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EMH Improvements

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Interior Painting,

About us

EMH Improvements, Inc. is a full service home repair and remodeling company serving Washtenaw and western Wayne counties since 2001. We offer personalized service which starts with free, accurate estimates. We believe that an informed customer is a happy customer, so we take the time to explain what needs to be done and why. We use only quality materials and excellent workmanship. The company owner is the person giving you the estimate, not a salesperson. You will deal only with the company owner from start to finish on each and every project. We take pride in doing top quality work at reasonable prices, while maintaining a clean jobsite throughout. We provide accurate, reliable estimates, and will also perform handyman services at an hourly rate if you prefer. We offer after hours estimates and consultations by appointment.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, built in bookshelves and storage solutions, trim carpentry, wood floor installation, laminate floor installation, ceramic and porcelain tile installation, interior and exterior staining and painting, wallpaper removal, interior and exterior repairs, handyman services, plumbing and electrical fixture replacement, home repair consulting

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.045 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 45 reviews

Steve T.
04/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Perfect - came out the same day (was suppose to rain that night and it did). Very friendly and helpful. Third time I have used EMH. Do not hesitate to use.
Description of Work: Both skylights were leaking and needs caulking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve T.
11/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Perfect - vast improvement over the improperly installed and poor quality vent from the builder 22 years ago.
Description of Work: I had EMH Improvements out again for a second job - replace the exterior vent for the kitchen exhaust fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve T.
07/2019
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They made it simple, affordable, easy and the workmanship was A-1. I now plan on using them for some other home improvement projects as I am just starting a two year gradual upgrade of my house. Very happy. Even sent me a picture of the completed work since I was working that day.
Description of Work: Front step replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bill H.
07/2019
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
Issues resolved and additional fans installed as planned. Spent as much time as required to get it right and everything working.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan troubleshooting and installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Tina Q.
12/2018
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Eli was very professional, He did a great job and we will have him back soon for more work..
Description of Work: Appliance installation, building of shelves and bookcase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeremy L.
11/2018
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, handyman service, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
My experience with Eli was great all around. He got right back to me after I initially contacted him, and we scheduled a time that worked for both of us a couple days later for him to come out, take a look at the problem, and give me an estimate (which he did on the spot). I thought his approach to pricing was clear and fair, and we set a time for him to come out and start the work. He arrived on the agreed day/time, had everything he needed to complete the job. Because he was repairing tile and drywall, I expected him to need to make multiple trips/visits, but he figured out a way to get the whole job done in a single day (albeit a long one), which I am sure required special planning/preparation. Eli was professional and pleasant to interact with, and the final product was perfect - I couldn't have asked for more. Will definitely work with him again, and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Bathroom tile and drywall repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$520

Soumya R.
05/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Eli from EMH improvements did an excellent job. He was very prompt and professional, and his price was very reasonable compared to other handymen in the area. We were able to schedule the installation the next day, and he was very good about communicating the time he would be doing the service, so we could do other tasks that day. We would definitely hire again for other handymen projects.
Description of Work: mailbox replacement/installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Doriane C.
03/2018
5.0
decks, drywall, handyman service, lighting, woodworking, interior painters
  + 4 more
Eli did a wonderful job on my deck and ceilings. However, he is very busy and if he needs to come back to finish a part of a project that you already paid for he might take a long time to get to it.
Description of Work: Deck and ceiling repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary Jo K.
07/2017
5.0
drywall, handyman service, insulation, lighting, remodeling, ceiling fans, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 6 more
100% satisfied with everything. Would definitely hire again (will be calling when we are ready to re-do bathroom). Good with cleaning up after the work day and taking away construction debris. Responsive to texts/calls, keep us updated on his schedule.
Description of Work: Complete Kitchen remodel. We did the demo ourselves, EMH did the rest. Drywall (walls and ceiling, painting, fixed some structural issues, new insulation, laid flooring, trim, hung cabinets, installed sink, faucet, appliances (put in new vent over stove), back splash, installed new light fixtures, cabinet hardware. Drywall, flooring, painting extended into hallway and dining area, so it a big job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gail B C.
06/2017
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Never responded to contact for service.
Description of Work: Never responded to contact.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from EMH Improvements
After seeing your review, I went through my phone records since I didn't recognize your name. I realized that I had gotten a call from your husband, and found that I did, in fact, call him back. I have the phone records that prove it. I guess that there is probably not much I can do about this, but it is simply not true. Please be careful and accurate when giving out reviews, or at least honest.

