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Last update on September 16, 2023

Reviewed in September 2023
We reached out to Randy seeking a quote to repair and replace portions of a wooden fence that had been damaged by fallen trees in a storm. He was prompt in his response to us and after we decided to hire him he kept a good line of communication open keeping us updated on the progress of the ...
Quality Fence
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Reviewed in September 2022
We had a dripping leak after a soaking rain. I looked at Angi's website and saw this company listed. Called them and was told that a repair person would be here in the morning. He showed up said that the problem was moss on the roof and offered to clean it off which they did. The next day it...
Green Horizons Home Improvement
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Reviewed in January 2022
Let me just say that Collin learned a lot from our job. I donâ t think he had done this specific repair before and had run to Home Depot for equipment and supplies. He needed to be reminded to wear a mask which we supplied. He was prompt, polite and diligent . He just needs more experience.
Collin's Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2020
7-15-2020. This is an update to my previous review as my roof is now completed! I am so grateful I was referred to MBroofing! From the moment Matt responded to me I could tell he was focused on me and my questions re: the condition of my roof and need to replace. This was especially important to...
MBroofing, PLLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
On time did great job on repair work.
Trillium Irrigation & Lighting
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Reviewed in July 2019
Chris did a great job with our fan repair on one fan and an install for another fan. He's very professional, explains what needs to be done, and at what cost. He also provides us Veterans with a discount on his work, thanks for honoring us Veterans buddy.
Serve You Electric
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Reviewed in June 2019
After doing a great job of cleaning the gutters they advised me of some gutters sagging and pulling away from the house. Had him do those repairs also. Very pleased. Brian was a very nice person to work with.
Sargent Services
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Reviewed in April 2019
Wish I had read the reviews first - (I would have chosen MacGregor). Beware, Ballard's will nickle and dime you and there is no guarantee they will fix the problem. After 3 rescheduled appointments because they were short staffed, the tech finally showed up. He was relatively friendly and...
Ballard's Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in May 2017
The did an excellent job. They repaired some existing work from a previous company who over charged me and fixed everything up. I recommend them to anybody.
Michigan Pete Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2015
prompt service , mike and mat made a repair on my roof, said what time they be here and did the job. no problems ,i would will use them again.
Sturgeon Valley Lawn and Cottage
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Mil-Vet Pro Services LLC

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Serving Pellston, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Pellston, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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A&M mobile welding and fab

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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Pellston, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

A&M mobile welding and fab, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of its business. Our dedicated team of professionals that has over 8 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your addition, remodel and custom building projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Gate Repair questions, answered by experts

Many contractors offer warranties for materials and labor. Confirm terms before hiring.

Yes, professionals offer motorized or remote-controlled shutters for convenience and security.

For homeowners concerned about security, an electric gate may offer peace of mind. Electric gates will require a code or remote to open, so you don’t have to worry about young children getting out of the yard or someone breaking onto your property by simply swinging open the gate. But because it needs power to operate, installing an electric gate will be more complex and expensive.

Automatic gate openers last around 10 years, but this time span depends on several external factors, like the type of gate they're attached to and how well you’ve kept up with general maintenance. Despite lasting a decade, you should still expect to complete one or two repairs in that time, as some components will fail before others.

Gates are often stuck halfway due to physical blockages or damage to the rollers, wheels, or tracks the gate runs on. Check to make sure there are no obstructions before considering that the motor might be burned out or malfunctioning somehow. Hopefully, the issue is simple, and you can remove it with a broom or your hands, but if your gate is stuck and there's no obvious reason why, you should call a pro to diagnose the issue.

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