Dinse Contracting LLC
About us
Dinse Contracting LLC is a private, residential, interior/exterior remodeling contractor. We specialize in quality, custom, home improvement from painting to complete renovation in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. Our goal is a high-quality finished product with longevity. We cater to the personal tastes and unique specifications of each homeowner and strive to provide a safe, clean, well-organized experience. If you are looking for cheap and fast work, we are not the team for you. If you are looking for a contractor who will provide a premium product and lasting professional relationship, Dinse Contracting LLC is an excellent choice.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Custom private residential remodeling, complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling, handyman services, interior/exterior painting, finish and rough carpentry/woodworking, wallpaper removal, drywall/plaster repair, drywall install/finish, ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, exterior wood replacement, wood siding, power washing, wood and composite deck construction, deck repair/modification, windows, flooring, tile
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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After a thorough inspection of the areas requiring work, Brian provided me with a detailed estimate, including materials and labor and a plan of how the work would be completed.
When unexpected and unavoidable delays occurred, he immediately informed me. Also, Brian frequently checked in about the progress of the work.
The overall quality of the work was high with much attention to detail and making sure that the work met our expectations. At the end of the day, the work site was carefully cleaned up, so it was very manageable to carry on with day to day life. The work was also completed in the time frame discussed and within budget!
I would highly recommend Dinsie Contracting. They are very service oriented, as well as good craftsmen, and they sincerely seem to want to make their customers happy!
I have very high quality standards, and they were very willing to work with me to find the right balance of price and precision. Given the scope of the project they had to take over much of my house, but the crew was great to have as part of the family for several weeks.
interaction with Brian and his foreman Dave was very professional and prompt.
Brian was observant of the details and protecting the
finished portions of the bathroom they were working around. They went
above and beyond to address small details when they were uncovered, but never
did so without communication. The work was done on time despite details
outside of their control. Most importantly, Brian was very easy to
communicate with and it was never a question when people would be on site or
what to expect for the day.
There was a coupon on Angie's List, but I wasn't sure if it would apply. The owner of Dinse Contracting came to my house and went over the job with me, explaining what the range of costs would be depending on the condition of the drywall under the wallpaper. He also noticed that I needed a GFI outlet to bring the bathroom up to code.
David Foules was assigned the job. He was a hard working, punctual, considerate young man. After most of the wallpaper was removed Brian came back to see what the scope of the job was now that we could see the actual condition of the walls. I was given the option of a more expensive fix or just an extra day of work. The wallpaper was not very porous and was hard to remove and the condition of the drywall was not great. I choose the cheaper option which is why I rated the quality good but not excellent. It looks quite good but there are a few imperfections. I'm basically happy with the job, though, and feel they delivered as promised.
David was very considerate about my schedule and made sure I could take a shower on the days he was not working. He also did extra work -- replacing the GFIs in the downstairs bathroom and kitchen, replacing the shower curtain rod, and installing a new medicine cabinet I purchased after the job started. My condo is rather small, but David and I worked together on where to store material and tools while the job was being done.
I was impressed with the personal attention Brian Dinse showed. Another bid I received from an Angie's List contractor was done just via phone calls and photographs. He also suggested where I could purchase the paint and take advantage of his discount. David was very good to work with. He actually showed up 10 minutes early every day!
If I decide to repaint any of my condo I would certainly use Dinse again.
Seth the carpenter and David the painting foreman we highly skilled in their trade, always finding the right balance between quality and speed. Each of them always went out of their way to try and get the exact outcome that I wanted. The quality of the carpentry was outstanding; Seth fixed several longstanding problems with my house and seamlessly brought together those repairs with new work. The paint came out better than any other exterior project that I've done; David assured that every detail was completed to the highest quality standard, even when several places required more paint/time than anticipated. Also, the entire team was always professional, polite and respectful during the several weeks in Oct/Nov 2015 that they were around my house.
Brian and his crew were professional, communicative, and did the work as promised. There were no unpleasant surprises, only pleasant ones.
Let's see...How'd it go?
After two years of working with general contractors, I can honestly & happily say that Dinse Contracting far exceeds all expectations (which by the way can be very high)!
Let me take you back to the quoting process. Brian met us at our place to review our project, we stood out in the rain as the subject was the exterior of our house. Brian was very in-tune with our dreams as we stated the importance of quality & esthetics of our home. He was very professional & demonstrated a great deal of passion that this was a project he and his team could take on and deliver.
