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VENTURES is a premium interior & exterior design build firm consisting of a skilled team of sales consultants, designers, and construction supervisors. We strive to create unique, beautiful and functional spaces that surpass expectations. We believe that the design build process should be an exceptional experience, so we work very closely with each of our clients throughout the entire project.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Building Design, Custom Home Bars, Deck Building, Deck Design, Design Consultation, Landscape Plans, Lighting Design, Lighting Installation, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Radiant Floor Heating, Rooftop Deck Installation, Sunroom Design & Construction, Swimming Pool Construction, Arbor Design and Construction, Artificial Grass Installation, Artificial Living Walls, Custom Putting Greens, Hardscaping, Landscape Construction, Outdoor Fireplace Construction, Patio Construction, Pergola Construction, Pool Landscaping, Basement Remodels, Pool Building, Pool Design, Custom Pools, Custom Spas, Spa Building, Spa Construction
Areas Served
Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Commerce Township, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Garden City, Livonia, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Orchard Lake, Plymouth, Salem, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield Township, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Hartland, Highland, Keego Harbor, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Waterford, White Lake, Rochester, Brighton, Ann Arbor, Shelby Township, Bloomfield, Ypsilanti, Bloomfield HIlls, Whitmore Lake, Pinckney, Barton Hills, Howell, Troy
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Ventures Design
Phone Number
+1 248-290-9714
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Address
25168 Seeley Road
Novi, MI 48375
Typical Job Cost
USD 100,000 - USD 1,000,000
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allen7575
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsOur backyard oasis is our favorite place to be and, thanks to Brandon’s ideas and vision, we are able to enjoy it year round even in MI freezing winters. Best design bar none and incredibly responsiveRead Full Review
25 Reviews for Ventures Design
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Average rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars4.7|25 reviews
Work Quality4.7
Communication4.2
Value4.2
Our backyard oasis is our favorite place to be and, thanks to Brandon’s ideas and vision, we are able to enjoy it year round even in MI freezing winters. Best design bar none and incredibly responsive
13 September, 2023
David Kennedy
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Hired them for 3 jobs and their communication, customer service, and expertise are all top notch we love you guys!
14 May, 2022
Branks Boucorp
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired Ventures to complete our outdoor living space and finish our basement (work is published on thier website). They were professional and great to work with. Very responiosve and fair. High quality team members and very helpful. We will continue to engage Ventures for other projects.
30 March, 2022
HU-988668131
Average rating: 2 out of 5 stars
tl:dr - Venture's craftspeople generally do good work, but their construction / business team will nickel and dime you to replace stuff that THEY damage while they work, so be prepared to fund an additional 10-15% of your quoted cost.
We had ventures do our patio, yard and landscaping in 2017 and the end results were great; however, after some staff turnover over the ensuing 3 years, our second project to expand the patio and install a fire pit in the fall of 2021 went poorly. Despite enumerating the need to carefully handle underground electrical in advance of the project (that they installed in the first place), their equipment damaged this during construction, and rather than fixing their own mistake, they forced us to pay outside electricians to fix damage that clearly they had inflicted. Further, they destroyed our entire backyard lawn with construction equipment when they could not fit the required machinery through our front gate. While they put down hay/seed to cover most of the damaged areas in November, and their relationship manager committed to having someone come out in the spring the ensure there was good coverage for re-growing the lawn, they re-negged on this commitment and offered to quote us for lawn repair.
We won't use these guys again, but if you do, be forewarned that their definition of "reasonable care in the exercise of their tasks" is essentially that they will exercise limited / no care in the ordinary course, are not liable for any damage they do, but in a smarmy, two-faced fashion, are happy to provide you with a quote to pay them more to fix damage that they caused in the first place.
29 March, 2022
Comment from Ventures Design:
We’re sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your experience with Ventures. It is our goal to provide an exceptional design and build experience to all our clients.
