Reference library — how-to
A contractor who shows you how it’s done. Literally.
Mike’s how-to videos have been helping homeowners for years — honest answers about what a job takes, what it costs, and when it’s worth calling someone in.
The library
Mike’s how-to videos live on the Greater Oak YouTube channel.
Straight answers on what a repair actually takes, what it should cost, and when a job is worth handing over. Watch them there for now — they’re being written up here one at a time.
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Or just have us do it — free estimate
General notes — questions we get asked
The things people ask before they call.
- What services do you offer?
- Greater Oak handles kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement and attic finishing, stairs and flooring, decks, porches and sunrooms, home repairs, and renovation work for real estate agents and investors. Estimates are always free.
- What areas do you serve?
- We serve Athens, Watkinsville, Lawrenceville, Winder, Lake Oconee and the greater Northeast Georgia area. If you're nearby but not sure, just ask — estimates are free either way.
- How do I get an estimate?
- Tell us about the project in about sixty seconds and Mike will call you back within one business day with a ballpark — then a free on-site estimate in writing if you want one. Prices depend on the real room, so he would rather give you a number he can stand behind.
- How long does a kitchen remodel take?
- Most full kitchen remodels run several weeks depending on scope and materials. Your exact schedule lives in your client portal, updated as the project moves.
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Yes — Greater Oak Contracting, LLC is licensed and insured in Georgia. Mike will share licence and insurance details with you directly, and they appear on every proposal.
- What is the client portal?
- Every Greater Oak project runs on ClientCheck — software we co-own with Summit Labs. As a client you get a portal with your schedule, progress photos, documents, change orders, e-signing, and payments in one place. There's a live demo on the Client Portal page.
- How does the process work?
- Four steps: (1) tell us about the project, (2) free on-site estimate with a written proposal, (3) we schedule and build — you watch progress in your portal, (4) final walkthrough and warranty. No surprises at any step.
- Do you handle small repair jobs?
- Yes. Repairs and punch lists are welcome — many of our biggest projects started with a small repair done well.
- Can I talk to a person?
- Absolutely — call or text us, or request an estimate and Mike will call you back within one business day.
Something not covered here? Call 770-633-1070 — a real person answers.
Some projects are DIY. For the rest, there's Greater Oak.
No pressure, no obligation — small jobs welcome.