2013 Contractor List
The contractors listed have provided service to residents in Detroit's historic districts. These residents have reported that they were satisfied with the work of these contractors. The Association does not and cannot endorse any of these businesses or guarantee their work. The Association only presents information obtained from the past experience of residents. These residents also do not and cannot guarantee their future work.
Residents are urged to refer reputable contractors at all times as a way to promote preservation. To all the residents who have assisted in referring contractors, we thank you for your assistance.
The 2013 contractor list, with more information on each contractor, is available for download in pdf format.
Financial services
Comerica Bank
Providing banking and full service financial assistance.
Contact: Hubert E. Wiley at HEWiley@comerica.com or 313-259-1398.
Carpentry
Klepinger Construction LLC
Full service carpentry, interior and exterior custom moldings and cabinetry, plaster repair, historic home inspections and consulting.
Contact: Randy Klepinger at theklep1@gmail.com or 248-229-1668.
T. P. Carpentry
25 years commercial and residential carpentry work. Nine years in historic restoration. Drywall and plaster, door and hardware, trim, reproduction of some trim custom door to match existing doors. Wood flooring installed and refinishing; Painting and Custom cabinets made to customer specification.
Contact: Terry Pardon at tpcarpenter@att.net or 586-405-0773.
Community Resources
Central Detroit Christian (CDC)
Homeowner financial counseling-foreclosure, tax, and credit counseling.
Contact: Lisa Johanon at ljohanon@detcdc.org or 313-873-0064.
Detroit Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Provides housing foreclosures prevention, home buyer education and financial literacy counseling. Home rehabilitation management services and property tax assistance. Services are free to the general public.
Contact: Avis E. Holmes at detroitnon@aol.com or 313-972-1111.
Detroit Historic Neighborhoods Coalition
Increases awareness of the cultural heritage, distinguishing architectural features as well as promotes stability in historic neighborhoods. Represents 9,000 homes and over 30,000 voters.
Contact: Reginald Cunningham at lorsan@peoplepc.com or 313-342-8755.
Electricians
Hall Electric Co.
Electrical repair services.
Contact: Pete Hall at hallelectric30@yahoo.com or 313-215-5049.
Environmental Contracting
Go Green Contracting
Environmental services including asbestos abatement, lead abatement, mold remediation and demolition and emergency service board ups.
Contact: Leon Petty at leonpetty@gogreen-contracting.com or 313-202-9025.
General Contractors
Antoine's Construction Company, LLC
Complete home Improvement, interior and exterior: brick and block work, cement driveways, cement steps-footing, foundations, cement porches, basement waterproofing-tuck-pointing, chimneys, roofing tear off, re-roofing and repairs, gutters and downspouts, and painting.
Contact: Antoine Bowman at abcckp@aol.com or 313-515-4063.
Italy American Construction
Additions, dormers, roofing, siding, windows, porches, and all interior and exterior home improvement.
Contact: Michael Mastroianni at estimates@italyamerican.com or 313-278-7500.
Integrity Contractors, Inc.
General contractor specializing in Energy Specialist - insulation retrofitting (blown-in), lead abatement and carpentry. Roofing, Kitchen Remodeling.
Contact: Steve Cato at cato@detroitintegrity.com or 313-926-2322.
Kuper & Company
General Contracting Carpentry, Plaster Repair, drywall and Tile. Contact: Matthew Kuper at smckuper@yahoo.com or 313-801-3047.
Paulson's Construction, Inc.
Full scale remodeling company in business for over 17 years; awarded 2012 National Contractor of the year award. Specializing in Historic renovations and restorations. Improving lives by improving homes.
Contact: Paul McClorey at infor@paulsonconstruction.com or 517-545-8651.
Rebound Construction
24 hours emergency home repair and energy efficiency consultant.
Contact: Steven Harris at Steven@ReboundConstruction.com or 313-415-5566.
D.R. Martin Contractors
The answer to your small/large projects for historical restoration and rehabilitation needs; additions, fixtures, building upgrades, electrical maintenance and all general contracting needs.
Contact: Darnell R. Martin at drmartininc@aol.com or 248-210-7376.
Heating and Cooling
Flame Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Full service heating, cooling plumbing and electrical.
Contact: Dorothy Tapling at detapling@flamefurnace.com or 586-582-1700.
Supreme Heating and Cooling, LLC
Mechanical contractor: Heating, cooling and ventilation. Specializing in boilers.
Contact: Suzanne Stritzinger at SStritzinger@supremeheating.com or 313-885-2400.
Historic Agencies/ Districts
Detroit Historic District Commission
Provides information about living in a historic district relative to building permits, ordinances and the review process.
Contact: Jenifer Ross at rossj@detroitmi.gov or 313-224-8907.
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
The program provides assistance and incentives to homeowners, commercial property owners, and businesses to rehabilitate historic commercial and residential property.
Contact: Mollie Olinyk at OlinykM@michingan.gov or 313-456-2702.
Painting
LRM Painting, Inc.
Painting, interior/exterior wall repairs, and finish carpentry.
Contact: Luigi Mancini at luigimancini@comcast.net or 586-615-9329.
Martin Ramsey Painting
Interior and exterior painting, plastering, drywall hanging and finishing, and handyman services.
Contact: Martin Ramsey at Martinramseypainting@yahoo.com or 313-283-0112.
Removal Service
Clean Up Clear Out (Div. of Estate Org. Ser.)
Professional organizer: Clutter, debris, hoarding, and trash removal services.
Contact: Sean Lane at info@cleanupclearout.com or 313-886-3330.
Security
Dusing Security & Surveillance
Security Patrol, security alarms, sales, service and 24 hours alarm monitoring.
Contact: Jim Dusing at jdusing@safewithdss.com or 586-855-0669.
Windows
Detroit Glass Block, LLC
Secure and added beauty with the removal of old basement windows and installation energy efficient, secure basement windows; without compromising the integrity of your historical home.
Contact: Byron Gaineu at Detroitglassblock@gmail.com or 313-459-5532.
Turner Restoration, LLC
Wood and steel window restoration.
Contact: Jim Turner at turnerrestoration@sbcglobal.net or 313-574-9073.
Windows Diverse Services, Inc.
Window and gutter cleaning, glass repair, handyman services, painting, general house cleaning and power washing decks.
Contact: Frederick Daniels at fddanielsjr@netscape.net or 313-655-5684.
Woodworking
City Suburban Restoration (CSR)
Fine woodwork restoration; commercial and residential property restoration; antique and furniture restoration; Stripping, Staining, Finishing, and Repair
Contact: Oscar Cotton at 313-459-3479.
Thanks to Comerica Bank
for help with publishing this directory.
