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Avatar for Mcculley's Custom Carpentry LLC
Mcculley's Custom Carpentry LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Was the lead on our very complicated siding job. When he went out on his own we hired him to build a porch, deck, and a walkway. He has also repaired a window job botched by someone else."
Stairs
Manistee Bathroom Remodel
Glen Arbor Beach House
Beach House Kitchen
All Tile Bathroom

+151

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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North Creek Construction & Renovation
4.4(
7
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Northcreek construction to completely renovate my summer cabin in Cedar MI. Can not complain about any part of the process. Very professional, easy going and willing to listen and answer questions."
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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Keystone Contracting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Traverse City, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KIDRON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated business committed to providing exceptional service, quality workmanship, and honest communication on every project we undertake. Our experienced team takes pride in delivering customized solutions tailored specifically to meet each client's unique needs. We value integrity and reliability, ensuring every job is completed to your satisfaction. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our customers through consistency, professionalism, and outstanding results. Let us show you why homeowners continually choose us as their trusted service provider.\n

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timeless Window Cleaning, LLC
4.3(
6
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did an incredible job washing my home and windows. Took 10 years off the age. 3 story home and the price was very reasonable. Can't recommend them enough"
Dirty and slippery steps
Mid wash
Cleaning the main deck
Dry stage
Stained

+55

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elevated Custom Builders
2.3(
31
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"This team did a flawless job from Quote to follow up after the project was complete. Costs was reasonable. Projects started and finished on time. They replaced a rotting garage door, installed a brand new door on the opposite side of the garage. Redesigned and installed a small deck and redesigned the deck inside the garage. Installed a light with a switch and the most important thing, a dog door. Thank you to the team that helped throughout the project. I would highly recommend them and will be reaching out for future quotes on home projects."
blue heron
exterior fireplace
hickory floor
blue heron
exterior fireplace

+6

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Darrow Property Management
5.0(
11
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Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Alex went above and beyond in helping us with our many Home Improvement needs! We've also had him do wonderful work at our rentals and workspace. He's a little expensive, but he does great work... He showed up promptly and always cleaned up so as you wouldn't even of known he was there. He's very knowledgeable, and we use him now for all of our Property Management needs."
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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