Award-Winning Home Remodeler & General Contractor in Northern Michigan

Q: Can you manage a remodel on my property if I am not on-site?

Yes. Many of our Northern Michigan clients manage projects from a distance. Our fixed-price agreement means no surprise costs mid-build. Your single point of contact keeps you informed throughout. And our complete design approval phase means every detail is confirmed before construction begins, so there are no decisions left to make while you are away.

Q: When is the best time to start planning a Northern Michigan remodel?

The off-season. Most of our Northern Michigan projects begin planning in September or October, complete design and permitting over the winter, and break ground in the spring so the work is finished before you arrive for the summer. Starting in June means spending the best weeks of the season living through a construction project.

Q: What services does Custom Built offer in Northern Michigan?

Custom Built offers full-service design-build remodeling in Northern Michigan including composite and wood deck building, luxury kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation, home additions, in-law suite construction, second story additions, basement finishing, sunroom construction, screen rooms, four-season rooms, patio enclosures, pergolas, roofing replacement, and virtual design services.

Q: How does the design-build process work?

Custom Built's design-build process runs in three phases. First, you meet with a dedicated Project Development Advisor who learns your goals, assesses your property, and confirms we are the right fit. Second, our in-house design team develops your complete project plan with 3D renderings and finalizes every material selection before construction begins. Third, our production team builds the project with one point of contact managing every phase from permits through the final walkthrough.

Q: Does Custom Built provide a warranty on remodeling work?

Every project is backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee. If something we built fails due to workmanship, we fix it for as long as you own your property. This is in addition to product warranties from material partners like Trex and Dura Supreme Cabinetry.

Q: How much does a home remodel cost in Northern Michigan?

Project costs vary significantly by service and scope. Deck builds typically range from $25,000 to $75,000 and up. Kitchen remodels range from $70,000 to $150,000 or more in premium Northern Michigan markets. Bathroom remodels start around $55,000 and go up from there. Sunroom additions start around $96,000 for a 3-season room. Home additions start around $96,000 and go up to $220,000 or more depending on scope. We provide complete upfront fixed pricing during the design phase before anything is signed.

Q: Do you pull permits for remodeling projects in Northern Michigan?

Yes. We manage all permitting across Charlevoix, Emmet, Antrim, and Cheboygan counties as part of our process. We research your specific parcel, handle every application, and coordinate all required inspections so you never have to navigate a building department from three hours away.

We are an award-winning home remodeling company with 20+ years of experience. Decks, kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, additions, and more. Get a free consultation.

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There is a reason people build their lives around a Northern Michigan property. The water. The quiet. The way summer feels different here than anywhere else. These are not just houses. They are where families return year after year, where the next generation learns what home means. When a space inside that property does not live up to what surrounds it, you feel it every time you walk in.

At Custom Built, we help Northern Michigan property owners fix that. As a full-service design-build firm operating out of Boyne City, we handle custom decks, luxury kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, sunrooms, home additions, and more. We provide upfront pricing, stick to your budget, and back every project with our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee. Whether you are updating a Walloon Lake cottage or expanding a Charlevoix property, we deliver exactly what we promise.

Ready to bring your vision to life? Call (231) 244-8423 to book a discovery call with one of our Project Development Advisors today.

Custom Decks and Outdoor Living

On a Northern Michigan property, the outdoors is the point. Mornings on the water start on the deck. Evenings end there. A deck that is rotting, splintering, or spending every fall under a tarp full of stain is not just a maintenance problem. It is a missed summer.

As a top-rated deck builder and Trex Pro Platinum member, we design and install composite deck systems built for Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles and lakeside conditions. We also build traditional wood decks using premium cedar for homeowners who want the character of natural timber. If your existing frame is still solid, our re-decking service replaces worn surfaces without a full teardown. We handle structural engineering and local permitting, so you never have to chase a building department from three hours away.

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Luxury Kitchen Remodeling and Design

The kitchen in a Northern Michigan lake house is where the whole family gravitates after a day on the water. Where someone is always making coffee while someone else is planning dinner. When that kitchen is cramped, dark, or twenty years behind the rest of the home, it puts a ceiling on everything the property is supposed to be.

