General contractor in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Kaakarli Construction is based here. Most weeks we’re working on a project somewhere in Bloomfield Hills or the surrounding townships: kitchens off Long Lake, bathroom remodels in Heron Bay, additions in Wabeek, the occasional historic restoration on the older streets near Cranbrook. We know the building departments, the inspectors, and the way these houses are built.
What we do here
Most common scopes
- Kitchen remodels (full gut)
- Primary bath renovations
- Home additions
- Older-home updates
Higher-end work
- Custom new homes
- Luxury baths with radiant heat
- Geothermal & smart home
- Custom millwork
The building department
- Bloomfield Hills city + Bloomfield Township
- Historic district awareness
- Lake-adjacent setback rules
- We pull every permit
What’s different here
- Larger lots & older homes
- Mature trees affect siting
- Higher-end finish expectations
- Stricter zoning review
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Bloomfield Hills renovation questions.
How long do permits take in Bloomfield Hills?
The City of Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township both run organized building departments. Standard residential permits typically clear initial review in two to four weeks. For additions and new construction, plan-review adds time. We submit complete applications and handle all follow-up and inspection scheduling.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Bloomfield Hills?
Most full kitchen remodels in Bloomfield Hills run $60,000 to $130,000. The market here sits at the upper end of Oakland County because of higher finish expectations and the prevalence of custom cabinetry. A meaningful refresh starts around $35,000; a full-gut custom kitchen with layout changes and premium appliances runs $130,000 to $175,000+. Pre-1980 homes carry a 10 to 15% contingency for what's behind the walls.
Do you work on homes near the lakes in Bloomfield Hills?
Yes. Lake-adjacent properties in Bloomfield Hills and the surrounding township have waterfront setback rules that vary by the specific body of water. We review the applicable ordinance and any recorded restrictions before the estimate so you know what's possible before you commit to a scope.
What types of renovation work do you do most in Bloomfield Hills?
Full kitchen gut-remodels, primary bath renovations with custom showers and radiant heat, home additions (build-out and second-story), and occasionally historic restoration work on the older homes near Cranbrook and Long Lake Road. We also do some custom new home work on vacant and tear-down lots.
My Bloomfield Hills home was built in the 1950s or 60s. What should I expect in a renovation?
These homes are full of the kind of conditions you can't see during the estimate walkthrough: galvanized supply lines, 100-amp service panels, plaster over wood lath, and framing that reflects 1950s code rather than today's. We build a 10 to 15% contingency into all older-home estimates in this market and document what we find at demo so you're never surprised mid-project.