or

By signing in, I accept the Rebuildetroit.com Terms of Use.

Agent Registration

Find Your Agent Profile

Agent Registration

Southfield, Oakland County

Home Remodeling in Southfield, MI

Compare general contractors who handle home remodeling in Southfield, see what the job includes, and get free quotes in minutes.

  • Free, no obligation
  • Pros from neighboring cities
  • Paid spots always labelled

Protected by reCAPTCHA. Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.

Get home remodeling quotes

Add your ZIP and we will route your request to general contractors serving Southfield.
Free to use. Your details go to Rebuild Detroit and the pros you choose.
Free for homeowners: no fees to compare or request quotes
Compare side by side: verification status on every profile
One request goes to the local pros you choose
Local to Southfield: pros who serve your area

Home Remodeling pros in Southfield

No general contractor has an office in Southfield yet, so these pros serve Southfield from neighboring cities.

All general contractors in Southfield →

The job

What home remodeling usually includes

  • A written scope with materials and finishes listed
  • Dust control and protection of floors and furniture
  • Demolition and debris removal
  • Carpentry, drywall, trim and flooring
  • Electrical, plumbing and mechanical by licensed trades
  • Permits where the work requires them
  • A punch list walkthrough before final payment
Price

What drives the cost of home remodeling in Southfield

  • Number of rooms and square footage
  • Moving walls, especially load-bearing ones
  • Condition of plaster, wiring and plumbing in older homes
  • Lead-safe practices in pre-1978 homes
  • Flooring, trim and door choices
  • Whether you stay in the home during work
  • The age of the home: the typical Southfield home was built around 1969, so older materials, lead-safe rules and hidden damage can add time

Before you hire in Southfield

Lead-safe work rules apply to most homes

The typical home in Southfield was built around 1969. Painting, window, siding and remodeling work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must follow the EPA lead-safe (RRP) rule. Ask any contractor for their RRP certification before work starts.

Mid-century and newer systems

Most homes here date from 1969 or later. Original furnaces, water heaters and roofs from that era are well past their service life, so replacement planning matters more than repair.

Permits: check with the Southfield building department before work starts.

Compare quotes

How to compare home remodeling quotes

  • Write down your scope and give the same version to every contractor.
  • Ask how hidden conditions are handled and priced.
  • Verify the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
  • Confirm which trades are licensed subcontractors and who pulls permits.
  • Compare payment schedules and never pay far ahead of completed work.

Home Remodeling in Southfield: FAQ

Cosmetic updates usually do not. Structural changes and new wiring, plumbing or ductwork do.
It depends on how many rooms are involved, whether walls move, finish choices, and what is found behind older walls such as outdated wiring or plumbing. A contingency and a clear change order process keep the budget in check.
Keep deposits modest and tie payments to completed milestones. LARA advises making final payment only after you inspect the work.
Compare the pros on this page, starting with verified and claimed profiles, or send one free request and it goes to pros who serve Southfield.
It depends on the scope. Ask the Southfield building department, and expect a licensed contractor to pull any permit the job needs.

Get home remodeling quotes in Southfield

Free, fast and local. Tell us about the job and pros who serve Southfield reach out.

2026 lists

The 2026 list

Call (833) 313-2434