Our motto is "Your Remodeler for Life", as we strive to develop a 20+ year relationship with our clients. We treat our clients' homes as we would our own.
Dave Kopke founded the business in 1993 after noticing undesirable trends in the industry. He wanted to do home improvement the right way, always keeping customer satisfaction his #1 priority. After word got around, our growth has remained consistent, with about 40% of business each year coming from past customers. In 2013, we moved to a much larger facility to accommodate our increasing needs while expanding our radius of travel.
Much of our staff are lifelong employees, and many of our clients no longer feel the need to "get 3 bids". We are seldom the lowest bid, but as we like to say, we are "where quality and affordability come together".
Once you experience Kopke, you will never look at remodeling the same.
The salesman was way too pushy and did not listen to me. He also spoke disrespectfully about Mexican workers.
Description of Work: I chose not to have them do the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
$35,000
ANTHONY J.
04/2013
5.0
doors
+ -1 more
THE SALES PERSON WAS HABITUALLY LATE OR COMPLETELY FORGOT APPOINTMENT, YOUR TYPICAL SALES WEASEL! THE MAN DOING THE ACTUAL JOB WAS GREAT (DALE), HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH HIS WORK, AND COMPLETED THE JOB TO MY SATISFACTION!
Description of Work: REPLACE EXTERIOR FRENCH DOORS WITH NEW DOORWALL. REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR FRENCH DOORS TO LIBARY ROOM
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$3,200
ruth D.
03/2013
3.0
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, countertops, flooring contractor, lighting, home remodeling
+ 4 more
There were problems from the beginning with qualified workers. Weeks went by without communication or updates throughout the job. Some construction corrections need to be done. Too many jobs, not enough workers. The rooms looks better.
Description of Work: Replaced cabinets, countertops with sink, flooring and lighting in kitchen. Replaced vanity with extended one (more storage), ceramic tile on floor in shower and new tub, lighting in bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$30,000
Sallie H.
02/2013
5.0
doors
+ -1 more
Have dealt with Kopke man times. They are always reliable and excellent.
Description of Work: Installation of new door wall and leak examination. Future work will be done in the Spring of 2013.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Fabrice M V.
01/2013
3.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
We got estimates from several companies and found Kopke to be in the middle price-wise. We liked the salesperson, Richard and gave him our $1000.00 deposit for him to get started on the design, with the understanding that we wanted to stay around $10,000-12,000 for the project. This is low, but we knew that we could do some things, like painting and molding, etc. Richard came back with a $24,000-26,000 estimate. Now that he had our deposit, we didn't really have a choice, but we scaled back the work we would do with them. We hired an electrician and plumber on our own and did the tear out and other work on our own. Kopke basically installed insulation, put up dry wall, poured a self leveling cement floor in the bathroom and hung the bathroom door. The workers were not well guided by a manager or contractor. When they installed the drywall, they had to come back because they covered openings where lights were going (the wiring was all set up, so this should have been obvious). This was hired out to another company, even thought were told that all workers worked for Kopke (the dry wall guy gave us his business card which did not mention Kopke on it). Then when they poured the cement floor in the bathroom, they covered plumbing for the tub and the heat vent. I guess it's lucky that my husband was there that day and noticed immediately so that the floor wasn't hardened yet. But they had left for the day-he quickly called the guy in charge (again, I wouldn't call him a manager or contractor since he allowed simple things to go wrong) and they came back to fix the floor. Then, it apparently took a month for the bathroom door to come in-the "contractor" told my husband the week before Christmas that is was stuck on a truck, so they'd have to delay the installation. They just installed it yesterday after repeated calls from my husband since new years to get the door installed. I am happy to be almost done with the project, but I wish we hadn't gotten a false original estimate from Kopke. They should not have taken our deposit if the work wasn't worth their time. They did good work, but we feel that since we didn't spend what they wanted us to, we were low on their priority list. I would recommend this company to someone who has an unlimited budget. I'm sure the $24,000.00 version of our bathroom would have been great, but we were not interested in spending that kind of money and probably should have gone with a different company. We live in Mount Clemens and would never get that kind of money back on our home-this was the basis of our staying under $12,000 to redo the bathroom, which Richard knew.