As you know, we hand dug around the unmarked electrical lines when expanding your patio and took every precaution to ensure it would not be damaged. When you experienced electrical issues we coordinated the electrician for you at no cost. They came to diagnose the problem and were unable to find any issues during the diagnostic so they determined the line would need to be dug up and replaced. Once they dug up the line and examined it, they found that it did NOT have any damage or nicking to the exterior casing. While they were unable to give you a definitive reason for the power issues, they did ensure that it was not caused by negligence on our end. While we can understand how frustrating it is when issues like this arise, we cannot incur the cost for your electrical work. Additionally you had the electrical company add new lines and outlets to the patio expansion while they were working. The billing for this work is between you and the electrical company. We did however redo all the pavers that the electrical company had to remove to rerun the new electrical lines, at no cost to you. This was done in good faith because we value you as a customer but was not required in our contract and would not typically be done for free. Your bill with Ventures was closed at the exact same price it started at. There was not a 10-15% increase as stated in your review besides items you elected to add to the scope of the project like additional low voltage lights.
There was no damage done to your lawn in the replacement of the electrical line as no large equipment was needed for these repairs. The damage to your grass was caused in the expansion of your patio. When performing this type of work which requires heavy machinery, there is always damage to grass. It is an inevitable side effect of bringing a skid steer onto a property and is outlined in our contract. The restoration of the lawn after a project is always the responsibility of the client, as you know because we have a signed and paid change order for the restoration work done after your 2017 build. Last fall, when the work was completed, sod farms had already closed for the season. Again, as a good faith gesture, we seeded and laid down straw erosion blankets on your lawn free of cost, a service that would typically be billed to you. Come spring you contacted us stating that the seed had not taken and we informed you that we could calculate a cost for additional seeding or sod but it would be a change order. We regret that our efforts are seen by you as “two-faced”. We believed that our communication (both in the written contract signed by you and verbal) was clear and informative and that we went beyond what was required of us to assist you with a frustrating situation.
We hope you enjoy your beautiful patio. We appreciate your recognition of the high quality work our crews do. They are impeccable craftsmen and we are very proud of their work.
As you know, we hand dug around the unmarked electrical lines when expanding your patio and took every precaution to ensure it would not be damaged. When you experienced electrical issues we coordinated the electrician for you at no cost. They came to diagnose the problem and were unable to find any issues during the diagnostic so they determined the line would need to be dug up and replaced. Once they dug up the line and examined it, they found that it did NOT have any damage or nicking to the exterior casing. While they were unable to give you a definitive reason for the power issues, they did ensure that it was not caused by negligence on our end. While we can understand how frustrating it is when issues like this arise, we cannot incur the cost for your electrical work. Additionally you had the electrical company add new lines and outlets to the patio expansion while they were working. The billing for this work is between you and the electrical company. We did however redo all the pavers that the electrical company had to remove to rerun the new electrical lines, at no cost to you. This was done in good faith because we value you as a customer but was not required in our contract and would not typically be done for free. Your bill with Ventures was closed at the exact same price it started at. There was not a 10-15% increase as stated in your review besides items you elected to add to the scope of the project like additional low voltage lights.
There was no damage done to your lawn in the replacement of the electrical line as no large equipment was needed for these repairs. The damage to your grass was caused in the expansion of your patio. When performing this type of work which requires heavy machinery, there is always damage to grass. It is an inevitable side effect of bringing a skid steer onto a property and is outlined in our contract. The restoration of the lawn after a project is always the responsibility of the client, as you know because we have a signed and paid change order for the restoration work done after your 2017 build. Last fall, when the work was completed, sod farms had already closed for the season. Again, as a good faith gesture, we seeded and laid down straw erosion blankets on your lawn free of cost, a service that would typically be billed to you. Come spring you contacted us stating that the seed had not taken and we informed you that we could calculate a cost for additional seeding or sod but it would be a change order. We regret that our efforts are seen by you as “two-faced”. We believed that our communication (both in the written contract signed by you and verbal) was clear and informative and that we went beyond what was required of us to assist you with a frustrating situation.
We hope you enjoy your beautiful patio. We appreciate your recognition of the high quality work our crews do. They are impeccable craftsmen and we are very proud of their work.
