William L. Richards

basement contractor, home remodeling contractor, room remodeling

About us

William Richards has the knowledge and expertise to assist you with your residential home improvement needs. Established in 1983, he began as a sub-contractor, servicing general contractors in many areas of residential construction. In 1991 Bill became a licensed general contractor servicing his own clients in residential construction and hasn't looked back. He says," we value our customers by providing quality craftsmanship, an open line of communication, coaching along the way and because we have chosen to stay a relatively small family owned and operated company, we are very competitively priced." Now that his two sons, Bill and Jim have continued to treat every client as if they were family and their projects as if it were their own home "Big Bill" ventures off at times doing handyman projects but still continuing to do one job at a time. Like Bill says," We do it very well. Once we're done, then and only then do we move onto the next project."

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience

Reviews

4.723 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
9%
3
0%
2
9%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

Rick V.
11/2021
5.0
Great price great work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike V.
05/2021
5.0
Bill and his son did a great job and I would highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400

Jessica R.
07/2020
5.0
We hired bill to finish our basement for us prior to the shutdown. We chose Bill because he gave us a great price and we immediately felt comfortable with him. We were able to get our framing done right before we shutdown. Bill stayed in constant communication with us throughout the shutdown and really went to work for us when the shutdown was lifted. We feel we received exactly what we thought we would. He was friendly, an excellent communicator, and worked hard. We would highly recommend hiring Bill for your next project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Patricia A.
09/2019
5.0
Courteous and respectful. Cleaned up. Great father and son

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike T.
08/2019
5.0
Bill Richards did a great job repl acing the deck on my father s home. He was quick to respond to my request for a quote and he did a much better job assessing the condition of the existing structure. This resulted in a more economical solution to repair the deck. Bill and his team were onsite as scheduled each day. They were very courteous to my dad and completed the entire project on time and budget. Bill s team left the worksite clean and my dad and family are all pleased with the new deck. I d highly recommend Bill Richards company to anyone considering a construction project or handyman repair on their home or property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian H.
06/2019
5.0
Very professional, quality work in a timely fashion we couldn't be happier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anthony G.
05/2019
2.0
We hired Bill for a $20,000+ job in Lake Orion for a new Deck that in less than 2 years is coming apart all over the place. This is purely from workmanship. Bill will not return calls or emails. He never provided his son s information who could also fix this issue for us. He is not honoring his workmanship warranty and we will be addressing this with the Better Business Bureau.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.5
value
2.0
responsiveness
0.5

$30,000

Rick L.
07/2018
5.0
Bill and his son did a great job replacing my wood privacy fence. Quality work at a fair price. The work was done done quickly and very professionally. It was a very well thought out design and constructed with extra fortification where it was needed. This is the second job Bill has done for me as he replaced my deck last year. I was so impressed that I had him do the fence this year. I'm planning a few other projects for either later this year or next. Bill will be first on the list to quote this work. He is at the top of my list of contractors for future work I am planning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

ron m.
06/2016
5.0
My pergola is absolutely beautiful!! I have received so many compliments. I searched many contractors trying to find someone who could do this custom job with a fair price. Bill did the job quickly, as promised and it exceeded all of my expectations. Great job!! I would highly recommend him and his crew. A+++++

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Jason H.
12/2010
5.0
Bill and his team are fantastic builders. They go above and beyond on their projects and the quality is incredible. Plus, his follow up and desire to ensure that the project meets your expectations are an A+. Bill does not leave anything undone. I am looking to add on to the house next year and now I only have to call one builder.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra A.
10/2010
5.0
They were very professional and finished the job before the projected dated of completion. I would hire them again and again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Donna N.
09/2010
5.0
He was Excellent. He did a multi-level deck, installed a fireplace and added a shower in my downstairs bathroom. All the work was done well. I would hire him again with no hesitation. He went above and beyond the work that I wanted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maurice B.
04/2010
5.0
Crquickeated a controlled environment for the demolition and was

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jay L.
09/2009
2.0
did not come back an finsh the job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0


David P.
06/2008
5.0
Bill & Bill did a fine job. With all the bad weather we've had, we still managed to get the patio installed to use for a graduation party. Also, we love the cedar fence and garden bed he installed. Our backyard is now an enjoyable place to relax and have friends over!! Thanks, Bill.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Clora W.
12/2007
5.0
Was very comfortable with the way Mr. Richards took the time to sit with us and answer our questions or concerns. He explained each step to us as he went along and did a great job on my bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher M.
08/2007
5.0
William was truly excellent. He told me what he was going to do and when he would do it, put it in writing, and then did it. No surprises, no missed communication, no delays. Workmanship was top notch. His bid for this shed was lower than the local hardware superstores were asking and he was using a higher quality bill of materials. I went over his proposal several times wondering what the catch was. No catches, just honest hard work. Project consisted of pouring a concrete base with ratwall per code and constructing a 10'x16' Gambrel shed. I love my new shed and I will continue to call William with future projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Edin C.
08/2007
5.0
Job was done very well. Work place was left clean. I would hired Mr. Richards again if I need any kind of help. Him and his colleagues were very kind. Quality of work was very good.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

shari m.
08/2007
5.0
From the beginning to the very end, Bill was very proffesional. Step by step, he told us everything that was going to be done. When we called him he always had the time to speak to us and answer any questions that we had. I would use him again and again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    2523 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, MI 48001


    Service hours

    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day
    Sunday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    2101103970
    Trade License Expiration
    05/31/2026
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    Service Categories

    basement contractor,
    home remodeling contractor,
    room remodeling

    FAQ

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Sunday: Open All Day

    No, William L. Richards does not offer free project estimates.
    No, William L. Richards does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, William L. Richards does not offer a senior discount.
    No, William L. Richards does not offer emergency services.
    No, William L. Richards does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    2523 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, MI 48001


    Service hours

    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day
    Sunday:
    Open All Day