The Hidden Dangers Of Home Storm Damage 

Spring is here in West Michigan and that means we’ll all soon be facing April and May storms, high winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for hail storms and falling trees and tree branches. And for many each year in the Grand Rapids area, all this turbulence leads to some degree of roof damage.    But while the unexpected cost and hassle of a roof repair can be frustrating, it’s ultimately a small price to pay to avoid the serious dangers and

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How to Remodel an Out-of-Date Kitchen With A Professional Home Contractor  

Tired of your old and outdated kitchen, but not sure if you’re ready to take the plunge and start a remodel? We get it. Remodeling can be a tough process, and it can be hard to know how to get started or how to come up with a concept (let alone a design) that you’ll love.  But there are also plenty of outstanding reasons why a kitchen update or top-to-bottom kitchen remodel is worth the trouble.   The truth is, the

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Seven Lessons Homeowners & Contractors Learned During Covid-19

We’ve reached the midpoint of 2023 and the social distancing, masking, and lockdowns of Covid-19 have been left in the past. But some changes that grew out of the difficult days of 2020 and 2021 are sticking around, as are many of the lessons homeowners and contractors alike learned during the recent global pandemic. Here are seven that stand out, especially here in Grand Rapids and the West Michigan region overall: Lesson 1: Procrastination Countless Michiganders who had been putting

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West Michigan Basement Remodeling FAQs 

The height of summer is here and when we aren’t out enjoying the sunshine we’re hiding out in the coolest spots we can find. And this makes a finished basement an incredible investment for a busy West Michigan home.   But, despite the obvious benefits, West Michigan basement remodeling can come with a wide variety of questions. So, we’ll do our best to answer some of the most common here:  What Do Basement Remodels Cost?  The cost of your remodel can vary depending

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Why Fall Is The Perfect Time To Build A Deck In Michigan

Why wait until Spring when Autumn is the perfect time for deck construction here in the Wolverine State? Decks don’t have to be a spring or summer project. Building during Autumn, and the transition from summer to fall in particular, offers some real advantages that you won’t get during the other seasons. Here’s why: Better Availability Spring tends to be the busiest season for deck building, as Michiganders across the state fling open the windows and get excited for barbecues,

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Storm Damage Restoration FAQs 

While West Michigan rarely faces large scale wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or flooding, we do sometimes experience severe storms that can directly damage your home through hail, water, wind, lightning, and falling trees or branches. And although there are some steps you can take to reduce your home’s risk from storm damage, none of us can eliminate it entirely. Fortunately, if you do experience storm damage we can help! Amber Valley Construction offers fast and comprehensive storm damage restoration services to

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