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address: "516 N. Lighthouse Drive, Silver Lake, Michigan 49436, United States"
latitude: 43.6825
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phone: "(231) 873-4544"
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rating: 5
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# Northwind Construction INC

Original Houzz profile: [Northwind Construction INC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/northwind-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~1828858049)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Silver Lake, MI
- **Serves:** Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, New Era, Mears
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 25 Ideabook Saves

Northwind Construction has been building custom homes on Lakeshore for over 30 years, along with many other remodeling and addition projects.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Deck Building
- Garage Building
- House Framing
- Window Replacement
- Window Installation
- Exterior Door Installation
- Siding Installation
- Stair Installation
- Deck Repair
- Sliding Door Installation
- Trim Work
- Crown Molding Installation
- Baseboard Installation
- Cedar Siding
- Subfloor Installation
- Siding Repair
- Soffit Installation
- Interior Door Installation

### Areas Served

- Shelby
- Hart
- Pentwater
- New Era
- Mears

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Northwind Construction INC |
| Address | 516 N. Lighthouse Drive, Silver Lake, Michigan 49436, United States |
| Phone | (231) 873-4544 |
| Website | http://northwindconstruction.com |
| License Number | 2102103549 |
| Followers on Houzz | 17 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Northwind Construction INC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/northwind-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~1828858049)
- **Website:** http://northwindconstruction.com
- **Phone:** (231) 873-4544

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-706447395, Aug. 2022**

> Very professional! Always on time! Communication flawless!  Workmanship excellent!  Highly recommend their services!  They created the vision we were looking for!!!  Dave & Therese

**★★★★★ — jsherburn, Aug. 2014**

> My husband and I have been planning our dream home and reviewing designs and ideas for 4 years. Northwind Construction company is a local West Michigan contractor that we have had our eye on. The houses we have seen them build are simply beautiful! Take a minute and visit their website and check out some amazing photos- the designs, both inside and out, are unique and tasteful. Northwind is definitely someone we will consider hiring for our construction project in the coming years.

**★★★★★ — Paul Vredevelt, Nov. 2013**

> I hired Northwind Construction to build our vacation home on Lake Michigan, right from the first time we met, my wife and I felt at ease with this company. Rick Smith the owner took charge of the project doing everything from the drawings to the final cleaning. Everything was done as agreed or better and on time,there were no surprises and no stress. I would not hesitate to hire Northwind again, a class a company.
>
> Paul Vredevelt
> Grand Rapids, MI
> 616 365 3308

**★★★★★ — joyfulcook, Aug. 2013**

> From our very first meeting through the end of the project we were very happy with our choice of Rick Smith as our general contractor.  We did a complete remodel of a home on White Lake, Michigan.  We more than doubled the square footage with the original house stripped down to studs.  We worked well with all of the "sub-contractors" that he recommended and are very pleased with the finished product.
>
> Our project was ready for "move-in" after 7 months and we have no regrets!  We listened to his recommendations and suggestions all along the way and he was more than willing to work with us on ours.
>
> We would highly recommend Northwind and Rick Smith for any project where high quality workmanship is expected and appreciated!

## Selected projects

- [Lake Michigan Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-michigan-homes-pj-vj~212944)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8

[See all 1 project](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/northwind-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~1828858049)

## Ideabooks

- [Craftsman Style Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25087839/list/craftsman-style-homes) — 18 ideas
- [ricksterzz's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10067948/list/ricksterzz-s-ideas) — 10 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ricksterzz)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Can you provide more info on the stairs?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type of material? (Aluminum or stainless steel or other)
How thick are they? How far do they extend from the wall? How much is inside of the wall?

A: Were the steel plates exposed when he welded them and then skimmed over with cement? Thanks

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*