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United Building Svc Co

General Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Drywall,

About us

United Building Service is a full service general contractor, specializing in insurance repairs, barrier free modifications, residential and commercial remodeling, licensed and fully insured. Our in house crews have over 30 years of professional experience to ensure quality and consumer satisfaction. We handle everything from minor home improvements to major fire and water damage restorations in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Our customers get the best value available by offering samples of quality materials from our wholesale distributors. Samples can be viewed at job site or our office. Selected materials can be ordered and stored at our warehouse to ensure fast efficient reconstruction. 10 employees. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing & heating. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees apply. License: 2101059550. Extra charges for after hours service may apply.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial roofing, siding, vinyl and wood windows, painting, wallpapering, decks, garages, custom carpentry, flooring, ceramic, vinyl, wood, laminate & carpet.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.899 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
4%
3
4%
2
1%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-99 of 99 reviews

Barbara O.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
met with the estimator who took good notes and provided good ideas crew performed the work promptly with good results crew cleaned up when finished I would recommend this company and would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: misc trim work, drywall repair and painting the crew was punctual, professional and provided the desired results

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
$2,000

Jorge P.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
United is extremely professional, honest and responsive. Its personnel arrived on time properly prepared all the areas for their work so that the dust will be contained. Their work had a lot of attention to detail so that it looked as if the problem never existed. Once done they cleaned up everything including mopping the place. I can not say enough good things about them, their honestly and their professionalism. Best, Jorge P
Description of Work: United repaired the grouting in two bathrooms and repair the ceiling on the first floor.

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
$1,100

John H.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
No actual work was performed but I did gain a referral.
Description of Work: The company was contacted to perform water/smoke damage mitigation. The company was too busy to perform services at the time requested but was kind enough to refer me to another company that may be available. Neither company actually performed any services other than the referral.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Everett K.
02/2013
5.0
remodeling, roofing
  + 0 more
Our neighbor's tree fell on our house while we were away on vacation. The folks at United were great and worked with our insurance company to facilitate the rebuild. There was no structural damage, but the siding on two sides of the house needed to be replaced as well as the front half of our roof. When they came out to do the estimate, United made the house weathertight and covered the holes in our roof. After waiting for the insurance company, United came out right away and were done so quickly, I barely even saw them. The work they did was great. A lesser contractor probably would have only replaced the damaged siding, and not done a complete tear-off of the roof. United did a great job matching the color of the siding on the rest of the house, so it doesn't look like a patchy job. I would recommend them for any general contractor work.
Description of Work: United replaced our roof, vinyl siding, and trim after a tree fell on our house.

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
$5,000

paul M.
02/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing, ceramic tile, plumbing, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 3 more
United was reasonably priced, easy to work with, great on communication, and paid attention to detail. They made sure the job was done right down to the last detail and were responsive to our desires and concerns. Overall a great experience and we will hope to work with them again.
Description of Work: Previous builder had not installed a rubber floor pan in shower stall. United Building removed old tile work, replaced rotten flooring underneath, and rebuilt shower stall floor with rubber pan.

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
$2,100

Jack S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, remodeling
  + 0 more
The service man arrived and fixed the light the same day that I called.
Description of Work: Low pressure sodium outdoor light kept burning out. Serviceman determined that the ballast was bad. He replaced the ballast and the light bulb. It has worked fine since then.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Brian S.
11/2012
5.0
drywall, remodeling
  + 0 more
They nailed it, both literally and figuratively. They were punctual coming out to give us a quote, which was second-lowest of three but close enough to the lowest that we went with United, given their reviews. We were having family in town for Thanksgiving, so we needed the job done by the Wednesday before. They scheduled us, but then something else opened up and they actually got it done a week plus before hand. The two workers were professional, courteous, and on-time. The job looked great and they cleaned up when done. Also, we have a lot of woodwork around our staircase and there was a funky part where some judge's paneling met the crown and the workers came up with a creative and appropriate solution. Overall, a bang up job. Within the next year or so, we're looking at framing out a bathroom on our first floor, and we'll definitely give United a call for a quote and use them if they are in the same ballpark as our other quotes.
Description of Work: My wife in I live in Woodbridge, in the city, and have a house built in 1911. Over time, and many owners, folks put up ugly ceiling tile and weird plaster textured ceiling in some places. The house is beautiful but these ceilings took away a lot from the interior. We hired United to put up 3.5/8" crown mouldings around two old rooms, and drywall over the tile ceiling in another. This was a tough job because this is an old house where everything isn't perfectly plumb. I'm pretty handy and really basic wood projects (I built the deck, can build nice custom car stereo boxes, etc.), but this was a job that was beyond my expertise (as nicely as we wanted it done), so we got quotes.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

