Tri-Pups, Inc.

I’ve seen Tri-Pups work a lot in my neighborhood and have always heard great things about them. Through word of mouth, I decided to have them install and grout my very precious Pewabic address plate on the exterior of my home (I was too nervous to do it myself!). I can’t thank them enough for their care and attention to detail. They showed up and had the job done in a timely manner. While this was a small job, I would definitely use them for bigger projects. Highly recommend!

After my experience I feel I need to let others know of the experience we had and to be aware. This place seems to have good reviews so I don’t understand why we got treated so poorly. The lady on the phone was even nice and seemed helpful. After dealing with one nightmare contractor we needed some help getting our tiled shower floor back in order so we called for a quote. The man who came over to give us a quote had a really bad attitude. Like he just didn’t want to be there from the start - he seemed like he was in a really bad mood. Then I get a text a day or two later that it will be close to $10,000 to pull the tile out from the floor and part of the way up the wall a couple of feet. Keep in mind, this is not a huge shower and the house is newer so there wasn’t any damage or leaking water so there is no way this job should have costed this much. It was simply just pulling tile up, putting a new liner in and then putting the tile back down. It was not even the entire shower! That quote just seemed astronomical to me especially since most of the other quotes I got were half or less than the price he quoted. I got the feeling they just didn’t want the project and if that’s the case just tell me and I could have found someone else instead of quoting me a price that should be for much more work like a remodel of the bathroom. Needless to say, we found someone else who did a great job for us who was licensed as well and did the job for much closer to what we expected to pay. I wouldn’t recommend this place because of shady business practices like this. If you don’t want the job just tell someone instead of treating us poorly.

Tri-Pups has taken care of us over the last few years and given us a nice driveway gate so we could keep our dog safe! And they helped us with a broken dimmer switch & new lighting install in our living room.

They are straight forward and to the point when it comes to the work they can do, available resources for supplies, and timing it will take to accomplish the job.

I have truly enjoyed working with Debbie, Chris, and Ted they are down to Earth and easy to chat with about things I may or may not have experience with in home maintenance/updates (e.g. Electrical, Fencing/Gate).

Thank you for the quick turn-around and helping us meet our needs in our little home, we couldn't have done it without ya!

One extra star since they can tear out, albeit a high cost. Cost me $1040 for tear out and install. First pic is post-tear out, rest after install. No floor fill with anything but bare wood planks. Did not make them flush with sides of cabinets to fill otherwise. Cut most of the back of sink base out on 3 sides (without consulting me) to fit old pipes (which are going to be removed/replaced) leaving space for things to fall thru/under. Their solution to fill gaps otherwise is just spray foam. Toe kick haphazardly/unevenly attached (last pic) leaving gaps. After I called countertop installer to place on hold to wait for corrections, TriPups declined to return, citing other customers who 'rightfully had more claim to time' than me. Guess they should blame themselves for overbooking. IF you want your project to look THIS good, go ahead and hire them (at your own risk). ALSO - NO MASKS, no offer or question to wear them in my unvaccinated mother's house.

Tri-Pups shows up and provides detailed estimates. They do quality work at a reasonable price at a promised time. I’ve had them do multiple projects at my home, business and my rental house. I’ve never been happier. Take my advice and hire the right contractors the first time.

Great job done again! Thank you Chris, Debbie and your crew. We have use your expertise on several occasions. You run a great company, it is easy to cooperate, and you always deliver as promised. We really appreciate you and highly recommend you.

Highly Recommended / Comparable Pricing
All projects completed over and beyond expectations
Detailed estimate, itemized contract included proportioned payment plan
Clear explanation of work prior to and as work proceeded
Work completed efficiently, meticulous attention paid to details, suggestions of enhancements made as jobs proceeded
Of the team members I have met they all have needed skills, in additional each member have their own expertise skill set.
Currently, Tri-Pups has completed three projects:
- Installed double sink countertop in lavatory
- Installed two toilets, kitchen faucet and garbage disposal
- Installed walk in shower
I would not hesitate to call Tri-Pups for future jobs,
Chris and Debbie made me feel like family!

We have used Tri-Pups several times for a range of jobs. Every time, Chris does an exceptional job, is reasonably priced and is completely trustworthy. He has come out on short notice for urgent repairs and during the only job that was bigger than anticipated, he communicated about what he had found, how it needed to be repaired, and kept the billing very fair. I will continue to call Tri-Pups!

We were impressed by Tri Pups professionalism. Chris met us at our renovation project in Ferndale and was very thorough. He took his time and made sure to provide valuable input. He then provided us with a detailed quote, breaking down all of his pricing and mark ups. No hidden costs or fees, he was upfront with everything. Honesty is a valuable trait, especially amongst contractors. You can count on Tri-Pups to be completely honest with you.

I highly recommend Tri-Pups! They are very professional! Tri-pups fixed my sink. It fell out/got dislodged from the countertop over the weekend. They were able to come a day after I called and the job is far superior to the person who originally installed it. Pricing was very reasonable as well. Thank you Tri-Pups! I will be using you again!!

The most outrageous estimates I ever seen in my life! Here is an example of what I am talking about: I completely removed a bedroom door, the frame and the trim. I hung a brand new pre hung door.
The work involved:
1. Squaring the frame out... just a few minor adjustments. It was almost done for him!
2. Cutting off the shims that where sticking out past the walls on each side.
3. Cutting 6 pieces of Trim and nail the Trim up: (8) 45-degree cut at the top and (4) Straight cut at the bottom: Super simple & Super quick cuts for the inside and outside of the door). Maybe 10 Minutes.
Tri-Pups, Inc. wanted 350.00 for a job that should of taken Maybe an hour and a half if someone took there time! I had the Trim, Shims, and the Nails laying right next to the door but a Professional would of used a nail gun. I was moving out of Michigan and had to be at a job in Phoenix the next day. It took Tri-Pups, Inc. 4 Business days to give us an Outrageous estimate because Tri-Pups, Inc. is a Sub Contractor. They Sub Contract there work out and make in some cases what the installer is making. Basically doubling the cost on labor, that's all it was Labor! We found a Handy Man from Facebook that a friend of our knew and he did it for 100.00. Don't pay over 3 times more! Ask your friends on Facebook if they know someone that can do the work! Tri-Pups, Inc. is a Sub Contractor NOT a Handyman. He has Construction Companies that do the work for him: They tell him 200.00 he adds 150.00 and now you pay 350.00. I did this for a living at one time I know! The Estimator Chris Adamski had a very cold Demeanor when I first met him and denied this on a follow up call! I wish I took a picture before I left so I could Post it with this review! By the way he turned down work he couldn't find someone to do for him!

Chris gave me an estimate to fix a pillar on my front porch. When he came to do the work, he discovered he could repair it instead of replacing it saving me $225! He was honest and that is hard to come by these days. The work is great a we will definitely be calling Ti-Pups in the future!

When Chris came to give me the estimate for my porch to sun-room conversion, he listened to what I wanted, the only contractor that did. He then did what I wanted, in the time frame and budget we had agreed on. He and his whole team were courteous, careful of my home and cats, excellent at their jobs and a joy to have around. I have been a home owner for over 40 years and have never worked with a contractor as good as this.