Founded in 2008, award-winning Better World Builders is Southwest Michigan’s premier Home Performance Contractor and your one-stop shop for everything related to energy efficiency. Our team of experts has an intimate understanding of building science that allows us to create custom plans to make even the oldest homes perform like new. The average person spends 90% of their time indoors, and Better World Builders team wants to make your indoor spaces as comfortable, safe, durable, and efficient as possible. Our mission is to create added home value through healthy, resilient, and energy-efficient homes. We help our clients take control of their energy use and indoor air quality environments. Every home is made up of many systems. These include roofing systems; insulation systems; siding, door, and window systems; heating, cooling and ventilation systems; and water control systems. When these systems work well together, you can have an efficient and valuable Home Performance property. When these systems are old or not working, your home and family can be vulnerable to high energy bills, uncomfortable rooms, icicles, mold, increased costs for maintenance surprises, and may even be more susceptible to severe weather events. Better World Builders is a full-service Home Performance Contractor and can coordinate the right repairs, replacements, and retrofits with trusted service and tested results all with one call! We don’t guess, WE TEST!
Founded in 2008, award-winning Better World Builders is Southwest Michigan’s premier Home Performance Contractor and your one-stop shop for everything related to energy efficiency. Our team of experts has an intimate understanding of building science that allows us to create custom plans to make even the oldest homes perform like new. The average person spends 90% of their time indoors, and Better World Builders team wants to make your indoor spaces as comfortable, safe, durable, and efficient as possible. Our mission is to create added home value through healthy, resilient, and energy-efficient homes. We help our clients take control of their energy use and indoor air quality environments. Every home is made up of many systems. These include roofing systems; insulation systems; siding, door, and window systems; heating, cooling and ventilation systems; and water control systems. When these systems work well together, you can have an efficient and valuable Home Performance property. When these systems are old or not working, your home and family can be vulnerable to high energy bills, uncomfortable rooms, icicles, mold, increased costs for maintenance surprises, and may even be more susceptible to severe weather events. Better World Builders is a full-service Home Performance Contractor and can coordinate the right repairs, replacements, and retrofits with trusted service and tested results all with one call! We don’t guess, WE TEST!
At Terry's Handyman Service we are simply People Helping People ~ Whether you need simple furniture assembly to lite home remodeling, we are your option for high quality work at the most affordable prices. Being in the handyman and cleaning industry for over 15 years, we bring experience to the table and treat your home as if it was ours, with utmost respect. It all starts with a call for a free quote and ends with a smile. We guarantee customer satisfaction and will match other quotes.
At Terry's Handyman Service we are simply People Helping People ~ Whether you need simple furniture assembly to lite home remodeling, we are your option for high quality work at the most affordable prices. Being in the handyman and cleaning industry for over 15 years, we bring experience to the table and treat your home as if it was ours, with utmost respect. It all starts with a call for a free quote and ends with a smile. We guarantee customer satisfaction and will match other quotes.
Family owned. Additional phone numbers - (231) 733-1440, (877) 835-3500, (616) 796-0230. Sub contractors used when needed. Cost determined by the job. West Michigan Roofing provides quality roofing design and installation for homes, churches and commercial buildings. We specialize in metal, shingle and flat roof installation. Ask about our “High Wind Uplift” and other custom specifications. We are the premier roofing company in West Michigan for winter roof repair and preventative maintenance. From added insulation to increased ventilation, we have the knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair roof leaks and damage due to ice, snow and water build up that the winter can bring. Contact us today to learn how we can help prepare your home for the winter months.
"My husband and chose this company to replace our roof several years ago. It has been a very poor experience from the start. The company does not call when they need to reschedule and shows up whenever they please with no communication. They do not return phone calls and do not share what work was completed when doing repairs. We paid for a high quality roofing materials as our house had a roof that was currently leaking. After replacing the entire roof the leak continued and after many phone calls and repairs it was finally fixed a year later. We currently have another leak due to an improperly place vent that is causing a leak on our back porch windows. Yet again they were scheduled and did not show up to complete the job. We constantly have to call to find out when the job will be completed. Still waiting for a call back and we are currently in the process of trying to sell our home, making this all the more frustrating."
