Southeast Michigan design-build
Home renovation in Southeast Michigan, drawn and built under one roof
Wright’s Renovations is a design-build contractor based in Ypsilanti. A kitchen, a bathroom, a finished basement, an addition: every home renovation we take on across Southeast Michigan runs through one team that designs it, prices it line by line, orders the materials, and builds it. Our six in-house crews cover Washtenaw County renovation services and five neighboring counties from a single office.
Where we work
Six Southeast Michigan counties, one local crew
Our service area runs from the Washtenaw County core out to the western edge of metro Detroit and south toward the Ohio line. Choose your county below to see local projects, the cities we cover, and the housing stock we work on most. Each county is served by the same in-house crews and the same written, line-item process.
Washtenaw County
Home base. Our shop sits on Platt Road, so most weeks a crew is working within twenty minutes of it. We know the older homes near downtown Ann Arbor and the neighborhoods around Ypsilanti.
Explore our Washtenaw County workWayne County
West-metro Detroit keeps us busy: kitchens and baths in Plymouth, and family-driven basements in Canton. Many of these homes were built between the 1950s and the early 2000s and are ready for their first real update.
See Wayne County renovation coverageOakland County
Higher-end work is common here, from full kitchens in Birmingham to whole-floor updates in Royal Oak. We build to match the finish level these neighborhoods expect.
View our Oakland County projectsLivingston County
Our northern reach covers the lakes-and-larger-lots country around Brighton, plus Howell and Hartland. Additions and outdoor living projects come up often here, where homes sit on more land.
Browse Livingston County servicesMonroe County
Our southern coverage reaches homes in and around Milan, plus Monroe, Temperance, and Dundee. Kitchens, baths, and basement finishes make up most of the work down here.
See the Monroe County service areaMacomb County
Our eastern region covers Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, and Shelby Township by request. These are longer drives from Platt Road, so we scope them carefully to keep crews and schedules honest.
Explore Macomb County renovationWhat we build
The services we bring to every county
Six core services cover most of what homeowners here ask for. Each one runs through the same design-build team, so the person who prices your project is connected to the crew that builds it.
Kitchens
Layout changes, cabinetry, and countertops built around how you actually cook. We design custom kitchen islands and specify custom cabinetry down to the hinge.
See our kitchen remodelingBathrooms
Primary suites, guest baths, and powder rooms with tile that lines up wall to wall. Popular upgrades include walk-in showers and heated bathroom floors.
See our bathroom renovationsBasements
Dry, warm, finished square footage your family actually uses. We handle basement waterproofing first, then build out rooms like a finished guest suite.
See our basement finishingAdditions
More house without moving. We build in-law suites for multigenerational living and second-story additions that read as original to the home.
See our home additionsDecks and outdoor
Outdoor rooms engineered for Michigan freeze-thaw cycles. We build screened porches and rooftop decks that hold up season after season.
See our deck constructionCommercial
Storefronts, offices, and small-business buildouts on a schedule that respects your open hours. Our office renovations follow the same written scope as our home work.
See our commercial renovation projectsWhy design-build
One firm draws it, prices it, and builds it
The usual way splits a project across three parties: a designer, a general contractor, and a rotating cast of subs. Every handoff is a chance for the scope to drift and for someone to point a finger at someone else. You end up as the messenger in the middle. We wrote up how design-build compares to a general contractor if you want the long version.
Design-build closes those gaps. When a material shows up late, one company fixes it. When a plan needs a change, the crew walks back to the same office that drew it. If you are early in planning, start with our Southeast Michigan renovation guide.
| Where it shows up | Typical contractor | Wright’s design-build |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate | Verbal range now, vague quote later | Written, line-item proposal after an on-site visit |
| Handoffs | Designer to GC to subs, roughly seven | One team, one point of contact |
| Change orders | Priced verbally, added at the end | Written and signed before work continues |
| Communication | Texts when you chase the owner | Daily photo notes in your project portal |
| After the punch list | Hard to reach | Five-year written workmanship warranty |
Built for Michigan
Homes and seasons we build around
Southeast Michigan sets the terms for a lot of this work. Winters are long, the ground freezes, and that shapes when we pour footings for an addition or set posts for a deck. Interior projects like kitchens, baths, and basements run straight through the cold months, and we even keep finishing basements through a Michigan winter.
High spring water tables are why so many basements here get damp. We seal the foundation, run proper drainage, and add code-required basement egress windows before finishing anything. If the term is new to you, here is what a Michigan basement really is.
The housing stock runs old in a lot of these towns, which means plaster walls, tight framing, and the occasional knob-and-tube surprise. Permit rules also shift from one city to the next, so an Ann Arbor job and a Birmingham job do not follow the same steps. We size that up front and explain it plainly, the way we lay out Michigan building codes for homeowners.
How it runs
A project from first call to final walkthrough
The same five stages carry every job, whether it is a powder room in Saline or a whole-home update in Birmingham. You can read our step-by-step process in full, or follow the short version here.
Stage 01
Discovery call
A ten-minute call to confirm the project is a fit and set a rough range. About half of these calls end with us pointing someone toward a better-suited firm, and that is fine. When it fits, we book an on-site estimate.
Stage 02
In-home consultation
We walk the space, take measurements, and ask about how you live in it: traffic, storage, where the current layout fails you. If you are still comparing builders, here is how to choose a renovation contractor.
