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Avatar for Built to Last Construction, LLC
Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tom and his crew rebuilt our composite deck in the June-July 2018 time frame. We could not be happier with the job. The Built To Last crew was very professional and definitely went the extra mile to ensure that the rebuilt deck was better than new. Everything is very secure and tight. During the construction, Tom made several suggestions to keep the price down while not compromising quality and our satisfaction. Tom provided price transparencies for all materials. Greatly appreciated! We would definitely use Tom and his crew again. Highly recommend Built To Last Construction. Just as a note... this was a very large deck with a great deal of work."
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10' X 16' deck
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10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
7
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Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Home Time Construction
4.5(
147
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Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men at Home Time Construction were very professional and approachable. Their attention to detail was great. The top wood was replaced and the rest of the porch was painted on the bigger porch. The smaller porch was sanded and painted. I would definitely hire them again."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Northville, Canton, and Plymouth
Mr. Handyman of Northville, Canton, and Plymouth
3.9(
168
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Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have used Mr. Handyman for six or seven small projects over the past four months, and they do great work, and I plan to use them for any future projects that come up."
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end of rebuild
custom carpentry
before

+3

56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Serving Van Buren, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time experience with landscaping project and Austin did an amazing job helping me navigate the process. Professional, knowledgeable and on time with project from start to finish. Cody Nagy and his team did an amazing job on install and checked in with me to make sure I was satisfied every step of the way. Hardworking and exceptionally polite and professional young me and respectful of my property. The neighbors even complimented them. Will definitely consider them for any future projects."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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