How we approach Pleasant Ridge projects.
A full renovation in this historic enclave typically preserves the street-facing charm entirely while reworking the interior: opened main floor, rebuilt kitchen and baths, converted attic space, and a finished basement, sequenced as one project instead of five separate disruptions. Maria and Devon T. hired us for exactly this in Pleasant Ridge and said we turned their chopped-up 1940s layout into the open, light-filled home they always pictured, keeping them in the loop the whole way.
The houses date to the 1920s and 1930s, so systems replacement is not optional at this scope. We rewire, replumb, insulate, and update heating and cooling in one coordinated pass, with the city's permits and inspections handled throughout.
The historic district review covers exterior changes in Pleasant Ridge, and we carry that process for our clients: drawings prepared, materials specified to the guidelines, and the timeline planned around review dates. Inside, the house can become entirely new while the street sees the neighborhood it has always been.
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC updates
- Layout reconfiguration and additions
- Historic-character preservation
