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Brunell Construction LLC
5.0(
33
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am extremely impressed with their work, ethics, professionalism, expertise and supreme quality of work. They treat you like family. They are not cheap, hurried contractors. If you want quality work and expertise, Brunell Construction is the one to call I highly recommend them. Many thanks to Dave, Rob, Robert, Bob and Julie."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Acoustic ceiling and lighting installed
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+171

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a really good job and they stand behind their work. The prices are competitive and they take pride in their work. I had a really old front door that was not insulated and they put in a new one with plenty of insulation. They also put in a new storm door and a garage side door that meant making a new doorway that's sealed properly. They answered all my questions and were respectful of the property"
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10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Swartz Builders
4.7(
68
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"All of the work on my garage was done in a very professional manner and left me very pleased with the end result. Throughout my experience with Swartz Builders they were very honest and straightforward with me about their availability, the cost of different options, and how long they would need to do the job right. Probably the thing that I liked most about Swartz was that they were very honest with me up front when I called for a quote on my job. I worked directly with the president of the company (who did a great job checking up with me throughout the job and making sure I was happy) and he told me right up front that they were too busy to give me a quote at the time with the reality that they were swamped with work already and would not be able to do the work for me for 6 months or more. I appreciated that they told me the truth rather than trying to cram my job in with all the others and not give me the attention I would need. The president even gave me names of other contractors that he believed could complete the work for me in a timely fashion based on my project description. I was not diligent enough in pursuing these other contractors, but it was nice that he tried to help me out even though it wouldn't make him any richer for his effort. It just happened to work out that I was not in a rush to get the job done and I called them back some months later to see when they could fit me in. At this point they had some free time coming up and they told me they would get my job started first thing when the weather warmed up in the spring (I live in Michigan and an outdoor project like mine is no fun in the winter). They came out with snow still on the ground to look over the garage and give me a quote. They gave me plenty of options to obtain the desired result that I wanted with more or less cost involved and I agreed to have them come out and perform the work. I was assigned a very nice job manager which I became well acquainted with throughout the time the project was ongoing. He always called me or spoke with me in person every day that work was being carried out and he made sure to contact me immediately if any unforeseen circumstances came up that delayed any work. Another observation I made is that the job manager had no trouble with me sticking around and viewing their work which says a lot about their practices and pride in what they were doing. He also took time to explain different improvements to me, why some work had to be done a certain way per code or best practice, and he worked through different design decisions with me that needed to be made on the spot. Every day of the project the job manager and any other employees helping him out would show up in a timely fashion, would work hard to get the job done (as long as the weather allowed it), and cleaned up after themselves at the end of the day. The end result looks great and I had no problem paying for their work. The individuals I worked with were great to deal with on a professional and personal level and I had no qualms about leaving them on their own to complete my garage project. I would highly recommend this company for any type of general construction or re-modelling project you may have!
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Master Bath Remodel - Birmingham
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Master Bed Remodel - Bloomfield Twp
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+29

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Erik Wagenheim Woodworking LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erik is fantastic — very kind, engaged, flexible, and helpful. He was so patient with us when our home project changed a couple of times, and genuinely wanted us to enjoy every bit of it. He’s clearly in this for the right reasons and wants to bring more joy to our home — and he’s helping us do just that!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Clark Builders
4.3(
6
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clark builders did a good job! Of course most of it was done during the pandemic when supplies were low or out of stock. We’ve been happy with the work they’ve done and would recommend them to anyone looking to build new home!"
4 Season Addition
Home Renovating
House Addition
House Addition
Bathroom Renovation

+65

Response time5 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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