General contractor in Commerce Township, MI.
Commerce Township sits in western Oakland County along the corridor from Walled Lake to Milford. The township has seen significant residential growth over the past two decades, with a mix of newer subdivisions, established neighborhoods, and lake properties on Commerce Lake, Lower Straits Lake, and others. Most renovation work here is on 2000s-era homes whose builder finishes are due for an upgrade, alongside lakefront property renovations and some custom home work.
What we do here
Most common scopes
- Kitchen and bath upgrades in 2000s homes
- Lake property renovations and additions
- Custom home building
- Primary suite additions
What drives renovation here
- Builder finishes from 2000–2015 aging out
- Lake access motivating larger investments
- Growing family needs (additions, basements)
- Open-concept layout conversions
The building department
- Commerce Township Building Department
- Organized permit process
- State EGLE for waterfront work
- HOA submissions alongside permits where required
What’s different here
- Newer construction typical
- Active lake community context
- Growing custom home market
- Waterfront setback rules vary by lake
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Commerce Township renovation questions.
My Commerce Township home was built in 2005. Is it still worth remodeling?
Yes, and homes in this age range are actually well-suited for it. The structural bones are sound, the mechanicals still have life, and what typically needs upgrading is the builder-grade finishes — cabinets, countertops, tile, and lighting — that age faster than the house itself. We do a significant amount of kitchen and primary bath renovations on homes from the early 2000s throughout western Oakland County.
Do you build custom homes in Commerce Township?
Yes. Commerce Township has seen steady custom home construction and there are lots available in desirable areas near the lakes. We can build ground-up on your lot or work through a teardown-and-rebuild situation. The township building department has a straightforward process for new construction.
Are there waterfront restrictions on the lakes in Commerce Township?
Yes. Commerce Lake, Lower Straits Lake, and the other bodies of water in the township all have setback requirements and may trigger state EGLE jurisdiction for work near the shoreline. We review the specific parcel's zoning and any applicable overlay rules before the estimate. For lots with waterfront access, setbacks are typically 50 feet or more from the high-water mark.
Do you work on homes in Commerce Township subdivisions with HOAs?
Yes. Many of the newer Commerce Township subdivisions have active HOAs that require board approval for exterior modifications and additions before the township will issue a permit. We're familiar with this process and can prepare the HOA submission documentation alongside the permit application.