Photos from General Contractors in Grand Rapids, MI

Recent Reviews View all

Avalon Building Concepts

5.0

By Lianalal169 August 28, 2019

The crew did a good job we like the color selected. Avalon had been helpful with insurance process. Would recommend pastor Moses Uk for roof inspection. ...read more

Avalon Building Concepts

5.0

By Lianalal169 August 28, 2019

The crew did a good job we like the color selected. Avalon had been helpful with insurance process. Would recommend pastor Moses Uk for roof inspection. ...read more

Avalon Building Concepts

5.0

By corawheeler121 August 28, 2019

Wow! This company is for real! From the first contact person, Chuck, (Great guy,) to the office staff, to the guys delivering supplies, to the "no nonsense" roofers, thank you! The entire process went smoothly and swiftly. The professionalism, friendliness and knowledge was superb. Avalon employees, you rock! ...read more

Blogs View more

Homeowner Highlight: The Sebastian by Richard

This week, Eastbrook Homes would like to present a Homeowner Highlight featuring Richard, who moved into his new West Michigan home just in time for the Holiday Season. Richard shares his reasons choosing the Sebastian home plan,and also provides some for great insight into the Eastbrook building process and tips on how people can make their new construction process easier. EBH: When did you move into your home? R: Moved in on 12/16/17 EBH: What home plan do you have? R: Sebastian EBH: What is your decorating inspiration? R: Rustic modern EBH: What are your favorite features in your home? R: The large kitchen design, the additional cabinets in the dining room and the master bathroom. EBH: What was your building process with Eastbrook like? R: It was great, this is the second Eastbrook home we built. Working with Martha at the start and then Ann at the design study was fantastic and very easy. EBH: Do you have any tips or tricks for new homeowners? R: Take your time, go through as many houses as possible, go to the Parade of Homes to get your priority ideas down. Make a list of “must haves” versus “possible adds”. This will save time and hopefully keep you within budget. EBH: Any other thoughts you would like to add? R: Eastbrook does a great job making sure you make great selections and keep you within your budget. If we decide to build again in the future we will be building again with Eastbrook. For more information on the Eastbrook building process, please visit our Eastbrook University where you can also learn about subjects such as the materials we use and our commitment to energy efficiency. If you are considering new home construction and would like to discuss your options with the Eastbrook Homes team, or if you are ready to move forward with your new home plans in West Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, or Auburn, Alabamaplease contact Eastbrook Homes today and let us show you how we can give you more home for your money. ...read more

By Eastbrook Homes February 22, 2018

How is an Interior Drain Tile Installed?

If you’ve noticed water in your basement, it may be a good idea to have an interior drain tile (sometimes called a French drain) installed by a professional basement waterproofing company. Excess water underground will naturally seep through any small cracks, through your basement floor or foundation and into your basement. A basement waterproofing drain tile system will give that water an alternative place to go, rather than into your basement living space wherewater damage can occur. Interior drain tile systems are not particularly easy to install and should only be done by a basement waterproofing contractor that has experience in drain tile systems. There are other options for waterproofing that might not include a drain tile system. Here is our process for installing an interior drain tile system:Step 1 – Dig To The Footer Digging to the footer, through your basement foundation is necessary to create a space for the drain tile to collect water. When we reach the footer, we dig to 5 or 6 inches down the side of it. This will reduce the water table (the level of collected water underground) below the level of your basement floor. Step 2 – Lay Your Drain Tile Drain tile is essentially piping with perforations or holes punched into the top. The drain tile or “French drain” should be about is typically 4 inches or so in diameter. This tile is then laid in the trench dug out next to your footer, using corner fittings to navigate around your house. We apply sealant to be sure there are no leaks within each connection. Step 3 – Installing Your Gravel Our basement waterproofing experts then surround the drain tile with at least 3 feet of washed gravel, 1 to 1½-inches in size. The loose space between the gravel will give the water an easy downward path to follow, instead of traveling sidewise into your foundation wall. Step 4 – Installing Your Gravel Cover After we fill in the rest of your trench with dirt, there are many fluffed and loose dirt particles (called silt) that can easily make their way down your gravel and into your drain tile with the water runoff. If this happens, it will clog your drain tile system and be nearly impossible to fix. The solution is a gravel cover. Something porous that will allow moisture to seep through, but not the silt. Felt material is what is typically used. After covering your gravel with felt, we then fill in the rest of your trench with dirt. Step 5 – Installing your Sump Pump or Water Outlet The water that drains into your drain tile system will need some place to go. One solution is to continue your drainage pipe away from your house and to a surface location. However, this only works if you live on an incline or a hill, since it relies on gravity to move the water. The best option and most often used by our basement waterproofing company is to install a sump pump in your basement. A sump pump is a hole in your floor leading several feet below the foundation with a machine to pump the water out. The interior drain tile system will lead to the sump pump for a water outlet. Contact our basement waterproofing experts of call us today for a free inspection and estimate at (844) 921-1121. ...read more

By Michigan Basement Waterproofing Inc. March 24, 2015

CITY BASEMENT

Serving the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area for over 12 years, we are proud to be a business that has grown by referrals because it shows that we care about quality. Find custom solutions for all of your foundation, basement, and waterproofing needs. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. No need to break the bank. We offer FREE estimates and stand behind all of our work with our 100% lifetime transferrable warranty. Whether you need waterproofing for your floor, basement, or walls, trust the local experts with more than 12 years of experience for quality work and friendly service. Have a challenge for us? No problem! We offer custom solutions to meet your unique needs. No job is too tricky. Ask for our references to hear about real, satisfied customers. Just ask our customersnobody in the Grand Rapids or surrounding area does a more professional job than City Basement when it comes to foundation and wall repair. Let our expert team help. We go above and beyond, including custom repairs, to make sure you're satisfied. Ask about our 100% lifetime transferrable warranty. Call the knowledgeable and experienced sump pump professionals for your water removal needs. We will listen to where you're coming from and find the right solution for you. As a BBB accredited business since 2003 and member of the Home Builder Association of West Michigan, we take pride in delivering unsurpassed service that locals have been telling their friends about for years. For more than 12 years, City Basement has been providing Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities with superior sump pump sales and service. ...read more

By City Basement January 05, 2015

Merchant Tools