The Merritt Group

What They Do

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• Accessory building construction
• Home addition construction
• Home renovations
• Remodeling
• Basement Remodeling
• Basement Remodels
• Bathroom Remodeling
• Building And Remodeling
• Concept And Design
• Contracting Services
• Custom Home Building
• Custom Home Construction
• Customized Solutions
• Design-Build Services
• Entire Home Renovation & Furnishings
• Fire Damage Restoration & Reconstruction
• Floor Plan Reconfiguration
• Home Additions
• Home Construction
• House Renovation
• Kitchen Remodeling
• Mold Damage & Reconstruction
• Residential Project Management
• Storage Solutions
• Storm Damage Restoration & Reconstruction
• Water Damage Restoration & Reconstruction
• Mold Damage Restoration & Reconstruction
• General building construction

In Their Own Words

The Merritt Group is an owner-led residential design-build firm specializing in custom homes, additions, remodeling, & reconstruction. We provide planning, budgeting, and construction services for homeowners who value clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution. Our services include custom home construction, home additions, kitchen & bathroom remodeling, basement finishes, floor plan reconfiguration, & reconstruction. Every project is personally scoped, budgeted, and managed to ensure realistic expectations & consistent oversight from start to finish. We focus on clear scope definition, honest budgets, and thoughtful planning to reduce surprises & deliver high-quality results. All projects are backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

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Before You Call The Merritt Group

1. Do you take moisture readings every day and will you give me the drying log?
2. Are your technicians certified in water damage restoration?
3. Where do you think the moisture is coming from, and who fixes it?
4. Will you set up containment and negative air, and how will you protect the rest of the home?
5. How will you deal with smoke odor inside wall cavities and the HVAC ducts?

In Ohio, check with your city or county building department and ask for a state trade license for plumbing or electrical work. In Michigan, look up the contractor with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Also ask for proof of insurance and industry certification for the crew.

How Their Reviews Break Down

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Read This While You Wait

• DIY with careWhat to Do in the First 24 Hours After Water DamageAn hour by hour plan for the first day after water damage. Make it safe, stop the source, document, remove water and start drying before mold can start.
• DIY with careSafe DIY Mold Cleanup for Areas Under 10 Square FeetA step by step method to clean up mold under 10 square feet safely, with the gear to buy, what to throw away, why bleach is not the default, and when to stop.
• Call a proThe First 48 Hours After a House FireWhat to do in the first two days after a house fire. Safe re-entry, utilities, insurance calls, securing the home, food, medicine and what never to clean.
• DIY with careEmergency Roof Tarping After a StormHow to tarp a storm damaged roof safely, what to buy, how far the tarp must run, how to fasten it so wind cannot lift it, and when to leave the roof to a pro.