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KIM LAFORET’S VENDOR LIST
Accountants
Ray Lemmen, CPA, PC – 517-694-4660 Rlemmencpa@aol.com
Benda, Ficek and Grace P.C., John Grace, CPA, CFP – (810) 543-6500
Automotive
Sunny Day Auto Repair, LLC: Frank Saffarian Chief Mechanic 517-853-8008
sunnydayautorepair@hotmail.com sunnydayautorepair.vpweb.com
Corkys Detailing Shop, Corky (517)580-8183
1003 S. Washington Ave, Lansing, 48910 1 Block south of I-496.
Updated: January 2015
Animal /Pest Control
Alpha & Omega —517-655-8515
Baker’s Wildlife Services, Kevin Baker 517-897-1985
Appraisers (Fee)
Jon Vertalka 517-321-1455
Kern Schluchter 517-345-7499
David Molenaar 517-351-2004
Hans Schwab 517-332-3322
George Petroff 517-339-5579
Kern Sluchter: 345-7499 (specializes in land)
Dave Molenaar 351-2004
Attorneys, Real Estate
Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Foster – Doug Austin – 517-482-5800
Jennipher Martinez (divorce specialist) White Schneider Law Firm, 517-347-7205 jmartinez@whiteschneider.com
Hicks, Mullet & Gregg, - Jeff Hicks 517-321-9770
William Metros-Attorney at Law, - Bill Metros 517-641-4000
Anderson, Stull & Associates, PLLC– Alecia M. Ruswinckel 517-484-0090
Randy Kleiman, Oade, Stroud & Kleiman, P.C 517-351-3550
Mallory, Cunningham, Lapka & Scott– Tom Lapka 517-482-0222
Street & Grua – Mark Grua – 517-487-8300
Willingham & Cotte, PC – Ray Zillgitt – 517-351-6200
McClelland & Anderson; Gregory McClelland, 517-482-4890
Gregory W. Smith-Debt Relief Legal Clinic, specializing in bankruptcy, and debt counseling 517-321-6804
Thomas W. Cronkright II, Esq. Sun Title Agency, Specialist in short sales & Foreclosures—616-855-7180
Basement Waterproofing/Cracks & Repair
Stay Dry 517-327-3446
Carl Buck, Licensed General Contractor 517-719-5317
Mark Pekrul 517-231-8152
Ozzie Rangel, Rangel Construction 517-993-4143
AmeriPro Restoration– 888-222-1245 www.ameri-pro.com Fire, water, mold & wind damage.
A-1 All Dry Basement Waterproofing—Joel Waltz 517-256-4996
Beaver Systems– 517-622-3900
Brick and Block Layer– Chimney work
Perry & Perry, Inc. , Mason Contractors (tuck point, mortar & chimney work) 517-351-9250 or 517-204-7626
Bernie Brown: 517-351-1825
Dan Perry 517-819-0243
Steve Laing 517-285-5230
Total Masonry, James O’Connor 517-819-6813
John McClure 517-896-9429
Larry Nelson (chimney work) - 517-627-9757
Darwin Bassett (chimney work) 616-642-9532
Alpha & Omega, Steve Hunt—517-349-8660
Carpet Cleaners
Len’s Carpet Care 517-886-5367 www.lenscarpetcare.com
Magna Dry, Bruce Poland; 517-371-2565 magnadrylansing@gmail.com
April Fresh 517-669-0054
Chem Dry 517-485-5595; carpet & upholstery cleaning; uses dry cleaning, no steam
Buff n’ Shine Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 517-351-3436
Chiropractic
Cornerstone Chiropractic, Dr. Brian Killian 517-327-7463
Meade Family Chiropractic 517-664-2555
Christmas Decorating & Lighting
Christmas Creations 616-942-6635 Lansing & Grand Rapids
Spartan Christmas Décor & Arborlawn, Inc.— 517-882-1941
Commercial Cleaning
Comet Commercial Cleaning, Inc., Jason Stevens 517-862-2920 Email: StevensJason@hotmail.com
Computer
Digilink Computers 517-381-8888
Computer Guy; Business & Home (makes house calls) 517-881-5494
Concrete Work:
Concrete Raising & Leveling Co., Mike Craft, 517-749-8434 (free estimates)
CLI Concrete Leveling Inc. 866-538-3546 www.cliconcreteleveling.com
This ‘n’ That Handyman Service:Ryan Knowlton 989-620-4978 or Rick Garcia 517-282-7292
The Crack Team– Foundation Repair Specialists 866-272-2583 www.thecrackteam.com
Beaver Systems, foundation wall repair/concrete, 517-622-3900
Countertops & Showers
Paxton Countertops & Showers, Dave Paxton, owner 517-627-3688 www.paxtoncountertopsandshowers.com
Decorating Services:
Special FX, Theresa Miller 517-482-4352
Tunde Rigel 517-749-0798
Electricians
Emil’s Electric– Rich Dehnke 517-336-7800
Dan Schieberl, 517-712-5421
AC Electric, Tom 517-322-2440
Emergency Services/Restoration Work
J&L Restoration, 800-889-6156 or 517-322-3000 www.restorebyjl.com
F.Lax Construction, Professional Property Solutions 24/7 Emergency 800-547-1914 www.flaxco.com
Mold Experts 1-888-950-6653, residential, inspections, testing, remediation, commercial www.callmoldexperts.com
AmeriPro Restoration– 517-374-3566 www.ameri-pro.com Fire, water, mold & wind damage.