Description of Work: They helped us remodel our master bath and closet area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$7,000
Janice S.
01/2013
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
All service men were on time, very polite & cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: New shower. New vanity, mirror, cabinets, shower.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
James N.
01/2013
1.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
When the salesman came to discuss the project, he said that he would not be allowed to give me a full set of plans for my room addition project.
Description of Work: I ordered two Angie's List Big Deals for a Custom Addition Remodeling Design Consultation with a full set of plans from Kopke Remodeling and Design.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Thomas B.
12/2012
3.0
countertops, remodeling, marble & granite, home remodeling
+ 2 more
Michael from Kopke came out to give us a quote and spent a lot of time discussing their company background as well as options and alternatives for updating our kitchen. About a week later he called to say that the quote was ready. Because Kopke is quite a distance from our home, we asked him to e-mail the quote. We were quite shocked at the price, which did not include the cost of the appliances, countertops or ceramic tile - we would have to buy those on our own and Kopke would install them. We got other quotes from other remodelers, but in the meantime we received several e-mail and phone call follow-ups from Kopke with a rather high-pressure sales pitch to justify why their prices are high compared to other companies. We ended up signing a contract with a different remodeler to have the work done at half of Kopke's quoted cost.
Description of Work: We contacted Kopke for a quote on updating / remodeling our kitchen - replacing our original Formica countertops with Silestone, installing new appliances, and installing a tile backsplash.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
David & Ann T.
12/2012
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Only delays for special materials. They respond to phone calls promptly. They were very accommodating to changes in plan. Workers were polite, respectful, skilled.
Description of Work: Complete tear out and rebuild of kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating 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
ANDREW C.
12/2012
5.0
roofing, doors
+ 0 more
I have used Kopke in the past, and it always does good work. Furthermore, the company guarantees its work and will address any issues without hassles. Ultimately, I will continue to use them, and I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They installed an aluminum storm door, and they redid the overhang above the back door. They addressed the water issue that had damaged the overhang in the beginning as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
PATIENCE G.
12/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, house painters
+ 1 more
It was great. The installer arrived on time, came every day, and didn't leave a mess after completing the job. Furthermore, he was very communicative and sought my input during all phases of the job.
Description of Work: They installed gutters on all four sides of the house, and they installed several downspouts. They also repaired and painted some damaged fascia.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Susan S.
12/2012
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
They were responsive and professional, but we just weren't a good fit. Specifically, they wanted to do a much larger scale remodel than we were prepared for. Ultimately, we chose another firm that would do the type of remodel we wanted.
Description of Work: They consulted on a kitchen remodeling project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
PATIENCE G.
12/2012
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 1 more
Kopke was on time, came every day that they said they would, and worked diligently. Furthermore, a supervisor always inspected the work, and they always asked if I was satisfied with the work's progress. I really appreciated that they were professional and courteous during the entire project as well.
Description of Work: They removed my old shower and installed one that is handicap accessible. They also painted bathroom walls, cleaned up bathroom tile, and installed towel racks as well as trim.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Sue M.
10/2012
5.0
siding, replacement windows
+ 0 more
Workman arrived when they said they would. Work done efficiently and quickly with total clean up after.
Description of Work: Removed 6 existing windows and installed 6 new windows. Stripped 2 story bay of siding re-installated bay, install weather wrap, installed new vinyl siding and new gutter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,631
nicholas N.
08/2012
3.0
replacement windows, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Although very professional, we had a window job that was quoted $16,000 from Kopke. The exact same windows were quoted Pella direct for $13,200.They did offer to match price on the spot when i showed them the Pella quote, but i instead waited for the other quote from another local contractor, who beat Pella direct by another $1200 dollars. I would give Kopke another shot at other projects, but most certainly would get competative quotes. They appear to subcontract little or nothing, which i like.
