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Fortress Custom Solutions

539 S Center Ave
5.00(
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Fortress Custom Solutions

539 S Center Ave
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great work! Michael and his crew, especially Nate, were great and did an excellent job!! So excited. I lo e my new floors. We will use him again"

Faith P on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great work! Michael and his crew, especially Nate, were great and did an excellent job!! So excited. I lo e my new floors. We will use him again"

Faith P on August 2025


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VIP Property Solutions, Inc.

5070 West Rd
4.91(
11
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VIP Property Solutions, Inc.

5070 West Rd
4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

We are your number one in all your home Improvement needs! We have years of experience to handle any job, big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your home into a work of art, call today for a free estimate! Serving areas of: Boyne City Boyne Falls East Jordan Charlevoix Torch Lake Petoskey Harbor Springs Bay Harbor

"Cody and crew dud a great job for me on interior painting!"

Jeri J on April 2024

We are your number one in all your home Improvement needs! We have years of experience to handle any job, big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your home into a work of art, call today for a free estimate! Serving areas of: Boyne City Boyne Falls East Jordan Charlevoix Torch Lake Petoskey Harbor Springs Bay Harbor

"Cody and crew dud a great job for me on interior painting!"

Jeri J on April 2024


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Renewit Group

11905 US 31 North
4.75(
75
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Renewit Group

11905 US 31 North
4.75(
75
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We custom design and expertly install decks using composite, PVC, Exotic Hardwood and Pressure Treated Wood. We also specialize in custom porches, sun rooms, screened rooms, cabanas, pergolas, arbors, gazebos and all your outdoor kitchen and living projects. With the option of adding custom features to accent your deck and outdoor living space such as built in benches, lighting, deck inlay designs, gates, and planter boxes/hanger. Whatever your vision is, our expert designers will work with you to bring your dreams to reality on time and within budget. We invite you to experience the difference and understand why we are Michigan's premier deck builder - with locations and crews in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Grand Rapids. All of our decks are engineered to exceed building code standards plus they are backed by our unprecedented 5-year craftsmanship warranty.

"They did great work and love the new deck!"

Rosemary G on April 2025

We custom design and expertly install decks using composite, PVC, Exotic Hardwood and Pressure Treated Wood. We also specialize in custom porches, sun rooms, screened rooms, cabanas, pergolas, arbors, gazebos and all your outdoor kitchen and living projects. With the option of adding custom features to accent your deck and outdoor living space such as built in benches, lighting, deck inlay designs, gates, and planter boxes/hanger. Whatever your vision is, our expert designers will work with you to bring your dreams to reality on time and within budget. We invite you to experience the difference and understand why we are Michigan's premier deck builder - with locations and crews in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Grand Rapids. All of our decks are engineered to exceed building code standards plus they are backed by our unprecedented 5-year craftsmanship warranty.

"They did great work and love the new deck!"

Rosemary G on April 2025


Pro Wash Property Cleaning Services

12516 E Houghton Lake Dr
4.85(
42
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Approved Pro

Pro Wash Property Cleaning Services

12516 E Houghton Lake Dr
4.85(
42
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

PRO Wash Property Management Painting, powerwashing, deck restoration, and yard maintenance. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Quick. Polite. Reasonable"

Linda H on August 2025

PRO Wash Property Management Painting, powerwashing, deck restoration, and yard maintenance. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Quick. Polite. Reasonable"

Linda H on August 2025


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Custom Built, Inc.

2037 W Grand River Ave, Ste C
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Custom Built, Inc.

2037 W Grand River Ave, Ste C
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
28 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of cabinet & countertops, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of cabinet & countertops, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Quality Carpentry Works

207 Forestville Dr
No reviews yet

Quality Carpentry Works

207 Forestville Dr
No reviews yet
2 years of experience

Licensed and insured carpenter with 8 years of experience! No job is too big or too small!! Our services are: - New Builds - Garages/Pole Barns - Framing - Siding - Decks - Doors/Windows - Flooring - Finish Work Call, text or email for a FREE quote!

Licensed and insured carpenter with 8 years of experience! No job is too big or too small!! Our services are: - New Builds - Garages/Pole Barns - Framing - Siding - Decks - Doors/Windows - Flooring - Finish Work Call, text or email for a FREE quote!




Top Notch

No reviews yet

Top Notch

No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Offering a wide variety of services here at Top Notch. Property Maintenance (Gutter Clean outs, power washing, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Junk/ Debri Removal). Need someone to clean out house to move or sell or just need property cleaned up call Top Notch today for Property Maintenance/ Property Preservation.

Offering a wide variety of services here at Top Notch. Property Maintenance (Gutter Clean outs, power washing, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Junk/ Debri Removal). Need someone to clean out house to move or sell or just need property cleaned up call Top Notch today for Property Maintenance/ Property Preservation.


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Key General Contracting

West Traverse City
5.00(
1
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Key General Contracting

West Traverse City
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Experienced new home builder and remodeler with a passion for delivering excellence. With over three decades of experience in trade work, construction management, corporate project and program management, customer experience, and team leadership, we are uniquely poised to help you create the home of your dreams. From the initial consultation to building the home you envisioned, we are committed to delivering a world-class experience, including respecting your budget, delivering the highest quality within agreed-upon timelines, and maintaining regular, clear communication throughout the entire process.

"Todd did a fantastic job seeing my home project through from start to completion. The workers he employed were courteous and showed up to work as promised. Todd has a great eye for detail and most importantly, he is honest. In the end, my project was actually under budget—what a nice surprise! I will definitely use Key General Contracting for future projects and I highly recommend!"

Claudia F on October 2023

Experienced new home builder and remodeler with a passion for delivering excellence. With over three decades of experience in trade work, construction management, corporate project and program management, customer experience, and team leadership, we are uniquely poised to help you create the home of your dreams. From the initial consultation to building the home you envisioned, we are committed to delivering a world-class experience, including respecting your budget, delivering the highest quality within agreed-upon timelines, and maintaining regular, clear communication throughout the entire process.

"Todd did a fantastic job seeing my home project through from start to completion. The workers he employed were courteous and showed up to work as promised. Todd has a great eye for detail and most importantly, he is honest. In the end, my project was actually under budget—what a nice surprise! I will definitely use Key General Contracting for future projects and I highly recommend!"

Claudia F on October 2023

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.

Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:

  • Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance. 

  • Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight. 

  • Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.

  • Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

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