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Mcculley's Custom Carpentry LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My bathroom in my basement was renovated. From the start, his team was professional, creative, and attentive to my ideas and budget. The process was smooth, with minimal disruption to my daily life, and their attention to detail was impressive. The final result is a stunning, high-quality bathroom! Communication was excellent throughout the project. I highly recommend Mcculley's Custom Carpentry for their superb craftsmanship and customer service. They truly transformed my bathroom, exceeding my expectations."
Stairs
Manistee Bathroom Remodel
Glen Arbor Beach House
Beach House Kitchen
All Tile Bathroom

+151

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Creek Construction & Renovation
4.4(
7
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding service, I would highly recommend Kirk for any remodeling needs. Im extremely pleased with his work and dedication to detail for my kitchen upgrade. He was very professional and completed the task in a timely manner. Very clean too!"
Peninsula Ceiling and Fireplace
Before
Before
Master Bathroom Tile
Cultured Stone Jobs

+22

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION MICHIGAN LLC
4.0(
22
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would like to thank Community construction for the work they did with the remodel / rework job they did on my manufactured home in the Yankee Springs / Middleville Michigan area. I recently have expanded my family and need to convert an extra living room space into a bedroom and a smaller sitting / tv room. The Gentleman "Nate" who worked on my home did a great job. Nate communicated with me every step of the way to make sure I was always informed of what was going on. thanks again."
Before
Modernized Roof
Long Deck After
Long Deck Before
AFTER!

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keystone Contracting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ezekiel has done many home improvement projects for us over the past few years. Heâ s very easy to work with and has offered great solutions for our many various remodeling projects that weâ ve hired him to do. He communicates well, works hard and completes his projects on time. His attention to detail is unmatched and his craftsmanship is outstanding! We would recommend Ezekiel with Keystone Contracting to anyone who needs any projects done. You wonâ t be disappointed!"
New Deck
New deck
New deck
Old deck
New Deck

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bay Ridge Development, Inc.
4.6(
12
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was EXTREMELY pleased and impressed with all aspects of my experience with Bay Ridge Development. Rick Sievers is a craftsman who has extensive experience in both custom new home construction and high-quality remodeling. From the very first meeting, I was impressed with Rick's demeanor, extensive knowledge and insight into possible "gotchas" associated with my project. Rick was extremely thorough and reasonable in his estimates, began the work exactly as scheduled and completed my project in less time than he had initially proposed. The quality of the work was extremely high, and Rick was very accommodating. HIGHLY Recommended!!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Beman Builders LLC
4.2(
30
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe Beman has executed flawlessly and timely my bespoke garage design submitting constructive ideas and solutions during the build process. Project was challenging, but Joe demonstrated ingenuity and persistence. Joe is very meticulous and detail oriented. His siding work is astonishing. Honest, pleasant and easy to work with. Definitely, will hire Joe again and recommend to others."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Bob Thornton Builder/Excavator
4.4(
16
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

"I could not be more pleased with my home remodel and construction of a new storage shed performed by Bob Thornton. The remodeled area matches perfectly with my existing home. No one would ever know that the remodeled living space was not part of the original home. The new storage shed aligns seamlessly with the architecture of my existing home, including roof pitch, vinyl siding, shingles, windows and door. Bob has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of construction, from foundation to finish-carpentry and all steps in between, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, flooring and drywall. I threw a lot of curve balls at Bob during the construction, and he handled them all in a kind and professional manner. He worked with me throughout the building process to ensure I would be pleased with the final results. The work was performed promptly and within budget. What stands out the most is Bobs attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and use of superior materials. Bob exceeded my expectations and made the entire process fun. I was almost sad when the work was completed, as it was such a pleasure working with Bob and his crew. I would not think of hiring anyone else for any future projects. I highly recommend Bob Thorton for any job, big or small."
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping
Excavating/Landscaping

+19

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wolfpack Building and Development LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a wonderful experience with Ron and his Wolfpack crew. Wolfpack was hired for a kitchen and bathroom remodel. They also added a rear deck. Ron had excellent communication. He promptly advised when there were issues and provided options to address the problems."
9-tier Cedar deck
New build
Kitchen
Custom deck, doorwalls
Remodel

+81

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Vicki through Angie's List !  She is an extremely talented person who is very easy to deal with. She has a breath of knowledge that allows her to accommodate my tastes, but also ensure that the overall design is in sync with the design and location of my home.  She has  a very diplomatic way of suggesting when I'm going astray with my choices and in every case where she has told me "Trust Me"  I have been delighted ! She is very aggressive in helping me find the best pricing and often times will work with the vendors directly  hence saving me the time.  She also has excellent local contacts.  Everyone I've worked with through Vicki has been timely, professional, and highly competent.
My project is far from complete.  I intend to continue to use Vicki and her expert advice until the end !!!!"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on.

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

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