Remodeling in Grand Rapids — Designed Around Your Life, Protected From Day One
Kitchens, baths, basements, additions, whole-home renovations. Fixed-price contracts, in-house 3D design, and one Thornapple-employed lead from first call to final walkthrough.
Book Your Free Discovery CallYou Don't Want a Remodel. You Want the Result.
You've lived with the cramped kitchen, the dated bath, the wasted basement, the room you don't have, long enough. You've watched the YouTube videos. You've saved the Pinterest boards. You've maybe even gotten a few quotes. And every time you got close to pulling the trigger, the same fears stopped you cold.
A budget that balloons mid-project. A contractor who disappears. Decision overwhelm — tile, hardware, fixtures, paint — with no one helping you cut through it. The chaos of strangers in your home for months with no end in sight. The lingering worry that something underneath, something behind a wall, was done wrong and you won't find out for years.
Thornapple Construction exists to take all of that off the table. We're the design-build remodeler in Grand Rapids that handles your project end-to-end — under one contract, one fixed price, one Thornapple-employed lead. You get the result you wanted from the beginning. You don't have to manage the process to get there.
Every Major Remodeling Project, Under One Roof
From a single bathroom refresh to a full house reimagining, every Thornapple project runs on the same protected process. Pick the service that fits — each page goes deep on scope, cost ranges, timeline, and what's included.
Kitchen Remodeling
Custom layouts, cabinets, quartz tops, premium appliance packages. From $50K refreshes to $150K+ chef's kitchens — designed in 3D before we touch a thing.
See kitchen remodels →Bathroom Remodeling
Primary baths, guest baths, curbless showers, custom tile, aging-in-place builds. $15K refreshes to $60K+ luxury primary baths.
See bathroom remodels →Basement Finishing
Family rooms, home theaters, bars, in-law suites, basement apartments. We handle egress, waterproofing, permits — the parts that protect your investment.
See basement remodels →Home Additions
Primary suite additions, second-story builds, sunrooms, bump-outs, mudrooms. Get the space your house should have had to begin with.
See home additions →Whole-Home Remodeling
Down-to-the-studs renovations that bring a cohesive vision to every room. Best for homes you love in neighborhoods you can't replace.
See whole-home remodels →Design-Build Remodeling
Design and construction under one contract. One team, one timeline, one accountable lead. The model that makes the rest of our process work.
Learn about design-build →ADU & In-Law Suites
Accessory dwelling units, mother-in-law additions, basement apartments. Code-compliant, beautifully designed, built to keep family close while preserving privacy.
See ADU builds →Luxury Bathroom Remodeling
Spa-quality primary baths with curbless showers, freestanding tubs, heated floors, custom stonework, and millwork-level finishes.
See luxury baths →Mother-In-Law Suite Additions
Dedicated suites for aging parents, returning adult children, or a private guest wing. Built into the architecture of your existing home.
See MIL suite builds →How Remodeling in Grand Rapids Should Work
Every project — kitchen, bath, addition, or whole-home — runs through the same five-step process. It's why our pricing locks, our timelines hold, and our clients sleep through the renovation.
Free Discovery Call
A quick phone conversation to understand your project, your timeline, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment. If we're not aligned, we'll point you at someone who is.
In-Home Consultation
2–3 hours at your home. We measure, take photos, talk through your goals, build a rough 3D model on the spot, and give you an honest investment range before you commit to anything.
3D Design & Selections
You see your remodel before we touch a wall. Cabinetry, tile, fixtures, finishes — all selected from real samples with our designer guiding the decisions. No overwhelm, no decision fatigue.
Fixed-Price Contract
Every line item, every material, every trade — itemized. The number you sign is the number you pay. No allowance games, no surprise change orders for things we should have caught up front.
Protected Construction
A Thornapple-employed lead runs your project day to day. Trades coordinated, inspections handled, dust controlled, daily updates. You have one phone number to call. We do the rest.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
Beyond the manufacturer warranties on materials, our own crews stand behind their work for two full years. Something not right? We fix it. That's the protection part of "protective remodeling partner."
What Remodeling Actually Costs in Grand Rapids
Honest 2026 numbers for typical Grand Rapids projects. Final price is locked in your fixed-price contract after design and selections — these ranges are for planning conversations.
$15K – $60K+
Guest bath refresh to luxury primary suite. See bathroom remodel details →
$40K – $120K+
Basic finish to full lower-level transformation. See basement details →
$150K – $750K+
Cohesive renovation across the entire home. See whole-home details →
Want a deeper look? Read the 2026 Grand Rapids Remodeling Cost Report or call (616) 404-3400.
Where We Remodel in West Michigan
Our office sits in Wyoming, MI, and we serve homeowners across Grand Rapids and 16 surrounding communities. Same protected process, same fixed-price contract, no matter the neighborhood.
- Grand Rapids — Heritage Hill, Eastown, Creston, Alger Heights, Garfield Park, Ottawa Hills, East Hills, Westside.
- East Grand Rapids — Gaslight Village, Reeds Lake, Breton Village.
- Forest Hills — Northern, Eastern, and Central districts.
- Ada — Ada Village and Ada Township.
- Cascade — Cascade Township and surrounding subdivisions.
- Rockford — Rockford and Cannon Township.
- Kentwood — Kentwood and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Wyoming — our home market.
- Grandville — established and new-build neighborhoods.