Description of Work: Pella architechtual series windows were quoted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
There are many ways to look at wood window installations, in terms of exterior and interior trims, as well as glass types, special vs standard colors, etc. We attempt to quote what the client has asked for, at the best possible price. Sometimes we price the job higher than the competition because of the many factors involved. We do have an apples for apples price match policy, and would have been glad to match any competitors price, as long as the specifications were exactly the same. In this particular case we either made an error in our pricing, or we looked at the job differently than our competitors in terms of specifications, and/or difficulty. We value the feedback presented by the client, and look forward to the opportunity to quote additional work in the future.
Craig L.
07/2012
2.0
concrete repair, roofing
+ 0 more
I did not use them. I had a few other items estimated. They are at least double. I suppose if you have a very large job they would be better suited for that.
Description of Work: I didn't use this contractor. I got 4 estimates for a roof tear off and re shingle ranging from $4500/$5800. They started at $12000 and suggested I use a higher package closer to 16k. The salesman got snippy when I told him I didn't have a ladder for him to get up on the roof. Overall I was very turned off by the salesman preaching doom and gloom and how much better they are than the others who "low ball". I was a builder when I was younger. The team who did it for $5200 did a great job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$12,000
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
We measured the roof to be 26 squares, which would put our cost to do the job properly with materials, labor, insurances, and incidentals at a price that is higher than the client ultimately got the work done for. Unfortunately there is a wide disparity in roofing prices in our market - where many companies work at or below cost to keep their workers busy - and many companies working without the proper insurances, (i.e. workman's comp.). The homeowner that is interested in price only has every right to choose the lowest price that they can get. We do not attempt to match the price of companies use their truck as their office. We do preach a little doom and gloom, as we have seen time and time again, customers getting ripped off by a contractor that bid low, couldn't finish the job, and pulled out in the middle of the project, abandoning the client. Our roofing system is more expensive than the lowest priced companies, but is lower than some other companies. We offer 4 roofing systems, 2 of which include a lifetime warranty on all materials and labor. I believe that my salesperson quoted a premium package, not understanding that the client wanted just the basics. We appreciate the feedback on the clients experience, and will try in the future to better match the price to the budget. Dave Kopke
Anita Z.
07/2012
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
The workers were very prompt and cleaned up after themselves. the kitchen looks great and I am very pleased over all.
Description of Work: Complete kitchen remodel.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
Thank you for the feedback on your project. Dave Kopke
Emily T.
07/2012
3.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
The design was pretty good but when it came time for the final estimate they would not give me an itemized list of the charges whereas every other company does. Their price seems very high compared to competitors. They were very responsive and punctual but I do not think they are trustworthy.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Kopke Remodeling & Design for general contracting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
There are times when our price is higher than the competition. Many times we are lower than the competition, as well. In the kitchen remodeling arena it is very hard to compare apples to apples, as we all use different cabinet lines, electricians, plumbers, granite suppliers, etc. We try to focus more on the design and functionality of the room, while trying to keep the budgets in mind. With feedback from the client, we can usually tailor the design to the budget. Better designs are going to incorporate more cabinets, accessories, lighting, etc. that will ultimately result in a higher price. We are glad to discuss the pricing in our proposals in terms of categories, and in some cases line items. We want the clients to be comfortable with us and our systems, so we are glad to discuss costs at any time. We don't publish line item pricing because we have an integrated pricing system that combines pricing with volume discounts to arrive at the "package price". The example that we use is automobiles - the cost of the individual parts far exceeds the price of the complete car as a package. Our packages are comprehensive, and include many things that other companies do not include. We include those items because we know after 20 years of experience, what it is going to take to finish the job completely, without having to ask for more money to cover things that inexperienced companies miss. We value the feedback from the client, and will try to do a better job of explaining our pricing to all clients. Dave Kopke
Judy S.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Two-day job, all requests completed. Kitchen cleaned up and spotless in the end. Contractor identified hidden problems and fixed them.
Description of Work: Repaired pipes and replaced drywall above kitchen sink area. Refinished raised ceiling in kitchen and installed new lighting. Painted kitchen ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
Thank you for the feedback on your project. Dave Kopke
Frederic U.
