Historic Facade Restoration Planning in
Farmington Hills, MI
If your older home used to have charm, but now feels patched together, you’re not alone.
Many houses in Farmington Hills—especially in Wood Creek Farms, Ramblewood, Forest Park, Hunters Pointe, and Independence Commons—were built between the 1930s and 1960s. Over the years, siding was replaced, windows were swapped, porches were altered, and additions were added.
Little by little, the original facade lost its balance.
If you’re searching for historic facade restoration planning in Farmington Hills, you’re likely asking:
How do we restore the original look?
Can we fix past mistakes?
How do we modernize without erasing history?
What actually belongs on this house?
This service gives you a clear, structured plan to restore your facade the right way.
I’ve been serving Farmington Hills since 2015 as an owner-operated design studio. I’m also a licensed Michigan builder and a Best of Houzz 2020 winner. Restoring historic facades—without turning them into fake versions—is a core part of my work.
Benefits of Historic Facade Restoration Planning
✔ Restore Original Character
We identify what made the house work when it was first built and bring that logic back.
✔ Correct Proportion and Balance
Rooflines, windows, and trim must relate to each other. Restoration planning re-establishes order.
✔ Avoid Trend-Based Updates
Trendy details often fight historic homes. We focus on timeless design principles.
✔ Increase Long-Term Value
Homes that look authentic and balanced age better and feel more substantial.
✔ Spend Money Once
Instead of random exterior upgrades, you get a clear roadmap before construction.
Why Historic Facades Lose Their Way
Historic homes rarely lose character overnight. It usually happens in stages:
Aluminum siding over original details
Window replacements that ignore proportion
Porch removals or oversized rebuilds
Additions that overpower the original structure
Mixed materials added without a plan
In many Farmington Hills neighborhoods, you can see homes that were updated several times without coordination. The result is visual noise instead of clarity.
Restoration planning helps unwind those layers.
Our Process / Approach
1️⃣ Historical Evaluation
We study the home’s original style, era, and proportions. Even modest 1950s homes followed certain rules.
2️⃣ Existing Condition Analysis
We identify where symmetry, massing, or proportion broke down.
3️⃣ Facade Redline Strategy
You receive marked-up elevation studies showing:
Roofline corrections
Window resizing and alignment
Entry refinements
Material simplification
Trim hierarchy adjustments
4️⃣ Material Guidance
We recommend historically grounded materials that suit Michigan climate and the home’s age.
5️⃣ Phasing Plan
Not everything must be done at once. We prioritize what restores the most integrity first.
What We Typically Address
Misaligned or undersized windows
Overbuilt or undersized porches
Competing siding and stone combinations
Roof pitches that don’t relate
Additions that visually dominate the home
Decorative elements that don’t match the era
Each correction is rooted in proportion and restraint.
Pricing for Historic Facade Restoration Planning
Investment varies based on home size and complexity.
Typical ranges:
Focused facade planning session: high three figures to low four figures
Comprehensive elevation restoration plan: low to mid four figures
Final pricing depends on documentation level and number of facade concepts developed.
Restoration planning often prevents five-figure exterior mistakes.
Areas We Serve for This Service
Historic Facade Restoration Planning is offered throughout Farmington Hills, MI, including:
Wood Creek Farms
Ramblewood
Forest Park
Hunters Pointe
Independence Commons
We specialize in 1930–1960 homes across these neighborhoods.
Real Homeowner Language
Homeowners often say:
“It used to look better.”
“We want to undo past mistakes.”
“We don’t want to overdo it.”
“We want it to feel authentic.”
“We want it to look like it belongs here.”
That’s exactly what this service is designed to solve.
If your home’s exterior feels layered, mismatched, or disconnected from its original character, Historic Facade Restoration Planning is the right place to begin.
Send me a message and tell me what feels wrong.
We’ll create a clear restoration strategy that respects your home and gives it lasting presence.
