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Placetas Handyman Service

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Placetas Handyman Service

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Efficient, friendly, affordable. "

Whitney D on December 2025

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Efficient, friendly, affordable. "

Whitney D on December 2025


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CMS Home Services

4.88(
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CMS Home Services

4.88(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We at CMS Home Services focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your projects with perfection. Customer service is the most important aspect of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for The Lord ~ Colossians 3:23

"Hired CMS to paint walls in several rooms in my house including stairwell with high ceilings. The quote was at the low end of the range of quotes I received. They were willing to accommodate my schedule. project was completed ahead of schedule, under the quoted price. Jason was very easy to work with and had great customer service that exceeded my expectations.. Paint was done extremely well, and no spills on the stained trim and hardwood floors, nothing on the ceiling. He was very careful and didnâ t even leave a scratch. I am very satisfied with the job."

Christopher G on December 2021

We at CMS Home Services focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your projects with perfection. Customer service is the most important aspect of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for The Lord ~ Colossians 3:23

"Hired CMS to paint walls in several rooms in my house including stairwell with high ceilings. The quote was at the low end of the range of quotes I received. They were willing to accommodate my schedule. project was completed ahead of schedule, under the quoted price. Jason was very easy to work with and had great customer service that exceeded my expectations.. Paint was done extremely well, and no spills on the stained trim and hardwood floors, nothing on the ceiling. He was very careful and didnâ t even leave a scratch. I am very satisfied with the job."

Christopher G on December 2021


Experienced heating and cooling sales/service/install construction for 30 + years


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Palmer Construction

4.89(
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Palmer Construction

4.89(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Palmer Construction is a Lansing, MI, based company, serving the General Lansing Area and family run company since 1997. Focus on quality installations and value to the customer. We strives to achieve its defined Mission, Vision, Core Values, Service Standards. By recognizing our failures, having fallen short of our lofty goals, we find grace in making improvements to become better at serving others, in hopes of having a positive impact on our industry (Roofing & Residential Construction). We focus our services to residential exterior (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Decks) and Restoration (Fire, Water, Storm, home insurance related construction)

"Quality of product installed and workmanship I am pleased with. However, post install is why I have deemed necessary to leave this review. The crew left food waste in our yard and gutters. Lawn was not adequately swept for nails and staples. Upon reinstalling my TV antenna, observed pieces of shingle, siding, aluminum flashing, nails and staples in one gutter. This prompted me to inspect all gutters, where I found more of the same. Had two exhaust vents installed for bathroom fans. The crew did not leave necessary couplers to connect provided duct to vents in attic. The project manager provided necessary couplings by personally delivering to my house which I am appreciative of. Discovered packaging material from shingles, along with shingle remnants in my attic. The sales presentation and documentation was why I chose Palmer Construction over lowest bidder, about $5000. The owner and sales person have yet to reply to my emails and/or phone messages. The project manager is the only staff who contacted me and followed up. Not how I would run my business or manage my staff. They also jeopardized an opportunity to earn an additional project. I got a new roof which hopefully will last until I move and they got my money."

David M on May 2022

Palmer Construction is a Lansing, MI, based company, serving the General Lansing Area and family run company since 1997. Focus on quality installations and value to the customer. We strives to achieve its defined Mission, Vision, Core Values, Service Standards. By recognizing our failures, having fallen short of our lofty goals, we find grace in making improvements to become better at serving others, in hopes of having a positive impact on our industry (Roofing & Residential Construction). We focus our services to residential exterior (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Decks) and Restoration (Fire, Water, Storm, home insurance related construction)

"Quality of product installed and workmanship I am pleased with. However, post install is why I have deemed necessary to leave this review. The crew left food waste in our yard and gutters. Lawn was not adequately swept for nails and staples. Upon reinstalling my TV antenna, observed pieces of shingle, siding, aluminum flashing, nails and staples in one gutter. This prompted me to inspect all gutters, where I found more of the same. Had two exhaust vents installed for bathroom fans. The crew did not leave necessary couplers to connect provided duct to vents in attic. The project manager provided necessary couplings by personally delivering to my house which I am appreciative of. Discovered packaging material from shingles, along with shingle remnants in my attic. The sales presentation and documentation was why I chose Palmer Construction over lowest bidder, about $5000. The owner and sales person have yet to reply to my emails and/or phone messages. The project manager is the only staff who contacted me and followed up. Not how I would run my business or manage my staff. They also jeopardized an opportunity to earn an additional project. I got a new roof which hopefully will last until I move and they got my money."

