SKY Rides

10/21/2026

Before ➡️ After in Troy, MI 🏠

This 1984 garage floor was pitted, cracked, and stained from 40 years of Michigan winters and road salt. We diamond-ground the whole slab, sealed it with a moisture-blocking primer, filled every pit and crack, then finished it with a full-flake coating and clear UV-stable topcoats with anti-slip grit. Steps included.

The result: a seamless, glossy floor that wipes clean and won't get slippery with snow or wet tires.

✔️ Garage floors from $2,950 (2-car garage)
✔️ Written 10- to 15-year warranty, with exactly what's covered spelled out
✔️ Free slab moisture test with every estimate
✔️ Licensed Michigan Residential Builder

See the full project, process, and pricing here:
https://www.myskyrides.com/post/garage-floor-epoxy-polyurea-troy-mi

📲 Call or text 313-580-7005 for a free estimate. Serving Troy, Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, and all of Oakland and Macomb County.

SKY Living (Decks, Basements & Remodeling) and SKY Rides (Expedited Moving & Airport Rides). Serving Metro Detroit since 2015.

10/19/2026

Thinking about finishing your basement? Here's what it really costs in Metro Detroit in 2026 🏠

💲 $45–$65/sq ft: basic licensed finish
💲 $65–$85/sq ft: adds a major feature like an egress window or wet bar
💲 $85–$110/sq ft: premium remodel that can include a full bathroom
💲 $120–$180/sq ft: high-end design-build

For a typical 800–1,000 sq ft basement, that's about $36,000–$65,000 for a basic finish and $68,000–$110,000 for a premium remodel.

In our free guide you'll also find:
✅ Cost by basement size
✅ Why some quotes look much cheaper (and what they leave out)
✅ When you need an egress window and permits in Michigan
✅ How to save money without cutting corners

Read it here 👉 https://www.myskyrides.com/post/metro-detroit-basement-remodeling-cost-2026-real-pricing

Want a real number for your basement? Call or text 313-580-7005. SKY Living is a licensed Michigan residential builder ( #242500593) serving Detroit, Troy, Novi, Northville, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe, Macomb, and South Lyon.

Real 2026 pricing from a licensed Metro Detroit builder: $45–$180/sq ft by tier, cost by basement size, and how to compare quotes.

10/11/2026

Michigan basements aren’t like the rest of the house — they face moisture, temperature swings, and long-term wear that most materials simply aren’t built for.

We just published a breakdown of where premium materials actually matter in a basement remodel… and where standard materials work just fine. No upselling. No fluff. Just real guidance from licensed Metro Detroit builders.

👉 The Truth About Premium Materials in Basement Remodeling
https://www.myskyrides.com/post/the-truth-about-premium-materials-in-basement-remodeling

If you’re planning a basement transformation in Metro Detroit, this guide will save you money, protect your home, and help you choose the right materials for your space.

10/09/2026

Garage floor upgraded with a premium Foundation Armor epoxy + flake system, finished clean and built to last.This isn’t DIY — it’s a professional install with a 7‑year warranty, chemical resistance, and durability for Michigan winters.

If your garage needs a real transformation, we have limited availability in October installs now (before weather goes below 40 degrees, we care, because quality matters for us.)

Call/Text 3135807005/3135803138 or DM to get a quote.

10/03/2026

Surface preparation plays a key role in the durability of the Foundation Armor epoxy coats we are going to put. Before we coat the primer layer, we made sure to prep the concrete so we can give our clients over 7 year warranty on the product and install our 5 layer garage floor epoxy project.

We don't cut corners, take our time to pay attention to the smallest details that matter for the finished product.

We are not expensive, we do the right way so the home owner doesn't have to call for another contractor in 5 years time to get the same thing done.

And if you want the cheap options to get things done, don't call us, because we care for the job.

09/27/2026

Most subdivision basements share one hidden flaw: they are built to code minimums, not Michigan's actual climate.

