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Avatar for Stonebrook Building Services LLC
Stonebrook Building Services LLC
5.0(
51
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John and his team were fantastic from beginning to end. They were great at communicating, did a beautiful job, and were very timely. It was the smoothest experience I've ever had with a contractor. We'd recommend them to anyone who asks!"
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FRONT ELEVATION AFTER RENOVATIONS
KITCHEN AFTER RENOVATIONS
CUSTOM SHOWER AFTER TUB REMOVAL
Dickinson Bathroom

+154

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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XP Construction, LLC
4.7(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We selected this company to finish our basement because the quote was way lower than the other big companies and talking with Xhulio about the project, it just felt like a good fit. And it was! He was very kind, patient, and accomidating to any and all ideas and concerns. The process was smooth, they catered to all our needs and the results are amazing!! We had our own design plan and he and his dad, Jimmy followed them to a "T". They produce quality work, but very quickly. Very detailed and clean up after themselves each day. They let us paint our own cabinets for a full kitchen and seperate bar, and they installed them for us. They felt like family to us. My husband and I definitely recommend them and have referred them to others already! Great value!!"
Kitchen after
After
After
kitchen
bath

+85

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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All Pro Home Improvements LLC
4.7(
13
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mark and his crew are everything we expected from a contractor - honest, timely, and responsive to our requests. We are already planning our next project!"
Whole Kitchen
Custom tile
Wook work
Full Kitchen
Built Ins

+10

Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Alexander Graham LLC
Alexander Graham LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality , on time and knowledgeable! Kori was very organized and made sure I got exactly what I needed. Will use again and appreciate a quality business owner."
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+20

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morpho Carpentry LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I was ecstatic with the work done by morpho carpentry!! They stuck to their quote. . . got the work done quickly and professionally and were a joy to work with! I highly recommend them to anyone!"
kitchen view
before shot - living room
living area
living room result
compact but practical kitchen to suit rental clients

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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4 Ever Water Tite
4.7(
116
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys from 4-Ever Water-Tite were great! Prior to contracting 4-Ever Water-Tite, I had problems with water and excess moisture in my basement. My basement walls were also pushing in laterally. They put in a perimeter drain system and a new sump pump. They also installed steel support beams to support the walls. I am happy to report that it has now been a full year since 4-Ever Water-Tite worked on waterproofing my basement and it has remained dry. I highly recommend this company."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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New Star Construction Inc.
4.8(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ecorse, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They sent about 15 workers and 8 hours later we have a brand roof! They were very professional, covered my flowers and landscaping before doing the job, went through the yard after with a magnet to do all the cleaning up of the left over parts and nails. They were very careful with the job overall and did an amazing job."
Siding
Siding
Siding
New Metal Roof
Basement Wall Repair

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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