General contractor in Birmingham, MI.
Birmingham is one of our most active service areas. The housing stock here is varied: older homes on the east side near the Rouge, mid-century ranches off Maple, and newer infill builds throughout. We handle kitchens, baths, additions, and the kind of careful historic work that older Birmingham streets sometimes need but rarely get.
What we do here
Most common scopes
- Kitchen remodels
- Primary & secondary bath renovations
- Second-story additions
- Garage and mudroom additions
Older Birmingham homes
- Plaster repair
- Tuckpointing
- Period-appropriate millwork
- Panel upgrades & rewiring
The building department
- City of Birmingham permits
- Historic District Commission review (when applicable)
- Setback & zoning review
- We pull every permit
What’s different here
- Mixed-era housing stock
- Tight lots → build up not out
- Walkable downtown context
- Higher-end finish expectations
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Birmingham renovation questions.
What kinds of homes in Birmingham are best suited for renovation?
Birmingham has a genuinely mixed housing stock: older homes on the east side near the Rouge, mid-century ranches on the south end, and infill new construction throughout. The pre-war and mid-century homes are excellent renovation candidates — the bones are typically solid and the lots are good. The main things to expect are original plaster walls, older mechanical systems due for updating, and framing that predates modern codes.
My Birmingham home is on a tight lot. Is a second-story addition possible?
Yes, and it's the most common answer in Birmingham when a homeowner needs more space. Setbacks in Birmingham limit how far out you can build, so going up instead of out is the typical solution. A second-story addition requires structural engineering to confirm the existing first-floor walls can carry the load — we work with engineers regularly and include this in the project scope.
Does the historic district in Birmingham affect permits?
The City of Birmingham has a Historic District Commission that reviews exterior changes on properties within designated historic districts. This covers window replacement, additions visible from the street, roofline changes, and material choices. Interior work is generally unrestricted. We're familiar with the HDC process and can advise on what's likely to be approved before you commit to a design direction.
How much does a home renovation cost in Birmingham, MI?
Birmingham sits at the upper end of Metro Detroit renovation pricing because of higher finish expectations and the older housing stock that often surfaces hidden conditions. Full kitchen remodels typically run $60,000 to $140,000. Primary bath renovations run $45,000 to $90,000. Second-story additions run $350 to $500 per square foot including structural engineering. We build a 10 to 15% contingency into older-home estimates.
Do you do commercial work in downtown Birmingham?
Yes. Birmingham's downtown corridor and the adjacent retail areas have a mix of restaurant, retail, and professional office build-outs we've worked on. Commercial permits in Birmingham go through the city building department, and work in downtown often has specific finish and storefront requirements. We're familiar with the process.