Cheap fiberglass batts and thin v***r barriers might pass inspection, but they turn your lower level into an energy drain—driving up utility bills and leaving the space cold or damp.

In our latest breakdown, we look at how upgrading to high-performance insulation, commercial-grade LVP, and proper structural engineering can save $375+ annually on energy bills while unlocking over 85% ROI for your home.

Take a look at how we transformed this cold concrete footprint into a high-end living space complete with custom millwork and a modern wet bar:

👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.myskyrides.com/post/high-performance-basement-finishing-metro-detroit

09/21/2026

This garage floor in this house in Troy has lots of pits. and the previous contractor painted the DIY "garage floor epoxy" on the pitted concrete and it does not look nice.

After some time, the home owner contacted us and asked whether we could do a durable epoxy coat on this garage floor which can stand to salt in Michigan winters and and especially non-slippery.

We said we can, and now we are prepping the floor for the products from Foundation Armor .

Stripping off the old paint and loose concrete before using the walk behind concrete grinder.

09/16/2026

Now we are building with TimberTech- PVC decking for your backyard backed with 50 year manufacturer warranty and 25 year SKY Living by SKY Rides craftsmanship warranty.

Limited number of spaces available for the Fall 2026.

Schedule your visit with us or visit our webpage (link in bio) myskyrides.com/living to get ballpark estimates for your deck project (then you can call us to get a visit and get exact numbers)

We are going to be the best Deck Builders and General Contractor in Greater Metro Detroit, and be a part of our journey and get the benefit of lifetime!

09/16/2026

The internet is lying to you about construction costs.

🛑If you’ve ever typed "how much does a deck cost" into Google, you’ve probably seen a comforting number like $9,000 or $12,000 spit out by an AI chatbot or a major home improvement website.But as a licensed builder working right here in Farmington Hills and Metro Detroit, I’m pulling back the curtain on a harsh reality: Those numbers aren't real.In fact, we just took a heartbreaking call from a lovely homeowner in her 70s out in Van Buren Township. She wanted to enjoy her home for the next 10+ years, but she was trapped by the "cheap estimate" mirage.❌ Contractor #1 took over $10,000 of her money, stole her high-quality lumber, and vanished.❌ Contractor #2 charged her another $10,000+, skipped pulling township permits, and slapped new boards over cracking, 35-year-old framing joists before abandoning the job.She spent over $20,000 cash and was left with a structurally dangerous hazard that is now under official LARA investigation. ⚖️When she called SKY Living hoping for a quick $5,000 patch job, we had to give her the honest truth. The real cost of materials, equipment, pulling legal permits, and digging 42-inch frost-line footings means a real, safe, code-compliant 400 sq ft deck costs around $20,000 to $24,000.The actual cost of materials alone is higher than what the internet says the entire finished project should cost!We wrote a completely transparent, no-nonsense guide breaking down the real math of Metro Detroit deck building. If you are planning a backyard project, protect your home, your money, and your family from predatory shortcuts.

👇 Read the full story and see the exact pricing breakdown here:

Think a new deck in Metro Detroit costs $10,000? A local builder pulls back the curtain on why online calculators lie, breaking down real material costs and a heartbreaking $20,000 contractor warning story from Van Buren Township.

09/06/2026

When a homeowner in West Bloomfield, MI called us out for a cable railing quote, we did what we always do: a full structural safety check BEFORE touching a single board or giving an estimate.

From above, everything looked totally fine. But underneath? 4 out of 5 main support posts were completely rotted through at ground level!

Swipe to see how we do things better at SKY Living:
✅ Wide, solid concrete footings
✅ Elevated Simpson galvanized post brackets (no wood buried in dirt!)
✅ Built to last with our 15-Year Transferrable Warranty & Price-Lock Guarantee

Don’t risk building on a shaky foundation. Get your deck done right the first time!

📍 Serving West Bloomfield & Metro Detroit
🌐 myskyrides.com/living
📞 313-580-7005 / 313-580-3138