William C.
01/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was real good. I bought the garbage disposal and he installed it. It was going to be a flat rate of $75 but I had another problem with my faucet. I had the parts again but as opposed to me doing it, he said I will just charge you $25. So, the cost was an even $100. The work was good. I would hire him.
Description of Work: He fixed the faucet that I had a problem with and installed my garbage disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Randall H.
08/2016
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, handyman service, insulation, lighting, remodeling, siding, woodworking, ceiling fans, home remodeling, interior painters, doors, basement remodeling
  + 11 more
We chose EMH Improvements over two other companies which bid for our job. We liked Eli's direct no-nonsense style, his prior reviews were excellent, and his bid was substantially below his competitors' (especially for the basement.) Because they were in demand, they were not able to begin work right away, but they kept us updated as our proposed start date drew closer. When they got started, they were able to make rapid progress, and while we were not able to get the work finished on the original timeline, this was because we continually added to the project, so EMH was not to blame for this. Overall, we're very happy with the quality of the work that was done, the interactions we had with Eli and with John, and with Eli's willingness to come back out and fix anything that wasn't quite right. We will definitely contact EMH Improvements for all of our future projects.
Description of Work: We had a large project which involved renovating the kitchen, the master bath, painting most of the rooms in the house and finishing the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000

YE Z.
09/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
First time it was to remove our old countertop. I called a few places and was quoted 900-1300. The I called Eli and he gave me a quote of 350. He completed it on time and we got our new countertops installed. He also helps us with a few other problems. One time it was a leaking tube on the furnace; the other time it was a broken weather stripping. He is always trying to accommodate your time and needs and I really appreciated that. I highly recommend him and will for sure use him in the future.
Description of Work: Eli helped us multiple times. He helped us removing old countertops, fixing the weather stripping of back door, and a few other projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

rose P.
07/2015
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I'm sorry that I have to be the one to write this review since most of the reviews are positive, but maybe my experience will help others. I contacted EMH in Jan 2015 and Eli came out to give me an estimate. He seemed like a very nice man and the price was good. He told me upfront that he was starting a very large project and couldn't get to me for a few month. We agreed to a start date of late May, early June. Towards the middle of May I contacted Eli for a start date and he told me the job he was doing was taking longer then anticipated and he couldn't get to me until late June, early July. I agreed. In mid June I contacted him again and once more he had to postpone. Now we were into late July, early Aug. I agreed to wait until Sept 1 so that would give him enough time to complete the job he was doing, but I needed a guarantee that there would be no more postponements. He assured me that Sept 1 would be the very latest that he would start the job. In July, to my dismay, I received an email ( not a phone call ) that he wouldn't be able to do the job at all. Problems arose on the previous job that needed his attention. Needless to say I was devastated. I had spent all these months waiting for him to do a job for me, meanwhile I could have contacted another contractor and had the job done. Now it will probably be springs 2016 before I can find another contractor. I feel that Eli had to have some idea that he wouldn't be able to get to the work I needed in a timely manner, and should have told me this up front, so I could have moved on and found someone else to do the work. Maybe part of this was my fault for agreeing to so many postponements, but I understood his dilemma, and was willing to wait because I wanted him to do the work, and I trusted him to do the right thing by me.
Description of Work: The owner came out in Jan 2015 and gave me an estimate on renovating an upstairs bathroom, remove paneling, installing dry wall, new shower stall, new tile floor, sink, lighting painting the bathroom, bedroom and stair hallway. Installing base molding in upstairs bedroom.No work was performed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$4,700