Stage 03
Design and written proposal
You get a scope with itemized pricing, usually inside a week. Every line is a decision you can adjust before we build. It also names the allowances most quotes hide, which is where the renovation costs that catch owners off guard tend to live.
Stage 04
Construction
A named foreman runs your job. Field notes and photos post to your portal by end of day, and payments and approvals move through the same place. Most families keep living in your home during a remodel, and we plan the schedule around that.
Stage 05
Punch list and warranty
Before the final invoice, you walk the finished work with the foreman and fix anything that is not right. The warranty starts that day. Read what the workmanship warranty covers so there are no surprises later.
What is included
What every Wright’s project comes with
These are standard, not upgrades you find on the invoice later. You can also see our recent projects to see how it comes together.
Design and planning
- In-home consultation with measurements and photos, documented the same week
- A 3D rendering you can walk through before anything is torn out
- A materials and finishes session under matched lighting at our Platt Road studio
- Permit drawings and code review, filed by us
Construction and protection
- Zip-wall dust barriers and air scrubbers before demolition starts
- Ram board on walking paths and pads on the furniture we keep
- A daily on-site foreman and a photo update by five o’clock
- A line-by-line final walkthrough before the last payment
Specifications
Materials named at the model level
A quote that says “stone countertop” or “stainless appliances” lets a contractor swap in the cheapest option and call it even. We write the exact slab, cabinet line, and part number into the proposal, so you know what you are getting before you sign. That covers kitchen countertops and backsplash and bathroom tile and flooring alike.
| Category | How we specify it |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry | Named brand and door finish |
| Countertops | Templated slab at a named fabricator |
| Plumbing fixtures | Manufacturer part number and finish |
| Tile | SKU and grout color |
| Paint | Brand, color, and sheen |
Who runs your job
The people behind the work
Wright’s runs on named crews, not a rotating list of subs. Read the story behind Wright’s Renovations, or see verified Google reviews from homeowners across the six counties.
Connor Wright
Founder
Started with trim carpentry and small remodels across Washtenaw County, then built the company in 2021. He sets pricing on the harder projects and owns the final call on scope and design.
Will Sujek
New projects
Runs the in-home consultations and writes the proposals. If you reach out about a project, Will is usually the one who walks your space and prices it.
Katherine Anderson
Operations
Keeps permits, subs, insurance, and warranty response moving across six crews in six counties. You feel her work through a schedule that holds.
Investment
Typical investment by project type
Real homes vary, so these are ranges from completed Southeast Michigan projects, not a quote. Your written proposal replaces them with a fixed number. When a project runs larger, we walk you through renovation financing options.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $40,000 to $180,000 |
| Bathroom renovation | $25,000 to $85,000 |
| Basement finishing | $50,000 to $135,000 |
| Home addition | $100,000 to $420,000 |
| Whole-home remodel | $200,000 and up |
What moves the number: layout changes, what is hiding behind the walls, finish level, and timeline. If you are weighing the payoff, we broke down renovation return by project type.
Recent work
Projects across the region
Real homes, real budgets, real crews. Here are a few write-ups from around the counties we cover.
Ann Arbor kitchen
A gut renovation that opened the sightlines and rebuilt the stair, with a small office worked into the plan. See an Ann Arbor kitchen remodel with a rebuilt stair and office.
Howell bathroom
A dated bathroom rebuilt into a calm, low-maintenance space. Read the full write-up on a Howell bathroom renovation.
Brighton mudroom
A hardworking drop zone and laundry that fixed the family’s daily bottleneck. See a Brighton mudroom and laundry remodel.
Browse the full portfolio for kitchens, baths, basements, and additions across all six counties.
Common questions
Answers before you ask
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We pull every required permit in your city, schedule the inspections, and keep the records on file, so you are not standing in line at the building department. Here is a plain read on home renovation permits in Southeast Michigan.
How long does a renovation take?
Most kitchens run six to ten weeks and most bathrooms four to seven, from demolition to walkthrough. Additions and whole-home work run longer. We put a real timeline in the proposal, and you can see how long a renovation takes by phase.
Can we live in the house during the work?
Almost always, yes. Kitchen jobs get a temporary cooking setup, and single-bath homes get careful scheduling. Whole-home projects sometimes need a short move. More on staying in your home during construction.
Do you offer financing?
We work with established home-improvement lenders and make introductions during the proposal stage. Most larger projects use a mix of cash and a home equity line, and we walk you through the math. You can also spread the cost with financing.
Do you work on older and historic homes?
Often. Much of Southeast Michigan’s housing stock predates 1970, and older homes hide surprises behind the walls. We document what we find, price the options, and wait for your written approval before continuing. See the notes on renovating a historic Michigan home.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Michigan Residential Builder License 2102236887, fully insured for general liability and workers’ compensation, and EPA Lead-Safe certified. Certificates arrive before work begins, and the same standard backs the five-year workmanship warranty.
Credentials
Licensed, insured, and local
The paperwork behind the work. You can read verified homeowner reviews to see how the jobs land once the crews leave.
- Michigan Residential Builder License 2102236887
- Fully insured for general liability and workers’ compensation
- EPA Lead-Safe certified firm
- A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- 5.0-star rating across verified Google reviews
Start your Southeast Michigan renovation
Tell us what you are thinking about. We will walk the space, price it in writing, and give you a straight answer on scope and timeline. No pressure, no vague ranges.
Wright’s Renovations, 7101 Platt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 · (734) 540-0347 · Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.