can't.
The Good:  The baseboards, window frames and bedroom doors were stained and finished well. Michael and his helper even came back FOR FREE when the painter who followed them on the job a week later accidentally removed the shiny finish from the woodwork with his painter's tape.  Michael fixed the shiny finish.  I was so very happy.  They also installed a small piece of trim downstairs at NO CHARGE.    They worked very hard and it isn't easy work.  I was pleased.
The Not-So-Good:  Michael and his helper refinished my antique front door which has a beveled glass front.  I thought they splashed stain on the glass when I saw the finished product and that they just didn't remove the stain.  Today, I tried to clean off the "splashes of stain" and saw  they were deep scratches in the glass that range from 1-1/2" TO 1/4" .  There are about 15 scratches, and they are very noticeable.  Why didn't they protect the glass??? I am sad because these can't be fixed that I'm aware of.  I guess Michael or his helper hit the glass with the sander.  ???
In addition, they splashed denatured alcohol on my antique marble topped dresser.  Michael was able to buff the etching out so the spots weren't noticeable.  After they left I saw they also splashed denatured alcohol on the side of this same dresser and I will have to touch it up, but it isn't too bad.
Michael's helper also helped himself to the tweezers in my medicine cabinet without asking.  (I overheard him through the wall telling Michael he had a splinter.)  I use these tweezers on a daily basis and found them in the bedroom where they'd been working. I would have been glad to give his helper tweezers, but he shouldn't have helped himself.
I also found the helper unexpectedly in my backyard beside my shed on the side away from my house.  When I asked him what he was doing there, he said he was taking a leak, but he'd used the indoor bathroom previously so I thought that was odd.  I store 4 or 5 garbage cans on that side of my shed that contain garden clothes, plant blankets and electrical extension cords and I noticed one had been opened, but nothing was missing. 
The glass on the French doors was also not covered when the wood was refinished so I've spent a significant amount of time with alcohol and Windex trying to remove the stain from the glass on both sides.--It's a lot of work.
Michael is a likeable guy and a hard worker.  I'm sad this is a mixed review.  I didn't want to leave a mixed review.

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Michael responded within the day to my inquiry.  He was very clear on what he would do with the door, what it would cost, and when he could do our door.
He arrived exactly when he promised, repeated what he would do, and got to work.
His team sanded the door, reattached it to the hinges, applied the stain to match the interior portion of the door and, after it dried, applied the final sealant (mixed with a bit of stain to further darken the door).  They reattached the lock/handle hardware.
They also attached a new rubber seal on the bottom.
After finishing, Michael was clear that the door would be tight for a while, but after a few days, the door is fine.
One small note:  after reattaching the door handle, one bolt was re-threaded and wasn't tightened down.  I didn't noticed this until the following day.  It took a little wrestling to get the bolt cut down to where I could tighten it down, but this is just a reminder (to myself as well as others) to be sure and inspect all aspects of the job.
Michael and his team (one other person) were very personable and professional, did exactly what they said they would, and cleaned up pretty well.
I would definitely use this provider again in the future.

I called Mike on Tuesday and left a message. He called me back in about an hour. He gave me a price and explained the process in detail. We set a date and he texted me his information. I emailed back and confirmed the date. Two days later my realtor decided that we should list the house in one week. I called Mike back and asked if he could move me up to an earlier date.  He agreed and came on Sunday morning. He was on time. He was professional, he was thorough. The job took about 6 hours. He put the new lock set on the door. The door looks great and should last a long time. He did recommend a maintenance program but was not pushy. All in all, it was a great experience. Thanks Mike, Your extra effort will really help with the house "First Impression".

They followed up with the appointment. They made sure to confirm the time and price. They were prompt, on time and courteous. They were very good overall.

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He agreed the inside was OK, and I appreciated that he did not "push" to do it also.

We had a sewage leak between the main level ceiling and the 2nd level floor.
 Our insurance co. contacted ML Restorations and they responded by phone immediately.  They provided an ETA of about 1 hour but took about 3 hours to arrive due to mechanical difficulties.  
The crew was extremely polite and considerate.  They quickly went to work assessing and locating any affected areas.  They removed sections of carpet, ceiling, and wall.  They cleaned the crawl space.  Although they seemed young and untrained, they were quick and efficient.  I was surprised that they did not use gloves, masks, or any other protective gear.  
Their supervisor stopped in right before they left to check my level of satisfaction of their work.  He was polite and professional.
They left drying equipment to run for a few days.  I don't remember exactly how many, but I remember they left it 1 more day than they had estimated, without coming back to physically check the status.  
I indicated in this review that I would use them again since my insurance co., which I love, chose them.  I did not research or make any comparisons for other companies that do the same type of work.

Mike was extremely thorough in explaining what to expect.   Very prompt and professional.   He worked very fast, but also with great quality and care while refinishing.     We have been so pleased we have already asked them to help us refinish our outside deck.   We are extremely pleased with his work!

ML RESTORATIONS came when scheduled and did a 2 day restoration of my front doors. Their promptness, professionalism, and quality exceeded my expectations. I could not be happier with the finished product.