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Demolition and Contracting Services Around Bay City, MI

Demolition, land clearing, tree removal, general contracting, new construction, remodeling, additions, decks and fences, framing and drywall across the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Contracting Pros runs demolition and the building trades out of Bay City. We take down houses, garages, barns and small commercial buildings, then build or remodel what comes after. Everything below covers the Great Lakes Bay Region, and estimates are free.

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Land Clearing

We clear the brush and open the ground back up

We clear brush, undergrowth and small trees off lots and acreage around Bay City. Pick forestry mulching or conventional clearing, and we leave the ground ready to use.

  • Brush and undergrowth clearing on lots, acreage and fence rows
  • Forestry mulching that grinds standing brush and small trees into mulch in place
  • Conventional clearing where the material is pushed up and hauled off the site
  • Selective clearing that opens the ground up and leaves the trees you want to keep
  • Small tree removal and dead standing timber taken out along with the brush
  • Stump removal as part of clearing, so the ground can be compacted and built on
Land Clearing in Bay City
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Forestry Mulching

We turn standing brush into mulch on the ground

We grind standing brush, undergrowth and small trees into mulch that stays on the ground. It opens up old fields, fence rows, trails and hunting land around Bay City.

  • Forestry mulching of standing brush, undergrowth and small trees in one pass
  • Mulch left on the ground as cover, with nothing piled or hauled off
  • Stumps of the cut growth mulched down near ground level in the same pass
  • Selective mulching that leaves the trees you mark to keep
  • Old fields, overgrown pasture and fence rows opened back up
  • Shooting lanes, trails and food plot openings on hunting land
Forestry Mulching in Bay City
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Tree Removal

Dead, leaning and storm damaged trees, taken down in pieces

We take down dead, dying, leaning and storm damaged trees that threaten a house, driveway or fence. The debris goes with the job, so the yard is clear when we leave.

  • Dead and dying trees, including the standing ash the emerald ash borer left behind
  • Leaning trees, split trunks and cracked limbs hanging over the yard
  • Trees crowding a house, garage, driveway, fence or power drop
  • Storm damaged trees, blown down trunks and tops hung up in other trees
  • Trees rigged down in sections where there is no room to fell them
  • Brush and limbs cleared off the property once the tree is down
Tree Removal in Bay City
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General Contracting

One general contractor running the whole job, start to finish

We run residential and commercial projects across the Great Lakes Bay Region as your general contractor. One point of contact covers the estimate, the permits, the trades and the schedule.

  • One point of contact from the first site visit to the final inspection
  • Free estimate with the scope written out before any work starts
  • Permit applications filed with the city or township that covers your address
  • Inspections scheduled and any corrections handled as the job moves
  • Electrical, plumbing and mechanical trades booked in the right order
  • Residential work: additions, remodels, garages, new homes and outbuildings
General Contracting in Bay City
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New Construction

New home construction that starts below the frost line

We build new homes, detached garages and outbuildings across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Footings go in below Michigan's 42 inch frost depth, and we handle the permit and the inspections.

  • New homes and residential structures, from the footings to the final inspection
  • Detached garages sized to your lot and your zoning setbacks
  • Outbuildings and storage buildings for homes, farms and rural property
  • Footings and foundations set below Michigan's 42 inch frost depth
  • Site prep, including brush and small trees cleared off the building spot
  • Wall and structural framing, plus drywall hung, taped and finished
New Construction in Bay City
Finished bathroom with a glass shower, freestanding tub and wood-look floor
Home Remodeling

Basement and whole-home remodels in older homes

We take on whole-home renovation and remodel basements, kitchens and bathrooms. Based in Bay City, licensed and insured, and every estimate is free.

  • Kitchen remodels, including new cabinets, countertops and layout changes
  • Bathroom remodeling, including full gut jobs down to the studs
  • Basement finishing and basement remodeling in older foundations
  • Whole-home renovation for houses that need work in every room
  • Interior tear-out of old kitchens, bathrooms and walls
  • Framing changes, including taking out or moving an interior wall
Home Remodeling in Bay City
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Home Additions

More room without leaving the house you own

We build room additions, second story additions, attached garages and sunrooms across the Great Lakes Bay Region. The new space ties into your existing foundation, roofline and finishes.

  • Room additions off the back or side of the house
  • Second story additions over an existing footprint
  • Attached garages joined to the house
  • Bump-outs that add a few feet to a kitchen or a bathroom
  • Sunrooms, heated year round or built as three season rooms
  • Footings dug to Michigan frost depth
Home Additions in Bay City
Newly installed wood privacy fence running along the side of a house
Decks and Fences

Decks and fences set deep enough for Michigan winters

We build new decks, rebuild the ones that have gone soft, and put in privacy, picket and rail fences. Posts go below the frost, and we handle the permits and the MISS DIG locates the job needs.

