How we approach Grosse Pointe projects.
Under these stately homes you find generous foundations divided into old utility rooms, and the renovation is as much reorganization as finishing: removing obsolete partitions, addressing vintage drain tile and masonry, and then building wine rooms, media spaces, and guest quarters worthy of the house above.
Moisture management gets particular attention near the lake, and we verify it before a single stud goes up. Finishes follow the home's character: proper trim, quality doors, and lighting that avoids the dropped-ceiling gloom these basements suffered for decades.
Climate control gets engineering attention near the lake: dehumidification designed in, insulation appropriate to old masonry, and HVAC balanced so the lower level holds the same comfort as the rest of the house through a humid August or a frozen January. Comfort is what makes the space actually get used.
- Egress windows and permitting handled
- Moisture, insulation, and sound control
- Income-ready suite layouts
