General contractor in Auburn Hills, MI.
Auburn Hills is northern Oakland County’s commercial and residential hub, with most of its residential housing built between 1980 and 2005. The workforce here skews toward the auto industry and Oakland University, which means a high-income homeowner base investing in kitchen, bath, and basement upgrades on homes now 25–45 years old. We also do commercial work on the University Drive and Opdyke corridors.
What we do here
Most common scopes
- Kitchen and bath upgrades in 80s–90s homes
- Basement finishing
- Home additions and primary suites
- Commercial tenant build-outs
Older Auburn Hills homes
- Panel upgrades (100A → 200A)
- Fiberglass surround removal and tile work
- HVAC updates for added space
- Waterproofing before basement finishing
The building department
- City of Auburn Hills Building Department
- Efficient online permit process
- 2–3 weeks typical for residential review
- We pull every permit & meet inspectors on site
What’s different here
- Heavy commercial corridor alongside residential
- 1980s–90s construction typical
- Close to Rochester Hills (similar patterns)
- Growing population and reinvestment
Pick a service.
Auburn Hills renovation questions.
Are 1980s homes in Auburn Hills harder to renovate than newer ones?
Not dramatically harder, but there are characteristic patterns. Service panels from that era were often sized at 100 amps and need upgrading to 200 amps before you can add modern kitchen circuits. Insulation in older wall cavities complicates spray-foam air sealing. And many 1980s bathrooms have fiberglass tub surrounds bonded to drywall — removal reveals what's behind. We inspect all of this during the walkthrough and price it in rather than flagging it later.
Do you handle commercial build-outs in Auburn Hills?
Yes. The University Drive, Opdyke Road, and Brown Road corridors have a mix of office, tech, and light industrial tenants we've worked with on fit-ups ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 square feet. We're familiar with commercial permit requirements in Auburn Hills and can phase construction around an operating business so you don't have to close.
Do you do basement finishing in Auburn Hills?
Yes. Most Auburn Hills homes from the 1980s and 90s were built with full unfinished basements, and finishing one is one of the most cost-effective ways to add livable square footage. A typical project runs $25,000 to $65,000 depending on whether you add a bathroom, wet bar, or egress windows. We pull all permits and handle inspections.
How long do permits take in Auburn Hills?
The City of Auburn Hills Building Department runs an efficient process and most residential permits clear review in two to three weeks. For larger projects or those involving structural changes, add time for plan review. We handle the full submission and follow-up.