David M on May 2022


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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
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Exotic Pavers

4.91(
91
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023

We are South Florida's Finest Brick Paver Installation Company. We will meet or beat any legitimate quote, and provide our customers with a FREE Estimate. We are Fully Licensed & Insured. Our company Accepts all forms of Payment from Cash, Check, ALL credit cards (3% fee).

"I highly recommend Exotic Pavers! It was such a pleasure to work with Marc and his crew. They are highly professional, knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to our requests, and their work is top-notch. We are thrilled with our patio deck and driveway. Thank you Exotic Pavers! What a pleasure it is to find a company that is A+ in all areas."

Elizabeth Y on September 2023


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Esser Builders II

4.81(
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Esser Builders II

4.81(
52
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned construction company in Mid-Michigan. We strive to provide every customer with amazing service, regardless of what the job may be. From roof replacements to deck designs, remodels to additions, Esser Builders II is truly a one stop shop for any homeowner. We are always available to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are sponsored by CertainTeed who offers warranties on their products for the comfort of our clients and we also provide a lifetime warranty on all our work!

"As it becomes less frequent to find good people, they still exist. Esser Builders made my porch project smooth and easy. I appreciated all the knowledge and time they took with me to answer my questions! I appreciated the explanations with different options, pros and cons. My porch is now a beautiful place for me and my family to spend time together. Thank you Esser Builders! "

Joanna C on October 2025

We are a family owned construction company in Mid-Michigan. We strive to provide every customer with amazing service, regardless of what the job may be. From roof replacements to deck designs, remodels to additions, Esser Builders II is truly a one stop shop for any homeowner. We are always available to answer any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are sponsored by CertainTeed who offers warranties on their products for the comfort of our clients and we also provide a lifetime warranty on all our work!

"As it becomes less frequent to find good people, they still exist. Esser Builders made my porch project smooth and easy. I appreciated all the knowledge and time they took with me to answer my questions! I appreciated the explanations with different options, pros and cons. My porch is now a beautiful place for me and my family to spend time together. Thank you Esser Builders! "

Joanna C on October 2025


"The project was not an easy one. Our screen porch screens had to be replaced in place. They could not be removed. This was a small project, but EB was willing to do it. Big companies will not touch a small job like this one. EB had to come back to make some adjustments, but they made sure everything was correct. We are pleased with the work and appreciated them wanting to make sure everything was done well."

Laura A on July 2021

Cost is determined by the job.

"The project was not an easy one. Our screen porch screens had to be replaced in place. They could not be removed. This was a small project, but EB was willing to do it. Big companies will not touch a small job like this one. EB had to come back to make some adjustments, but they made sure everything was correct. We are pleased with the work and appreciated them wanting to make sure everything was done well."

Laura A on July 2021


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Woodstone Builders

4.79(
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Woodstone Builders

4.79(
29
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We love doing all phases of construction and have for many years. We have survived through multiple recessions because of the quality of work and the satisfaction of our customers! We are family owned and opperated and have been in business for 25+ years! We have strong ties to the community, my son/partner even shares on the Hamlin Twp. Fire Department as a volunteer. Our business model is to work hard and give you the craftsmanship you desrve

We love doing all phases of construction and have for many years. We have survived through multiple recessions because of the quality of work and the satisfaction of our customers! We are family owned and opperated and have been in business for 25+ years! We have strong ties to the community, my son/partner even shares on the Hamlin Twp. Fire Department as a volunteer. Our business model is to work hard and give you the craftsmanship you desrve


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HALM & PERKINS, LLC

5.00(
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HALM & PERKINS, LLC

5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jim Halm started Halm & Perkins when his two daughters were still in pigtails. Today, nearly thirty years later, he owns and operates this family business with his two sons in law, Jonathan and Joseph Dannenberg. Together, they offer decades of experience in every aspect of residential home construction and remodeling, and light commerical construction. Halm & Perkins has cultivated business relationships with trusted electricians, plumbers, and other specialty contractors to make your project a success.

