--- title: "In the D Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/in-the-d-construction-pfvwus-pf~506890164 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~506890164.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "In the D Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ba43a4bc0dc1b83c_2453-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Detroit, Michigan 48206, United States" phone: "(313) 400-3520" website: http://inthedconstruction.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 28 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # In the D Construction Original Houzz profile: [In the D Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/in-the-d-construction-pfvwus-pf~506890164) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Detroit, MI - **Serves:** Detroit, Warren, Dearborn, Livonia, Troy, Southfield, Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Royal Oak, Redford, Roseville, Lincoln Park, Eastpointe, Oak Park, Madison Heights, Allen Park, Hamtramck, Garden City, Birmingham, Ferndale, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, Berkley, Hazel Park, Melvindale, Grosse Pointe Park, Beverly Hills, Grosse Pointe Farms, Ecorse, Highland Park, Tecumseh, Center Line, River Rouge, Huntington Woods, Grosse Pointe, Bloomfield Hills, Lathrup Village, Belleville, Grosse Pointe Shores, Pleasant Ridge, Bingham Farms, Amherstburg, East Windsor, Kingsville, Lasalle, Riverside, Sandwich, South Windsor, Sutherland, Windsor - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Free consultation - High-end Located in Detroit MI, In the D Construction is a full service licensed and insured General Contractor specializing in Historic Home renovations. Have a historic Detroit home that needs to be renovated? Investing in a “Flip” house that needs to be restored? Having trouble finding someone who actually knows how to restore a Historic Home? In the D Construction is the right General Contractor for the job. We specialize in managing the entire process of renovating Historic Homes back to their original historic integrity. This includes everything from kitchens, bathrooms, full house renovations, budgeting, obtaining financing, value engineering to managing the entire renovation process. Some of our areas of expertise include: CARPENTRY Everything from recreating historic moldings to custom built entryways to restoration of historic fireplace mantels to restoration of historic interior doors. PLASTER WORK Historic plaster restoration due to water damage. Everything from patching plaster to texturing wall to recreating historic plaster crown moldings. ART GLASS Historic “Art” and stained glass restoration. Everything from replacing broken glass to recreation of historic leaded glass inserts to stained glass recreation. WINDOWS Restoration of historic windows including “unsticking” to replacing glass to repairing steel frames to restoring historic hardware to full full window rebuilding. So whether you need the entire home renovated or just want to remodel your existing kitchen or bathroom, In the D Construction is the right General Contractor for the job! All project photos are representative of In the D Constructions Principal's prior work and may not be representative of an In the D Construction project. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Flooring Installation - Home Restoration - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Tile Installation - Custom Home Bars - Countertop Installation - House Framing - Wood Floor Installation - Window Replacement - Window Installation - Shower Installation - Siding Installation - Deck Repair - Exterior Door Installation - Stair Installation - Drywall Installation - Demolition - Attic Restoration - Trim Work - Crown Molding Installation - Lighting Installation - Baseboard Installation - Structural Engineering - Wainscoting - Brick Masonry - Foundation Repair - Subfloor Installation - Drywall Texturing - Floor Leveling - Dock Design & Construction - Radiant Floor Heating - Stucco Repair - Soffit Repair - Range Hood Installation - Custom Home - Full Historic Home Restoration ### Areas Served - Detroit - Warren - Dearborn - Livonia - Troy - Southfield - Taylor - Dearborn Heights - Royal Oak - Redford - Roseville - Lincoln Park - Eastpointe - Oak Park - Madison Heights - Allen Park - Hamtramck - Garden City - Birmingham - Ferndale - Grosse Pointe Woods - Harper Woods - Berkley - Hazel Park - Melvindale - Grosse Pointe Park - Beverly Hills - Grosse Pointe Farms - Ecorse - Highland Park - Tecumseh - Center Line - River Rouge - Huntington Woods - Grosse Pointe - Bloomfield Hills - Lathrup Village - Belleville - Grosse Pointe Shores - Pleasant Ridge - Bingham Farms - Amherstburg - East Windsor - Kingsville - Lasalle - Riverside - Sandwich - South Windsor - Sutherland - Windsor ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | In the D Construction | | Address | Detroit, Michigan 48206, United States | | Phone | (313) 400-3520 | | Website | http://inthedconstruction.com | | License Number | 261900085 | | Followers on Houzz | 28 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://inthedconstruction.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [In the D Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/in-the-d-construction-pfvwus-pf~506890164) - **Website:** http://inthedconstruction.com - **Phone:** (313) 400-3520 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Craig Jenkins, Jan. 2024** > In the D is a very professional company that does outstanding work. They are helping me refurbish a very old apartment building. Nick is overseeing the project and his work is outstanding. I highly recommend them for any construction projects you want accomplished in a very professional manner. **★★★★★ — mark kornbluh, Jan. 2024** > Brent in thoughtful, friendly, and very collaborative. He and his team and completely trustworthy. Most important, they do quality work, everything from a total renovation to a kitchen or bath remodel to a handiman problem. I recommend In the D fully and without hesitation. **★★★★★ — Kelli Shaheen, Nov. 2019** > In the D Construction LLC has been nothing but professional, timely and well priced. We have used them