Environmental Contacts
PM Environmental- 321-3331 mold, asbestos, phase I & II environmental testing fire damage www.pmenv.com
Inspectors– Lead Service Lines: Lansing Board of Water & Light 517-702-6006
National Radon Safety Board Web Site, www.nrsb.org 866-329-3474
Environments Protection Agency (EPA), www.epa.gov/iaq/radon
National Lead Information Center 1-800-424-LEAD (5323)
State of Michigan
Asbestos Information – 517-322-1320
Lead Paint Information – 517-335-8525
Estate Sales
American Estate & Appraisal Services, Rich Sutliff (appraiser): 517-749-2855
Fred Muse 989-640-2626 or Kathy 517-282-3017
Richard Krebser 800-538-2298
Dixon’s Estate Sales, Ed & Debbie Dixon- 517543-5511
Excavation Services (perk tests, demolition, underground storage tanks, drain field, pool removal…..)
All Terrain Alterations, Inc. Wayne Baum 517-655-5448 ata@cablespeed.com
Oil Storage Tank Removal:
Bill Barr, Inc., Environmental Services: Marty Puffpaff or Kerry Puzio 517-372-5548
All Terrain Alterations, Inc. Wayne Baum 517-655-5448 ata@cablespeed.com
Flooring (all kinds)
Carpet Man: Paul—517-321-2175
Flooring America, Carolyn 517-489-3196 www.flooringamericalansing.com
Maloney Carpet Co.—482-1455
Discount Carpet Warehouse & Showroom: Gary Slee 517-694-1888
Financial Planners:
Kent Ballard, Raymond James Financial 517-664-2650 kent.ballard@raymondjames.com
Stephanie Milosavlevski, Ameriprise Financial 517-349-2880 stephanie.milosevlevski@ampf.com
Paradigm Equities– Karen Spotts– 517-349-0466
Flooring Repairs
Tile Revive Inc., Tile & Grout cleaning & repair, Bathtub & Tile Re-glazing, 517-223-3380, www.tilerevive.com
Gustafason 346-9663
Scott Smith 517-719-0087
Rick Hubbell 204-2551 or 204-2552
Sand Man 485-4887
Mr. Natural (refinishes floors) 393-0660
Mr. Sandless, Tom & Carol Nemeth (wood floor refinishing) 517-749-4341 www.MrSandless.com
Florist
Petroff Flowers 517-703-1900 petroffflowers@aol.com
Delta Flowers 627-9809 deltalflowers.net
Furnace
Oasis Mechanical, Mike Sudberry: 517-204-5528 or 517-749-4402
A-1 Mechanical – 517-321-5631 or 322-2300
Comfort First Heating & Cooling, Brad Man, 517-641-8464 comfortfirst.net
North Winds Heating & Cooling, 517-351-6171
Ron Wieferich, Heating & Cooling Specialties LLC, 517-676-5495 w. 517-420-5571 c. (electric heat, heat pumps, etc.)
Block-Sloane Heating & Cooling 485-9437
Superior Mechanical 517-322-0012
Handyman Services
Domestic Detailer, LLC, Mark Laforet, 517-202-5004
This ‘n’ That Handyman Service: Ryan Knowlton 989-620-4978 or Rick 517-282-7292
Top Quality Door Service—393-1661 (also does garage doors and openers. Repairs openers also.)