"There wasn’t one thing that we didn’t enjoy and appreciate about hiring Halm & Perkins to do a complete renovation of our East Lansing condo. Joe and Lisa and their entire team were very professional and thoughtful and went above and beyond to help us with every detail. Originally, we were anxious about being able to find people that we could trust to create a design and suggest ideas that would work best for us and the space. From the first interview meeting Joe & Lisa our fears were assuaged and we liked them immediately. They made the entire process from start to finish easy. Both Joe and Lisa even got my husband’s quirky sense of humor and ran with it, keeping us all laughing. We did not expect to have so much fun with a renovation! We appreciated how well they listened to our ideas and questions and they never let us feel that anything we thought or asked was silly or stupid, communicating often with us via text, calls or emails and directing us to websites for ideas or clarification as needed. Joe and Lisa are a great team and often when we were stuck on a decision one of them would come through with photos or thoughts that helped what the other was suggesting so that we could understand. They both did a fantastic job guiding us through the myriad of decisions that were needed, or choosing something for us when we asked them to do so. They came up with ideas we would not have thought of like bricking some of the walls and we are so pleased with how that, and other ideas we trusted them with, turned out. We asked for more storage space and they made sure we had that in every room with ways we could not have thought up ourselves. We wanted more light in the combined kitchen-living area and they exceeded our expectations in providing that in new ways. We had some dreams we weren’t sure were feasible, like making room for a two person jacuzzi tub and they made it happen, thanks to Joe’s expertise and Lisa’s design ideas. When they didn’t know the answers they had experts to consult. I often felt like we were on an episode of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” with Chip & Joanna Gaines. We now walk into our condo and have happy sighs that we get to live here. Thanks, Joe & Lisa and the whole Halm & Perkins team!"

Marjorie S on January 2021

Jim Halm started Halm & Perkins when his two daughters were still in pigtails. Today, nearly thirty years later, he owns and operates this family business with his two sons in law, Jonathan and Joseph Dannenberg. Together, they offer decades of experience in every aspect of residential home construction and remodeling, and light commerical construction. Halm & Perkins has cultivated business relationships with trusted electricians, plumbers, and other specialty contractors to make your project a success.

"There wasn’t one thing that we didn’t enjoy and appreciate about hiring Halm & Perkins to do a complete renovation of our East Lansing condo. Joe and Lisa and their entire team were very professional and thoughtful and went above and beyond to help us with every detail. Originally, we were anxious about being able to find people that we could trust to create a design and suggest ideas that would work best for us and the space. From the first interview meeting Joe & Lisa our fears were assuaged and we liked them immediately. They made the entire process from start to finish easy. Both Joe and Lisa even got my husband’s quirky sense of humor and ran with it, keeping us all laughing. We did not expect to have so much fun with a renovation! We appreciated how well they listened to our ideas and questions and they never let us feel that anything we thought or asked was silly or stupid, communicating often with us via text, calls or emails and directing us to websites for ideas or clarification as needed. Joe and Lisa are a great team and often when we were stuck on a decision one of them would come through with photos or thoughts that helped what the other was suggesting so that we could understand. They both did a fantastic job guiding us through the myriad of decisions that were needed, or choosing something for us when we asked them to do so. They came up with ideas we would not have thought of like bricking some of the walls and we are so pleased with how that, and other ideas we trusted them with, turned out. We asked for more storage space and they made sure we had that in every room with ways we could not have thought up ourselves. We wanted more light in the combined kitchen-living area and they exceeded our expectations in providing that in new ways. We had some dreams we weren’t sure were feasible, like making room for a two person jacuzzi tub and they made it happen, thanks to Joe’s expertise and Lisa’s design ideas. When they didn’t know the answers they had experts to consult. I often felt like we were on an episode of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” with Chip & Joanna Gaines. We now walk into our condo and have happy sighs that we get to live here. Thanks, Joe & Lisa and the whole Halm & Perkins team!"