on numerous occasions in our home and outside our home and have found them to be nothing but great to work with. I would highly recommend them as I trust the quality of their work and the people involved. **★★★★★ — Dave Mertens, Nov. 2019** > In the D Construction has helped us with the renovation of several investment properties. Their attention to detail is exceptional. They have an appreciation for the original character of the homes and an ability to restore and honor that character while creating spaces that serve the needs of today’s homeowners. We highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Top Fabricators, Nov. 2019** > We have worked on several projects with In The D and they have always been straight forward and professional. Brent and his crew are some of the best they really do quality work. **★★★★★ — Daniel McDonald, Nov. 2019** > The Virkus team knows how to get the job done. Regardless of what you need done to your home they find the best in the biz to develop a plan and execute. They do a great job in a timely manner and respectfully keep your overall budget in mind along the way. We highly recommend. ## Selected projects - [1615 Chicago Blvd \| Historic Boston Edison \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1615-chicago-blvd-historic-boston-edison-detroit-pj-vj~5939503) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 13 - [3453 Burns \| Historic Indian Village \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3453-burns-historic-indian-village-detroit-pj-vj~5939460) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 43 - Description: Burns St. was a complete restoration of a historic home located in Indian Village. Some of the work done is as follows: New plumbing and electrical Extensive plaster and drywall repairs Converted bedroom to new on suite master bathroom with walk in shower and soaker tub Opened up kitchen to breakfast nook area and built out new kitchen Converted third floor bedroom to full bath Extensive wainscoting repairs throughout Re-build all original windows back to their original integrity Art glass repai… - [235 Arden Park \| Historic Neighborhood of Arden Park \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/235-arden-park-historic-neighborhood-of-arden-park-detroit-pj-vj~5939413) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 61 - Description: 235 Arden Park originally built in 1914 for John A. Bryant founder of the Bryant and Detwiler Company one of Detroit’s most significant construction firms in the early 1900’s. The estate is a fully restored 4,700 SF home located is the historic neighborhood of Arden Park. Entering the home you are welcomed with incredible woodwork, Pewabic tile, historic plaster work, refinished original hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen, large en suite master bathroom with walk in shower and free standing soak… - [1550 West Boston \| Historic Boston Edison \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1550-west-boston-historic-boston-edison-detroit-pj-vj~5939523) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 55 - Description: 1550 West Boston was a full historic restoration of a 5,700 SF 7 bedroom historic home located in Boston Edison Detroit. Some of the improvements were: Gourmet kitchen. Restored historic bathroom tile. Restored original hard wood flooring. Extensive historic plaster repairs. Restored original historic windows. Period certain lighting. Restored historic fire place mantel. Restored historic wainscoting and trim. New roof. - [18252 Wildemere \| University District \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/18252-wildemere-university-district-detroit-pj-vj~6195171) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 24 - [Boston Edison Attic Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-edison-attic-remodel-pj-vj~7362171) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 15 - Description: Attic remodel into third floor home office living space in historic Boston Edison Detroit home. - [Boston Edison Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-edison-master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~7362155) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 15 - [Boston Edison Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-edison-outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~7364402) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 7 - [Boston Edison Sun Porch Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-edison-sun-porch-remodel-pj-vj~7364371) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 8 - [18250 Warrington \| University District \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/18250-warrington-university-district-detroit-pj-vj~5981786) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 56 - Description: 18250 Warrington was a full restoration of a historic home located in the University District of Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Restoration of original hardwood flooring. Restoration of original historic bathroom tile. Removed the wall between the original breakfast nook and kitchen allowing for a much larger new gourmet kitchen. Extensive historic plaster repairs throughout. Restoration of original historic windows. New plumbing. New electrical. Interior paint. - [1991 Chicago Blvd \| Historic Boston Edison \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1991-chicago-blvd-historic-boston-edison-detroit-pj-vj~5939546) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 63 - Description: 1991 Chicago Blvd was a complete restoration of a historic home located in Boston Edison. Some of the work done is as follows: New HVAC, electric and plumbing Refinished the original hardwood floors Retiled original bathrooms New kitchen New driveway and extensive landscaping work - [2467 Edison St. \| Historic Boston Edison \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2467-edison-st-historic-boston-edison-detroit-pj-vj~5962593) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 20 - Description: 2467 Edison St. was a full restoration of a historic home located in the historic neighborhood of Boston Edison Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Gourmet