alison R.
11/2012
5.0
roofing, structural engineer
  + 0 more
prompt efficent timely service. Immeadite response to questions!
Description of Work: i used this company after a friend highly recommended them in 1994. they were prompt, professional and re-roofed my entire home, replaced bricks on my chimney and performed tuck point work. it is almsot 20 years later and the work has held up perfectly, I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WHEN I SAW HOW CAREFULLY THEY WORKED TO MATCH THE COLOR OF MY BRICKS. I would recommend them to anyone

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
$2,400

Virginia K.
11/2012
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Very pleased with the work that was done.
Description of Work: .

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

V R.
11/2012
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We had noticed water dripping from the basement ceiling and traced the pipes to the toilet on the second floor. The plumber fixed the valve and directed us to work with a construction company to repair the damage that would have occurred in the wall in the kitchen and/or dining room. (see above)
Description of Work: My husband and I were expecting to have to have the walls in out kitchen and/or dining room removed due to a water leak in the upstairs bath, but Tom, after inspecting the area, told us honestly that he could find no damage and that he wouldn't recommend any work. He explained that sometimes water can just drip down the pipe to the basement where we had found the damage. We appreciated his honesty and integrity; he saved us much distress and $$.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dana W.
10/2012
4.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They were thorough and they were on time. There was nothing that I didn't like, I just thought that their quote was a little high. Yes, I would consider using them in the future.
Description of Work: United Building Service Company came out the second week in September to give us a quote. The quote was for general remodeling. I own a salon and I had all this stuff I had to do in the salon.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pamela S.
10/2012
5.0
remodeling, structural engineer
  + 0 more
The workers showed up on time, they were very efficient, neat and cleaned up their mess. I was surprised at how well and quickly they were able to do the job when everybody else that came out told me what a big deal it was going to be. These people were very experienced and knew what and how to do things. They didn't even take time for lunch. They said they would rather just get the job done, which they did, earlier than planned, cleanned up, showed me everything they did and explained it to me, asked me if I was satisfied, if I needed anything else, gave me the bill, I paid it, and they left.
Description of Work: This was part of the residual damage caused from a tree branch that came down in 2009. The garage started to twist and lean, so that had to straighten the building and put in reinforcement beams and braces to keep it straight. They also had to reset outer siding that would not stay on because of the twisting, but now fits perfectly. To date, 10/15/2012, the garage has stayed perfectly straight and I have had not problems with the door or siding or 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

Vickie D.
09/2012
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling
  + 0 more
I have laminate floor in a room, that was damaged by a drill that came from outside. So the guys moved large furniture and unsnapped floor panels. and replaced panel and molding . by the way those boards can be very stubborn to snap and unsnap.thank you very much!
Description of Work: very nice work .very professional. it looks like my floor was never damaged !

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

Delphine G.
06/2012
3.0
wallpaper
  + -1 more
UNITED BUILDING SERVICE Company came to my home to give me an estimate on the cost to remove and install wallpaper. The guy was on time he looked the job over and told me that someone else would be doing the job. He said that he would call with the total cost of the job.But he never did. I would have preferred that if the job was to small for his company that he would have been up front with us and told us this.
Description of Work: No service perform

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from United Building Svc Co
I am sorry, Did you recieve our quote for 320.00. Jim was at the Job on Friday 6/22 and the written estimate was mailed on 6/25. Please call if you would like your job Done. Thanks

Jose C.
04/2012
4.0
drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling
  + 1 more
They were prompt and thorough. The price was good.
Description of Work: They did some drywall and flooring for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

Frank F.
03/2012
5.0
They seem to be honest and up front. There were no surprises. The cost ended up being a little bit less in the end than expected.
Description of Work: They fixed water damage in the bathroom.