Alex Hart
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
These guys did a fantastic job on my remodel in the backyard. Between my new basement bar and my landscaping, I don't know which one I like more.
17 December, 2019
Kimberly Meisel
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ventures did a fantastic job giving my whole house a face lift by adding a patio, replacing my sidewalk and adding a lot of character. I love having people over to show it off. The team, from design to construction were amazing. Loved working with them.
19 August, 2019Last modified:19 August, 2019
Kate Conti
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
From start to finish our experience with Ventures has been outstanding. We gathered information from them last year at the Novi home show. I was extremely impressed with their website and work so I reached out for a design quote. Jake came to our home for our first meeting and he made me feel very comfortable and confident with what would be in store for our backyard. With almost all of the team being younger I felt the need to support others my own age. I will say their projects look overwhelming and I thought a more simple walkway and patio was out of their realm but Jake was able to turn our imaginations into reality. He kept everything within our alotted budget and was completely honest with our design. It's easy to dream up ideas but when they are brought to fruition they may be a little too big and not fit the literal space. I completely entrusted both Jake and Alex, our project manager, with their professional opinions and seeked those out often. Communication was key and very easy with everyone. They kept us up-to-date all the time; even with the littlest bits of information but I couldn't have appreciated it more. The actual construction and completion of our patio could not have gone any smoother. Our finished product is exactly what we wanted and the quality of the work is fantastic. Ventures made the entire project so easy. I can't wait to use them again for our next project whatever that may be; a finished basement, maybe!?
27 March, 2018
Exclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
These guys are the real deal, we've collaborated with them on a couple of basements that turned out spectacular. The craftsmanship of the wood and installation of the tile and stone is some of the best I've seen.
22 December, 2017
Renee Falahee
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I would highly recommend Ventures for any of your landscape needs. They did a fantastic job on our landscaping and retaining wall. They provide beautiful design and execution. They have excellent customer service and went the extra mile to make sure we were 100% satisfied.
7 July, 2017
Chinmaya Shelgikar
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ventures did a phenomenal job on our landscaping project. They were excellent throughout the entire process from start to finish. The project took 7 months to complete as the entire property was re-landscaped. Their work crew were hard working and respectful, working from sun up to sun down including Saturdays! I would definitely recommend them for any landscaping needs.
13 June, 2017
Comment from Ventures Design:
Chinu,
We're so glad we were able to build you a beautiful, custom & unique outdoor space. It's been wonderful working closely with you throughout the years to make your vision of your dream home come to life. We hope you enjoy your project for many, many years!
We're so glad we were able to build you a beautiful, custom & unique outdoor space. It's been wonderful working closely with you throughout the years to make your vision of your dream home come to life. We hope you enjoy your project for many, many years!
As someone who takes reviews very seriously when selecting a contractor, I cannot express enough how pleased our family is with the work performed by the Ventures team. In the middle of our project, their team recommended a design change that not only improved the aesthetic, but also the functionality of our patio/fireplace/walkway. What I appreciate most about the change is that is was done as an honest assessment of the overall project and not just as an opportunity to add additional costs. In fact, they were extremely accommodating in getting the project completed on-time and on-budget, especially given the timeline we were targeting. We are extremely pleased to have had the opportunity to work with the Ventures team, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
22 November, 2016
I hired ventures to do my landscaping, which included lawn, sprinklers, pavers next to driveway, a paver patio, and shrubs. They had multiple issues with lack of proper permits, sprinklers, dead plants, etc.
22 September, 2016Last modified:19 October, 2018
Comment from Ventures Design:
Hi Michael,
We’d like apologize for your poor experience. We’re normally known for our exceptional attention to detail & attentiveness, and we regret that we missed the mark here. To our knowledge all said issues have since been resolved. If you would like to speak further please don’t hesitate to reach out!
