Home Remodeler and General Contractor in Okemos, MI

Q: Do you handle permits and inspections with Meridian Township?

Yes. Okemos falls under Meridian Charter Township's building department, completely separate from the City of Lansing and East Lansing. We manage every permit application and inspection on your behalf.

Q: What types of homes do you remodel in Okemos?

Primarily 1970s and 1980s colonials in established neighborhoods like Bennett Woods and Ambassador Drive, along with newer custom builds throughout Wandering Way and the Meridian Hills area. We know the structural and finish expectations across all of them.

Q: How does pricing work?

We provide a fixed-price proposal covering design, materials, and labor before anything is signed. What we quote is what you pay, with no vague allowances or surprise costs added mid-project.

Q: Do you offer financing?

Yes. We work with financing partners to make larger projects accessible and walk you through all options during your initial consultation.

Q: What does your Lifetime Guarantee cover?

It covers our craftsmanship and installation for as long as you own your home. If anything fails because of our work, we fix it at no cost to you.

Ready to work with a contractor who knows your neighborhood? We're headquartered on Grand River Avenue and have spent 20+ years building for Meridian Township's colonials, custom homes, and wooded lots. Call 517-881-9871 to schedule a free consultation.

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Composite & Cedar Deck Construction

Okemos lots are genuinely special. Whether you're backing up to the Red Cedar River corridor, sitting on a wooded lot off Okemos Road, or working with the generous yard space that comes with a Bennett Woods colonial, the outdoor setting here deserves more than a pressure-treated platform. The issue is that most decks installed in the 1990s and early 2000s weren't built to last, and Michigan winters have finished the job.

Our team designs and builds composite and cedar decks that are sized and styled to the property, not just dropped on the back of a house. As the region's only Trex Pro Platinum contractor, we offer exclusive labor warranties that no other builder in Meridian Township can match. Whether you're building a new multi-level deck in a Wandering Way custom home or replacing a worn structure on a Kinawa-area colonial, we handle all Meridian Township permits and Ingham County engineering. Every composite deck comes with our Lifetime Guarantee.

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Kitchen Renovation & Open-Concept Design

The 1970s and 1980s colonials that define much of Okemos's established housing stock were built well, but their kitchens reflect a different era of cooking and entertaining. Closed-off floor plans, low cabinet ceilings, and footprints that weren't designed for the way families actually gather today are the norm throughout neighborhoods like Bennett Woods and Ambassador Drive. Okemos homeowners know what they want, and an outdated kitchen is usually the first thing that has to go.

We bring both the structural know-how and the design capability to handle these transformations properly. Open-concept reconfigurations in Okemos colonials often involve load-bearing wall removal, which requires licensed structural engineering, which we coordinate as part of every applicable project. Whether you're looking for a full kitchen remodel with custom cabinetry and luxury quartz countertops or a targeted upgrade on a newer Meridian Hills build, our team handles every detail under one contract.

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Luxury Bathroom Design & Full Suite Renovations

Okemos bathroom remodeling is a different conversation than most markets. The homeowners we work with throughout Ambassador Drive and the Wandering Way corridor aren't looking for a basic refresh. They want heated floors, freestanding soaking tubs, custom tile work, and walk-in showers designed to feel like a private retreat. They've invested in their home, and they want their primary bathroom to reflect that.

We specialize in full primary-bathroom transformations for Okemos homeowners ready to bring their vision to life. From complete rebuilds with new plumbing rough-ins to targeted luxury upgrades in newer builds, every project is managed to Meridian Township inspection standards from the first day of demolition.

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Three and Four-Season Room Construction

Okemos properties near Harris Nature Center and the Red Cedar River corridor have natural settings that most homeowners never fully capitalize on. A four-season room changes that: it turns a backyard view into a room you actually live in, not just from May to September, but through the full Michigan calendar.

In Michigan's climate, a standard sunroom isn't enough. We specialize in four-season rooms built for genuine year-round use and screen rooms for the warmer months, handling Meridian Township permits, engineered frost-line footings, and full insulation packages so the finished sunroom feels like it was always part of your original floor plan.

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Custom Home Additions

Okemos homeowners who need more space rarely want to leave. The school district, the proximity to MSU, and the Meridian Township parks and trails are real reasons to stay and invest rather than upsize elsewhere. Our clients in the Kinawa and Bennett Woods school zones consistently choose a well-designed home addition over a move, resulting in a home that finally fits the way they live.

We manage everything from initial design and Meridian Township permitting through final construction under one contract. Whether you're adding a primary suite, expanding a main-floor living area, or building out a full rear addition, every project is designed to match your home's existing architecture so nothing looks tacked on.

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Why Sets Custom Built Apart in Okemos

Okemos homeowners have no shortage of contractor options, but most of them aren't equipped for the design expectations and project complexity this market demands. We are. Custom Built brings design capability, construction experience, and a fixed-price model that protects your investment at every stage.

Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our work for as long as you own your home, a level of commitment few others provide.
Trex Pro Platinum Status: As the highest-rated deck builder in the region, we offer exclusive labor warranties and advanced design techniques that others cannot.
Design-Build Efficiency: By housing both design and construction under one roof, we reduce project timelines and prevent costly miscommunications between separate firms.
20+ Years Serving Meridian Township: Our design center is in Okemos. We know Meridian Township permitting, Red Cedar River corridor setback requirements, and the architectural character of homes throughout this community, inside and out.
Licensed & 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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Okemos Areas & Neighborhoods We Serve

We work near landmarks and neighborhoods you know, including:

Building in Okemos: What Contractors Need to Know

Meridian Township Permitting: Okemos falls under Meridian Charter Township's building department, separate from the City of Lansing and East Lansing. We handle every permit application and inspection, so you never have to navigate that office yourself.
Load-Bearing Walls in Okemos Colonials: The 1970s and 1980s colonials throughout Bennett Woods and Ambassador Drive commonly have structural walls where homeowners want open flow. We coordinate licensed structural engineering on every applicable project before a single wall comes down.
Red Cedar River Proximity: Properties along the river corridor require specific drainage and soil engineering for deck footings and addition foundations. We account for these site conditions in every project we design near the water.

FAQs

Your Okemos Remodeling Questions Answered

Do you handle permits and inspections with Meridian Township?

What types of homes do you remodel in Okemos?

How does pricing work?

Do you offer financing?

What does your Lifetime Guarantee cover?

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