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Home Time Construction
4.4(
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott came out in three (3) hours after the contact with Angi. Professional, Knowledgeable, explained repairs to be done, Completed the repairs that day. Outstanding work ethics! Great Job."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrizo Builders, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent and meticulous. The owner is a very hard working young man. He is honest. The work was done on time and itâ s beautiful. He built a tree deck on our lake cottage. Definitely a great choice in builders. The pricing was very fair."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Infinity Home Improvement, Inc.
2.5(
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Should have seen the red flags. Needed gutters replaced, gutter helmet, some facia, attic vent, some repair where new and old roof meet. Salesperson rescheduled 3 times. Felt rushed to make decision that day. Was told 2 to 4 weeks. After 4 weeks was told 6 to 8 weeks. We kept calling. Was 6 months when crew came out. Noticed gutter helmet being wrong color. Salesperson checked wrong color on order which we didnt know because we were not told the name of the color. She showed us a gutter helmet that matched our shingles but when installed it wasnt the same. Looked silver, not charcoal black/gray. Halfway through installing, had an area on gutter leaking. Donavan put caulk where leaking. Next rain, still leaking. Donavan put more caulking. Next rain, still leaking. Donavan came out another time and replaced corner gutter piece. Half hour after he left, started raining. Still leaking, but worse. We looked closer at installation of gutter and noticed corner piece lower than gutter on each side. And gutters did not have a gradual slope to downspout. Water puddling in corner. We've contacted Donavan 3 times and was told he would replace this section. He still hasn't fixed this. We've called twice to Tom and left messages with no response. When a woman, Laura called for us to give them a rating for their work, I told her all of the above. She seemed to want to quickly get off the phone with me. She said she would put in a service request. Its been a while and have not heard from anyone. Still have leaking gutter. Hopefully the BBB can help me. Other than this leaking gutter section, no other problems. After filing a complaint they finally came out and fixed it. It just seemed like I had to tell them I would be filing a complaint before they would come out to fix it."
New Vinyl Siding
4 Season Sunroom
4 Season Sunroom
Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
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Property Services of Michigan
5.0(
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He gave me a quote and did exactly what he said he was going to do. He was clear about to procedure and what he needed to do. It was nice and clean after the service, I didn't have to do any touch ups or clean ups. I was so happy with the results, I hired him to complete resurface my driveway."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A.T.L Contracting
3.8(
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Response time1 day
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

In many areas, a floating deck that isn’t connected to your home and stays under 200 square feet and below 30 inches in height may not need a permit. These freestanding structures are often considered low-risk, which can simplify the building process. However, building codes vary greatly based on location. Before investing in any home improvement project, check with your local permitting office for deck-building guidelines.

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.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

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