I called to get an estimate for my porch and house to be power washed…read more Robert was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He was punctual and the Quote was a good price. I like to get at least 3 quote and his was second so I haven't chose a service provider yet, but it good to see Companies like Roberts that make a difference and provide great service.

My husband and I are seniors and retired. Our experience with Robert Temple of Professional…read moreServices in Brighton, MI got progressively worse each time we hired him. Definitely buyer beware. The first time, he power washed our house and fixed some screens. He did a pretty good job, but afterward complained our house was really dirty and did not fix all the screens as agreed. In hindsight, we thought the complaining was a little strange, but we let it go. . We hired him again to remove leaves from the lawn in the fall and to remove wood chips from several stumps which had been ground down. He did not remove the wood chips. I had to call him back to complete the job. He complained he would have to bring a crew back again but he cleaned up the chips. THEN THE LAST STRAW this past summer of 2019: We contacted him to power wash and stain our deck and a small balcony, install two windows in our bedroom, and fix some loose siding. THE DECK: We had just installed a new wood patio door and asked him to cover it with plastic before power washing and staining the deck.....he said he would but did not. He was all packed up and ready to go when I had to remind him he had not painted the small balcony. He grumbled but painted it. Our deck railing is wood and metal. We inspected his work after it had dried and noticed he had gotten paint on some of the metal parts and did not clean it up, the stain on the deck was thin and could be seen through in places, and where the deck met the house for at least 30-plus feet he sprayed white solid stain on the brick and left it there! THE SIDING: He said it could not be fixed without charging another $2000....but collected the original estimate of $250 for doing nothing. THE TWO UPSTAIRS WINDOWS: We showed him approximately where we wanted the windows to go, if possible. Even though we told him we were not sure how large the windows could be to avoid running into the downstairs roof line, he apparently did not measure. He ordered windows and when he came back to install them, the first one went fine and looked great. The second one, however, ran into the roof line and the bottom third of the window was actually covered by the roof. He suggested that I either have him put some white flashing over the bottom third of the window and leave it like that.....OR.push the windows up to within 1.5 inches of the ceiling, making it impossible to install the crown molding. I told him neither option was acceptable and told him he was supposed to have measured to determine what size windows could be used. He said it was difficult to know???!!! I told him we relied on him to determine this important part of the project. By this time, he was getting angry and being rude to me. My husband was 15 minutes away. I told him I wanted him to deal with my husband, I would go get him, and not to do anything further until I got back. He told me he could not wait around all day and he was not making any money on this project!.....but he agreed to wait until I got back.......BUT as soon as I left, he cut an even bigger hole in my wall and pushed the window up to the ceiling anyway. We were not happy at all. Robert was angry because he was going to have to order the correct size windows and wanted to charge us an extra $1000. I said 'no' we were not going to pay extra for his mistake; he would have to make this right. My husband finally agreed to split the cost of the correct windows AND allow Robert to take the incorrect windows we had already paid for. LONG STORY SHORT......He eventually VERY sloppily installed the new windows, put some dry wall mud over all the cut up drywall on my wall, and told us we could sand it and fix it as necessary. I could not even go in and look at this mess for quite a while....BUT WHEN I DID.....I noticed the windows are not level with each other.....so apparently he did not measure appropriately again. We still don't have this all straightened out yet. This was something I had wanted to do for a long time and was supposed to improve our property value, but we could have done a better job ourselves. Robert was rude, disrespectful, unprofessional, and he ripped us off. He actually put his sign on our front lawn and I removed it as soon as he drove out of our driveway so none of our neighbors would think they should give him a try. Definitely would not recommend. We learned our lesson.

A couple of weeks ago, some siding blew loose from my home. I called a couple of places to come…read morelook and provide me an estimate for repair. I waited 4 weeks they never scheduled a date or time. I used Yelp and found CDP Services Exterior Pros and Christopher Popa. Christopher provided exceptional service and professionalism. After losing valuable time with another company, I was relieved to work with someone who was punctual, honest, and knowledgeable. Mr. Popa patiently answered my questions and thoroughly assessed the situation, recognized that the damage was likely due to improper installation, and resolved the issue efficiently without attempting to upsell or suggest unnecessary replacements. As a Deaf customer, I greatly appreciated that he communicated with me in the manner I requested and demonstrated courtesy and respect throughout the process. His integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set CDP Services Exterior Pros apart. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking dependable and trustworthy exterior repair services. I would definitely use this service again. Thank you Christopher!