As the quotes started to trickle in (Dinse's electronically within a couple days of initial appointment), there was just something pulling at us to follow-up with Brian and obtain references. As you may have guessed - all of his references had nothing but incredible things to say about him and his team. Within two weeks we had made our decision to move forward with Dinse Contracting to beautify our home exterior and we couldn't be happier!
When the work started, the entire team was prompt, cheerful & courteous (and that was @ 7 a.m...eeks! - who's that cheerful in the morning?). It was very apparent the first day that these guys took their job serious and listened to what their customer wanted. They took great pride in their work and it showed, not only by their work ethics but also in the final product. Each day the site was cleaned up without any hassle, moaning or complaining. I mention this because our home was not equipped with a wash sink or an accommodating cleaning area for brushes or sprayer - so hot water was supplied by buckets outside.
Overall, the project was quoted to take a couple weeks at a very fair price...it completed in less than 2 weeks, under budget, with a great crew to work with (note: they like ice cream sandwiches), & the quality that is out of this world. These guys are on my fan list - FOREVER! Pictures say a 1000 words, so if I'm able to attach photos to this review I will.
On a more serious note, this crew went above and beyond. Dinse Contracting will be the first number we will be calling for future projects!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this review, our project, or the experience we had with Dinse Contracting.
The crew did an excellent job on everything, and we are very happy with the work.It was one of those projects where you couldn't know how extensive the damage was until you start taking things apart. They were very good about identifying and correcting problems as they were uncovered. In addition to doing high-quality work, their prices are very reasonable.
Finally, Brian Dinse and everyone who worked on the project were a real pleasure to work with. Just really good people at every level.
First, we had raccoons constantly getting into our attic. Having previously had a reputable builder try to fix our gables, the animals were able to tear the gables down and get into the attic. Second, two large (approx. 70ft) trees fell on the house after an overnight storm. They destroyed the roof deck and surrounding railings. The job looked too complicated and too "small" for most roofers to address. Thus, we were overjoyed when Brian Dinse responded to our call identified new ways to fix the gables, work with the roofer to facilitate the repairs of damaged siding and the deck railings.
Brian was always very open about the different ways that our problems could be addressed, the time that it might take and the maximum costs that we should consider. In the end, not only was the work to our complete satisfaction - his assistants were incredibly fastidious and made every attempt to give us the best results e.g. a much better deck railing than we previously had - but also identify potential problems - rotten siding - that could be addressed without incurring delays to the already contracted work. Much to our amazement, not only was the work of the highest quality but all of it was completed ahead of time....saving us quite a bit of money! I also liked the fact that Brian shared his online folder that showed us all the invoices that he had incurred and always informed us of the progress of our work.
This is the kind of openness and honesty that I have never before seen from any contractor that I have employed over the last 30 years! Needless to say we will always turn to Dinse Contracting for any future work!Member Comments: Work was completed ahead of schedule. The costs were at or below the original estimates and the quality of the finished work was truly outstanding better than that delivered by a highly reputable builder in our area on previous occasions. I highly recommend Dinse Contracting to anyone who wants quality work at a fair price and would enjoy working with diligent and honest craftsmen.Share on Band of Neighbors: Yes
Not only are his guys great to work with, but they were all very respectful of my cats. I have several, and they had to work around them. They were very patient with that.
Brian also has really great ideas. He installed night lights and USB ports into the walls, which are really helpful. I would have never thought of that!
I will definitely work with Brian again. I have a basement to remodel next, and I wouldn't want anyone else but Brian and his crew to do that for me!
The facia and soffits on the rear of the house were rotting and severely damaged. Dinse Contracting LLC ripped off the old soffits and were extremely careful about retaining portions which were still in good condition. During this process they encountered lots of complications, including nests and filth that had built up in the soffits, water damage that extended behind the soffits, complications from electric lines, fire escapes and other hard to reach areas.
During the demolition, the crew was meticulous about cleaning up both rotten wood and all the trash that accumulated in the soffits. All mess was collected, bagged and removed from the property. As each section of soffit was replaced, I checked in on the work. The crew at Dinse Contracting LCC were both fast and extremely skilled at - the carpentry was excellent, and they took care to match any details to the style of the house. All work was high quality from carpentry to scraping and painting.
In addition, the crew was highly professional - always on task, meticulous about cleaning up, and excellent at communicating and needs or changes, or just providing updates. Brian Dinse was superb at communicating updates regarding the job, and was extremely flexible working through any potential changes - costs, materials, time frames etc. We hope to retain their services for any future work on the house, and I highly recommend Dinse Contracting LLC.
It took about 8 days . Brian offered free small services when he could workers were friendly but professional. overall a good experience without any negative surprises
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