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

Carol C.
02/2012
5.0
ceiling fans, home remodeling
  + 0 more
great from start to finish.
Description of Work: I used United Building for Bathroom and Kitchen remodeling. Their quality of work and professionalism were excellent. they were on time and they cleaned up everyday after they finished.I have two neighbors who are currently using their services after seeing the work to my home. No compliants.

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
$21,000

Wai-Ming L.
01/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, plumbing, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 6 more
They showed up on time for the estimate, send me mail reply for a break down of 99% of what I asked for. I agreed with the estimate and the job was completed with the agreed upon time. I did miss one item not included in the contract so we added it later with reasonable cost. Very professional, replied to all my phone messages within a reasonable time and impressed with cleanup after.
Description of Work: Kitchen (sub-floor, ceramic tile, cabinets, counter, sink), flooring (laminate), paint (all walls, doors and ceilings), bathroom toilet and sink, medicine cabinet, apt door, some drywall, cleanup.

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
$15,000

Ian M.
11/2011
5.0
decks, remodeling, woodworking, structural engineer
  + 2 more
Contractor came out unannounced once to get estimate (only one to do this out of 5 contractors I called). While the estimate was slightly higher than another contractor, I went with United Building Service because of their past history and extra effort to come out without me asking for it. They also came out again to firm up measurements prior to ordering materials. My wife was very happy with the rep Ian who did the work. Great quality of work while being courteous, professional, and quick. They even did the work prior to cashing in my deposit! Definitely recommend.
Description of Work: Removed 3 load-bearing wooden porch columns where wood was rotted at the base. Then they replaced with load-bearing fluted aluminum columns while bracing the roof/awning. Reattached wood gingerbread (decorative). Cleaned up well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,175

Marian R.
11/2011
5.0
remodeling, roofing, woodworking
  + 1 more
Found the company on Angies List and set up an appointment for an estimate. They provided competitive pricing, though not the lowest. They were able to do all the jobs in the difficult time table we requested (approx. 2 weeks.) We liked they the company was able to manage all the jobs, rather than dealing with several different contractors. We were not in the home when the work was done and Tom, our main contact sent us photos by e-mail of work done and reported on progress. Our neighbors emphasized that the workers were very polite and conscientious in their work and even returned one night to be sure the roof was appropriately covered with a tarp during a rain storm. One more note, I recently called to report that squirrels may be getting in the roof to find out what I needed to do to stop that. Tom send a crew to instill mesh to prevent the squirrels' entry at no additional charge - more 3 months after the job was completed. We are very pleased with their service and will call on them again for upcoming renovation projects we are planning.
Description of Work: United Building Services provided complete roofing to our home, taking off 3 layers of asphalt roofing and the original boards. They pit new decking on the roof and covered in with asphalt shingle. They also refinished our wood floors on the 1st floor, 2nd floor and stairs, in some cases removing carpet to sand and stain the floors. Additionally, they removed an exterior door (to nowhere on the 2nd floor!) and installed drywall on the inside and matching wooden boards on the outside.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Jack S.
10/2011
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
I called them. They came out the same day and fixed the problem. I don’t remember the price I paid them, but it was reasonable. I liked the care they took in doing their work and it was quality work. The workers were excellent. I would definitely use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: I used the services of United Building Service Co. in the summer time. A ballast light on one of my outdoor lights had burned out and they fixed it.