We manage the entire kitchen renovation from the initial floor plan to the final cabinet installation. We specialize in open concept reconfigurations that open a kitchen to the view it deserves, Dura Supreme cabinetry built around how a lake house actually gets used, countertop installations in quartz, granite, quartzite, and marble, and custom tile work and flooring suited to Northern Michigan living. We handle appliance ordering and installation as part of the project, and build full 3D renderings so you can approve every detail from wherever you are.

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Bathroom Remodeling & Luxury Renovations

A Torch Lake property deserves a bathroom that matches its setting. Most vacation homes we work with were built or last updated when the bathroom was purely functional. These spaces get tolerated for years because the summer is short and nobody wants to spend the good weeks in a renovation.

The right time to do a bathroom remodel on your vacation property is the off-season, when the house is empty anyway. We plan and design during fall and winter and build while you are away, so you arrive in June to a finished space that finally reflects what the property is worth. From custom walk-in showers and tub to shower conversions to full rebuilds from the studs up, our team manages everything. One team, one fixed price, no surprises when you pull into the driveway.

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Sunroom Construction and Seasonal Room Additions

A Walloon Lake morning in September is one of the best things Michigan has to offer. Most Northern Michigan property owners spend those mornings indoors because the season has turned and the porch is no longer comfortable. A properly designed sunroom addition changes that and extends the weeks you actually get to spend at a property you love.

Custom Built designs and builds three and four-season sunrooms that integrate with the existing architecture of your home rather than looking attached as an afterthought. From screen porches for summer evenings to fully climate-controlled four-season rooms, we manage the entire process, including structural engineering, thermal glass specifications suited to Northern Michigan winters, and all local permitting.

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Custom Home Additions

Some Northern Michigan properties have been in families for generations. Others were purchased specifically because of the setting, with the understanding that the structure would eventually need to grow. A primary bedroom suite that gives the owners their own retreat. A mudroom that handles the gear that comes with life on the water. A bunkroom addition that means the grandkids always have a place to stay.

At Custom Built, we design and build home additions that feel like they were always part of the original structure. One team manages everything from architectural planning through final construction with no gaps in communication and no surprises mid-build. We handle all permitting through Charlevoix County and surrounding municipalities as part of the project.

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Why Northern Michigan Property Owners Choose Custom Built

By now, you likely know what we do, but why choose Custom Built over other Northern Michigan contractors? We are dedicated to a higher standard of service that ensures your investment is protected for the long term.

Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our work for as long as you own your property, a level of commitment few others provide.
Trex Pro Platinum Status: As a top-rated deck builder, we offer exclusive labor warranties and advanced design techniques that other contractors cannot match.
Design-build efficiency: By housing both design and construction under one roof, we reduce project timelines and prevent costly miscommunications between separate firms.
We work around your schedule: Many of our Northern Michigan clients manage projects from a distance. Our fixed-price agreement and single point of contact mean your property is in good hands, whether you are on-site or not.
20+ years of experience: Custom Built has been delivering award-winning remodeling projects across Michigan for over two decades. We bring that same standard to every Northern Michigan project we build.
Licensed and fully insured: We carry comprehensive insurance and proper Michigan builder licensing to protect you and your property throughout the entire renovation.

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Our Proven Design-Build Process

1. DREAM

It starts with a conversation. Your dedicated Project Development Advisor will reach out to learn about your property, understand your vision, and make sure we are the right fit before anything else happens. For Northern Michigan clients, this conversation often starts months before the season does.

2. DESIGN

Once we move forward, our design team comes to you. We gather measurements, build out your vision in full 3D renderings, and finalize every material selection before a single nail is driven. You see exactly what you are getting and approve every detail before construction begins.

3. BUILD

With every detail confirmed and permits in hand, our production team gets to work. You have one point of contact managing the entire build. For clients who are not on-site, we provide regular updates so you always know exactly where your project stands.

4. CONTINUE

Our relationship does not end at the final walkthrough. Every project comes with a Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee and a team that stands behind their work for as long as you own your property.

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