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Quick scheduling response. Field sales, John, was great to work with. Ultimately we opted to go…read morewith a paved patio instead of an elevated deck. John was insightful and helpful with design ideas, really appreciated his professionalism.

Custom Deck did a great job on my new deck. I had a complete tearout and replacement of my old…read moredeck. They went through all the pros and cons of material and construction options with me so I could make the best decision for my needs and budget. They also provided written documentation of how they were going to do everything - details on how the support posts would be set, on the structure, and on the deck boards, etc, many of which were beyond what the local building code requires. And then they were able to deliver on what they said they would do. The new support structure for my deck is rock solid, I swear I could park a truck on it. Good communication with me throughout the entire process. And the finished product is beautiful. I went with a composite deck material. While not the least expensive quote that I had, they were competitive. I went with them because I wanted it done right and last many years, and I fee that they were able to give me that.

We needed to replace our four foot wide gate in our chain link fence with a six foot gate to…read moreimprove mower access. After receiving a number of extremely expensive estimates from other companies, we hired New Edge. Jacob was excellent from start to finish. He quoted us a very fair price and completed the work to a high standard. His communication was great throughout. We would not hesitate to hire him again.

We got in touch with this local company as we were looking for quotes for a backyard fence (to keep…read moreour pets secure) and they were able to meet and exceed our expectations. They quote was reasonable, scheduled promptly, all the info was clearly presented and the prices up front. There was no guess work. Then Fence Spot did an awesome job with the measurements, took a template of the existing fence, made fence to match existing, and hauled away the defunct chain link fence and wooden posts that we had on the property that were in the way of the new fence installation. When there was an issue, we promptly were contacted (our sprinkler system was not marked, so predictably, the sprinkler line was damaged in the diffing process, which could only be prevented if it was marked beforehand). This possibility was outlined in the estimate we received, so not the company's fault at all. The posts were installed promptly and set into concrete. Once they were done, Fence Spot came out again and installed the rest of the wooden fence and it looks great! It not only keeps our critters in, but it looks aesthetically nice too. Out of all the estimates we received, I would only recommend the Fence Spot. They have a showroom too, which is nice - just go and look at all the samples. I was really impressed with their responsiveness and customer service. Would hire them again.

Unfriendly and rude on the phone. Wanted to charge $20 to drive 2 miles for a quote. Seem very lazy…read moreand not care if they do business or not.

A deck screen porch and handicap ramp roughed in three weeks after original start date then what…read morethey roughed in was completely wrong deck was way too low. One of the outside finish edge board had toe nails down the exposed side even cracked the wood. This was supposed to be my relaxation space. They still have not paid back what I am owed. I will edit if they do. They bid out too much work and kept putting me off. It is ridiculous. Brian the owner and amazing individual to talk to but the workers he sent to me were sub par at best definitely not him he was very knowledgeable.

From the owner: Mitten Made Basements is a full-service home renovation and remodeling company based in Livingston…read moreCounty, MI. Our design & build construction team specializes in transforming basements, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, and creating small additions tailored to your vision. We prioritize communication, honesty, and quality work above all, allowing everything else to fall into place naturally. At Mitten Made Basements, we're committed to delivering the highest-quality workmanship, backed by a team whose integrity and strong work ethic form the core of our business. Staying current with industry innovations, we aim to enhance your home's value and aesthetics. For an exceptional remodeling experience, call Mitten Made Basements today!

