Blue Bear Painting

Josh did an excellent job installing our maple floor! He is the most knowledgeable guy I have…read morespoke to about wood flooring and can navigate you through the different types of finishes. He will talk you through the European hard waxes to durable polyurethane products to best suits your needs. I can't speak highly enough about his craftsmanship! Thank you Josh, we love our floor!

Practical Renovations Wood floors

4.2

(10 reviews)

Jason and Jacob are not JUST contractors, they are artist and true craftsmen. They took my my poor…read morewater damaged oak wood floors and turned them into the beautiful canvas it is today. My insurance adjuster was sure the whole floor would need to be replaced...they were able to weave in new boards and it turned out perfectly.

We were moving to Traverse City from out of state and on a very abbreviated timeline between…read moreclosing on our 118 year old house and moving in. Jason and his team from Practical Renovations squeezed us in and were working the day after we closed. Within a couple of weeks, they had refinished existing floors, ripped up old carpet and installed new hardwood to blend flawlessly with the refinished flooring. Everything is and was perfect. Additionally, Jason is a valuable resource and recommended other local contractors that proved to be as valuable as he is/was. Cannot recommend Practical Renovations enough....truly outstanding.

CSC Wood Flooring

Very professional and detail oriented work. Proficient at what they do, and would highly recommend!read more

From the owner: our hardwood floor refinishing business stands out for its unwavering commitment to excellence and…read moreCustomer satisfaction. what sets us apart is a meticulous attention to detail. ensuring that every floor we refinish is not just restored, but transformed into a stunning piece of work. We prioritize using eco-friendly products and techniques, ensuring that our floors are not just beautiful, but also safe for your family and the environment. with a team of skilled craftsmen that are passionate about their work, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.

Wood Tech Hardwood Flooring

4.0

(4 reviews)

When I called the number that a neighbor gave me, Daniel Van Auken was eager to come over…read moreimmediately and look at my floors. I really thought that it was a good sign. I thought that I would get personal service from Wood Tech. He showed up the next afternoon and was very professional . . . at first. He told me all about his business so I got a brief look into the young company. I told Dan what I wanted and then he started to get all flirty with me. It was very unprofessional but I figured it was all part of his sales pitch. What I really didn't like was when he tried to up-sell me over what I needed. He wanted to do more square footage and go with his premium package. He suggested that I have areas of wood flooring refinished that no other wood floor refinishing company would touch. I had done my research and talked to a few other companies before Dan, so I told him flat out what I wanted and nothing more. He gave me a verbal quote on price per square foot and I was happy with the numbers (he was in the ballpark for what I was looking to spend). He told me that I would have something from him later that day. Unfortunately, I had to wait a couple weeks to get the price quote. I reminded him several times that I was waiting for his bid. That should have been my clue to lose his number but his initial numbers were good and his time to complete the work was attractive. Each time I asked him to send over his estimate, I received an apology and an excuse that was either redundant, too personal or both. When I finally did get the quote, he had changed the scope of the work to the up-sell (which was about six times my budget). There was no mention of what I had talked to him about what I wanted done. I told him that this is not what I wanted nor what I needed. I wanted an estimate for what I asked him to do for me. A week later, he finally did get me a quote for the work that I wanted but again it was more expensive (per square foot) than what he had verbally quoted me a month earlier. I again asked him about it and then Tanya Van Auken chimed in. She said that if I wanted a written quote for the work that _I_ wanted done that I was not the company for them. WOW!! I went back to my neighbor and they did get the up-sell by Wood Tech as well. They didn't do their research and unfortunately they did buy Wood Tech's Kool-Aid. He was all about the getting one time business and not keeping customers. I don't see him being around very long. Needless to say, I went with another company. PLEASE SHOP AROUND!!

