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I hired Ron for 2 projects, 1- to reframe the lower level of a cottage, that had termite and rot damage. This required supporting the main level and rebuilding 1/3 of the lower level, new doors window, drywalling, and prep work. He provided detailed proposals, kept to his time line and budget with no surprises. The second project was at our main house where i needed some immediate help upon discovering rotting sheeting behind siding. Ron was very responsive, and worked remedy the root cause of the water which was original builder issue.

Ron May did a massive patio re-build for our home, involving excavation, deeper footings, new supports for an upper deck, and a new patterned surface. He was on the scene constantly and his workers were very competent. He finished within a week of his estimate despite some bad breaks on the weather. We were well pleased with all aspects of his work.

Ron May of MayBuilders has 30 years of experience, is knowledgable, and artistically creative. We had plaster molding above the picture window that was crumbling due to moisture. He created a template out of tin that outlined the molding leading up the the damaged area. Then he laid plaster down, and slid the template over it to match the rest of the molding. Beautifully done! He was always pleasant. On some days we shared cups of coffee and traveling stories before or after work. Everything was done in the time he said it would be done. He was right on budget. A three part payment plan was part of the contract. It included sketches of the living room and the bedroom to be renovated, showing where doors and windows would go. The specifications for the living room and bedroom renovations were minutely detailed and included: demolition, carpentry work, removing and installing doors and windows, drywall, painting, flooring, trim work, clean up and trash removal. He respected the rest of the house by putting up dust barriers. His work ethics are beyond reproach. The people he contracted to work were highly skilled workmen and friendly. Ron put us in contact with a carpet company. They knew our measurements and price range when we arrived to choose carpet. The painter was also a professional. With Ron’s encouragement, we painted accent walls, choosing coral tones in one room, and blue tones in the other. In Addition: While he was here, we asked for his opinion on renovating our upstairs bathroom. We decided not to renovate, but hired him to remove old plumbing, drywall, replace the rotten floor, and reconnected light fixtures. Because the bathroom pipes traveled down through the kitchen, he removed the box the pipe went through and drywalled the ceiling and kitchen wall. His attention to detail, creative eye, and willingness to go beyond the job, makes him a superior general contractor. I highly recommend Ron and his work to anyone who wants professional and creative consideration given to their projects. Sue Guilford

As an electrical contractor in the Lansing area for the last forty years, I have worked on some the largest homes built by local contractors. I have done May Builders electrical needs for approx. 10 of those years. Ron's attention to detail and getting the job done right definitely rank him at the top of area builders. I have seen the extra mile put in on every job that guarantee a good home, not just a house.

Ron did a complete renovation of our kitchen for us. We really wanted it to be complete by Thanksgiving, and knew that it was a short timeframe to work with. Ron was excellent at communicating progress and challenges as well as being receptive to our suggestions and ideas. He is very conscientious about dust, cleanliness, disposal, and time. His communication is excellent. Even with setbacks that occur with all construction projects, our kitchen was complete in time for us to celebrate Thanksgiving with family - and use it! It was great working with Ron!

I met Ron May at a home show and decided to hire him after also talking to a second builder and getting estimates and work plans from both. I have a mid-century modern house with many unique features. Ron appreciated the craftsmanship in my house and wanted to preserve as many details as possible. We also brought carpets, pads etc to recycling and several usable architectural elements to the Habitat restore rather than the landfill. Ron was also sensitive to my concerns about off gas in insulation and using no VOC paint. He was also a neat worker as much as is possible when doing tear out construction. He cleaned up every day before leaving. His estimate to do the work was reasonable. He rebuilt some of the mahogany built-ins into a nice cabinet in the room and found mahogany wood to be custom milled for the trim in that room. I liked that he hired very competent craftspeople/subcontractors for work he did not do on his own. Everything was by the book working with the inspectors. He even fed the birds when I was traveling :) BTW, we finished the work for my daughter's return home from college to her improved room with great lighting.

Ron has been a long time customer of ours and I would refer him to any of my friends. He takes great pride in his work and always makes sure the customer is happy.-Mac Piggott

MayBuilders has completed three projects for me over ten years that include an addition to a home that doubled the size, a complete remodel of two bathrroms in a 25 year old home, and installing a basic bathroom in a garage. In all of these projects, MayBuilders was superb in the excellence of the outcome, consistently communicating and providing options that enhanced the end result. I am most grateful for the fact that my children, my elderly father, and my dog were all treated with kind consideration in every encounter, across the team of professionals, in each project. When Ron May said he would be there or do something, it was done. As the head contractor, he responded immediately to the few problems we encountered. I had a strong sense of security in allowing May Builders to come and go from my home. Confidence that things will be done right, and knowledge that the people and things I love will be well treated, is what makes me return to MayBuilders for all of my projects. I have no reservations or criticisms whatsoever. I already have the next project in mind! My projects ranged in price from more than $100,000 to approximately $5,000. My selections below reflect the most recent project.

we hired ron to remodel and later an addition to our home. ron has excellent craftsmanship; he is organized and fair with his cost. we enjoyed working with ron and recommend May Builders to anyone who is looking to build, add on or remodel. thanks May Builders for making our home beautiful. ed and debi sladek

Ron eradicated a mold problem in a building where I worked, and generally took care of it for about 10 years. He was so pleasant and fair in our dealings that in 2007, I hired him to work on my home. His sub-contractors were all great and Ron had lots of great advice on how to approach projects. I highly recommend him.

I have been able to work with May Builders on extensive remodels. It is always a positive experience. Ron May is a "hands on" builder and provides extensive input both for the customer and sub contractor. Ron's calm approach to problem solving is a bonus. When doing remodel work, it can be very invasive to the homeowner. Ron's attention to cleanliness and order is a plus. Roger Gustafson Carpenter

Professional, detail oriented, provides guidance with the building process. Acquires true craftsmen for the specific job. Excellent at keeping the owners informed. Has been a pleasure working with this builder.