Marjorie S on January 2021


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Exteriors Of Lansing

4.11(
36
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Exteriors Of Lansing

4.11(
36
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Customers say: Quality work
55 years of experience

Customer Service is our #1 objective From the salesman, installation manager, and the service after – we strive to make your experience with us a positive one. Honesty is what holds the paper together at Exteriors of Lansing. With 30-years of experience in the construction industry, we have seen a lot of things that are related to good construction practices. We have also seen the opposite. Therefore, if we can help you, we will. If we can refer you to someone that can, we will. If we don’t know how to help you, we will tell you that. Here at Exteriors of Lansing, we believe that education is an integral component to our customer service system. We believe that when we educate our customers, it will empower them to make sound decisions about their homes. Additional E-mail - [email protected]

"It has been almost a full year now since the company installed new windows in the house. The job is still not complete. A marble window sill that was supposed to be replaced has not been replaced. There was a problem with the windows not being able to close because installation was done wrong. Some delays were not the companies fault, but the window sill not been replaced nearly a year later is absurd. The company signed a contract with me originally and then signed a new contract with my father, which was not appropriate. I am the only person with legal authority over the home. The only person authorized to sign a contract for work. The company was well aware of that. My father only indirectly funded the work. His funding is a loan. The wrong tile was ordered for the kitchen floor. The company overcharges for work and has a high markup on materials. The company has taken advantage of my dad trying to be a nice person. He made the mistake of paying the company despite not getting work completed."

Eileen F on February 2021

Customer Service is our #1 objective From the salesman, installation manager, and the service after – we strive to make your experience with us a positive one. Honesty is what holds the paper together at Exteriors of Lansing. With 30-years of experience in the construction industry, we have seen a lot of things that are related to good construction practices. We have also seen the opposite. Therefore, if we can help you, we will. If we can refer you to someone that can, we will. If we don’t know how to help you, we will tell you that. Here at Exteriors of Lansing, we believe that education is an integral component to our customer service system. We believe that when we educate our customers, it will empower them to make sound decisions about their homes. Additional E-mail - [email protected]

"It has been almost a full year now since the company installed new windows in the house. The job is still not complete. A marble window sill that was supposed to be replaced has not been replaced. There was a problem with the windows not being able to close because installation was done wrong. Some delays were not the companies fault, but the window sill not been replaced nearly a year later is absurd. The company signed a contract with me originally and then signed a new contract with my father, which was not appropriate. I am the only person with legal authority over the home. The only person authorized to sign a contract for work. The company was well aware of that. My father only indirectly funded the work. His funding is a loan. The wrong tile was ordered for the kitchen floor. The company overcharges for work and has a high markup on materials. The company has taken advantage of my dad trying to be a nice person. He made the mistake of paying the company despite not getting work completed."

Eileen F on February 2021

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Learning how to repair rotted wood is something that you can do after stopping existing wood rot from spreading. After removing the wood rot, you can put new wood in place of the ruined wood or use wood putty to repair minor damage. However, because wood rot is difficult to eradicate without expert help, you may want a professional to do it. Do not attempt repairs in the area until you are certain that all the damaged wood and signs of wood rot are gone.

Rescreening your porch can take a few hours to a whole day, depending on the size of the enclosure and the amount of screen that needs replacing. If you decide to have a professional handle the rescreening, be sure to get a timeline and a cost estimate so you know how long you’ll be without the screened-in space.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

Most two-person porch swings are rated to hold up to 500 pounds or more. However, each swing manufacturer has its own recommended weight limits, with some as low as 250 pounds while others are as high as 800 pounds. Always double-check the manufacturer’s guide and stay within the recommended range when in doubt.

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