Yes! Your first consultation and estimate are completely free. We come out to your space to discuss your ideal finished project, goals, budget, and timeline. Our team will send an estimate over typically within 1-2 weeks, depending on the scope of the project.

If you require a secondary estimate, or if your project requires detailed drawings from one of our architects, there may be some costs incurred, but those will all be discussed in advance.

We primarily serve homeowners across West Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Lowell, Rockford, Muskegon, Holland, Byron Center, and all nearby communities. However, we do travel for projects beyond West Michigan occasionally (for example: SW Michigan, Traverse City, or Lansing).

We specialize in remodels (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, etc), additions (bedrooms, garages, expanded kitchens, etc), outdoor decks, and full custom new builds.

Project timelines depend on scope and season, but we’ll walk you through expected start dates during your consultation.

Yes. We manage the full process and also collaborate with designers and architects. We have an extensive group of trusted partners and subcontractors for all aspects of your project.

Most kitchen or bathroom remodels take anywhere from 4-12 weeks depending on the scope. Larger additions can run several months. We’ll provide a timeline specific to your project when we provide our initial estimate.

We do not offer financing, however we do offer payment plans. We never ask for 100% of the project payment up front, but there will be a deposit due prior to starting to cover the cost of initial materials.

We can discuss payment options during your consultation and connect you with trusted financing partners if needed.

It helps to know your goals, rough budget, and any inspiration photos or ideas you’ve gathered. We’ll guide you through the rest.

Yes. NLC is a fully licensed and insured residential builder in the state of Michigan, and our team follows all code and permit requirements for individual townships for to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Pricing is extremely dependent on the type and scope of project, but the majority of our remodels and additions are priced on an “at cost plus” basis.

A cost-plus estimate is a pricing model where you, the client, agree to pay NLC the actual, verifiable costs of the project, plus a predetermined contractor fee. This type of estimate is used for projects where the scope is uncertain or likely to change (like remodels), as it allows for flexibility and transparency for both parties.

Please keep in mind that this means the final cost is not fixed, and could exceed (or in many cases, be lower than) the initial estimate.