We’d like apologize for your poor experience. We’re normally known for our exceptional attention to detail & attentiveness, and we regret that we missed the mark here. To our knowledge all said issues have since been resolved. If you would like to speak further please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Michael Carpenter
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Having just moved to the area (South Lyon) from Texas we were not used to having to put in a landscape with a new house as something separate from the house purchase. So we obviously had some questions about the process and we tried to get some of the companies that did other houses in the neighborhood to meet with us. We had a difficult time getting them to talk with us and answer some of our questions.
It was very frustrating to say the least but one day a representative from Venture Designs stopped by the house and asked if we had chosen a company to do our yard. We made an appointment with them to discuss the process and what they could offer us. Frankly our reason for meeting them was to just get some info on how much it might cost and when it could be done since we moved in December and would not be able to have anything done until the spring. The meeting went well they were very helpful and more than a little patient with our questions so we decided to continue to work with the at least through the design and estimate phase. We also did this we another company so we would have two bids to compare.
Venture took couple of weeks and put together a design based on our discussion which went great as they had pictures of the plants etc. at the design meeting for us to visualize. They provided renderings of the design, an itemized estimate broken down by the amounts for shrubs, trees, hardscape elements, lighting, irrigation and the deck/patio. This allowed us to tweak our design choices to remain in our desired price range and add or remove elements of the design that didn’t fit our vision.
Once the work started everything went very smoothly the guys doing the work were very good. They kept the worksite clean and organized while everything was being done. All of the work was top notch. The deck crew and the hardscape guys were fantastic. The fit and finish of the patio/fire pit area is superb, the deck as well is rock solid. I could not be more pleased with the work that was done.
All of the plantings are thriving and the lawn is looking great after a couple of months. The lawn was getting some brown spots as it got hotter and there was not much rain but the sprinkler guys came out and readjusted the sprinkler heads and cleared that up right away. The level of service in all aspects of the process was great as well.
I would recommend Venture Designs to anyone wanting landscape work done. They are more than competitive in price and their level of service is fantastic with any issues usually resolved in 24 hours. (The only issue was something the handrail for the steps on the deck, it failed inspection). They worked well with the HOA on getting the plan approved. The entire experience was very professional and pleasant. We have some additional hardscape work that needs to be done in the future and I will definitely have Venture Designs do it for me.
17 August, 2016
Ventures was a great experience from the very beginning! Very professional, knowledgeable and great to work with! They designed our patio and fire pit and we made a few changes to the design and provided us with exactly what we wanted. Most importantly they had less then 2 weeks to complete our project and they met our deadline. We are very happy with our new patio and we would highly recommend Ventures!
11 January, 2016
They did an awesome job on my backyard. TRULY gave it new life. I would recommend them to anyone looking to do it big for their patio experience!
8 January, 2016
timothyrice
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I would have to say I am very happy with the beach paradise that Ventures created in my back yard! My neighbors can't even fathom the idea of keeping up with the jones at this house, which was the whole idea! Beach volleyball and beach bar was a must, can't wait for warm weather to be back...
7 January, 2016
Taylor Smith
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Wow! My wife and I are SOO pleased with the transformation the Ventures team did to our backyard.. From initial contact, to design, to execution we were beyond impressed. We get a compliment from every single guest that visits our home with regard to our outdoor paradise! They even considered our puppy situation and catered the design to be functional and safe for them to play at our request. We can't wait to have them do the front yard next!
7 January, 2016
Jon Randall
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great professional service. Had a total re-landscaping done and they killed it! Had crew there firs thing in morning and by sunset they were sweeping everything up with a total completed project and a crew of about 10 guys.
Amazing work and amazing design.
11 November, 2015
jon_m_randall
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Not only was 800 Lawn Guru prompt/efficient/professional and courteous, but I was amazed with the skill and speed they used when redesigning and landscaping our front and back yard.
It's impressive to see such a well run company that has the skills and scale to provide what you need in a timely manner. Their design team drew up something I could not imagine on my own, and the crew worked tirelessly to compete everything in 1 day... amazing work. By the end of the day they were sweeping and cleaning up like they were never there and the workers even shared thoughts/ideas to enhance the original idea on the fly.
A day didn't go by this summer when I was outside that a neighbor or walker by didn't stop to ask about how much they loved the work/who did it/how much it enhances the neighborhood. This continues to blow me away.
