We were looking to have a composite deck built and were provided several referrals. I have…read moreexperience with construction and built our previous deck, so wanted someone I thought could perform at a high level and stay on schedule. After meeting with four different contractors we chose Wilderness Construction based on our initial positive discussions and confidence that they could get the project done quickly. The beginning stages were positive and Steve was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. The framing and permit process also went well. But the remainder of the process was an absolute nightmare. The first three photos are examples of how they left the deck after rushing to get the job done the first time. Scratches over 4-5 feet long, several gouges, completely dirty. I work from home and witnessed several of the workers tossing the composite decking across the frame many times, so I wasn't all that surprised. We had composite decking before and these were clearly not the normal scratches caused by use...this was clearly from their poor quality of install. I was obviously not pleased and reached out to Steve to rectify. After some back and forth he and the company agreed that the decking was installed poorly and not up to their expectation. In fact the decking was so bad they actually agreed to remove every deck board and start over. The second time around they did a better job overall and actually put a little effort into installing the boards. They called me out to have me give my approval and I mentioned overall it looked much better, but the section they were currently working on had way too big of gaps (measured 1/2" instead of the 1/8" spacers they were supposedly using) and asked if they could please fix that. They indicated they would, but then two hours later the trucks peeled out of here without addressing. They also miscut the stair treads and tried to glue in a little piece in several spots (they didn't do this the first time so this was clearly not correct). The last two photos show the large gaps and the miscut. We originally referred them to other people but quickly withdrew that, and the company that referred us to them also strongly agreed with our opinion and indicated that they would no longer be referring. If you're looking to have a composite deck built please save yourself the money, frustration and poor quality of work and go elsewhere.

Had work done recently on our condo balcony. I admit that it was my fault for not reading the…read moreestimate in detail- however, there was faulty communication through our condo board as well. Wilderness was to be replacing our balcony decking as well as a fascia wrap. It was my assumption that the deck boards and wrap were all going to be Trex as the board wanted everything to look uniform on the outside. The estimate stated the boards were going to be pressure treated wood. HOWEVER- I was NEVER given the the price difference, nor was the option EVER discussed that we had the option of pressure treated wood or Trex. I spoke with Dan this morning and he insists that I was told the difference- $1200- of COURSE I would have gone with that option. Now I have ugly pressure treated wood to look at.

I originally posted a negative review based on my 2025 experience with one of their design teams…read moreand problems with a bathroom addition in 2018, which had been affected by a sinking slab in the garage of my 1970 ranch house. To his credit, the owner, Jef Forward, intervened to submit a revised proposal. He also had the entire garage slab replaced with new footings for the bathroom addition, along with the drywall and framing that the sinking slab had caused. Plus, the firm has not invoiced me for the work. Kudos.

We loved working with Forward on the exterior renovation of our home and we love the results!…read more In the almost 2 years since the completion of the project, I cannot tell you the number of people who have stopped to compliment how the home was transformed by their planning, design, and construction team. Forward Design has put so much thought into their comprehensive approach from the initial meeting, throughout construction, and down to the final details. We not only love the results, but we were regularly impressed with how they handled every step and detail of the process. Organizationally, it is clear that there has been a high degree of intentionality and investment in the cultivation of their work place culture. This translates to clarity, open communication, and collaboration with the client. Each member of their team we worked with were talented, artistic, responsive, and skilled. Rob, our project manager, needs a special shout out for his patience and willingness to indulge all of my questions. The whole team made our experience positive and enjoyable. We look forward to the next project we can tackle with Forward Design.

Robbins Construction is excellent. Our home addition was a bit unique and required some extra care…read moreand thought to achieve the goal and the Robbins team delivered. To have someone that we did not know less than a year ago take as much pride in our home and our family as we do was such a relief. Matt and his staff and team are amazing, they looked out for our best interests, and we could not be happier with the finished product! Highly recommend them to anyone doing an addition or home build in the Ann Arbor area!! Thank you!!

They did an awesome job with our master bathroom remodel. From the first meeting, the exuded a…read morepassion for what they do. They have a high attention to detail and were a pleasure to work with. I would work with them again. They were transparent in every step of the process and worked with us to find the best design to meet our needs and used the best materials for the job. There was an issue with the shower floor that was not installed correctly, and they definitely went above and beyond to make it right.

In the past, my wife and I have not had huge success with previous contract work done on our home…read more We had to continually follow up with contract workers who did not give attention to detail. That all changed when we hired Asare Premium Construction to do the work. Not only did they give attention to detail, but they also made my home a showcase house in our community. The lighting they installed was magnificent and every way. The installation of our facets, handles, and TVs was above total satisfaction. They thoroughly cleaned up when the work was completed. I wish there was more than a 5 star rating to give them because they exceeded expectation.

