The Mission Point Lighthouse located north of Traverse City on the Mission Point peninsula at the north end of M-37 is very popular historic attraction. First lit in 1870, Mihm is proud of it’s work to restore this iconic Michigan treasure.
Our work in 2018 consisted of lantern restoration by installing new glass and base flashing at waist panels to stop water infiltration, and caulking and painting the lantern.
Our work on the Grand Haven Lighthouse included:
Re-roofing project of Stuart Manor in Portage, MI
Work included:
Charles Egeler Correctional facility, Jackson, MI, Tore off asphalt shingles & installed new standing seam metal roofing, metal wall panels, & new gutters and downspouts, rebuilt & extended 600 l.f. of eaves added R30 insulation to eave area
Our craftsman are experienced, and qualified to tackle the challenges with masonry and stone restoration that are presented with historical and contemporary buildings. Our services include tuck pointing, brick replacement, stone repair and installation, masonry waterproofing, brick and stone caulking, and also exterior building cleaning. We have the expertise and equipment to handle all your restoration and repair needs.
Contact us when you first notice problems. The damage will only become more extensive the longer you wait. Our highly skilled professionals will fully inspect the problem and provide a course of action to protect both the structural integrity and cosmetics of your structure.
We handle complete exterior and interior restorations and have the expertise and experience to find the problem from roof to foundation.
The Mihm Enterprises roofing division is fully licensed and insured. We install and maintain all types of specialty roofing including tile, slate, copper shingles, copper flat panel, metal standing seam, cedar shake, wood or asphalt shingles, and metal.
A good roof starts with the proper planning. Our project managers work with property managers, owners and architects for a solution that is crafted to meet your needs within your budget for a long lasting water tight roof. We have been entrusted with homes, schools, commercial and government building, and historical structures. We do repeat business with building managers and large architectural firms because of our integrity, experience and capabilities.
Our experience does not stop at roofing, our specialties also include window and door restoration, masonry, and copper fabrication.
Choosing the right roof system is only the first step. Choosing the right licensed, insured and bonded contractor to install your roof provides long lasting peace of mind and safeguards your building during construction. We can safely handle any problem we find while installing your new roof. The quality of our work has been recognized with multiple Governors Awards for Historical Restoration and others.
Preventive maintenance of your existing roof is important to preserve the integrity of the roof and structure. Small undetected problems can grow into large repairs. Large or tall structures can be difficult or dangerous to inspect. Our professionals have the tools and experience to safely inspect, repair and maintain your building.
We recommend a minimum of annual inspections for a long lasting return on your building improvements.
Contact us today and put our experience to work for you!
Our crane is a 26 ton unit with 165’ reach capability and remote operation. It can be used for many different applications. Also available is a 65’ man lift and a 36’ pettibone all of which are very competitively priced.
Established in 1889 and in service for 65 years, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a treasure who’s restoration Mihm Enterprises has been proud be part of. Restoration of this structure started in 1999 with our responsibility including roofing and window restoration.
2005 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
Project: Detour Lighthouse Restoration – Lake Huron, MI
Type: Historical Exterior & Interior Restoration of Lighthouse
Strip, sandblast and paint entire exterior. Restoration of interior, restoration of windows, restoration of metal roof, copper downspouts, and restoration of concrete walls. Complete plaster, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical restoration.
Project: Israelite House of David – Benton Harbor, MI
Type: Historical Exterior Restoration and Renovation of 3 buildings. Roofing, extensive cornice replacement, new copper roofing on turrets, new copper spires & stars, complete 3 story front porch re-building, new handrails, masonry chimney restoration, and new custom copper gutters/downspouts.