In the end, what Brandon and the 800 Lawn Guru and Landscape team is building is remarkable. Get on board now, you won't be disappointed.
I always say to work with people passionate about what they do and this place exemplifies it. I will be having them do more work next summer, and won't bother looking elsewhere in the future. The prices are fair and competitive and their drive is unmatched.
9 October, 2015
narenkavitha
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
800 Lawn Guru created excellent designs and the computer generated pictures helped us fully imagine the landscape. This helped us to decide on the overall budget we want to allocate for this project.
The design included adding an elaborate patio in the backyard that included seating walls, steps and pillars. Front yard was upgraded to replace the existing sidewalk and replace with designer bricks. New steps were built through the lawn connecting front porch with the side walk. Lighting was added in both front and back of the house along with several new trees, new bushes and annuals. Overall it added beautiful look to our house.
Their crew is very professional and courteous. They kept us informed about the project throughout the time. The overall time it took to finish the project was reasonable. At the end of the project they cleaned up the whole site and replaced sod and repaired the sprinklers.
Their account executive is very professional and kept us in the loop. They helped us with important decisions and identified ways to improve the design while keeping everything within the budget.
Good Job 800 Lawn Guru!!!
24 September, 2015
gallophome88
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I hired this company to design and complete a hardscape patio and entertainment area for my backyard. The designer listened to my desires and needs and included every detail of what I wanted into his design. Upon completion of the project, (which was completed ahead of schedule mind you), I had the space of my dreams to host family and friends. I have enjoyed my patio for almost a year now and to date I still wouldn't change a thing! It is beautiful!! Family and friends have since hired this company to complete projects of their own after seeing mine. So far, everyone has been as satisfied as I!
9 April, 2015
We hired 800 Lawnguru crew for the front yard landscaping and we are extremely satisfied with final product. I met Justin initially who was very helpful and patient to listen all our needs and interests. He along with their architect Jake came up with an idea with in a day. Their 3D images are so realistic and mind blowing. I was totally impressed with their ideas and the presentation. I had few guys before who would charge few hundred dollars to give a 3D representation but these people did it free. It shows their confidence in their product. Their suggestions in selecting brick pavers were very thoughtful. I am so glad I went their ideas and it looks pretty good. The execution of plan was also very smooth, they did it on time and kept it clean.
The final product looks exactly like their initial presentation and we didn't have any surprises. I already did recommend them to some of my friends and would do it in future too. Great people to work with.
9 March, 2015Last modified:9 March, 2015
I worked with Brandon and his team to develop and design my backyard patio from the very beginning to end. The knowledge, expertise and attention to detail is displayed at every phase of my project. I am exceptionally happy with every stage of the project and would highly recommend Lawn Guru to anyone, no matter the scope. I invite you to visit my backyard to see the amazing job that these guys did... I plan to use Brandon for many more future projects..
27 February, 2015
From the time we met with Jake and Brandon, they were very professional and respectful of our needs.
We hired Lawn Guru to do our patio, deck and landscaping. They worked with us and customized the plans and design based on our ideas and suggestions.
They started the work on time and finished it a few days ahead of schedule. They went above and beyond to make sure they delivered a quality product.
The finished product met our vision and we are very happy and satisfied with the end result.
I can confidently recommend them and am pretty sure that Lawn Guru will get the job done!
1 December, 2014
We are extremely happy with our Patio, Spa and Fire Pit project done by Brandon, Alex, Jake and the entire Lawn Guru crew. The ideas for our backyard were taken into account and made better than we could have ever imagined. The finished product exceeded our greatest expectations. They were very up front about all costs, and pulled out all the stops to make sure we met our deadline.
When pre-existing problems in our lot became evident they brought in appropriate experts to make sure the issue was taken care of. They wanted to make sure it was done right the first time, and that we wouldn't have any issues 10, 20 years down the line. Every detail was thought of and the attention to detail these guys have is amazing.
We would highly recommend the Lawn Guru team for any project!
18 November, 2014
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