Roger Clinard 204-0744 for painting or wall paper removal only
Spag’s Handyman 626-0003 spagshandyman@gmail.com
Clutter Gone: filing systems, estate organizing, paper management—Rita Wilhelm 517-332-3937
House Cleaners
Spic & Sparkle, Brandi Eagen 517-803-3264
A&J Property Solutions, April Nystrom 517-575-5299 or 517-488-7534
Piper Fountain 517-204-2404
Lisa’s Complete Cleaning Service, Lisa Tower 517-490-7759
Custom Home Cleaning Service, Lisa Deck, 517-712-8720
Dietz Janitorial Service – James Lyon 694-5040
Clutter Gone: filing systems, estate organizing, paper management, Rita Wilhelm 517-332-3937
Insurance
Farb Bureau Insurance– Luc Wey– 517-668-1600; also specializes in flood insurance www.Lucasweyagency.com
State Farm Insurance – Joe Klinger – 517-321-3751
Farm Bureau Insurance – Mary Stucko—517-381-2292, also specializes in insuring Lake Properties
Allstate Insurance—Patrick Coomes—517-337-4000, Specializes in Flood Insurance
Interior Design:
Tiffany Klein, LaFille Gallery 517-367-7838 www.lafillegallery.com
Eclectic Solutions, Patti Dudley 517-749-8309 patti@designbyes.com
Faux Finishes by Mitzi & Marie; Theresa Miller 517-881-5974, mtheresa1101@yahoo.com www.mitziandmarie.com
Landscape/Nursery
Van Neste Wilson Landscape Professionals, Jerry Van Neste 517-231-3547 or Bill Wilson 517-231-3548
Lloyd Mox Nursery– 10804 Williams Rd., Dewitt 517-669-5854
Lawn Sprinklers Sales, Service & Design Inc.—517-485-0657, lawnsprinklersoflansing@yahoo.com
Elements Studio, Inc., Jonathan Faasse, President 517-599-7152 www.ElementsStudio.net
Lawn Care and/or Snow Clearing
Bryan Toomey 517-202-3612 or 517-626-6273 (No Holt)
Lawn Sprinklers Sales, Service, Design 517-485-0657; does “curb appeal”, landscaping, clean up, mowing, seeding+
Superior Lawn & Snow: 517-803-5413 or Paula 676-1187
Steve Reinke Snowplowing- 517-896-6156 (mostly east & south Lansing)
All American Lawn & Landscape (snow clearing too) Chris VanSlyke 517-202-7725
Adams Lawn Service - 351-4618 (No Holt)
Steve Zembrowski– 517-625 2275, Shiawassee Co. area snow clearing
Locksmith
Pinnacle Lock & Key, James White 517-803-5151
Discount Locksmith Services, Richard May 517-242-0556
Hack’s Key Shop 485-9488
Month to Month Housing
Contact the Laforet Team
Miscellaneous
Entrepreneur Institute: Denise Peek & Velma Kyser 517-853-5890 www.yourfoundationforbusiness.com
Business plan basics, Credit review, Micro-loans. Assisting Entrepreneurs from the ground-up.
Mortgage Specialists
Andy Garza, Union National Mortgage 517-489-2321 office or cell # 881-3099 agarza@unionhomemortgage.com
Eaton Federal, Sean Cotter 517-213-7039 sean.cotter@eatonfed.com
Dart Bank, Ron Harke 517-492–3413 rharke@dartbank.com
Cole Taylor Mortgage, Wayne Lacy 517-253-0017 WLacy@CTMTG.com
Churchill Mortgage, Evan Vanderwey 517-853-0008 evan.vanderwey@churchillmortgage.com
MSU Federal Credit Union, Jamie Zannini 517-664-4906 Jamie.zannini@msufcu.org
Greenstone Farm Credit, Tom Peterson 517-676-1086 x55013 (also does vacant land financing)
Center for Financial Health—517-708-2550, info@centerforfinancialhealth.org (Financial Counseling & Classes)
Pacific Union Financial, LLC; Steven Vik 972-827-9186 steven.vik@loanpacific.com (NON Conforming Loans)
Moving Companies
Kingsley Moving Systems, Brian Kingsley 517-372-7200
Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Ben Theile 989-245-9575 www.stevensworldwide.com
B & J Moving & Storage, Jeane Kavanagh: local & national 484-1421 or 1-800-326-1629
Two Men & a Truck 517-485-4545
Painting—Interior/Exterior
Ingham Painting, 517-281-6570 (paint, plaster, wall paper removal, drywall, window glazing, power washing/sealing
Sunset Painting, LLC Ted Palmer 517-203-6491 www.SunsetPaintingLLC.com
Custom painting & staining: Christina Reuther LLC 810-627-9499
Up the Wall Painting: Shannon Sue Watkins 517-719-1213
Bryan Smith—(Painter & Wallpaper) 204-1644
Certa-Pro Painters—Rueben—800-462-3782
Dave’s Painting (and drywall repair)—David Weck—(517) 372-2239
Tony Grant’s Paint, Paper & Tile—394-5942
Anderson Painting—Phil Anderson 517-290-8736
Pest Contrrol
Bug Busters of Michigan 517-599-9604, Organic pest control including mosquitoes
Accurate Pest Control, Lonnie Collins 669-0521 or 669-2196 www.accurateinspectionllc.com
Pest Inspectors
No Risk Exterminating, Ed Jones 989-227-0050
Accurate Pest Control, Lonnie Collins 669-0521 or 669-2196 www.accurateinspectionllc.com
City Pest 882-8969—8:00 am—2:00 pm hours Yes—they do CBHB offices!!