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

Pamela S.
07/2011
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They started out great by even showing up 30 minutes earlier than they had to. They looked the job over, explained to me what they were going to do and what the possibilities of failure were. They then started the work and worked straight through without taking breaks, other than for water. Because of their diligence, they finished early. They then even did some extra siding fixes on my house and garage that weren't in the bid, and they did it for free. They did a wonderful job and were very pleasant. By looking at my garage from the outside, you would never know it was hit now. It was a great experience, and I would have never called them if it weren't for Angie's List. I am very happy I joined. Being a single woman, I was afraid to trust anyone after my insurance experiences, but now I see I can trust the companies from Angie's List.
Description of Work: You don't really list a category for this because they were structural repairs. They pulled my garage back into plumb because it was hit and twisted by a tree falling in an ice storm, and then they permanently braced it. They also sistered a rafter beam in the roof of my house that was damaged by the same tree incident. This is work that was missed by the company that the insurance agent sent out when it first happened.

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
$1,200

Lauren C.
04/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The owners came in and measured, figured out an estimate, wrote it up for the insurance company, sent it in. I had very little to do but talk briefly with the adjuster. The workers were polite, friendly, neat and clean. The owners dropped by periodically to check on everything. It was an excellent experience. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: We had a leak in the ceiling. They came in, found the source and cut holes for the plumber to come in and do the work. They then came in and patched the holes, painted and were out.

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
$2,500

GERALD C.
01/2011
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We discovered the water on Monday morning and called the insurance company. Tom Holland called immediately and came to the house to inspect it that afternoon to evaluate for the source of the damage. The next morning he removed the ceiling and wall in the first floor closet to reveal the leaking drainage pipe. The evaluation and diagnosis of where the water was coming from was not an easy job as this is a 55 year old home and easy access to this pipe had been obliterated through previous home repairs and improvements. Tom handled all the contacts with the insurance adjustor, plumber, mold remediation, asbestos removal and reconstruction with no hassle on our part. All of the subcontractors were friendly, knowlegable and professional. The two people who did the actual reconstruction of the basement and first floor closet, Eric and Jeff, ended up spending the most time here, and were very easy to have around. We felt confident in them and felt we could leave the house even when they were working. They cleaned up each day before leaving, and kept us informed about what they were doing at all times. Overall we were very well satisfied with the work done.
Description of Work: We discovered water damage on first floor and basement from a leaking pipe that had been going on long enough for mold to develop in a closet on the first floor and an inner wall in the basement. When the basement tile was being removed another layer of asbestos-containing tile was found underneath, resulting in both mold and asbestos specialists becoming involved before any reconstruction could take place. Because of the damage this was an insurance project, so the only cost to me was the deductible on the insurance policy, the actual plumbing repair, which was not covered by my policy, and some uncovered additional upgrades we wanted.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Carol C.
11/2010
5.0
decks, electrician, remodeling, wallpaper, ceiling fans, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 5 more
They basically spent the summer with me and they wouldn't have been with me that long if they hadn't been good. They were very efficient and they did what they said they were going to do. They were on time, which was important to me. They would consult with me and I was able to see how the projects were coming. When they were at certain points they would ask if I wanted to make any changes and I liked that. I changed to recessed lights in the ceiling in my bathroom. They gave me feedback and told me how it was going. I did get another estimate for the porch. They came back and gave me an estimate for thousands and thousands of dollars less. My neighbors complimented me and my friend knew what they were doing and said they were doing a good job. They do not accept credit but that was fine with me. I am going to use them in the spring to do my kitchen. They were really good and when there was a problem they came back and fixed it. I did leave them in the house when I had to go out. I really liked the way they handled their business. They were professional. I would recommend them and use them again. It is a family owned business.
Description of Work: I used United Building Service to do my bathroom and my porch. They painted the hallway and did wallpaper. They also put in a ceiling fan and a doorbell.

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
$11,500

Contact information

2870 Hilton Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

www.unitedbuildingservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Ceramic Tile,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Roofing,
Windows,
Lighting

FAQ

United Building Svc Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

United Building Svc Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, United Building Svc Co does not offer free project estimates.
No, United Building Svc Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, United Building Svc Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, United Building Svc Co offers emergency services.
Yes, United Building Svc Co offers warranties.
United Building Svc Co offers the following services: Residential and commercial roofing, siding, vinyl and wood windows, painting, wallpapering, decks, garages, custom carpentry, flooring, ceramic, vinyl, wood, laminate & carpet.

Contact information

2870 Hilton Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

www.unitedbuildingservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed