Finishing a basement in Ann Arbor
Finishing a basement is carpentry first: framing, drywall, and a floor that suits a room below grade. Chris has worked as a journeyman carpenter and has more than 35 years in the finish trades.
A basement often pairs with a new bathroom, and Chris can plan the two together so the layout makes sense before anything is built.
Below-grade rooms are unforgiving about details, so expect Chris to ask how you plan to use the space, where the stairs and any plumbing will sit, and what flooring will suit it. Those answers shape the written quote you receive.
What Ann Arbor's housing age means for bathrooms and kitchens
Census American Community Survey estimates (5-year, 2024 release) show a median build year of 1971 for Ann Arbor homes, among roughly 54,400 housing units. So a large share of the city was built in or near the 1970s, with older houses mixed in.
Bathrooms from the 1970s often have a dated tub, narrow vanity and tile that has outlived its grout. Kitchens from the same years tend to have dark cabinets and a closed-off layout. Both are good candidates for a careful rebuild.
Bathroom remodeling in Ann Arbor
Showers and complete bathroom remodels are the heart of what Chris does. He will walk the room with you, talk through what stays and what goes, and put the plan in a written quote.
If a tub is the problem, a tub to shower conversion can be the simplest change with the biggest daily payoff.
Kitchen remodeling in Ann Arbor
Cabinets, countertops, backsplash and flooring can be handled as one coordinated job. A backsplash he tiled for an Ann Arbor homeowner earned the note that he left the house spotless, which is the standard Chris holds himself to.
Tile and floors in Ann Arbor
Ceramic and stone tile, plus hardwood, are everyday work for Chris. He handles backsplashes, bathroom floors and entry or mud room tile with the same attention to layout lines.
Permits in Ann Arbor
The city's Building, Rental and Inspection Services group, at 301 E. Huron St., handles construction and building permits, and applications go through the city's STREAM online portal at stream.a2gov.org. Homes in the surrounding townships answer to different offices, so confirm which one covers your address.
Nearby areas around Ann Arbor
Chris also takes jobs in Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter and the townships around the city. Browse every town on our service areas page.
What customers say
“prompt, courteous and detailed... the tile look great, he cleaned everything up and left the house spotless.”
Kylee P., Ann Arbor, Yelp (tile backsplash)
Common questions
Do you serve Ann Arbor from Tecumseh?
Yes. Ann Arbor is about 25 miles from our Tecumseh shop. Chris comes to your home to see the space, then gives you a written quote.
Do you finish basements in Ann Arbor?
Yes, basement finishing is one of Chris's services. He can plan a basement bathroom together with the rest of the space.
Who issues building permits in Ann Arbor?
Inside the city, the Building, Rental and Inspection Services group at 301 E. Huron St. issues them through the STREAM online portal. Outside the city, a different township office applies.
Do you remodel older homes in Ann Arbor?
Yes. Census estimates put the median Ann Arbor home at about 1971, with plenty of older houses too. Chris checks the structure as he opens up a wall or floor and tells you what he finds.
Is it Chris doing the work, or a crew?
It is Chris, with his son Reese. He writes the quote and oversees the job himself.
What days can I reach you?
We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at (517) 605-4488. The quote request form on this site is available any time.
Call (517) 605-4488 or send a quote request. Chris will get back to you personally.