My cedar deck is now 27 years old. Eight years ago, I first hired Royalty Deck Restoration to…read morereplace several rotting, unsafe boards. They also power washed and stained the deck, and the results were outstanding. Unlike other companies I had used before, they went the extra mile by sanding all the deck rails and filling every carpenter bee hole. Since then, I've had them restore my deck every other year. Thanks to their reliable and detailed work, my deck remains attractive and safe to use--without the need for a costly replacement that might not fit future homeowners' needs. These guys are dependable, professional, and consistently deliver great results.

In July of 2022, we contacted Royalty Deck to strip down our back deck and stain it, and to do some…read morerepair and touch up work on the front porch. Erik came out on July 16, 2022 to take measurements so he could prepare an estimate. He told me that he'd have an estimate to me in the next couple days. On July 28, I texted him and let him know I was still waiting for an estimate. He replied four days later on August 1, informing me he was sick and that he would email it out that evening. He did not. On August 2, he emailed me an estimate, which required a down payment of 35%, which I paid that day (August 2, 2022). Erik did inform me that I should probably not expect any work to be done until Spring, 2023 since we were already at the end of the season, and there were other customers ahead of me. I had no problem with this. On April 6, 2023, Erik's crew began working on the back deck, stripping off the paint. On that day, Erik also asked if he could put a sign in my front lawn advertising for his business while his crew was working there. I found this to be a strange request, but I agreed. On May 12, Erik texted me asking if his crew could power wash the next week. On May 18, I texted him asking when we could expect the power wash. He told me that I was the next one on his list (a response I came to expect from Erik in subsequent months). On May 22, Erik asked if he could come to the house so my wife could pick out a color for the stain. We agreed on 5pm. He did not show. I texted him at 7:56pm that evening asking him if we should still expect to see him that evening so we could pick out the color. He responded by telling me he was still at a job in Hartland, and he would come by the next day at 9am. My wife and I made arrangements so someone could be home at 9am to meet with Erik. However, 9am came and went, and he never showed. I texted him at 10:47am that day to ask if we should still expect him to stop by, and he responded by saying we were next on his list, and he was on his way. (Remember, this is how Erik likes to respond. We're always the next one on the list.) On Monday, June 5, his team stained the back deck, and he asked for another payment to be made since the stain was complete. Instead, I just went online that day and paid in full for the entire project - even though there was still work to be completed on the front porch. Erik told me on June 5 that he would be back the first of August to complete the work in front since the new lumber needed time to dry before it could be painted. August came and went. No communication. September came and went. No communication. Finally, on Tuesday September 26, I texted Erik and let him know that I was disappointed with his lack of communication. I put down a deposit for this job 13 months prior, and I paid for the job in full back in June, which is when he told me I should expect the job to be completed around the first of August. He apologized, blamed the weather, and told me that he already had me scheduled for later that week. (Again...this is how he responds.) He said that if the weather was dry on Friday, that's when he would complete the job. If not Friday, then Saturday if it's a dry day. Friday, September 29, the high was 68, and there was no rain. He did not show, and there was no communication. Saturday, September 30, the high was 75, and there was no rain. He did not show. At 6:51pm that evening (Saturday), he texted me and told me he'd show up Monday to finish the job, which he did. I have no issues with the quality of work performed by Royalty Deck. They did a nice job. My decision to write this review and to never use them again is due to their complete lack of professionalism. As I told Erik, it is not relevant to me how busy they have been, how behind they are, or what the weather is like. As the contractor who has been paid by me, it is his job to keep me informed, and to follow up with me if he is unable to keep his word. Because of how they choose to do business, I do not recommend hiring Royalty Deck. IN RESPONSE TO THE OWNER'S RESPONSE: 1) I agree that weather can delay service. I never stated otherwise in my review. Had Erik kept me informed along the way, and explained why he was consistently missing his own deadlines, this review would have been much different. Instead, there was so little communication, that normally I was the one to reach out. And it is, in fact, irrelevant to me what the excuse is. Whatever the excuse may be, it is Erik's job to keep customers informed if there is a delay. In my summary of events above (spanning more than a year), it is clear that Erik did a very poor job keeping me informed. 2) Erik did, in fact, say early August. Here is the exact wording from his text. "Aiming for early august (sic) for that touch up and porch". I can provide a screen shot of this text if needed.

