Luxury Custom Homes
Luxury Custom Built with Precision, Integrity, and Craftsmanship
You already know what you want-a home thoughtfully designed around your family, built on your land, and finished to the standard you’ve been envisioning for years.
The challenge isn’t the vision.
The challenge is finding a builder you trust to bring it to life.
Too often, custom home builders make big promises during the sales process.
Then the budget starts creeping up. The timeline begins to slip.
Phone calls take longer to get returned.
Then suddenly you’re managing a six- or seven-figure investment with little clarity about what’s actually happening on your own job site.
You deserve better than that.
You deserve a builder who communicates clearly, protects your investment, and treats your home with the same care and pride as if it were their own.
At Renaissance Building, that’s exactly how we build.
RENASSIANCE BUILDS CUSTOM HOMES THE WAY THIS INDUSTRY SHOULD
Luxury Custom Homes | On-Your-Lot Builder | Pre-Construction Planning Experts
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, we guide you through every step of the custom home building process. Transparency isn’t a marketing slogan here—it’s how we operate.
Every dollar is accounted for. Every decision is documented. Every week you receive a progress update with photos, schedule details, and direct communication with your builder.
We build one client’s dream at a time—on their land, to their vision, and at a five-star standard.
WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE – WE HELP YOU BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Most builders won’t explain the real process until you’ve already signed something. We take the opposite approach.
Before you spend a dollar on construction, we help you understand the realities of building a custom home—timelines, budgets, lot considerations, design strategy, and the builder vs. architect process.
Our goal is simple: make sure you understand exactly what your build requires before any agreement is in place.
WE PLAN EVERYTHING BEFORE WE BUILD ANYTHING
Every Renaissance project begins with a Pre-Construction Agreement.
This phase allows us to fully develop the project before construction begins. Together we establish:
- A clearly defined scope of work
- A detailed construction plan
- A realistic timeline
- A budget based on real project data and past building experience
Once the pre-construction agreement is approved and the design is developed, we begin working with our trusted trade partners and suppliers to obtain detailed, real-world pricing based on your specific selections. This includes items such as framing, mechanical systems, windows, cabinetry, flooring, and interior finishes. Because pricing is gathered directly from the trades who will perform the work, the result is a highly accurate construction budget rather than a rough estimate. At the end of the pre-construction phase, you receive a fully developed project plan and a detailed quote.
Luxury Custom Built with Precision, Integrity, and Craftsmanship
You already know what you want-a home thoughtfully designed around your family, built on your land, and finished to the standard you’ve been envisioning for years.
The challenge isn’t the vision.
The challenge is finding a builder you trust to bring it to life.
Too often, custom home builders make big promises during the sales process.
Then the budget starts creeping up. The timeline begins to slip.
Phone calls take longer to get returned.
Then suddenly you’re managing a six- or seven-figure investment with little clarity about what’s actually happening on your own job site.
You deserve better than that.
You deserve a builder who communicates clearly, protects your investment, and treats your home with the same care and pride as if it were their own.
At Renaissance Building, that’s exactly how we build.
At that point you can approve the proposal and move forward to construction. If the project comes in higher than expected, we can value engineer the design and selections to bring the project as close to your target budget as possible before construction begins.
The cost of the pre-construction phase typically ranges between 1–2% of the projected construction budget. We view this not as a fee, but as an investment in precision planning. This investment protects our clients from the uncertainty, budget overruns, and design surprises that often happen when projects move forward without proper planning.
When construction begins, both sides know exactly what the project entails.
Renaissance may be a great fit if you:
- Want to build a fully custom home on your land
- Value careful planning before construction begins
- Appreciate clear communication and organized project management
- Want direct access to the builders responsible for your home
- Understand that quality construction requires experienced trades and proper materials
- Prefer a structured process that protects your budget and schedule
Our clients typically want more than just a house—they want a home designed around how they live, built with care, and managed professionally from start to finish.
WE COMMUNICATE EVERY SINGLE WEEK
You’ll never have to chase us for an update.
Every week you receive:
- Progress photos
- Schedule updates
- A shared project folder with documentation
WE DELIVER ON BUDGET AND ON SCHEDULE
This isn’t a slogan. It’s the result of disciplined planning and constant communication.
Because every Renaissance project begins with a thorough pre-construction phase, expectations are clear and decisions are made early. That structure allows us to maintain control over both the schedule and the budget throughout the entire build.
Our clients expect a well-managed project. We deliver exactly that.
WHO THE RENAISSANCE PROCESS IS PERFECT FOR
Our process is designed for homeowners who want their custom home built the right way—with thoughtful planning, transparency, and craftsmanship.
Is Renaissance Building the Right Fit for you?
Renaissance is a boutique custom builder, which means our approach isn’t for everyone.
We may not be the best fit if you:
- Are primarily looking for the lowest possible price
- Prefer a production or subdivision-style building process
- Want to begin construction before the project is fully planned and priced
Our focus is delivering a well-planned, well-built custom home experience, and that requires the right partnership between builder and homeowner.
How Your Custom Home Build Works Start to Finish.
Consultation
You tell us what you're envisioning. The layout. A lot. The lifestyle you're designing around. We listen. We evaluate. We give you an honest assessment of scope, budget, and timeline. No pressure. No sales pitch.
Pre-Construction Agreement
We create a detailed plan for your build. Every specification. Every material. Every cost is documented and agreed upon before construction begins. This step eliminates surprises. It protects your budget. It sets the standard for everything that follows.
Build with Weekly Updates
Construction starts. Your weekly communication starts the same day. Progress photos are uploaded to a shared folder. Schedule updates follow. You watch your home come to life week by week with zero guesswork.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished home together. Every detail gets inspected. Every finish gets reviewed. You don't get the keys until you're completely satisfied. That's the five-star experience.
Why Metro Detroit Homeowners Choose Renaissance.
Dual Builder's Licenses
License #2102155051 | #2102150256. Two licensed builders on every project. A rare level of oversight in this industry.
Veteran-Owned
Mark serves every client with the discipline, integrity, and accountability he learned in service. Renaissance is a proud veteran-owned business.
50 Years of Combined Experience
Mark and Anthony bring five decades of custom home building across Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Over 100 homes were built. A reputation earned one project at a time.
Weekly Progress Updates
Shared photo folders. Schedule details. Direct builder access. Every week. Without exception.
Pre-Construction Agreement
Every cost, every timeline, every specification locked in writing before construction begins. Your protection against the surprises that derail most builds.
Our several positive reviews on Houzz and Google speak for themselves.
Built on Trust
Answers to your questions
Frequently Asked Questions
START THE CONVERSATION
If you’re considering building and want to understand the process, timelines, and potential budget for your project, we’d be happy to talk.
Reach out to Renaissance Building to schedule an initial consultation and learn how the process works.