Jenna B on October 2020
Family owned. Additional phone numbers - (231) 733-1440, (877) 835-3500, (616) 796-0230. Sub contractors used when needed. Cost determined by the job. West Michigan Roofing provides quality roofing design and installation for homes, churches and commercial buildings. We specialize in metal, shingle and flat roof installation. Ask about our “High Wind Uplift” and other custom specifications. We are the premier roofing company in West Michigan for winter roof repair and preventative maintenance. From added insulation to increased ventilation, we have the knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair roof leaks and damage due to ice, snow and water build up that the winter can bring. Contact us today to learn how we can help prepare your home for the winter months.
"My husband and chose this company to replace our roof several years ago. It has been a very poor experience from the start. The company does not call when they need to reschedule and shows up whenever they please with no communication. They do not return phone calls and do not share what work was completed when doing repairs. We paid for a high quality roofing materials as our house had a roof that was currently leaking. After replacing the entire roof the leak continued and after many phone calls and repairs it was finally fixed a year later. We currently have another leak due to an improperly place vent that is causing a leak on our back porch windows. Yet again they were scheduled and did not show up to complete the job. We constantly have to call to find out when the job will be completed. Still waiting for a call back and we are currently in the process of trying to sell our home, making this all the more frustrating."
Jenna B on October 2020
We except master card, visa, Financing is available
We except master card, visa, Financing is available
Since we are a new small company, we can afford lower prices with some of the best quality work.
Since we are a new small company, we can afford lower prices with some of the best quality work.
Cost is determined by the job. Additional emails - info@tpmgroupinc.com, info@strongstructures.com.
Cost is determined by the job. Additional emails - info@tpmgroupinc.com, info@strongstructures.com.
Owner operated. 15 years experience.
Owner operated. 15 years experience.
For new construction, renovation or remodeling, look to Sauber & Sons for our practical experience, down to earth approach, and comprehensive solutions. Sauber & Sons handles every aspect of the job, so you don't have to worry about all the daily details. Our dedication to good communication helps every project proceed more smoothly. One of the attributes we hear from our clients is quality. The job isn't done until it's right, period. Reliability. We are there when we say, and we do what we say. Doug was raised to be very dependable, and he is. Integrity, everything is done, communication is shared, and relationships are developed with high integrity as the primary driver. Fun - we must have fun in what we do - it's work, sure, but we should be able to laugh while we do it! We do use subcontractors, but they are select group of individuals who share the same values and we hold them to high expectations. Please tell us you heard about us on Angie's list and we will extend you a special discount. Another option for you is what we call refreshing green! Easy choices for a better earth and a better life! Green is so easy! It’s about choices, not significant changes. The two easiest and most beneficial changes come in energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The process is simple, starts with a consultation, energy audit, recommendations then we save you money, make your house more comfortable and give you better indoor air quality. We hope to meet you and help you with your transformation remodel. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
For new construction, renovation or remodeling, look to Sauber & Sons for our practical experience, down to earth approach, and comprehensive solutions. Sauber & Sons handles every aspect of the job, so you don't have to worry about all the daily details. Our dedication to good communication helps every project proceed more smoothly. One of the attributes we hear from our clients is quality. The job isn't done until it's right, period. Reliability. We are there when we say, and we do what we say. Doug was raised to be very dependable, and he is. Integrity, everything is done, communication is shared, and relationships are developed with high integrity as the primary driver. Fun - we must have fun in what we do - it's work, sure, but we should be able to laugh while we do it! We do use subcontractors, but they are select group of individuals who share the same values and we hold them to high expectations. Please tell us you heard about us on Angie's list and we will extend you a special discount. Another option for you is what we call refreshing green! Easy choices for a better earth and a better life! Green is so easy! It’s about choices, not significant changes. The two easiest and most beneficial changes come in energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The process is simple, starts with a consultation, energy audit, recommendations then we save you money, make your house more comfortable and give you better indoor air quality. We hope to meet you and help you with your transformation remodel. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
Empire Construction Enterprises, LLC is a Disabled Veteran Owned, licensed and insured Residential Builder Company. We are a family operated business, providing urban gardening, homestead lifestyle, outdoor living and cooking, swimming pool and spa maintenance programs, repairs, and on-site water chemistry analysis, deck and patio repairs, landscaping, and small-scale handyperson services to the communities of Kalamazoo and its surrounding counties throughout Southwest Michigan and along Lake Michigan's Western shoreline to provide help with developing your home or homestead to it's full potential for supplementing your own home-grown food sources, outdoor cooking, living, and entertainment.