The Bug Man 484-8500 or 676-6669 www.lansingbugman.com
Plumbing
Mike’s Plumbing- 989-666-6061
T&T Plumbing Inc., Remodel, Repair & New Construction Gary Tarrant: 517-267-3955 ofc. 517-749-5759 cell
Rod’s Heating & Plumbing, Mike Tenniswood- 517-627-7437
Miteff Plumbing, Shawn Denny 517-719-1056 Denny1107@sbcglobal.net
Hedlund Plumbing- 321-5955 www.hedlundplumbing.com
HOSCO Professional Drain Services: 517-485-0086 Jeff. Water Jetting, video sewer inspection, sewer/drain cleaning
www.hoscoservices.com
Hayes Plumbing – Gregg Hayes – (517) 626-2292 www.hayesplumbing17.com
Jeff’s Plumbing– Jeff Isham 517-719-1437
Mike Demond , Quality Plumbing 517-282-1972
Power Washing
JH Painting & Power washing—517-819-8700 (decks, homes, fences/ free estimates)
Property Inspectors
Goff Home Inspections- Kevin Goff 517-699-7787
Kingdom Homes, Roger Smith- 322-2082 or 517-626-7422 www.kingdomhomesinspection.com
Arcadia Inspection Services, Greg Barris– 517-896-2662
Robert Earl - 337-4499 for real estate inspection services
Accurate Inspections, Paula Murton 669-2196 murtonja@gmail.com
First Priority – Jeff Prior – 332-8880
Majeske Home Inspection Services- Mark Majeske 517-204-1852www.majeske.net
Property Management; Single Family Homes
Renaissance Property Management 517-349-7355 http://www.rpm4rent.com/mgmt-services/
Radon Inspectors (see also Environmental Contacts)
Goff Home Inspections- Kevin Goff 517-699-7787
Michigan Radon Agency 800-474-1245
SWAT Environmental– 322-2999 ofc. (installs radon mitigation systems only)
Construction Consultants– Les Van Alstine 487-5948 or 669-2196
Arcadia Inspection Services, Greg Barris 517-896-2662
Majeske Home Inspection Services- Mark Majeske 517-204-1852
Residential Remodleing
BE Contracting, Brian Erickson –202-5815, 323-3667
Buck Construction, Carl Buck III 517-719-5317 or 517-719-5329 Residential & Commercial
ODD Fellows Contracting/NULOOK Remodeling, Bret Oleksyn, President 517-485-1701 www.oddfellowscontracting.com
Kirk Slater, windows, siding, trim, additions, decks, doors 323-4399 www.slaterhomeimprovement.com
Steve Way Builders– Steve Way (517) 323-1187
Mallory Building Contractors, LLC; Ron Mallory 517-339-3780 www.mallorybuilding.com mallorybuilding@aol.com
Roofing & Repairs, Gutters
Simon Roofing 517-267-7599 or Toll Free: 1-888-267-7599 www.simonroofing.net
American Metal Roofs 800-287-0677 www.americanmetalroofs.com
Brunette Roofing (roofing, siding, home builders) Mark Brunette 517-327-1005
www.brunettehomeimprovement.com
Dan Hines, 517-242-3608
Excel Seamless Gutters; Jim 517-719-3904 http://www.excelseamless.com/contact.php
ACME Roofing & Siding, Pat Dalton 321-5890 www.acmeroofingandsidingllc.com
Bob Martin (roof cleaning) 712-9003 www.roofhampoo.com
Save-A-Shake (wood shingle restoration/installation), Eric Furseth 517-204-4392
School Information
Our Savior Lutheran, www.oursaviorchurch.org 517-882-3550, 7910 St. Joe Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917
New Covenant Christian School, www.nccwarriors.org 517-323-8903, 4415 W. St. Joe Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917
St. Gerard School, www.stgerardlansing.org 517-321-6126, 4433 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917
