Get in touch
Tell us about the project.
Four decades. One standard. It starts with a conversation. Call (248) 258-9453, or write below and we’ll call you back within a business day.
There’s no formula here. Tell us what you’re thinking about. A few photos, a rough plan, or an idea on a napkin is plenty. Share a few details, or call us directly; either way, we’d be glad to talk.
A note on fit: every project is different, and so is every client. We take fit seriously, on both sides, and the only way to know if we’re right for each other is to talk.
Phone
Office
418 North Main St, Suite 213
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
Shipping & receiving
2725 Nakota
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Where we build
Across Metro Detroit, with many projects in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, West Bloomfield, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.
What happens next
What happens when you reach out.
No pressure, no pitch. Here’s exactly how a first conversation unfolds. Your first call is with Dave Engel, who runs the firm day to day. Dave on LinkedIn →
A conversation
We start by listening. Tell us what you’re considering, by phone or in person. A real conversation about what’s possible, and no obligation.
A visit
When it makes sense, we walk the site or the existing home with you, get the full picture, and talk candidly about scope, timing, and what the work will take.
A plan
We put together a clear plan and an honest number. Then you decide, on your own timeline, whether we’re the right partner for the work.
“We interviewed four builders. Mosher Dolan wasn’t the cheapest bid we got, and they weren’t promising the fastest timeline. What they were honest about was where the real costs were, where we could pull back without regretting it, and where we shouldn’t. Two years in, that’s the part we appreciate most.”Mike — Bloomfield Hills, MI
On discretion
Your project stays yours.
Discretion is part of the work. We don’t post in-progress photos without permission or identify our clients, our architects, or the trades we work alongside. The relationships are private by design. The work is what’s public, and the work speaks.
- How much does a custom home cost?
- More than you might think; less than you fear. The honest answer requires a conversation about the site, the program, the level of finish, and how you actually want to live. We won’t quote a number we can’t defend.
- How long does it take?
- Sixteen to twenty-four months for most new builds; less for renovations. Design and planning happen before that, and the time spent there is what keeps the build itself calm.
- Do I need an architect?
- You can come to us with one already, or we can help you find the right one. Either works. We collaborate regularly with the best architects in Metro Detroit, and a few in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles as well. How we work with architects →
- Can you do smaller projects?
- Sometimes. The question for us is fit, not size. If the work is the kind we can do justice to, we’d like to talk about it.
- What is the first conversation actually like?
- Bring what you have: a few photos, a rough plan, or an idea on a napkin. We listen first. By the end of it, you’ll know whether we’re the right partner for what you have in mind. So will we.