- Caledonia — Caledonia Township homes.
- Byron Center — Byron Township and village.
- Walker — Standale and Walker neighborhoods.
- Comstock Park — Plainfield Township.
- Lowell — Lowell and Lowell Township.
- Hudsonville — Georgetown Township homes.
- Georgetown Township
- Gaines Township
- See all service areas →
Real Remodels From Real Grand Rapids Homeowners
Every project below was scoped, designed, and built in-house. See the design intent, the finishes, and the protection process in action.
Spa Sanctuary Bathroom
Curbless walk-in shower, freestanding tub, custom tile, heated floors. A primary bath turned retreat.
Navy & Gold Kitchen
Bold cabinetry, brushed-gold hardware, custom island, quartz tops. Built around how this family actually lives.
Modern Sophistication Bathroom
Bold tile, clean lines, frameless glass, and storage that disappears into the design.
See the Full Portfolio →
Bathrooms, kitchens, basements, additions — explore every project we've completed in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
The Three Things That Actually Matter
Fixed-Price Contracts
The biggest fear in remodeling is the budget blowing up halfway through. We solve it by quoting a fixed price after design — itemized, signed, locked. You pay what we quote. Period.
In-House 3D Design
You see your remodel — cabinets, tile, fixtures, paint — in photorealistic 3D before construction starts. No "I thought it would look different" moments. No regret. No expensive change orders.
One Lead, One Contact
A Thornapple-employed project lead runs your job from demo to walkthrough. Trades, inspections, deliveries — all coordinated. You're never managing the project. You're living through it.
Plan Your Grand Rapids Remodel
2026 Cost Report
Real Grand Rapids remodeling cost ranges by service, scope, and finish level — pulled from our 2026 project data.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Guide
What a kitchen remodel actually costs in Grand Rapids — cabinets, countertops, appliances, labor.
Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide
Bathroom remodel cost breakdown for Grand Rapids — what drives the price.
Home Addition Cost Guide
What a home addition costs in West Michigan — bump-outs, primary suites, second-story builds.
Basement Finishing Cost Guide
Basement finishing cost ranges for Grand Rapids — egress, waterproofing, layout decisions.
Remodeling Permits in Grand Rapids
What permits you need, who pulls them, and how the City of Grand Rapids inspection process works.
How to Choose a Remodeler
The questions to ask a Grand Rapids remodeling contractor before you sign anything.
Historic Home Renovations
Renovating older Grand Rapids homes — preserving the character while updating the systems.
Our Full Process
A deeper look at the five-step process every Thornapple project runs through.
Answers Before You Even Have to Ask
How much does remodeling cost in Grand Rapids?
Remodeling costs in Grand Rapids vary by scope. A bathroom refresh starts around $15,000 and a luxury primary bath runs $40,000–$60,000+. A mid-range kitchen remodel is typically $50,000–$90,000, while a chef's kitchen runs $90,000–$150,000+. Whole-home renovations start around $150,000 and scale up based on square footage and finish level. We provide a fixed-price contract after scope finalization — the price we quote is the price you pay.
What does a Grand Rapids remodeling contractor actually do?
A design-build remodeling contractor like Thornapple handles your project end-to-end: in-home consultation, measurements, 3D design, material selection, fixed-price contract, permits, demolition, construction, trades coordination, inspections, and final walkthrough. You have one point of contact, one contract, and one warranty — not five vendors pointing fingers when something goes wrong.
How long does a remodel take in Grand Rapids?
Bathroom remodels typically run 4–8 weeks. Kitchen remodels are 8–14 weeks depending on cabinet lead times. Basements finish in 8–16 weeks. Home additions run 4–8 months. Whole-home remodels can be 6–12 months. We map every milestone in your contract so you always know what's happening and when.
Do you pull permits for Grand Rapids remodeling projects?
Yes. We handle all permits and inspections through the City of Grand Rapids (or your municipality — Wyoming, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Ada, Cascade, Forest Hills, etc.) on every project that requires them. You never have to coordinate with the building department directly. Read our guide to Grand Rapids remodeling permits for more on the process.
What neighborhoods do you serve in Grand Rapids?
We serve Grand Rapids and 16 surrounding communities, including East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, Ada, Cascade, Kentwood, Wyoming, Grandville, Caledonia, Byron Center, Rockford, Lowell, Walker, Comstock Park, Hudsonville, Georgetown Township, and Gaines Township. See our full service area list for details.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Michigan Residential Builder license #262300501, fully insured (general liability + workers' comp), and our work is covered by a 2-year workmanship warranty on top of all manufacturer warranties.
What makes Thornapple different from other Grand Rapids remodelers?
Three things. First, fixed-price contracts — not estimates, not "allowances" that balloon. The price we quote is the price you pay. Second, in-house 3D design — you see your remodel before we touch a single wall. Third, a concierge project model — one Thornapple-employed lead manages every trade, every decision, every inspection. You're not chasing subs.
Where is Thornapple Construction located?
Our office is at 619 36th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 — minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. All consultations happen at your home or on-site at your project. Call us at (616) 404-3400 to schedule.
Ready to Stop Living With "Good Enough"?
It starts with a free discovery call — a quick phone conversation to discuss your remodeling project, get honest answers, and see if we're the right fit. No commitment. No pressure. Just clarity.
Book Your Free Discovery CallOr call us at (616) 404-3400
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