Empire Construction Enterprises, LLC is a Disabled Veteran Owned, licensed and insured Residential Builder Company. We are a family operated business, providing urban gardening, homestead lifestyle, outdoor living and cooking, swimming pool and spa maintenance programs, repairs, and on-site water chemistry analysis, deck and patio repairs, landscaping, and small-scale handyperson services to the communities of Kalamazoo and its surrounding counties throughout Southwest Michigan and along Lake Michigan's Western shoreline to provide help with developing your home or homestead to it's full potential for supplementing your own home-grown food sources, outdoor cooking, living, and entertainment.
Building Contractor involved in all residential construction fields and light commercial. Serving the area for over 30 years. Licensed and fully insured. Member of the Lakeshore Home Builders, Michigan Home Builders, National Association of Home Builders, BBB Accredited Business.
Building Contractor involved in all residential construction fields and light commercial. Serving the area for over 30 years. Licensed and fully insured. Member of the Lakeshore Home Builders, Michigan Home Builders, National Association of Home Builders, BBB Accredited Business.
Yes, you should remove old insulation if it's damaged, contaminated, or deteriorated. Signs like water damage, rodent droppings, mold, or gaps mean removal is essential to maintain energy efficiency and a safe living environment. If the insulation is intact and functioning well, removal isn't necessary. However, compromised insulation can increase energy costs and pose health risks.
Attic insulation lasts 80 to 100 years; however, its performance starts to decline after 15 years. Insulation loses effectiveness as materials like fiberglass become dirty, wet, or affected by mold and other contaminants. Regular evaluation is critical because reduced insulation performance leads to higher energy loss. A professional inspection confirms when replacement is necessary, ensuring that your home maintains peak energy efficiency and comfort.
Excess attic insulation does not enhance energy efficiency beyond an optimal threshold. When insulation surpasses the necessary level for your region’s climate, additional material does not improve heat retention and may cause moisture buildup. Maintaining the correct balance is essential because over-insulation can lead to unintended issues without lowering energy costs. A professional assessment ensures that the amount of insulation is ideal for performance and efficiency, and helps avoid unnecessary expenses.
R-value is the measure of a material’s ability to resist heat transfer and directly determines insulation performance. A higher R-value means the material retains heat efficiently during winter and minimizes energy loss in warmer months. Selecting insulation with the appropriate R-value for your specific location is essential because environmental conditions and installation areas significantly influence energy efficiency. Over time, external factors like moisture may degrade the R-value, which underscores the importance of periodic evaluation.
Insulation damage occurs in several forms, including mold growth, pest infestations, water intrusion, and electrical harm. Damaged insulation compromises heat retention and significantly increases energy expenses while posing serious health risks. Immediate removal and replacement of compromised insulation are imperative to restore optimal performance and ensure the safety of your home. Regular inspections will identify these issues early, allowing for swift corrective action that maintains efficiency and protects occupants.