  • New decks built in pressure treated wood or composite
  • Rebuilds of decks with rotted boards, loose railings or sagging framing
  • Privacy, picket and rail fences for yards and property lines
  • Fence replacement, with the old fence pulled and cleared as part of the job
  • Deck posts and footings set 42 inches below grade, the Michigan code depth
  • Ledger boards bolted and flashed where a deck ties into the house
Deck and Fence Building in Bay City
Gutted room stripped to bare studs and ceiling joists with old floorboards
Framing and Drywall

Wall framing and drywall work for remodels and additions

We frame walls and hang drywall for remodels, additions and finished basements. Drywall repair is part of it too, from water stains to cracked corners.

  • Wall framing for remodels, including new door and window openings
  • Headers and beams when a load-bearing wall comes out
  • Basement framing on pressure-treated bottom plates, laid out around ducts and posts
  • Drywall installation on walls and ceilings, screwed off to code spacing
  • Taping and finishing to a Level 4 or Level 5 finish
  • Drywall repair for water damage, stress cracks, nail pops and holes
Framing and Drywall in Bay City
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Bathroom Remodeling

Full and partial bathroom remodels in older Bay City homes

We remodel bathrooms across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Both a full bathroom renovation and a single shower rebuild run under one licensed and insured contractor.

  • Full bathroom remodels, from the tear-out through the final walkthrough
  • Tub to shower conversions and walk-in showers with low curbs
  • Tiled showers, shower pans and pebble tile shower floors
  • Herringbone tile floors and chevron luxury vinyl plank flooring
  • Interior demolition of the old bathroom and cleanup of the debris
  • Wall framing changes, new drywall and cement board in the wet areas
Bathroom Remodeling in Bay City
Kitchen torn out to the studs with old plaster and lath coming off the wall
Kitchen Remodeling

Small kitchen updates and full gut remodels in older homes

We remodel kitchens around Bay City and the Great Lakes Bay Region, both small updates and full gut remodels. We do the tear-out ourselves and bring in licensed trades for the plumbing and electrical work.

  • Kitchen layout planning with you before any tear-out starts
  • Tear-out of old cabinets, countertops, flooring and plaster, down to the studs when needed
  • Opening up or moving walls, with a header or beam sized for the span on load-bearing walls
  • New wall framing, plus drywall hanging, taping and finishing
  • Kitchen cabinet installation, shimmed level and plumb in rooms that are out of square
  • Countertop installation, with stone tops measured and cut by a fabricator
Kitchen Remodeling in Bay City
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Pole Barns

Post-frame buildings sized for what you park and store

We build pole barns and post-frame buildings across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Garages, shops and farm buildings go up on treated posts set below Michigan's 42-inch frost depth.

  • Post-frame garages and workshops sized around what you park and store.
  • Storage and equipment buildings for farms, contractors and property owners.
  • Pressure-treated posts set below the 42-inch frost depth Michigan code calls for.
  • Concrete piers instead of buried posts when the site calls for them.
  • Trusses, purlins and wall girts, then steel roofing and siding panels.
  • Overhead doors, walk doors and windows framed in where you want them.
Pole Barn Construction in Bay City
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Flooring Installation

New vinyl plank, laminate and tile floors

We install vinyl plank, laminate and tile floors in homes and small commercial spaces around Bay City. The old floor comes out first and the subfloor gets fixed before the new one goes down.

  • Luxury vinyl plank and vinyl plank floors, click-lock floating or glue-down
  • Laminate flooring installation in bedrooms, hallways and living rooms
  • Ceramic and porcelain tile floors in straight, herringbone and chevron layouts
  • Tear-out of old carpet, vinyl, laminate and tile, with the debris carried out
  • Subfloor repair with new plywood or OSB where the boards are soft or rotted
  • Floor leveling and underlayment so planks lie flat and seams stay tight
Flooring Installation in Bay City
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Excavation

The dirt work that goes with building and demolition

We dig foundations, basements and building pads around Bay City, then grade the ground so water runs away. After a teardown, we backfill the hole and grade the lot.

  • Foundation and basement excavation for new homes and home additions
  • Footing and crawl-space digs for additions and detached garages
  • Building pads for pole barns and garages, filled and packed firm
  • Topsoil stripping, then cut and fill to bring a site to grade
  • Rough grading and finish grading that slope the ground away from the building
  • Backfill around new foundation walls, placed and packed in layers
Excavation in Bay City
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