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SKY Rides. SKY Moving. SKY Living. From getting you there to building what’s next — the Detroit company helping our community Transport. Transform. Thrive.
SKY Rides Inc. (Operating as SKY Living & SKY Moving)
Primary Industry: Construction, Remodeling, Home Improvements, Moving, and Transportation Services
Founded in 2015 with deep roots in the Metro Detroit community, SKY Rides Inc. has evolved from a trusted campus and medical community transportation network into a comprehensive lifestyle, property, and logistics provider. Today, through our specialized divisions—SKY Living and SKY Moving—we are dedicated to helping our clients build, move, and navigate life with absolute confidence and peace of mind. Our Core Services:
SKY Living (Licensed Residential & Commercial Construction): Expert craftsmanship specializing in custom composite deck building, custom patios, basement finishing, complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and commercial property renovations across Michigan. SKY Moving: Stress-free, affordable local and interstate expedited moving services designed to make residential and commercial relocations seamless. Airport & Community Transportation: Continuing our trusted foundational legacy, we provide dependable, pre-arranged airport rides and on-demand travel solutions tailored for students, medical professionals, and local residents throughout Metro Detroit. Backed by nearly a decade of customer-first dedication, our mission is anchored in the belief that "Where Lifestyle Builds Wealth." We combine transparent communication, professional licensing, and exceptional quality to deliver superior value on every project and ride.
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:
The Truth About Deck Pricing in Metro Detroit: Why Online Estimates Mislead Homeowners (And the Cost of Getting It Wrong) 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.
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
08/30/2026
🚨 5 DAYS ONLY: LABOR DAY WEEK DECK EVENT! 🚨
Transform your backyard before the season changes! For the next 5 days, we are slashing prices across our most popular custom composite builds. Plus, get up to 10% OFF all other custom deck designs when you lock in your project this week! Don't miss your chance to secure premium craftsmanship at an unbeatable holiday rate.
Call or Text Us Now: 313-580-7005 / 313-580-3138
Visit our page to explore more designs and previous work
Read more about us: myskyrides.com/living
Featured Project Specifications
🔥 Design 1 (Featured in Image 1 - Brick Exterior Home)
Size: 400 Sq. Ft. Custom Layout
Special Promo Price: $29,480 (Was $33,500)
Decking: Premium Capped Composite (Grey Field with Dark Contrast Picture-Frame Borders & Wrapped Fascia)
Railing & Lighting: Heavy-Duty Black Aluminum Posts/Rails with Square Balusters & Integrated Low-Voltage LED Stair Riser Lights
Framing & Footings: 2x10/2x12 PT Framing on 16" O.C. with 12 Code-Compliant 42" Concrete Footings
🔥 Design 2 (Featured in Image 2 - Siding Exterior Home)
Size: 400 Sq. Ft. Custom Layout
Special Promo Price: $29,115 (Was $32,350)
Decking: Warm-Tone Capped Composite with Mitered Picture-Frame Perimeter & Matching Fascia Trim
Railing: Clean White Composite/Aluminum Post Sleeves and Rails with Square Balusters (~65 Linear Feet)
Stair Detail: Wide 5-Step Cascading Wrap-Around Stair Section
Framing & Footings: Heavy-Duty Structural PT Framing on 42" Concrete Piers
Optional cocktari railing, lighting are available as Add-Ons
⏰ Promotion ends in 5 days! Contact us today to lock in your build schedule.
08/28/2026
Upgrade Your Backyard Living Space with SKY Living!
Project Investment Range: $21,000 – $27,000
Let’s turn your backyard vision into reality. Visit our website to explore our work and schedule a design consultation: myskyrides.com/living
Give us a call/text today at 313-580-3138 or DM to talk about your next project with our designs or your custom design & specs.
Our team at SKY Living by SKY Rides Inc. brings top-tier craftsmanship, premium composite materials, meticulous attention to detail, and 15-50 years warranty to homeowners across Greater Metro Detroit.
Service Areas: Northville, Novi, South Lyon, Wixom, Macomb, and surrounding Greater Metro Detroit areas.
08/28/2026
Upgrade Your Backyard Living Space with SKY Living!
Project Investment Range: $25,800 – $33,200
Service Areas: Northville, Novi, South Lyon, Wixom, Macomb, and surrounding Greater Metro Detroit areas.
Let’s turn your backyard vision into reality. Visit our website to explore our work and schedule a design consultation: myskyrides.com/living
Give us a call today at 313-580-3138 to talk about your next project with our designs or your custom design & specs.
Our team at SKY Living by SKY Rides Inc. brings top-tier craftsmanship, premium composite materials, meticulous attention to detail, and 15-50 years warrenty to homeowners across Metro Detroit.
Every beautiful deck needs an even better frame underneath the boards.
From waterproof joist tape protection to precision structural framing we don't just build to code minimums-we exceed them to deliver lifetime value and stability.
Why hire a licensed multi-disciplinary builder over a decking only builder?
A deck isn't an isolated project. Cross-trade expertise ensures proper house ledger attachment or whether you should avoid it, and seamless integration with future landscaping, patios, basement walkouts or interior renovations.
The choice is yours. You have freedom to make the better choice. We can only tell.
For us a stunning finish is only as good as the framing beneath it. Delivering outside elegance and inside endurance with the durability is not an option you pay, it comes as "standard" with us.
we never compromise on either.
For a long time, the best parts of our moving trips only lived in our memories. Now, we're opening up the vault so you can see the open road through our eyes.
Ready to turn your backyard into a luxury retreat? 🍁🍂
Custom, high-end composite decks built for Metro Detroit homes by SKY Living (the construction arm of SKY Rides Inc)
Why Metro Detroit homeowners choose us:
✅ Licensed Michigan Builders
✅ Premium Trex Composite Materials (built to last!)
✅ Custom cocktail railing and other railing options
✅ Turnkey Design & Installation
DM us "DECK" to request your free custom estimate and save 10% on your build in August & September 2026.
08/19/2026
Transform your backyard into a luxury outdoor retreat. Custom, durable, high-end composite decks built for Greater Metro Detroit homes- designed and built by SKY Living by SKY Rides Inc.
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440 Burroughs Street, Suite 147
Detroit, MI
48202