My wife and I recently purchased a house and prior to moving in had all the floors refinished by…read moreWoodtech Hardwood Flooring. Prior to selecting Woodtech we got several other quotes but the quote we received from Woodtech was significantly lower. Every step of the process with Daniel was extremely professional including the communication, process and overall quality of the job. We couldn't be happier with our new floors and Woodtech Hardwood flooring! We have already recommended Daniel and absolutely plan to use him for any future projects!

Mr Natural Wood Floors

(8 reviews)

We are extremely happy with our new natural hardwood flooring. It is beautiful and exceeded our…read moreexpectations r/t aesthetics and quality. Tim was efficient and helpful and responded to our questions promptly. It was clear he has been running a successful business for a long time. The two men, Levi and Andrew, who did the work were outstanding! They were skilled, professional and polite. They were attentive and always ready with a smile to fulfill our wishes and answer our questions. Thank you, Mr. Natural...you're a five-star business and then some! Gail

I am 5 stars + happy with my hardwood floor from Mr. Natural. Tim is very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. He was mindful of my budget ... and he responded very promptly whenever I left a message. The crew were experienced , friendly and very efficient. They had to tear out over 600 square feet of carpet and tile with underlying cement board which they accomplished in one long day. The installation was very professional and remarkably fast. It included prefinished oak upstairs and down and included two flights of custom stained stairs. My compliments and thanks to everyone.

G T Wood Flooring

Jared and his crew are a pleasure to work with. For example, they refinished the 80+year-old wood…read morefloors in a home as part of a remodel project I was involved with. Jared took the time to make samples of some finish options for the homeowner to choose from. The final choice added just the right amount of warmth to the red oak floors. I was also impressed with how well the refinished stairs came out. Great work, as always!

Lin and I were very impressed with Jared and Devin of GT Wood Flooring. They were always on time,…read morealways courteous and professional and did an outstanding job of refinishing our floors. (We have two 50# dogs and the photo shows how worn they were.) They also installed new wood flooring in a bedroom and master closet that had previously been carpeted. We were in a time crunch for completion of this project and they went the extra mile to get the job done a day early while maintaining the superb quality of their work!! We look forward to using them on future projects!! We have included before and after photos of approximately the same section of the floor. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND GT Wood Flooring!!! Dave and Lin Harvey

Chameleon Painting

The guys take pride in their work, after the job was completed, they've been paid, Riley(the owner)…read morefind a few spots that show discoloration, he sent 2 guys back to touch up. Both guys took time worked hard to fix the spots.

From the owner: The biggest thing that makes Chameleon unique is that we check all the boxes. They say the problem…read morewith contractors is reliability, affordability, and quality. Pick two you can't have all three right? A good - fast - cheap scenario? Wrong, at Chameleon, we show up when we say we will, we focus on the job at hand. We practice highly skilled craftsmanship on all of our projects. And best of all we are priced fairly in the market and can even cater to your budget. Don't waste your time with Joe Schmo's painting, contact a hungry young businessman who wants to get it done right. Not only will we move your furniture so you don't have to, but we'll also take the time to give you custom color consultations to help you make the selection process easier. Not many painters have a knack for interior design, but with a large number of high-end homes in our portfolio, we have confidence in suggesting our opinions on colors.

Brendan Arsnoe

Brendan Arsnoe installed flooring and was very professional with us. Service was second to none…read more Flooring was done the best that I've seen. I can't say enough about this person and his work.

I have used Brendan twice for various "handyman" projects which were beyond my skillset and WELL…read morewithin his! He is incredibly responsive, efficient and professional in his services. I look forward to Brendan being my "go to" for projects that are beyond my scope! I have enthusiastically referred him to neighbors and look forward to him being a regular resource as I continue a renovation project.

Mariage Roofing Company

(8 reviews)

This is without question the only roofing contractor you should use. I am in Construction…read moreoverseeing 81 properties. This company does a remarkable job with state of the art techniques. Additionally they are so responsible they come out in extremely cold weather for emergencies. No words to describe how professional they are.