Montessori Childrens’ House of Lansing, 517-482-9191 www.mchlansing.org 2100 W. St. Joseph, Lansing 48915
Private School Information, visit www.greatschools.org/michigan
Ingham Intermediate School District, Schools of Choice, for Information call: 517-244-1212
Security Systems
ADT Security Systems, Inc. – (517) 333-3596
Sewing
Fantastic Alteration by Kelly, 517-339-4368
Diem the Taylor, Diem Tran 517-622-3200
Siding/Gutters
Powell’s Seamless Gutters, Doug Powell 517-285-2148
Larry Stiffler 517-281-3914
Snow Clearing (see Lawn Care)
Home Staging
Good Life Design, LLC 327-3205 or 517-927-7695 email only ron@goodlife.net
Staging/Furnishing: CORT, 517-347-7371 www.CORT.com
Surveyors
KEBS, Inc (Engineers & Surveyors) 517-339-1014 www.kebs.com
Stephens Consulting Services, P.C. (Engineers & Surveyors) 517-339-8692 also sptic systems
Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, 517-676-9200 www.wolveng.com
Trash Hauling/ House Cleanout
1-800-GOT-JUNK– licensed & insured, can do any size load.
Absolute Labor– 517-624-2367 absolutelabor.com
J & M Hauling 669-1581or 327-6001
Travel
Dave & Carol Porter www.theroamingboomers
Tree Service
Ayles Tree Service 484-8318 www.aylestreeservice.com
Lester Hall Tree Service 517-663-7601
The Tree Doctor—Jack Williams 857-3902
Upholstery
Lansing Upholstering Service—Gary Poe 485-8950 www.interioraccentslansing.com
Wall & Plaster Repair
Tony’s Painting 517-393-5609 (painting/ drywall/plaster/texture)
Diversified Plaster, James Blackburn 616-292-1579
ATCO Drywall Sanding, Trevor Birman, 517-487-3180
Plaster Systems, Inc., Keith - 517-243-2687
Tony Grant’s Painting Co. 517-394-5942 www.tonygrantpainting.com
Well & Septic Inspectors
Health Service Expeditors, Nathan Foote—517-663-8813
Double TT Evaluations, LLC, Bruce Telfer 517-543-2158
Johnson Inspection Service LLC, Mike Johnson: 517-543-5413 office or 517-231-9119 cell
Albert Well & Septic Inspections, LLC Jeff Albert 517-321-6274 office 517-927-7970 cell Barry & Eaton Co.
CSI, Clearview Sewer Inspection LLC, Mike Johnson & Jeff Hossinger: 517-627-1800 www.csisewer.com
Randall Kamm (well & septic, water testing, soil analysis) 487-0188
Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors – K. Durwood Zank (well & septic inspectors) 676-9200
Mike Birchmeier, certified county inspector 517-897-3683 www.binspected@hotmail.com
Well/Septic Inspection Required by the following Counties:
Eaton Co. Health Dept. 517-543-2430
Ingham Co. Health Dept. 517-887-4312
Shiawassee Co. Health Dept. 989.743.2318
Window Treatments & More
Sew What? Sew Anything! For the Home, Contact Colleen Serkaian 517-381-0555 serk1123@comcast.net
Windows, Glass & Screen Repair
Henderson Glass, Sandra 349-6027 www.hendersonglass.com
Kirk Slater, 323-4399 replaces windows www.slaterhomeimprovement.com
Spartan Glass & Mirror, Jeff Lounsberry 655-6901
This vendor list is compiled for the convenience of customers and clients of Kim Laforet, Coldwell Banker Hubbell BriarWood, but in no instance is
the broker warranting the work of any vendor on this list. The choice of any vendor is the sole responsibility of the customer or client, who is free to
select any vendor they wish, regardless of whether the name appears on the above list.