In 1993, Al Plantenga Jr. started Lakeshore Custom Painting and Finishing while attending Western Michigan University. Working for a college painting company taught him the fundamentals of operating a painting contractor business. Tenacity, hard work, and a common-sense approach to customer service have been the core foundations of Lakeshore Custom Painting & Finishing ever since.

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Over the years while serving the Grand Haven community, one fundamental truth has always prevailed when discussing the successes of Lakeshore Custom Painting and Finishing: customer service! Al discovered early that a happy customer is very willing to tell friends about the great quality work. Lakeshore Custom Painting & Finishing will go to great lengths to earn your repeat business along with your referral.