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Avatar for Brunell Construction LLC
Brunell Construction LLC
5.0(
33
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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US-TECH INC. BUILDERS
4.9(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Us-Tech Inc. Are the best! Very professional deliveries high quality work . Our family loves the new kitchen . Frank and his crew are very respectful and work well with each other. Communication was great along with the choices not overwhelming Frank is extremely knowledgeable ! His crew are very talented and clean up everything very nice always. Thank you so much Frank loves our dog he his so great with noddle."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Winchester Dormer Build
General Remodeling Project
General Remodeling Project

+114

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Swartz Builders
4.7(
68
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can?t say enough good things about Swartz and the job they did on our house.  Aaron and his team are absolute professionals.   A major kitchen remolding project is very inconvenient for everyone living in the house (especially when you have kids).  Aaron?s team does everything possible to make sure the job is done quickly and correctly.  The Swartz team is very good about working with anyone (wife, me, or both) at any time.  They were also very respectful of being in someone else's home.  This was especially important since both my wife and toddler were home most of the time while work was being done. The project manager assigned to our project (Michael) was outstanding.  From the very start we talked almost daily. He always made sure my concerns were quickly addressed.  He was also very helpful at suggesting changes to my kitchen design to improve the look and feel.  It was Michael?s willingness for this back and forth communication that enabled this project to be successful.
   
Some of the best things about Swartz include:
1) Customer service:
I never worked with a contractor more dedicated to customer service than Swartz Builders.  From the start they do everything possible to make sure you are satisfied with the job they are doing.  Having a project manager assigned to the job makes everything so much easier and less stressful.  You always know someone is there to answer your questions.  
2) Responsiveness:  
          a. Project: The responsiveness of Aaron and his team was outstanding.   My primary means of communication with Aaron and his project manager was by text message.  I don?t think I waited more than a few hours for a response to any question or concern.  
          b. Quote process:  The quote process with Swartz did take about 3 or 4 months from the time I initially called to final quote.  However, when you get a final quote it is done right.  Everything is itemized in detail so you know exactly what you are paying for and why.  This kind of quote takes time and requires the customer to have a detailed project plan (drawings, materials, etc.) prior to the quote being developed.   Don?t expect a detailed quote unless you have a reasonable firm detailed project plan.  
3) Quality:  
Outstanding.  Everything they do is top rate.  When had concerns with how something was done, the project manager would walk me thought it so I understood why it was done that way and made sure I was satisfied with the work.  
4) Price/Value:  
If you are looking for a budget contractor Swartz is not it.  I gave them an ?A? because of the excellent overall value.  The customer support and work quality is worth the cost.  Many friends tell of kitchen remodeling nightmares (disappearing contractors, subpar work, major timing delays, etc.) this will not happen with Swartz.  They did everything possible to minimize my stress (and I am the kind of person that will get stressed out on even the smallest detail) and made sure the job was done to my satisfaction.        
My only negative experience with Swartz was related to getting hardwood flooring color/finish samples prior to the day the floors were finished.  Despite my repeated request for flooring samples (various colors and urethane types) they were never able to deliver this.  We were required to select the floor color and final finish the morning the floors were sanded and finished. Having to make that big of a decision in a few minutes is very stressful.  Getting a sample board with a variety of colors and finished a few weeks ahead of time would have made the process much easier for everyone.  However, I do have to admit the floors came out great.  Both my wife and I were very satisfied with the final product.  Note: Aaron did have the flooring contractor provide a quickly put together sample board with a couple of different floor colors the day before the floors were to be finished.  But nothing that showed what the final floor would look like.  

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+29

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Superior Home Building LLC
4.2(
35
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, its hard to find a company like this who is really dedicated to the work they do. Jerrod was always prompt, honest, and very friendly. He made you feel like you've known him for a lng time. I now know who to go to whenever I need ANY kind of work done on my home or the rental properties I own. A close friend referred me and I was a little hesitant at first, but after having this wonderful experience with his team and with SHB I wish I would've never used the companies i was using before."
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator
Basement Golf Room Simulator

+31

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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XP Construction, LLC
4.7(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Xhulio And his team were amazing they did an awesome job with our basement. Everything turned out spectacular and they were super fast. Who process took a little under two weeks. I can’t recommend them enough professional and great pricing. Give them a call!"
Kitchen after
After
After
kitchen
bath

+85

Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Alexander Graham LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Work was done quickly and the finished product was better than we hoped for. We were constantly updated on the progress of the work and timeline. Koris work ethic showed with the constant progress and how awesome the final product looked."
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+11

Response time5 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark Builders
4.3(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apex Homeworks
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We love our new basement from Apex! The guys were very polite every day and made sure the house was clean and orderly. The attention to detail was spectacular. We are still blown away every time we walk downstairs. We would hire Apex again in a flash."
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+11

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

The cost to install a bow window can range from $1,500 to $15,000, with a national average of $3,900. The total price includes materials, which can cost between $1,200 and over $14,000, and labor, which typically adds $300 to $1,900. Several factors influence the final cost, including the window's size and frame material. For example, vinyl frames are the most budget-friendly option, while wood frames are more expensive. Custom features or energy-efficient upgrades will also increase the price. For comparison, a bay window installation typically costs between $1,000 and $7,000.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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