I would give 10 stars if I could. We chose Mariage Roofing based on current reviews and a personal…read morereferral from 25 years ago - yes, they are just as wonderful now as they were long ago. This speaks volumes for any company, but especially one in the construction trades. From the initial request for a bid (Matt showed up quickly, provided a bid and answered any questions about products). Excellent communication about the proposal and started much sooner than I thought they could. A full detached garage torn off and replaced in less than one day - Paul communicated before and during the process, showing up with his fantastic work crew who were non-stop until the job was done. Next up was the house - wow it was a worse mess than we anticipated - but no problem for Paul and crew. They had to make some major repairs, but just rolled with it and got it done in 1 day. The workers were there until nearly dark making sure the entire property was impeccably clean (I literally can't find one nail left behind!). This crew is so hard working and fantastic at what they do. It's great to have exceptional service, but most importantly, the end result of their workmanship is outstanding. Our roof looks amazing.

Raebelle Exteriors

The guys are great!!! Solved problems I didn't even knew. Fast and efficient!…read more Fully replaced our roof and installed gutters it was great

This team did such an amazing job. We had roof damage from a storm and Raebelle was so thorough in…read moretheir detailed quote, even the insurance company was impressed. They came in and replaced the roof not only quickly but with high quality. The house is beautiful. Neighbors have stopped by commenting how great they did. They are one of the best businesses we have worked with.

Michigan Stone & Boulder

In our restoration of a 100+ year log cabin, we were crushed to discover that the fireplace, built…read morearound a rusting heatilator insert, was unsafe. One mason we contacted feared the entire chimney would collapse, estimated it would cost $50K or more, and told us to just buy an insert. Our restoration contractor called Mike who owns Michigan Stone & Boulder. Mike clearly knows big rocks and fireplaces! He has his own stone yard and has seen scores of these in his long career. Mike talked to us about what we wanted from stone color to boulder size to design. He spoke confidently about what was possible, what he would recommend and priced the project at less than half the former estimate. We learned you cannot underestimate the value of experience in this work. Mike recognized that the chimney/flu were sound. After some selective demo, they constructed a beautiful firebox, installed a new damper and built the core of a new fireplace using the existing chimney and flu. Mike selected interesting stones to design a fireplace with an arched opening and a raised hearth. Mike and his men took care to build the fireplace paying attention to size, symmetry, color. We could not be more pleased. Mike brought all of his years of experience to this job to create a lasting and usable fireplace that is central to our restoration and enjoyment of this cabin. We are confident in the quality of the work. The fireplace looks like it's been in our historic cabin forever. Mike listens carefully, but is not afraid to make recommendations always with his reasoning. He is no nonsense, confident in his craft and a man of the highest integrity. He and his crew moved steadily through the job, carefully selecting each stone and throughout, seemed as proud of their work as we were pleased. We are grateful for the fireplace they built for us and highly recommend Michigan Stone & Boulder!

From the owner: Retail and Installation of Natural Stone. Landscape and design. Retaining walls, shorelines,…read moreoutdoor kitchens

TruNorth Landscaping

TruNorth transformed our our property over the summer. From retention walls and new patio's, to new…read moreflagstone entry. Their professionalism and courteous approach was outstanding! We highly recommend Doug and his team!!

From the owner: TruNorth Landscaping is a full service landscape design, construction, and maintenance company…read morelocated just North of Traverse City in beautiful Leelanau County. Our identity, TruNorth, is a reflection of our commitment to beautiful Northern Michigan, and our dedication to remain true to our values. We are passionate about creating landscape designs that enhance the natural beauty around us, building outdoor spaces that connect our clients with nature, and offering full-service landscape maintenance to ensure each client's landscaping looks well cared for as it grows and matures. TruNorth Landscaping is Northwest Michigan's most trusted and reliable full-service Design, Construction, and Property Maintenance Company. We are fully licensed and insured. Each member of our team is trained in all aspects of installation and maintenance. We utilize both local and national associations to stay on top of current safety, installation, and maintenance trends. We are honored that a great deal of our business comes from referrals or from our own clients with existing landscaping needs.

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