Hercules Construction had done a couple of small (less then $1,000) jobs for me when I contracted…read morewith them to do a large (over $20,000) project replacing stairs to my upstairs rental, adding decks and under-stairs dry storage rooms and fixing the kitchen porch all while I was out of town. I gave them detailed drawings which I had worked on for months. A couple of days before they started I discovered the planned on changing the design without checking with me. I told them not to change anything without talking to me and then only if there were building code issues. I left town and they started work. A couple weeks later Brad ( the owner) emailed photos and I saw they had gone ahead and built exactly the way I told him not to. When I pointed this out never explained why they ignored my instructions but said he would have them fix it. Although they did re-do the stairs and landings to match my plans, they reconstructed it on the surface without changing the underlying framing which ended up making everything out of whack with railing posts hanging half off the deck and stair supports and railings that looked like they were stuck together in a very hap-hazard way. Railings on different sides were different heights there were design differences in different sections as though they were building with different carpenters and plans from one day to the next without looking at the previous days work. Work was very sloppy. It looked like the were using dull saws as cuts were burned and rough with lots of splinter. Deck boards cut crooked. Screws in exposed areas of hand rails causing splinters where you put your hands. Deck screws not counter sunk until I pointed it out. Storage units that leak and have warped doors and only utilizing a portion of the area in my design. According to my neighbors, the workers had very bad work habits--working slowly, smoking and goofing off and leaving early with the Brad hardly ever being seen at the work site. Brad told me he knew the workers put in a full days work because he had their time sheets (which they filled out). When I got back I was very upset (Brad had never sent more photos after I saw that first problem) when I saw the work. Brad had his workers counter sink the deck screws and adjust and cut a few things but they exhibited a bad attitude and I just wanted them off my property. I had already paid for everything but the porch repair which was supposed to be less than $800 but a figured Brad would be so embarrassed by everything he wouldn't have the gall to bill me for more. To my surprise, he sent a bill for almost $5,000. I told him to come over and we could discuss what he needed to do to fix everything before I would pay him more money. He never replied. I found out later, through another contractor, that Brad had put a lien on my property. I got no official notification of this. I heard through the grapevine that he used this tactic before with other clients when they didn't want to pay for what they felt was sub-standard work. I already knew I was going to have to pay someone else to fix everything but due to the lien I sued Hercules. I got the lien removed but no money back.

MMR Contracting did a garage repair for me. Immediately answered my call…read more Worked with my insurance company. Completed all work on time and under budget. Workers were efficient and polite. I am very satisfied and highly recommend this company.

From the owner: MMR Contracting, LLC offers exterior remodeling services throughout the Iron Mountain, MI area.read more

3 years ago I had a fire at my cabin in Florence county in Wisconsin. After several failed attempts…read moreto get contractors out for estimates I was told about Carey contracting. They estimated when they said they would. They did the work they said they would and I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. They honor their word. This summer I'm building a large pole garage at my place and guess who got the nod? That's right, Carey Contracting. Believe me, if I had not been satisfied with the fire rebuild then I would have chosen another contractor. No hesitation on my part; if you want honest work at a fair price, go with Carey!

It seems most people use Yelp to review restaurants, bars, hotels etc and leave the contractors to…read moreAngie's List, but the heck with it; here goes... My gf and I recently had Carey Contracting do an extensive bathroom/laundry room remodel. They were top notch - professional, offered good, clear communication, were quick, did good work, and were fair priced. They used (with necessary modification) our plans which required demolition, reframing, insulation, replacing and rerouting plumbing, electrical, window(s) installation, tiling, paneling and trim work. They also installed a non-standard door in our old log home. Some of this work required subcontractors, who despite one hiccup, performed well. I had previously contacted three smaller area contractors, none of who could even be bothered to return my calls and/or provide an estimate until a "week or so". One contractor even indicated he would not bid on the job if we pursued a competitive bidding process. One call to Carey and we had a walkthrough of the potential remodel area the next day, and a estimate the following week. Approximately six weeks after the start of the demolition we now have a brand new bathroom that is not only highly functional but beautiful.

Great work at first. Didn't finish prepaid job. There were quality issues and hasn't been returning…read moretexts.