kitchen in a very challenging space. Restored original hardwood flooring. Rebuilt original historic windows. Interior and exterior paint. New plumbing. New electrical. Converted home from steam heat to forced air. New roof. New driveway. - [18655 Fairfield \| University District \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/18655-fairfield-university-district-detroit-pj-vj~5962580) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 40 - Description: 18655 Fairfield was a full restoration of a historic home located in the University District of Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Restored original hardwood flooring. Restored historic bathroom and kitchen tile. Rebuilt original windows. New gourmet kitchen. Restored wood fireplace mantle. Extensive plaster repairs throughout. Restored paneled office. Restored original doors. Finished basement. New roof. New electrical. New plumbing. Interior paint. New driveway. New furnace, including… - [1525 Edison St. \| Historic Boston Edison \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1525-edison-st-historic-boston-edison-detroit-pj-vj~5962556) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 42 - Description: 1525 Edison St. was a full restoration of a historic home located in the historic Boston Edison neighborhood of Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Restored original hardwood flooring. Gourmet kitchen. New second floor bathroom. Extensive plaster repairs throughout. Re-build original historic windows. New plumbing. New electrical. Interior and exterior paint. Restored original third floor bath. - [18437 Parkside \| University District \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/18437-parkside-university-district-detroit-pj-vj~5962502) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 90 - Description: 18437 Parkside was a full restoration of a historic home located in the University District neighborhood of Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Extensive plaster repairs throughout. Restored original hardwood flooring. Restoration of original historic windows. Restored original bathroom tile. Opened the wall dividing the kitchen from the breakfast nook to build out large gourmet kitchen. Finished third floor, including building a dormer and third floor bath creating a master suite. Resto… - [2435 Edison St. \| Historic Boston Edison \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2435-edison-st-historic-boston-edison-detroit-pj-vj~5962521) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 16 - Description: 2435 Edison St. was a full restoration of a historic home located in the historic Boston Edison neighborhood of Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Restoration of original hardwood flooring. Restoration of original french doors. Creating a pass-through between the kitchen into dining room. New kitchen. Restored original bathroom tile. Extensive plaster repairs throughout. New plumbing. Restored original historic windows. - [1745 Chicago Blvd \| Boston Edison](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1745-chicago-blvd-boston-edison-pj-vj~5962484) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 51 - Description: 18655 was a full restoration of a historic home located in the historic Boston Edison neighborhood of Detroit. Some of the improvements included: Rebuilding the front entryway, including, art glass on side lights and front door. Restoration of fireplace mantle. Opening the wall between the kitchen and breakfast nook to create a larger gourmet kitchen. Restored historic bathroom tile. Refinished original hardwood flooring. New boiler. New plumbing. New electrical. Extensive plaster repair through… - [1541 Atkinson \| Atkinson Historic District \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1541-atkinson-atkinson-historic-district-detroit-pj-vj~5982058) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 22 - Description: Located in the Atkinson historic district of Detroit, 1541 Atkinson was a full restoration of a historic 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath residence. Some of the improvements included: Restoration of original historic hardwood flooring. New windows. New kitchen. Two new bathrooms. New roof. New boiler. New electrical. New plumbing. Restored original french doors. Interior and exterior paint. Significant plaster repairs throughout. - [19315 Warrington \| Sherwood Forest \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/19315-warrington-sherwood-forest-detroit-pj-vj~5939573) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 13 - Description: 19315 Warrington was a full restoration of a historic home located in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Detroit. Some of the improvements include: Extensive art glass restoration throughout Opened wall between living room and dining room New kitchen Extensive plaster/drywall repairs throughout due to water damage Finish carpentry work throughout Restored original tile in bathrooms Interior paint New roof - [17302 Wildemere \| University District \| Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/17302-wildemere-university-district-detroit-pj-vj~5939565) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 12 - Description: 17302 Wildemere was a full restoration of a 3,000 SF historic home built in 1927. The home is located in the University District neighborhood of Detroit. Some of the improvements include: Restored historic “Flint” tile in the kitchen Original hardwood floors restored throughout Restored original limestone fireplace mantel Recreated historic plaster crown moldings throughout Extensive plaster/drywall work throughout due to water damage New kitchen Restored original doors throughout Recreated hist… [See all 32 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/in-the-d-construction-pfvwus-pf~506890164) ## Ideabooks - [Bath Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128451214/list/bath-inspiration) — 9 ideas - [Kitchen Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128451215/list/kitchen-inspiration) — 6 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/inthedconstruction) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*