Response from EMH Improvements
I made it very clear to her from the very first phone call that I was uncomfortable with committing to a job that I was not able to closely predict a start date ( I had just started a complete house remodel on a 100 year old house). Her response was, "No problem, whenever is fine. There's no rush at all." After meeting with her and providing an estimate while reminding her that I really didn't know when I could start, ( I was clear that June was the absolute earliest) she changed the scope of work (making the job bigger) and asked if she could do the demolition of the bathroom. I told her that was fine, but that nothing should be done until a start date was agreed upon and details finalized (there was no contract and no money changed hands). I did have delays, and was always honest about not knowing when I would be ready. She asked for a start date no later than September 1st, and I said that should work. When I realized that I couldn't meet that date, I replied to her email informing her of this. I never said that I couldn't do the job, just that I couldn't meet her deadline. This was at the beginning of July, which should show that I was being proactive and upfront with her. She was upset with me and told me that now she was left with a demolished bathroom (which she should not have demolished-according to our agreement) and no contractor. I was at a loss for words, as I thought I was doing the right thing for her by being proactive and honest. I really regret that we ever met, because I was warned by an acquaintance that I should not work for her, but my response was " I've never met anyone that I couldn't work for!". Lesson learned. I feel that it is irresponsible for her to question my motives and integrity. I have poured my heart and soul into building my business and trying to make people happy for over 15 years. I guess that you really can't please everyone, but I will still try.

Lind B.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
He does it right. Like most good service providers, he's busy, so you need to "get in line."
Description of Work: Eli has done several separate handyman-type jobs for me over the past several months. Repaired fence and installed new gate latch, replaced two exterior light fixtures, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

sarah A.
02/2015
5.0
drywall, house painters, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, basement remodeling, siding, woodworking
  + 6 more
Can't say enough good things about Eli. I have had him over at least 4 times to do several large projects on our home, from finished carpentry to painting to repair work and even some plumbing. First of all, he is a such a professional, both in manner and in his work. He responds promptly to calls, arrives (mostly) on time (and if he can't he calls to tell me exactly when he'll be here). He is a family man himself and I feel very comfortable having him work for hours in my home, even if I'm not there (something I don't say lightly as I am not the most trusting sort). He does really great work, he gets it done when he says he will and he always cleans up after he's done. He is always my very first call when I need something to be done. He is often very busy, so sometimes we have to schedule projects out for a few weeks or months but that just means he is in high demand, as he should be. He is also very reasonably priced. So glad we found him!!
Description of Work: Eli has done a wide variety of home improvement projects for me, including finishing crown molding in our basement, painting interior walls, finishing basement window soffits, repairing and painting roof soffits on the exterior of our home. Also, some minor plumbing and installed some outdoor fencing and a gate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Laila P.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
In the rainy fall that we had this year we started to get water coming into our house. It took us a while to ID the point of the leak but it was the soil stack (the vent from the plumbing system out through the roof). We called a roofer who came and confirmed the problem, but they said a handyman would be 1/4-1/3 the price and they were right. Then we joined Angie's list to find a handyman. Eli had good reviews and was willing to do roof work. Our first appointment time turned out to coincide with the first big snow of the fall so Eli called and we rescheduled for the next week to avoid snowy roof adventures. He came, he took care of it. No mess. No issues. (My husband was home that day so I don't have more specific details.) But after the repair we asked for quotes on a couple of interior repairs we've been putting off. We hope to have him back again soon.
Description of Work: Replaced soil stack vent cover on the roof

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Lindsay M.
02/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went well. He was prompt and polite, and his estimate was spot on.
Description of Work: He ripped out floorboards in my bathroom which had water damage, he replaced them and replaced the linoleum tiles which were over them. Also installed a large water guard on the corner of the bathtub to prevent water from getting out of the tub area in the future. He also repaired a loose shingle on my house siding and installed a shelf.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$305

