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Avatar for MGM carpentry llc
MGM carpentry llc
4.9(
57
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Mike is incredible!!! I had forgotten it was possible to have a really good experience with a contractor. When I first contacted him through Angies List he contacted me promptly, we met, discussed what I wanted (I provided him with a picture), he gave me a quote and we scheduled the work. Several weeks before the job he called to confirm our schedule and we texted the day before to confirm what time he would arrive. He was prompt and very professional. During the period I was waiting for the job to start, I changed my mind about what I wanted. The day we began I gave him another picture of a surround and we discussed What I liked about it and what I was trying to achieve. Then he began his creative process by cutting pieces of wood , beveling, etc. displaying them on the surround and showing me what was possible. Every step in the process was discussed and executed with my input. In the end he created something better than the picture or anything I had come up with. He really is an artist, very skillful, very smart and very, very efficient. The entire project took just a little more than 4 hours. I now have a new, beautiful custom surround for my fireplace and am very happy. Worth every penny spent on the project and a real pleasure to work with Mike. He’s a personable, quality, very skillful contractor, and I feel lucky to have found him. Will use him again."
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Greenfield Contracting
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

All around home services company looking to help you with your everyday home needs. \n\nWe can assist you with anything your home needs including: concrete work, decks and patios, power washing, Pools, Demolition, Landscaping, A/C and furnace install and repair, and more.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T&M Carpentry
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

T&M Carpentry is a family owned and operated business based in Fowlerville, MI\nWe have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Finish Carpentry including Crown, Wainscot, Accent Walls, Handrails, Coffered Ceilings, Cabinets, Built ins, Closets, Doors and Windows. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or\nclick for your FREE estimate today!

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Elysium Painting Company
4.2(
184
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I recently contracted Elysium to do exterior
project for us, they power washed and stained our deck and pergola as well as
power washed and painted the trim on our house. I have to remark, that the
thing that impressed me most is that Elysium unlike many contractors I have
worked with in the past is professional and communicative through out the
duration of the project.
  I called their main office to set up a free estimate and had someone at the house the next
morning; they even gave me the bid before leaving.  There was no waiting 3-4 days for the contractor to ?get
back to me with a price.? The crew that came to our house showed up on time and
were very polite and respectful of our home and property. We primarily
communicated with crew chief Caesar, who was very clear on the time line for
project completion and stuck to his promises. Overall we are very pleased the
finished product that he and his crew provided us with! Thank you Elysium for
making our deck beautiful again. 

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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Nyboer Builders and Remodeling Inc
4.3(
162
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nyboer Builders did a great job! They were very professional. Travis fixed the roof leak and replaced the rotted soffit.  He did an excellent job making the new soffit match the old soffit on our 80+ year old house. Communication was great. Mandy manages the office and she was a pleasure to talk to and work with. This family owned business was a pleasure doing business with. We highly recommend them and we will definitely call them again when our old house needs the loving care of a professional roofer or  contractor. Thank you Nyboer family!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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