Specializing in Structural Repairs and Alterations Since 1949
Residential Commercial Industrial
"From the Foundation to the Rafters"


Great Lakes Builders, Inc. earns three coveted Angie's List "Super Service Awards"!

"This exclusive recognition is awarded at the beginning of each year to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List throughout the past year. Fewer than 5 percent of the companies on Angie's List meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award. Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to customer service", said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List.
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Foundation Replacement Shoring Basement Digouts lowering basement floors
Foundation Replacement, Shoring and Basement Digouts

Great Lakes Builders' Services

Great Lakes Builders is a general contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services. Collectively, these services are under Great Lakes Builders’ line of services called STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS for residential, commercial and industrial properties.


Beam and Column Repair and Replacement
Beam and Column Repair and Replacement

Structural Repairs:

  • Foundation repair and replacement
  • Sagging floor and bowed wall repair
  • Beam, column and footing repair and replacement
  • Shoring and jacking
  • Roof rafter repair and reinforcement
  • Lintel replacement 
  • Porch and balcony repair and replacement 
  • Fire, storm, insect and impact damage repairs
  • Code violation remediation

Roof Structural Reinforcement

Structural Alterations:

  • Adaptive reuse, conversions, expansions and modifications to buildings
  • Interior and exterior wall removal/replacement
  • Structural reinforcing for green roof tops 
  • Facade design/build
  • Basements/attics transformed into "SuperSpaces".

Concrete and Masonry Foundation Replacement
Steel Reinforced Foundations
From replacing foundations to reinforcing roof trusses and rafters, Great Lakes Builders has the resources to implement your project from concept to completion with an in-house staff skilled in the following trades:
  • Masonry
  • Carpentry
  • Concrete
  • Steel

Great Lakes Builders offers property owners and managers the benefit of over 50 years of experience they can rely on and trust.


Basement Digout with New Steel Reinforced Concrete Slab and Retaining Walls
Basement Digout with New Steel Reinforced Concrete Slab and Retaining Walls

We believe that our longevity is attributed to the combination of our:

  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Commitment to quality in materials, workmanship and total customer satisfaction
  • Our focus on our core competencies leading to excellence in our field of expertise
  • Solid established relationships with our suppliers, customers and community
  • Fully licensed and insured

Let Great Lakes Builders help protect the structural integrity of your property investment. To set up a meeting to discuss your property and our services, call or e-mail us today.