Jim D.
01/2015
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling
  + 3 more
Its rare that I get to say this about a contractor - but they were awesome. Truly. They called when they said they would call, showed up when they said they would show up, completed work in a timely manner, and did an outstanding job. They also cleaned up extremely well at the end of the day - you'd hardly know anyone was there. They were always friendly and answered any questions that we had. I honestly can't think of one negative thing to say. I would have no hesitations recommending them, and we look forward to our next project that we can utilized their skill and professionalism. We love our new bathroom!
Description of Work: Removed tile, vanity, mirror from master bath. Installed new tile, repaired and painted drywall, installed new vanity and mirror, re installed toilet, painted trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Lind B.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service, lighting
  + 0 more
At my request, Eli first tried to fix the old light, and thought he had, as it worked when he tested it. However, that night, it still didn't work. So, I bought a new fixture and he came back in a few days and installed it (at no extra charge!) The new light works great! I'm very pleased with Eli's work. He can get busy, and it may take a while to break into his schedule, but I lucked out this time and he was able to come out in just a couple of days. For bigger projects, plan ahead--he's good, fair and an all-around nice guy (so his schedule fills up.)
Description of Work: Installed replacement yard flood light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Usha H.
01/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, ceramic tile, decks, doors, drywall, handyman service, lighting, woodworking
  + 6 more
Eli and John did everything efficiently. We would definitely call on them again :-)
Description of Work: We had a number of things that needed attention. Some are listed below:- 1 Install white bifold door for front entry closet. 2 Remove and replace banister and railing to stair case. 3 Fix Window opener in the window in the living room 4 Replace Blinds in the living room 5 Install toilet paper and towel bar for half bathroom.[Patch Dry the wall] 6 Check dual light on stairway 7 Grout and caulk tub surround. 8 Replace ceiling fan standard wooden style to match existing. 9 Caulk shower in master bathroom. 10 Remove staircase from deck where pool existed. Install new railing to fill in void. 11 Install (6) smoke detectors 12 Eliminate and replace door bell system with new battery operated system. 13 Caulking in Kitchen Sink and Counter top 14 Kitchen Light Replacement 15 Screen door /patio door 16 Check bathtub/shower water supply 17 Toilet Replace 18 Fix Sink 19 Fix Vent in Kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Chris R.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Eli and John did excellent work on relatively short notice. The floor looks great and we're very happy with the service. The whole job went smoothly including working well in coordination with the plumbers. They did some pretty amazing cuts in the tile around door frames and other difficult areas. They made good calls about whether or not to save material under the island cabinets. We're now we are thinking about changing the layout but it's not a problem because of their judgement.
Description of Work: Kitchen cabinets and floor were removed. New subfloor and tile installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Brent B.
10/2014
5.0
doors, handyman service, insulation, siding
  + 2 more
Eli was amazing. He is a very friendly, very professional contractor. Eli was a pleasure to work with all the way through the project. We had gone through several bad contractors that did not do correct work. Eli went in and fixed the previous not completed work and improved upon it. We ran into a number of obstacles throughout the entire process, which Eli calmly and professionally worked with us through. He was always in good contact, punctual, great attitude, and his workmanship is second to none. We truly found a diamond in the ruff with Eli. He's always our go to guy from here on out!
Description of Work: Took siding off of front of house, gutted old wood framing out, installed new framing, framed windows, took 3 feet of roofing off and installed ice and water shield, added new drip edge, re shingled, put on new gutters, insulated, re-sided, built new window boxes, repaired edges of roof that were open to birds, repaired leaks in back door entrance. A LOT!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Ilona Z.
10/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I had a number of miscellaneous jobs that I needed completed. Eli did everything efficiently and timely. I would definitely call on him again, in fact I have some things I will call him for in the Spring.
Description of Work: Miscellaneous jobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$345

Jennifer B.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, handyman service, insulation
  + 1 more
Eli was wonderful to work with. Free estimate on the work. Quick turn around on the estimate. Was able to fit my repair into his schedule quickly. Worked hard, repair looks great. Cleaned up worksite following repair. I would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Drywall repair in ceiling of garage & back of closet due to burst water pipes. Replaced insulation and installed 2 access panels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
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Contact information

1139 W Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111

www.emhimprovements.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Interior Painting,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Siding,
General Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Doors,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Wallpaper Removal

FAQ

EMH Improvements is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EMH Improvements accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, EMH Improvements offers free project estimates.
No, EMH Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, EMH Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
No, EMH Improvements does not offer emergency services.
Yes, EMH Improvements offers warranties.
EMH Improvements offers the following services: Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, built in bookshelves and storage solutions, trim carpentry, wood floor installation, laminate floor installation, ceramic and porcelain tile installation, interior and exterior staining and painting, wallpaper removal, interior and exterior repairs, handyman services, plumbing and electrical fixture replacement, home repair consulting

Contact information

1139 W Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111

www.emhimprovements.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM