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Menard Group Incorporated
PO Box 15
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Menard Group Incorporated
PO Box 15
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
240 local quotes requested

At Menard Group Incorporated we put Integrity, Quality,and Reliability first. We are a female Owned and Operated company that utilizes skill, communication, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving! Customer service is our number 1 priority. Matched with the quality men and woman that make up our team of technicians, Menard Group Incorporated will surely leave you with a sense of satisfaction for all your home improvement needs! Weather its a new build, remodel, or just some repair and maintenance , we have you covered. Services provided to Commercial/Industrial/Residential

"Love coming home to see and smell the sparkling clean house! She does an amazing job! Very efficient and detail oriented."

Beth L on February 2025

At Menard Group Incorporated we put Integrity, Quality,and Reliability first. We are a female Owned and Operated company that utilizes skill, communication, and a pragmatic approach to problem solving! Customer service is our number 1 priority. Matched with the quality men and woman that make up our team of technicians, Menard Group Incorporated will surely leave you with a sense of satisfaction for all your home improvement needs! Weather its a new build, remodel, or just some repair and maintenance , we have you covered. Services provided to Commercial/Industrial/Residential

"Love coming home to see and smell the sparkling clean house! She does an amazing job! Very efficient and detail oriented."

Beth L on February 2025


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


Final stop construction
No reviews
Final stop construction
No reviews
23 years of experience

We offer what most construction companies don't. We promise that our process is unlike any others. Come to our website and take a look. If you would like to no specifically just call.

We offer what most construction companies don't. We promise that our process is unlike any others. Come to our website and take a look. If you would like to no specifically just call.


bryan stallard wood floors
PO Box 53
5.00(
1
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bryan stallard wood floors
PO Box 53
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1988, wood floors - installation - sand & finish - recoat - clean & polish. Specializing in restoring old wood floors. I'm a small operation dedicated to high end, durable performance.

Since 1988, wood floors - installation - sand & finish - recoat - clean & polish. Specializing in restoring old wood floors. I'm a small operation dedicated to high end, durable performance.


Michigan Building Specialties
1001 W. Beecher St.
3.67(
3
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Michigan Building Specialties
1001 W. Beecher St.
3.67(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
72 years of experience

Michigan Building Specialties has been remodeling homes in Michigan since 1953. We specialize in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, design & build, and exterior remodeling.

"From start to finish everyone at MBS was polite, helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. After initial contact a design and materials selection appointment was quickly made, and a timely installation date was scheduled. My job started on time, and an installer worked at my home 8 hours each day until my kitchen and bathroom renovations were completed. The installers were very respectful to my property. They well cleaned their work areas at the end of each day, and finished the kitchen and bathroom within the time frame that I was quoted. I am 100% satisfied with MBS, and highly recommend MBS to others."

Nadine R on July 2023

Michigan Building Specialties has been remodeling homes in Michigan since 1953. We specialize in kitchen & bathroom remodeling, design & build, and exterior remodeling.

"From start to finish everyone at MBS was polite, helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. After initial contact a design and materials selection appointment was quickly made, and a timely installation date was scheduled. My job started on time, and an installer worked at my home 8 hours each day until my kitchen and bathroom renovations were completed. The installers were very respectful to my property. They well cleaned their work areas at the end of each day, and finished the kitchen and bathroom within the time frame that I was quoted. I am 100% satisfied with MBS, and highly recommend MBS to others."

Nadine R on July 2023


DSS Contracting LLC
75 David Dr
4.80(
5
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DSS Contracting LLC
75 David Dr
4.80(
5
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

DSS Contracting LLC

DSS Contracting LLC


Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
)
Color Your Carpet
9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
)
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.


smugsconstruction@yahoo.com
2384 W Hansen Rd
No reviews
smugsconstruction@yahoo.com
2384 W Hansen Rd
No reviews
13 years of experience

remodling and build the best decks you could have and we also have payment plans.You think of it we will build it

remodling and build the best decks you could have and we also have payment plans.You think of it we will build it


Plain & Fancy Contractors
6380 Loomis Rd
No reviews
Plain & Fancy Contractors
6380 Loomis Rd
No reviews
28 years of experience

Plain & Fancy Contractors is your one stop for all of your home improvement and construction needs. From kitchen and bathroom remodeling to roofing repairs, we meet the diverse needs of our residential and commercial customers in the greater East Jordan area. Our expert craftspeople abide by the Three Cs - Clean, Courteous and Consistent. We’re a BBB-approved, Licensed and Insured contractor, so you can feel secure that you are getting the best service and standards of safety!

Plain & Fancy Contractors is your one stop for all of your home improvement and construction needs. From kitchen and bathroom remodeling to roofing repairs, we meet the diverse needs of our residential and commercial customers in the greater East Jordan area. Our expert craftspeople abide by the Three Cs - Clean, Courteous and Consistent. We’re a BBB-approved, Licensed and Insured contractor, so you can feel secure that you are getting the best service and standards of safety!


Huron Homes Construction Inc
7585 Huron Shores Dr
No reviews
Huron Homes Construction Inc
7585 Huron Shores Dr
No reviews
38 years of experience

Huron Homes Construction Inc., is a general contractor/Handyman specializing in residential remodeling and home construction services. We serve the Lexington MI area and beyond, on projects ranging from additions, to both small and large remodeling and renovation jobs. Some of our specialties include: Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling, Finish Carpentry, Electrical Work, Windows & Door Installations, and many other Home Improvement Services to name a few. Call today for the area's best! Products: Windows, Doors, Wiring, Kitchen And Bathroom Fixtures, Screens, Drywall, Sinks, Tubs, Toilets, Shingles Payments:Personal Checks, Cashiers Check, Cash Only Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Huron Homes Construction Inc., is a general contractor/Handyman specializing in residential remodeling and home construction services. We serve the Lexington MI area and beyond, on projects ranging from additions, to both small and large remodeling and renovation jobs. Some of our specialties include: Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling, Finish Carpentry, Electrical Work, Windows & Door Installations, and many other Home Improvement Services to name a few. Call today for the area's best! Products: Windows, Doors, Wiring, Kitchen And Bathroom Fixtures, Screens, Drywall, Sinks, Tubs, Toilets, Shingles Payments:Personal Checks, Cashiers Check, Cash Only Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

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Guest house building services FAQs

In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.

Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.

In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.

The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.

As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.

Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.

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