Home Remodeler and General Contractor Torch Lake, MI

Q: Do you work with seasonal property owners who aren't local?

Yes, and a lot of our Torch Lake clients are planning from Chicago, Detroit, or Grand Rapids. Our 3D rendering process and clear communication throughout make it easy to manage a renovation from a distance.

Q: What is the most common project at Torch Lake?

Deck replacements and cottage kitchen transformations are probably our most frequent projects here, followed closely by bathroom rebuilds in older lakefront properties.

Q: How does pricing work?

Fixed-price proposal covering design, materials, and labor before anything gets signed. No allowances that balloon later, no surprise costs mid-project.

Q: Do you offer financing?

Yes. We walk you through financing options during your consultation so you have a complete picture before committing.

Q: What does your Lifetime Guarantee cover?

Our craftsmanship and installation for as long as you own the home. If our work causes a problem, we fix it at no cost to you.

Professional home remodeling at Torch Lake, MI. Custom decks, kitchens, bathrooms, and cottage renovations for lakefront and near-lake homeowners. Licensed general contractor. Call (231) 244-8423 for a free estimate.

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There's a reason Torch Lake keeps showing up on lists of the most beautiful lakes in the world. The turquoise water, the sandbar, the 19 miles of shoreline lined with everything from charming 1940s cottages to newer custom builds. If you own property here, you already know what you have. Custom Built works with Torch Lake homeowners who want to bring their properties up to the level of the setting, whether that's a complete cottage transformation, a deck built for lake views, or a kitchen that can handle the full summer season. Call us at (231) 244-8423 to talk through your project.

Lakefront Deck Building and Outdoor Living

The outdoor living experience on Torch Lake is what drives everything here. Life on the lake means time on the water, time on the sandbar, and time on the deck. If yours is a pressure-treated structure that's been through a few too many Michigan winters, it's likely showing it. Soft spots, lifting boards, and ledger separation are all signs that a repair won't cut it anymore.

As an award-winning deck building company we build composite and cedar decks oriented around Torch Lake views, and we're the region's only Trex Pro Platinum contractor. Whether you're building a new deck with dock integration on the north shore or replacing a worn structure on Mackenzie Drive, we handle all Antrim County township permits and engineering. Every composite deck comes backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.

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Full Cottage Kitchen Remodels

Torch Lake cottages from the 1940s through the 1960s were built for a different era of cooking. Small footprints, closed-off layouts, and cabinetry that hasn't been updated since Eisenhower. When your rental books out at $6,000 a week in peak season, an original cottage kitchen is the thing that guests notice most. We help Torch Lake homeowners transform these spaces into kitchens that can actually handle a full summer of entertaining.

Our team manages the full kitchen renovation from initial floor plan through the final cabinet handle, including the structural work that comes with opening up older cottage floor plans. Whether you need a full kitchen remodel with luxury appliances and custom cabinetry or a solid update that improves function without going overboard, we handle Antrim County township permits and every detail of the project.

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Cottage Bathroom Renovations and Luxury Upgrades

Original cottage bathrooms on Torch Lake are among the most common projects we see. A single dated bathroom that hasn't been touched since the property was built, galvanized supply lines that should have been replaced years ago, and tile work that's been patched until it's not worth saving. We do bathroom remodeling for Torch Lake property owners who want their bathrooms to match the level of everything else they've invested in here.

From walk-in shower installations and freestanding tubs to complete stud-up rebuilds with new plumbing, our team runs the whole job. We understand the moisture management realities specific to lake-adjacent cottages, and we build every bathroom to hold up under real Northern Michigan conditions.

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Screen Rooms and Four-Season Room Construction

Some of the best moments at Torch Lake happen when you're watching a storm move across the water from a covered porch, or sitting in a screened room on a warm evening with the lake out in front of you. A well-built sunroom or screen room adds weeks to your Torch Lake season, and a four-season room lets you use the property in October and May without freezing.

We build screen rooms for summer and fully insulated four-season rooms for year-round use, handling all township permitting, engineered footings at Michigan's 42-inch frost line, and complete construction. The finished space will feel like it was always part of the original floor plan.

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Cottage Additions and Square Footage Expansions

A lot of Torch Lake cottages were built for a smaller family than the one using them today. Adding a guest suite, expanding a main living area, or building out a bunkroom addition are the kinds of projects we do for property owners who want to keep the family together at the lake without anyone sleeping in a tent.

We handle design, Antrim County township permitting, and construction under one contract. All the home additions we do get built to complement the original cottage character, so the finished project looks like it was always supposed to be there.

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Why Torch Lake Property Owners Choose Custom Built

We understand that Torch Lake homeowners have done their research. You're not hiring the first contractor who answers the phone. Here's what makes working with us different.

Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee: We stand behind our work for as long as you own your home. If our craftsmanship causes a problem, we fix it at no cost to you.
Trex Pro Platinum Status: The only Trex Pro Platinum contractor in the region, with exclusive labor warranties that protect your lakefront investment.
Design-Build efficiency: Design and construction under one team means your project moves faster, and nothing gets lost between a designer and a separate builder.
We know cottage renovation: Updating a 1940s Torch Lake cottage is genuinely different from remodeling a suburban colonial. We've done it many times and know what to expect inside the walls.
Licensed and fully insured: Full Michigan builder licensing and comprehensive insurance protect you throughout every phase of your project.

Torch Lake Areas and Communities We Serve

We work near landmarks and neighborhoods you know, including:

What Contractors Need to Know About Building at Torch Lake

Antrim County township permitting: Torch Lake spans multiple townships, and the permitting office for your parcel depends on its exact location. We sort that out on the front end so your project doesn't hit delays mid-build.
Shoreline setbacks: Torch Lake shoreline properties have setback requirements for decks, additions, and structures. We design within these from the start rather than discovering problems after plans are drawn.
Seasonal scheduling: Most Torch Lake property owners want projects done before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. We understand that window and plan accordingly.

FAQs

Torch Lake Remodeling Questions, Answered

Do you work with seasonal property owners who aren't local?

What is the most common project at Torch Lake?

How does pricing work?

Do you offer financing?

What does your Lifetime Guarantee cover?

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Home Remodeler and General Contractor Torch Lake, MI

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