Remodeling in Plymouth
Plymouth is dense, old, and walkable: 1920s bungalows and colonials on narrow city lots with alley-access garages, plus larger township subdivisions west of town. In the city, the lot governs almost every decision.
Request a walkthrough →What We Find Behind Plymouth Walls
Narrow lots and close neighbors mean the plan matters as much as the build. We confirm setbacks and coverage before design, not after.
1920s Bungalows
Full-width porch, one bath, and a kitchen closed off at the back. Opening the rear is the project we do most here.
Prewar Colonials
Two stories, formal rooms, and a small rear kitchen. The rear wall is usually where a beam goes.
Alley Garages
Detached, at the rear, often original and undersized. Rebuilding one is a permit-and-setback conversation.
Township Subdivisions
West of the city, newer colonials on wider lots with tall basements and builder finishes.
What Plymouth Houses Have in Common
Working in the city means working carefully in a small footprint. We plan access, protection, and delivery before day one.
Tight Lot Coverage
Small lots cap what you can add. We measure and check coverage before you fall in love with a footprint.
Alley-Only Access
Materials and dumpsters stage off the alley or the street. That gets arranged with the city and your neighbors ahead of time.
Knob and Tube and 60 Amp Service
Original service is common and undersized. A kitchen or finished basement means a service upgrade, priced up front.
Low Basement Headroom
Many city basements are under seven feet. We measure before promising a finished space and tell you honestly.
Plaster and Lath
Original walls take more care to open and patch. We protect adjacent finished surfaces before demolition begins.
Original Windows and Trim
Worth keeping in most cases. Where replacement is warranted we match sightlines rather than shrinking the opening.
We Pull the Permit, You Do Not
The City of Plymouth and Plymouth Township are separate jurisdictions with different reviews. We confirm which applies to your address, then pull the building and trade permits under our builder license.
- →Zoning setbacks and lot coverage confirmed before design
- →Drawings prepared for Plymouth review
- →All trade permits pulled by us
- →Inspections sequenced so trades never idle
- →Final approvals handed to you at closeout
Requirements change. We confirm current Plymouth code and zoning with the building department on every project before we price it.
Where We Work in Plymouth
The city core and its neighborhoods, plus the township subdivisions to the west and north.
Services for Plymouth Homes
Kitchen Remodeling
Bungalow and colonial kitchens opened to the rear, with the beam engineered and priced two ways.
See the service →Basement Remodeling
City basements assessed honestly for headroom, and township basements finished with egress and a bath.
See the service →Bathroom Remodeling
Adding a second bath in a one-bath house, using the existing stack wherever venting allows.
See the service →Wall Removal
Prewar walls that carry more than they appear to, verified before anything comes out.
See the service →Home Additions
Rear additions and dormers planned against city lot coverage and setback limits.
See the service →Whole House Renovations
Full renovations of 1920s homes where wiring, plumbing, and layout change together.
See the service →Plymouth Homeowners Ask Us This
Anything not answered here, call Tim directly at 313.236.0985.
City of Plymouth or Plymouth Township?
Two departments, two sets of rules. We confirm your address before pricing so the permit path is settled up front.
Can I add on with a lot this small?
Sometimes, within coverage and setbacks. We measure and check the ordinance before we draw anything.
My basement is six-foot-eight. Can it be finished?
Usually not to code as living space. We tell you that at the walkthrough instead of after you have paid for drawings.
Do I need a service upgrade?
If you still have 60 or 100 amp service and you are doing a kitchen or basement, yes. It is in the estimate from the start.
How will materials get in on a narrow lot?
Off the alley or the street, arranged in advance. Protection for your drive and lawn is part of the plan.
Can my original windows and trim stay?
Usually, and they should. Where replacement makes sense we match the existing sightlines.
Full service area across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, Downriver, and Monroe County.
Let Us Walk the House With You
Tim walks the house, tells you what the work actually involves, and gives you a real price range. No deposit, no sales visit.