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    Business ProfileforMichigan Building Specialties

    Construction Services

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1001 W.Beecher, Adrian, MI 49221
    BBB File Opened:
    8/1/1980
    Years in Business:
    71
    Business Started:
    1/1/1953
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    20
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. James E. Brielmaier, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. James E. Brielmaier, Owner
    • Mrs. Jamie Wilber, Office Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (517) 265-1585
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

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    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    12/14/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    Im seeking repayment of $24,500 for *** breaching my contract with them (signed on 10/24/22, with delivery of siding on 2/27/23, and work beginning 2/28/23) by not installing the specified Polaris WeatherTech solid vinyl siding. According to the ********************** (VSI), the solid in solid vinyl siding means that the color goes all the way through the panels (so that you wont have to worry about scrapes, or ever needing to paint it), which is how the *** salesperson I dealt with prior to signing the contract described it to me, and whats clearly implied by the brochure for this particular line of Polaris siding, too. The siding that *** actually installed is neither colored all the way through (my primary complaint), nor is it even Polaris WeatherTech siding, but either RMC Fairfield or HOMEX Alpine Ridge (per the sticker labeling on the cardboard boxes it came in, neither of which say Polaris). Im also seeking $4,532.56 I had to pay a second (BBB accredited) contractor to fix multiple problems caused by poor *** workmanship. Although some of these issues were part of the punch list I provided *** before a final walk though, their lead worker ignored the majority of them before deciding he had done enough. *** then offered two new workers to finish for him before I made my final payment (because I didnt want them to put a lien on my house, and before I figured out that they breached our contract by using a different brand of cheaper quality vinyl siding), but I had lost all confidence in them by then.I reached out to *** prior to writing this complaint and gave them 3 weeks to offer a reasonable resolution, but theyve so far denied any wrongdoing, erroneously insisting that they installed precisely what I contracted with them to purchase.
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    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Nadine R

    5 stars

    07/05/2023

    From start to finish everyone I dealt with at MBS was polite, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. After an initial meeting with Jason, an in-home assessment was made of the work I wanted done: new kitchen counter, new undermount, large, single basin stainless steel sink + hardware, new tiled backsplash, new bathroom sink basin + hardware, new toilet, new bathtub with shower + hardware, new bathtub and shower enclosure, and new tile floor. Next, a timely appointment was scheduled with Jason regarding design and materials. Jason was extremely helpful in this process by balancing my wants with my budget, while still providing an aesthetically pleasing design with quality materials. Work began on the quoted start date, and was finished within the quoted time frame. The MBS installer, Larry, was at my home every day on time, worked 8 hours each day, and cleaned his work areas at the end of each day. After all work was completed, Jason made an in'home inspection, and discussed if I was satisfied with the materials and work that was done. I'm 100% satisfied, and will recommend MBS to others.

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