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Whole Home Renovation in Metro Detroit
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Whole Home Renovation in Metro Detroit: what to expect
A whole home renovation updates most or all of a house at once: layout, kitchen, baths, flooring, windows, and often the electrical, plumbing and heating systems. In Metro Detroit that includes owner-occupants modernizing an older home and buyers rehabbing a vacant house.
Older houses need a plan that starts behind the walls. Wiring may be knob-and-tube or undersized, drains may be cast iron or clay, and the roof, foundation and windows may all need attention. Lead paint is likely in any home built before 1978, and some materials in older homes contain asbestos, so testing before demolition is essential.
The order of work matters: structure and roof first, then rough-in of mechanical, electrical and plumbing, inspections, insulation, drywall and finishes. Big projects are paid in draws, so sworn statements and lien waivers protect you at each step.
What a proper job includes
- A whole-house assessment and prioritized scope
- Hazardous material testing before demolition
- Drawings and permits for structural and layout changes
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC updates by licensed trades
- Insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets and finishes
- A draw schedule with sworn statements and lien waivers
- Inspections through final and a written warranty
What drives the price
- Starting condition, especially in vacant homes
- Which systems need full replacement
- Layout changes and structural work
- Lead-safe practices and asbestos abatement
- Roof, window and exterior work
- Finish level across kitchens, baths and flooring
- Living in the home versus moving out during work
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
A full renovation typically needs a building permit plus separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits, each pulled by the licensed trade. In Detroit, permits and inspections go through BSEED; elsewhere, the city or township building department (or the county or state, where they enforce) issues them.
Michigan licenses residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors through LARA under Article 24 of the Occupational Code. A license is required for paid residential work above a threshold set by state law. Under the Michigan Construction Lien Act, your contractor gives you a sworn statement listing subcontractors and suppliers when requesting payment. Collect lien waivers as each is paid. Paid work that disturbs paint in a pre-1978 home must follow EPA lead-safe rules.
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How to compare quotes
- Get a whole-house assessment before comparing prices.
- Give every bidder the same scope and finish list.
- Verify the residential builder license on the LARA lookup.
- Ask how hidden conditions and change orders are priced and approved.
- Match the draw schedule to completed work and collect lien waivers.
- Ask for the EPA lead-safe certification on pre-1978 homes.
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Common questions
Whole Home Renovation FAQ
Several months is common, longer for vacant homes needing every system. Permits and inspections add time.
Sometimes in phases, but most full renovations are faster and safer with the home empty.
Older homes may contain both. Testing prevents exposure and avoids stopping work mid-project.
Pay for completed work only, and get a sworn statement and lien waivers with each draw.
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