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Custom Home Builder Milford, MI

Streets lined with trees and lots in town define the Village of Milford, Michigan, where a new home often takes the place of an older house. We plan the driveway and the site work around those trees.

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A New Home In Milford

Lots here differ on water, sewer, septic and wells, so we confirm what serves yours before anything else. If you are thinking of splitting a lot, or joining two for a larger home, we take that to the board before design begins.

We work alongside your architect or designer. They lead the design. We keep you informed at every step and build it with care.

Building In Milford

Permits

We prepare the application and file it with Building and Zoning, then work through the plans with the Building Official.

Water And Sewer

Lots in the village differ on water, sewer, septic and wells. We confirm with the village what serves your lot, then arrange the connections.

Street Trees

Village streets are lined with trees between the curb and the property line. We plan the driveway and site work around them and coordinate with the village first.

Dividing Or Combining Lots

Thinking of splitting a lot, or joining two for a larger home? We prepare that application and take it to the board before design begins.

This page is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. The Village of Milford decides what is allowed on each property, and its rules change. For anything official, the Village of Milford is on (248) 684-1515. This page is about the Village of Milford. Milford Township has its own rules.

Questions About Building In Milford

Who do you deal with for a building permit in the Village of Milford?

One office, Building and Zoning, which reviews both the plans and the zoning. We prepare the application, file it and work through the plans with them.

Is my Milford lot on public water and sewer, or a well and septic?

Lots in the village differ. Send us the address, and we will confirm with the village what serves it and arrange the connections.

Who handles the trees between the curb and our property line?

We do, together with the village, which looks after those trees. We plan the driveway and site work around them and check what applies to the trees on your own lot.

We want to replace an older house in Milford. Where do we begin?

With Building and Zoning. We confirm the steps for your address before design goes far, then manage the demolition and the build.

We are thinking of splitting our lot, or joining two. Do you handle that?

Yes. We prepare that application and take it to the board. It is best settled before design begins.

General information, not legal advice. The Village of Milford decides what is allowed on each property.

How We Build Here

Custom Homes

A new home designed around how you live, built to a standard that still looks right years after move-in.

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On Your Lot

Already own a lot in Milford? We build on it, from site evaluation and permits through final walkthrough.

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Design & Pre-Construction

Budgeting, scheduling and constructability review before anyone breaks ground, while changes are still cheap.

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Nearby Communities

Milford is close to Commerce Township, Novi and Brighton, where we also build.

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