03/2012
3.0
sunrooms
+ -1 more
It was okay. They did not want to take on the job. He was nice but they did not do the work.
Description of Work: This was to redo a back porch on my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$50
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
It was our professional opinion that the structure was inadequate to support the work requested. After a brief discussion it was discovered that the budget was far less than the anticipated amount needed to correct the structure defects, and install the requested products. It wasn't that we didn't want the project, but rather it was the budget being too low for the estimated costs to d the work. Apparently there was a communication problem between our salesperson and the client. We would be glad to look at the project again if the client so desires. sincerely, Dave Kopke
Susan J.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
They have a really nice showroom, because I can go in there and they're knowledgeable, they can guide me through it. The workers that came were polite and on time. I think that they are reasonable. I think they're honest and they seem to know what they're doing. I also like the fact that they had one guy doing the job and then a second person came through and inspected that that went good. There is a project manager even on a small job, so I like that. I was real happy with them. Everything looks good right now. I'm just waiting to see if the marble top has to be cut, but they've done everything else; everything else is all prepped, all the plumbing is done, and the cabinets are in. There were no complications with the workers that came out. Their pricing was reasonable. I would call them back in the future if needed.
Description of Work: Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc. is remodeling our bathroom right now. They're putting in a new counter and sink and cabinets. They took our plumbing from the outside wall and put it in through the inside wall because we were getting frozen pipes, so they did a lot of plumbing. They're on the final stages. He just did the work last week and we're just waiting for the plumbing. It's a smaller job.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
Thank you for the feedback on your project. Dave Kopke
Sallie H.
01/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, plumbing, home remodeling
+ 1 more
Vince, the installer, was always on time and a pleasure to work with. We have used Kopke on many projects and have always been pleased.
Description of Work: Vanity and medicine chest removed and replaced along with installation of new toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Robert B.
01/2012
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Brandon came out and gave us an estimate. He listened to what we wanted, made suggestions and gave us time to make decisions. He explained the work that Kopke would do in great detail. He presented us with an estimate and opportunities to make changes during the selection process. After all of our decisions were finalized we signed the agreement with all work spelled out and the final price. When we signed the agreement we gave Kopke a deposit. For the selection process we met with Brandon a number of times to make our selections. He spent a lot of time with us and only presented us with a few materials at a time. He gave us time to take samples home to evaluate before making a decision. We never felt rushed or pressured. If he thought we might not be happy with something that we wanted he would make sure that we looked at everything carefully. We felt that he had our interests at heart and would not just let us ask for something he thought that we would not be happy with. We did not get a start date un-till all of the materials were in. I was pleased about this because we did not want the job held up once it was started, waiting for something that had not come in yet. This was also the most frustrating time because we were waiting to get a start date and the holidays were approaching. I was also trying to coordinate my vacation time with the job. When the materials came in we got the start date. The job started on time. The work progressed daily. There as no down day. Joe who did most of the work was very professional and took great pride in his work. If we had any concerns or questions he took the time to answer them to our satisfaction. He made every effort to make sure that every part of the job was perfect, even if he had to give it a little extra effort. We are very pleased and satisfied with our new bathroom.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodel. Install Jacuzzi Tub and exhaust fan. Remove and replace bath area and floor tile. Remove and replace sink, fixtures, toilet, and cabinets. Add electrical circuits for the Jacuzzi tub and exhaust fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,832
Response from Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc
Thank you for the nice comments! Dave Kopke
Jack B.
12/2011
5.0
ceramic tile, countertops
+ 0 more
First worker came in & took out counter top. Then he cutting drywall with old tile out, then granite people came in and installed new top when they were through tile Crew came in & put new tile in.
Description of Work: We had a new granite counter top, stainless steel sink and backsplash tiled.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Richard G.
11/2011
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
We’ve worked with them before, and they always do a good job.
Description of Work: They recently built a front porch for us.
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Service Categories
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Doors,
Windows,
Siding,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Roofing,
Countertops and Backsplashes
FAQ
Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kopke Remodeling & Design Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa