Design-Build in Troy, MI
Reschka Design Build is headquartered in Troy, Michigan — and that local presence shapes how we work across the city. From the colonial neighborhoods west of Crooks Road to the newer subdivisions near Wattles and Livernois, we serve Troy homeowners with the same premium design-build approach we bring to every Oakland County community.
Why Troy Homeowners Choose Design-Build
Troy's residential housing stock spans five decades of construction — from 1960s and 1970s colonials in the established western neighborhoods to 1990s and 2000s builds in the subdivisions that developed as the city grew. Both eras share a common characteristic: floor plans designed around the conventions of their time, not the open-concept, kitchen-as-social-hub layouts that today's homeowners want.
The 1970s colonials in Troy's older neighborhoods often have formal dining rooms, galley kitchens, and a kitchen-to-garage pass-through that made logistical sense before open concept became standard. Removing the wall between the kitchen and living room in these homes typically requires load-bearing analysis, beam installation, and mechanical rerouting. Our pre-construction process addresses all of this before we touch a wall.
The 1990s and 2000s builds in subdivisions like Wattles Farm and Coolidge Crossing present a different challenge: floor plans that feel more open but still compartmentalize the kitchen from the dining and living areas in ways that don't work well for modern family life. In these homes, the structural work is often simpler, but the design work — aligning the kitchen flow with living room orientation and dining area proximity — is equally important to get right.
Because we're based in Troy, our site visit response time is fast, our knowledge of the local permit office is firsthand, and our trade relationships throughout the city are well established. For Troy homeowners, working with a local design-build firm means less coordination overhead and a team that knows the city's building department by name.
What We Build in Troy
Reschka Design Build brings the same single-contract design-build approach to Troy that we use across Oakland County — one team, one schedule, one accountability structure from design through construction.
Main-Floor Remodels — Starting at $120K
Kitchen-centered main-floor transformations where layout, flow, and structural integration matter. We open walls, improve circulation between kitchen and living areas, and manage the full scope from design through construction under one contract.
Custom Home Building — Starting at $700K
We build custom homes in Troy and throughout Oakland County — on vacant lots, teardown sites, and select infill properties. Every custom home project starts with design-build planning that aligns architecture, budget, and site constraints before permitting begins.
OUR WORK IN TROY
The projects below represent the type of kitchen-centered main-floor remodel work we deliver throughout Troy and the surrounding Oakland County communities we serve from our Troy office.
What Troy Clients Say
Hear from homeowners we've served in and around Troy.
"We are thrilled with how the kitchen remodel turned out! The team at Reschka Design Build perfectly blended style and functionality. Our new kitchen has become the heart of our home, and we couldn't be happier with the transformation."
Remodeling Investment in Troy
| Service | Starting Investment |
|---|---|
| Main-Floor Remodel | $120K+ |
| Custom Home | $700K+ |
| Large Addition | $175K+ |
Troy's mix of home ages and construction types means pre-construction scope definition is especially important. Older homes may have surprises — dated wiring, plaster walls, or undersized structural members — that need to be accounted for early. Our pre-construction process is designed to surface these before construction pricing is finalized.
Building in Troy: What You Should Know
Troy's Building Department is known among local contractors as one of the more efficiently run municipal permit offices in Oakland County. Applications are accepted online and in person, and plan review timelines for residential remodels typically run two to three weeks for straightforward scopes. Structural work — beam installations, load-bearing wall modifications — requires engineered drawings as part of the permit package.
Troy does not have historic district overlays that affect most residential remodels, and the city's zoning code is generally favorable for well-designed additions that meet setback and lot coverage requirements. Variance applications, when needed, go before the Zoning Board of Appeals and are typically scheduled within four to six weeks of application.
We have submitted numerous permit applications through the City of Troy Building Department and know the process well. Our pre-construction team prepares and submits the permit package as part of our services, and we coordinate inspections throughout the construction phase.
Frequently Asked Questions — Troy
How much does a main-floor remodel cost in Troy, MI?
Main-floor remodels in Troy start at $120,000 and commonly reach $250,000 to $350,000 for projects involving significant structural work, layout changes, and high-end finishes. Older Troy homes from the 1970s may have hidden scope items — dated electrical panels, plaster walls, or undersized structural members — that are identified and budgeted during pre-construction.
Do you need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Troy?
Yes, if the work involves structural changes, electrical upgrades, plumbing modifications, or HVAC alterations. The City of Troy Building Department processes residential permit applications efficiently, and plan review for remodel scopes typically takes two to three weeks. We handle the permit process as part of our pre-construction services.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Troy?
Most kitchen-centered main-floor remodels in Troy run 10 to 18 weeks of active construction, following a pre-construction phase of 8 to 12 weeks. Total project duration from initial consultation to completion is typically 5 to 8 months for a standard scope.
Is Reschka Design Build based in Troy?
Yes. Our office is located at 801 W Big Beaver Rd in Troy, making us a genuinely local design-build firm for Troy homeowners. Site visits, design meetings, and project management coordination all benefit from that proximity.
Planning a Project in Troy?
Tell us about your home and what you're hoping to accomplish. We'll determine whether it's a fit and outline what working together would look like.