We were so happy we hired Acheson Builders to redo our kitchen and dining room! They were easy to…read morework with, were very up front about costs/budget, finished our project on time, and the end result is gorgeous! We were also blown away by all the great people we worked with throughout this project. Everyone is professional, very skilled, very reachable/responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

We just completed a big renovation with Acheson Builders and we\'re extremely happy with their…read morework. We expanded a dormer (through a slate roof) and reconfigured/renovated two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It took 5/6 months to reach full completion. We lived here the whole time and everyone was wonderful to work with and be around for that length of time. Jim Acheson does a wonderful job of paying attention to detail and made the renovated section of the home look seamless. Our home was built in 1926 so staying true to the time period was very important to us. We would highly recommend Acheson Builders and will be doing more projects with them as well.

She is very professional and does work in a timely manner. I needed some drawings done for a…read morere-model for a bathroom. However, I didn't want to go to a professional kitchen and bath designer because I didn't want them to push for their products and then have buyers remorse. She did the drawings and I did my research and picked out what I wanted without having to deal with the middle person. With her drawings the contractors were able to use them to "follow directions" and re-model the bathroom. Her pricing, compared to others that I have priced, were very reasonable with the work I wanted done and the amount I was willing to spend. I would definitely recommend her for any drawing work that any of my friends want.

I am giving this company 3 stars because the work itself was completed on time, but the overall…read moreexperience was deeply disappointing. Bait‑and‑switch concerns. The owner, Blake, initially presented one set of expectations and then shifted them once the project began. Warranty issues. I was told the work came with a two‑year warranty. Within one week of the bathroom being completed, I discovered a leak behind the wall. When I requested assistance, I was blamed for the issue rather than offered support--despite the problem appearing almost immediately after completion. Contract practices. The contract I was asked to sign was blank. When I raised concerns about the work, I was told the items I questioned were "not in the contract." Instead of addressing the issues, I was met with threats of litigation, and at one point the owner made comments that I perceived as physically threatening. Several mistakes were made during the project and were only corrected after I pushed back--only for the situation to be turned around on me again. I invested approximately $30,000 in this project. My original review was posted on Yelp but was later removed after the owner disputed it. I have text message documentation of the entire experience and will provide it if further false statements are made by the owner or Blake (B.G.). My strong recommendation: do not sign a blank contract and ensure every detail of the work is documented. I made the mistake of trusting the owner as a friend, and that trust was not respected.

I have either recommended or worked with Mil-Spec four times. As a Realtor I had recommended…read moreMil-Spec to two friends, both thrilled with the work. I recommended Mil-Spec to a Buyer client, very satisfied with job. Mil-Spec also handled a house flip, great job on all. The Mil-Spec team sends pictures and reports that customers can easily understand. Screening, scheduling and managing supplies, suppliers and subcontractors is not easy for the homeowner who is not involved with aforementioned on a daily basis. You have to use a general contractor that uses trades and suppliers on a regular basis. If not, every step of the way or you will be a low priority to trades people and suppliers. Your project will take 3 times as long. That is just the reality. There are so many moving parts and pieces to a remodel, hire the best, hire Mil-Spec. Honest, fair, reliable.

Beware of Joe Hileman …read more He is completely dishonest . He met with us and presented himself as a father and son company . Not at all . We never saw him pick up a hammer! Never saw his son again either . Instead we saw several crews of non English speaking men mulling around our property. Anytime we did see Joe he never had time to talk with us . Was always in a hurry to get to another appointment. Basically , we had a new roof installed, some trim and some siding which he installed the wrong kind that doesn't match. Trim doesn't match either! They used my shingles,! So the job should have not cost so much ? Nope . They removed a concrete slab that we didn't want to be moved . They removed barn doors and never replaced them . They never completed the job! They left gutters off too . The whole experience was a nightmare. I could go on and on about all of this companies mistakes. We don't speak Spanish so we were unable to communicate with his workers. The worst was the bill ! Unbelievable. The bottom line was to have a bunch of Mexicans on my property for two months all needing a paycheck! Absolutely, no communication whatsoever with Hileman . We had no idea that he was going to give us a huge bill ! Since this mess we've had to spend thousands of dollars to fix numerous problems and we are still not done spending money. ! I hope you read this Joe because you know it's the truth

I scheduled an appointment this past Friday at 3 pm to discuss an addition. My wife and I both had…read moreto leave work a few hours early to make the appointment. The company was a complete no-show. 4 days later and there's been no contact at all from them. This made for a pretty terrible first impression. I won't be calling them back as I have no interest in hiring a company that can't even manage their own schedule, and has no respect for my time.