Grosse Pointe, MI

Grosse Pointe sits along Lake St. Clair on Detroit's east side, with Jefferson Avenue running the lakefront (it becomes Lake Shore Drive as you head north) and Mack Avenue and Kercheval among the main commercial streets. It's one of the area's older, established communities, built up largely in the early-to-mid 1900s. The housing reflects that era: classic single-family homes in Tudor, Colonial, and arts-and-crafts styles, many with original woodwork worth preserving. For homeowners here, finish carpentry is often about honoring what's already there.

Older Grosse Pointe homes were built when trim, paneling, and built-in cabinetry were standard craftsmanship, and that detail is a big part of their character. We handle the kind of work these houses call for: matching and restoring existing crown molding and casing, rebuilding or repairing damaged trim, adding period-appropriate wainscoting and paneling, and crafting built-in bookcases, window seats, and cabinetry that look original rather than added-on. Whether you're restoring a detail that's been lost over the years or building something new to fit, the goal is woodwork that suits the home.

If you own an older home near the lake or anywhere across Grosse Pointe and want trim, built-ins, or cabinetry done by someone who respects how these houses were built, we'd be glad to take a look. We give honest, written estimates and finish carpentry meant to match the quality already in the home. Reach out for an estimate.