I was quoted $800 for installation of two kitchen light fixtures and 8 exterior shutters. I paid…read more$400 upfront before Justin even came to my house on June 28. He arrived almost 2 hours later than our arranged time. Wasn't a big deal. He did a decent job with the lights. He could not hang all the shutters due to humidity and said he would come back to finish the job. I paid him the remaining $400 when he came back July 11. On July 15, I texted Justin to let him know a shutter had come off the house, and another was close to falling off. It is now Sept. 6 and after multiple texts and several promises to return, he has not been back and has stopped responding to my messages. The second shutter did come off, as well as a third. Please do not hire Justin/Knuckle Busters. I feel bad writing a review like this, but I am not sure what else to do at this point. I feel my messages were reasonable and it's not like I hounded him every day. I just want the job I paid for to be finished satisfactorily. It's not a lot to ask for.

Nice guys. When finished, I asked a question about another problem. Gave me a quote and did it the…read moresame day. Quality and value was very good.

The team at Skyview Detroit (formerly known as Livingspace Detroit) is incredible. They just…read morefinished a project building a sunroom for us. After meeting with Taylor from Skyview and representatives from two rival companies, the decision as to who to sign with was easy to make because the rival companies didn't come close to offering the value, the customization and flexibility, or the quality of projected final product as Skyview. And that's just talking about the product and the return on investment for the cost (I have quotes from other companies for sunrooms half the size for roughly the same price, and they didn't have the same quality of building materials). When you factor in the high level of professionalism, exceptional customer service, and frequent, respectful communication, the value of working with Skyview gets better and better. Considering the amount of time that goes into a project like building a sunroom, working with a team that is respectful, reliable, friendly, and helpful is really important. The quality of the people themselves can make or break your experience. From the time we sat down to discuss options and make plans for our custom sunroom, all the way through the final completion and walk-through of the space, every individual member of the team was exceptional (from the crew building the room to the electricians brought in to the folks organizing logistics and communication from the office to the person actually designing our space). Whenever my partner or I had stupid questions, any member of the crew on site would take the time out to talk it through with us with impressive patience. Or Taylor or Valerie would respond to our email queries within a couple hours, often sooner than later. If there was a concern or question about the build itself, Matt would quickly involve himself to make sure things were addressed to our satisfaction. Even though this was one of many jobs for this team, they never once made us feel like *just another job*. This is especially a shout-out to the building crew since they were here all day long, day after day, in the bitter cold and over the holidays (not on the holidays, though, which we were happy they could enjoy). That they were always so great to work with or talk to in spite of the demands of the job goes to show how genuinely kind and professional they all are. The sunroom they built for us is off the back of our house. The first step was tearing out the old concrete patio and pouring a new slab. Then they began putting up the structure, putting in electrical, etc. They built a gabled roof into the existing roof of the house, which meant removing gutters, tearing into walls, shingling, putting up new gutters. They put down beautiful flooring, installed a ceiling fan (that we supplied, as per the agreement), put up a new interior wall (bead board) with an opening for a dog door (as requested), ran new electrical, installed a baseboard heater to make the room usable all year. The trim-work done at the end is beautiful. When all was said and done, they cleaned up the room and the yard quickly and efficiently. What I'm trying to say is, a lot of time, energy, expertise, and coordination went into putting this together for us. The sunroom has been completely finished for about a week and we have already spent more waking hours in it than the rest of the house. We love it. Our pets love it. We had friends in from out of town and they were blown away by it. I might build another sunroom off this sunroom just to have another project with this team. If you're thinking about a sunroom or other related project, I highly encourage you to contact Skyview and set up a consultation. There were no strings attached until we signed the contract. There's no risk because you can walk away if you aren't satisfied with the plan. But they customize their projects according to your wants and needs, so I think you'll be impressed.

We couldn't be more pleased with the results or more impressed with the craftsmanship. They met…read moreevery commitment and the quality is top notch on every aspect from the decking to the stairs to the rails. Also very impressed with Pat and Andrew who did our deck. Consummate professionals who patiently answered every question I raised throughout the project.