Certified Build Co.

After college, I stepped into construction through insulation installation — learning the foundation of the trade from the inside out. When the pandemic hit, I started taking on projects for family and friends, and before I knew it, I became a needed resource in the community.

For years, I ran CERT Construction full-time, and today I continue that work with a wider reach: using my tools and my connections to help people get their projects done according to the budget they have, not the budget they wish they had.

We barter. We trade services. We work with what’s possible.

And when a job needs something outside my lane, I connect clients with trusted local contractors from the network I’ve built over the years.

CERT isn’t just about swinging a hammer — it’s about making sure the people I serve get real, quality work without being priced out.

Contact: True Avery (248)252-7516

Let’s build something that works for you.

Pricing

First Fix Helper

$135 Per Visit

Our First Fix Helper service is built for homeowners who have a lot of work to do but don’t know where to start. We pull up, walk you through priorities, show you what tools to buy, and help you get your home closer to livable—one step at a time.

2–4 hour visit
Walk-through + structural guidance
Help choosing tools & materials
Trip(s) to Home Depot for product selection
Hands-on support with simple starter tasks

Extra Guy

$35 Per Hour

The Extra Guy rate is for clients who don’t need a specialist—just someone competent, reliable, and ready to help move the project forward. Perfct for running behind schedule, needing help lifting, demo work, cleanouts, painting, hauling, or assisting a lead contractor

Competent labor assistance
Basic tools & general construction knowledge
Ability to help push a project along with direction

Skilled Labor

$350 Regular Day

Comes with tools, skill, and the ability to be left alone on the job. Our Skilled Labor tier is for someone who can actually execute—not babysit, not guess, but get things done correctly and efficiently. Perfect for clients who need tasks completed without supervision—tiling, minor plumbing, framing, drywall, trim, fixture installation, problem-solving, and more

5–6 hours on site
Full personal tool set
Ability to work independently
Troubleshooting & task execution
No “small-task-only” expectations.

Skilled Labor

$550 Full Day

Full 8–10 hour day for knocking out real progress. Same capabilities as Skilled Labor, but expanded into a full day to maximize project momentum.Perfect for multi-step tasks, bigger repairs, or when a project needs to make significant progress in one day.

8-10 Hours On site
All Tools Provided
Independent, skilled execution
Troubleshooting and project advancement

Project Lead

Starting at $750

Full responsibility. Start-to-finish care. Professional results. This tier is for full project oversight—from inspection to cleanup. With the Job Lead, the job becomes my job, and you receive a complete management experience. Perfect for bathroom remodels, major plumbing corrections, flooring, siding, multi-room repairs, or anything requiring an experienced lead to oversee every detail.

Full job inspection
Scope of work creation
Material runs + purchasing
5–6 hours of on-site labor (initial visit)
Cleanup included
CERT Construction Quality Guarantee
Formal agreement + contract
Option to bring additional labor if needed
Return visits until the job is finished (billed per contract)

Kitchen Remodel

Bathroom Remodels

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