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Home remodeling in Clawson, MI.
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Remodeling in Clawson?
Clawson is a small, walkable Oakland County city wedged between Royal Oak and Troy — a tight-knit community of well-kept 1940s–'50s bungalows and brick ranches on compact lots, where floor space is at a premium. That postwar stock makes Clawson strong ground for the high-return basics: finishing the full basement under these homes is the most affordable way to add real living space, and the compact original kitchens and single main baths respond well to a smart, disciplined mid-range remodel. Because Mike renovates homes for resale, he keeps Clawson projects right-sized — quality finishes that hold value without over-improving past the block — with egress and moisture handled below grade and a real written number up front. Insured.
The houses here
What homes in Clawson are like.
- Median year built
- 1958
- Oakland County: 1975
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
- Oakland County: 73%
- Occupied homes
- 5,680
Clawson's median home was built in 1958, and about three in four of its 5,700 occupied homes are owner-occupied. It is a small city built largely in one postwar generation of compact houses on compact lots — which is why the basement, already paid for and under the whole house, is the square footage that matters most here.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020–2024), B25035 (median year structure built) and B25003 (tenure), for Clawson city, Oakland County, MI. Median year built ±2 years.
What we do in Clawson
Remodeling services in Clawson.
Permits
Permits in Clawson.
Remodeling permits in Clawson are issued by the Clawson Community & Economic Development Department. Here is what it publishes for basement, kitchen and bath work.
Basement finishing
Clawson doesn't publish a separate checklist for this. The department can tell you what your project needs.
Kitchens & bathrooms
- Replacing kitchen cabinets is on the city's no-permit list — but electrical or plumbing permits may be needed if appliances or the sink move. Source
- Flooring needs no permit when the change is decorative only; removing a non-structural interior wall needs none either, unless outlets or switches come out, which takes an electrical permit. Source
Every project
- Renovations with structural changes need building plans and a plot plan; renovations without structural changes need an application, and drawings may be required. Source
- Residential drywall and insulation are on the city's no-permit list. Permits are valid for six months. (City guide revised May 2022.) Source
Summarized from Clawson's own pages on October 26, 2026. Rules change — the Clawson Community & Economic Development Department is the authority. We'll tell you which permits your project needs before work starts.
The same promise, every project
What you get, every time.
Done Right is owner-run. Mike walks your Clawson house himself, writes the price down before work starts, runs the job, and backs the finished work with a 1-year workmanship guarantee.
Insured & established
An insured, established remodeler you can trust. Your home and our crew are protected on every job.
A real number, not a guess
A clear, written scope and an honest estimate up front — no surprise change orders.
Quality craftsmanship
Quality materials and real craftsmanship. We do it right the first time.
We stand behind it
Locked scope and work we back up. We treat every project like it's our own home.
Plan your budget
Clawson remodeling cost guides.
What projects actually cost in Metro Detroit — real ranges, what drives the price, and where the money pays back.
Real remodels by Done Right Homes.
Before-and-afters from Mike's own jobs.
A detached two-car garage taken down to the studs and rebuilt — rotted framing and header replaced, then finished with new siding, trim, and an overhead door.
Full kitchen remodel — new shaker cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances.
Brick ranch exterior update with fresh landscaping and a cleaned-up entry.
Planning a remodel in Clawson?
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