Ypsilanti's older homes and what a remodel involves
Census American Community Survey estimates (5-year, 2024 release) show a median build year of 1956 for Ypsilanti, across about 9,500 housing units. Of the five cities on our list, it has the oldest typical home.
Houses from the mid-1950s and earlier often have small bathrooms, original plumbing runs, and kitchens with narrow doorways. A past customer called a bathroom in a 70 year old home "awful to amazing," which gives a feel for what careful work can do in an older room.
Older rooms also hold surprises, so Chris tells you what he finds as soon as a wall or floor is open, and you decide together how to handle it.
Bathroom remodeling in Ypsilanti
A bathroom in an older Ypsilanti house may need more than new tile. Chris checks the wall behind the tub, the floor under the vanity and the wiring before he settles on a plan. Then he builds the shower or full bathroom you agreed to in the written quote.
Chris describes his approach as old-world craftsmanship and one-on-one service, and says that when he starts a job he does not leave until it is done. For a bathroom you use every day, that matters.
Kitchen remodeling in Ypsilanti
Chris rebuilds kitchens from the framing up when that is needed. One Tecumseh customer had a kitchen and dining room redone with new hardwood floors and cabinets and wrote that the results were better than imagined.
Basements, tile and floors in Ypsilanti
Older houses frequently have floors that have been patched or covered. Chris works in tile, stone and hardwood, and can finish a basement as well. If a kitchen floor and a bathroom floor both need attention, doing them in one plan keeps the materials and the layout lines consistent from room to room.
Permits in Ypsilanti
For a house inside the city of Ypsilanti, the Building Department at City Hall, One South Huron Street, handles building permits. The city's website directs applicants to its BS&A Online system for applications, payments and inspection requests. Ypsilanti Township is a separate government, so ask the township building department if that is where you live. Raise permits during the first visit and Chris can tell you what to expect for your scope.
Nearby areas around Ypsilanti
Chris also takes jobs in Ann Arbor, Saline and Milan, and the townships between them. The service areas page lists every town.
What customers say
“Chris took a bathroom tub/shower in a 70 year old bathroom from awful to amazing! Highly recommended professional”
Theresa R., Yelp
“Chris remodeled my bathroom and did a great job. He is someone I can trust.”
Kimberly R., Tecumseh, Yelp
Common questions
Do you serve Ypsilanti from Tecumseh?
Yes. Ypsilanti is about 27 miles from our Tecumseh shop. Chris visits your home, then writes you a quote.
Who issues building permits in Ypsilanti?
Inside the city, the Building Department at City Hall issues building permits, with applications through its BS&A Online system. Ypsilanti Township has its own government.
Do you remodel older homes in Ypsilanti?
Yes. Census estimates put the median Ypsilanti home near 1956. Chris plans for what may be behind old walls and floors and tells you what he sees.
Is a tub to shower conversion possible in an older bath?
Often it is. Chris looks at the room and the plumbing during his visit and tells you whether it suits the space.
Does the owner do the work?
Yes. Chris writes the quote, oversees the job, and works with his son Reese.
Call (517) 605-4488 or send a quote request. Chris will get back to you personally.