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    Detroit Build

    3.9 (33 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Detroit Build

    Bathroom remodeling

    Building additions

    Deck construction

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    Kitchen remodeling

    Guest house or ADU construction

    Manufactured home construction

    Modular home construction

    Single-family home construction

    New structure construction

    Remodeling

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    Kitchen after remodel
    Dana L.

    We just wrapped up a kitchen and bathroom renovation with Detroit Build a few weeks ago and it couldn't have been a better experience! This is a long review, but I tried to include what would have been helpful when I was looking for the right contractor to work with before our project started. I reached out to the team late last summer and scheduled a time for an initial consultation in September 2020. Several members of the team came out, including Seabrook, the owner, and Rebekah, a designer with Whiski Kitchen. One thing I loved about that initial experience is that we discussed absolutely everything up front - the design concept, how far we should go with the scope of the project, the timeline (we entered into this project when I was 4 months pregnant - whoops), budget, etc. Then, Rebekah took everything I was looking for and turned it into a beautiful digital rendering that we tweaked a bit from there (for the record it looks EXACTLY like how our actual kitchen turned out!). I was really blown away by how much time and care they put into the project before we had even signed a contract or committed to anything. This process between the initial meeting and signing the contract took a couple of months but it was well worth it in the end and the back and forth up front saved us so much time once the project was underway. Work started a couple weeks later! During our early conversations Seabrook jokingly told us that no matter who we work with for this reno, we were going to be miserable while the house was torn apart, but it seriously wasn't that bad! I give so much credit to Detroit Build for how smooth the process was for many reasons, but most notably: - The team is pretty exceptional at project management and did an excellent job of ensuring there were almost no unused days while the project was underway. We chose to leave the house every day while the team was here (except Saturdays) and of the 12 weeks they were working, there were maybe only 4-5 days when I came home and couldn't clearly tell what had been done that day. They also wait to start demo until materials (such as cabinets) start to come in so you don't spend any time waiting on deliveries, which felt really important given that EVERYTHING is backordered at the moment. - Kristy was my main point of contact during the renovation and she's the absolute best - I miss texting with her every day now that our project is over! I didn't have a day-by-day project schedule or plan to go off of which I actually really liked because this business can be incredibly unpredictable and it's easy to feel disappointed when things don't get done on the exact day you're expecting them to. Instead, I had near-daily updates from Kristy via text - especially after the rough inspection was done, and a general idea of when we'd see major milestones completed and I always felt like I was in the loop/knew what to expect. - They were transparent about how the timeline and cost would be impacted if I made changes to the plan while the project was underway so we could weigh all aspects into our decisions. That said, we added quite a few elements (including painting two additional rooms outside of the initial scope) and the project ended right on time! - I just love the Detroit Build team and everyone they work with, both direct employees and subcontractors. Everyone was so kind, respectful and treated our 100-year old home like it was their own. The team even made recommendations for the design based on things they knew we'd need when we had a baby that I would never have thought of! They really treated our project with care and made us feel like a priority. At the end of the day, no renovation is going to be 100% perfect. I work in project management personally and I make mistakes, so it would be unreasonable for me to expect that anyone I hire wouldn't occasionally do the same. What set this crew apart was how they handled it when there was a concern or a miscommunication (though there were so few). In fact, the team proactively pointed out issues to us (like a small scratch on our tub) that they believed to be their fault that I hadn't even noticed. At the end of the day those experiences just showed me how much Seabrook and his team care about taking care of clients. We couldn't have asked for a better team to work with during this renovation - I hope this has been helpful if you're considering DB for an upcoming project! We'll definitely hire them again in the future.

    BEFORE- Just a dingy Michigan basement
    Nate M.

    I have a family of five and we only had one bathroom. I looked into getting an addition and they are just so expensive right now so I contacted Detroit Build about adding a bathroom in our unfinished basement. We really had low expectations. I was expecting a dingy bathroom to fit the basement. The ceilings are only 6' but we're short people so it works. I think the crew at Detroit Build did an amazing job! They far surpassed my expectations! Check out the before and after pics. We've had this bathroom for several months now and I can hardly remember life before it was here.

    Jennifer F.

    We hired Detroit Build for a straightforward kitchen remodel this summer. Based on our experience, we would recommend them to others, but with caution. Overall, the quality of work was good, and the price was competitive among the other companies/contractors that we were considering. Maybe this is how it is with all contracting companies (especially during Covid), but it took nearly two months to get the project started after our initial meeting. During this time, we were only communicating with the ladies in the front office, who were nice but didn't give us the impression that they a) wanted our business or b) knew what was going on. Eventually we found out that the delay was due to some cabinets being slow to arrive, which wasn't Detroit Build's fault. Once we started communicating with Seabrook directly, things improved. Seabrook was responsive, clear, and knowledgeable, and we were usually able to get enough information from him, including work details and what time workers would arrive etc. All the contracted workers were respectful, though they varied in punctuality and cleanliness. We liked all of them, especially Perry and John (carpenters), who were always on time. One glitch that we felt was not okay was an unexpected confusion about the countertop we'd picked out at least a month before the project started. A few days before it was to be installed, Seabrook asked us whether we had wanted granite or marble, but we had actually chosen quartzite (and it had been priced into our deposit). We couldn't understand why/how this mixup occurred so late in the game. It got sorted out, but it was strange. Our initial meeting with Detroit Build (where they provided an estimate) was beginning of July, and we signed a contract and paid a deposit end of July. Work started beginning of September and was completed in 3-4 weeks. We are VERY happy with our kitchen, and everything has been functional so far. If you have a tight/inflexible schedule, I might not recommend Detroit Build. I would also caution that allowances in their initial estimates tend to be on the low side (their allowance for the cabinets we ordered was $400, but they ended up costing over $1000.) Besides for these things, we enjoyed the experience and are grateful for Seabrook and his team's hard work!

    Kelly M.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Seabrook and his team took our 1970's bathroom - in all its green tile, original light fixtures, crumbling ceiling, cramped space glory - and created a space that is so beautiful. Every single person who stepped foot into our home was an expert in their craft; the most hard working, knowledgeable, detail oriented, respectful, top notch individuals. Truly, the entire experience, from inception to the end result, far exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Detroit Build!!

    Eric P.

    Overall, we enjoyed working with Detroit Build. I really appreciated the quick responses from Seabrook to our inquiries. We would email on a Sunday afternoon, and get a response that evening. Brian was a huge help in keeping the pieces moving and connecting together. The sub-contractors that they hire do a quality job, and will ensure customer satisfaction. As the customer, you do need to make sure you monitor the progress, ask questions, and know what you want as a final product. Don't expect them to read your mind if something doesn't look right to you. I'll say that there are some flaws in the work, but those nuances get muted as you live in the space. We've referred them to some family and friends, and would go back to them for future remodels.

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