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Headquartered at 619 36th St SW · In Wyoming, not driving in · Fixed-price contracts · Design sketch & budget on your first call · Locally owned, building in West Michigan since 2018
Kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, home additions, ADUs, and whole-home renovations — for Wyoming, Grandville, Kentwood, Byron Center, Cutlerville, and the Wyoming-adjacent neighborhoods of Grand Rapids. One contract. One lead. One number that doesn't move.
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Most remodelers showing up on a Wyoming, MI search are driving in from Grand Rapids, from Grandville, from somewhere across town. We are not. Thornapple Construction is headquartered at 619 36th St SW, between Burlingame and Clyde Park, in the geographic middle of the city. For our Wyoming neighbors, that is not a marketing line — it is a structural advantage that shows up every single week of your project.
When the project lead lives 5 to 15 minutes from your house instead of 30 minutes the other way, a few things change in your favor. Site visits stop being a half-day commitment. A delivery question, a finish-sample sign-off, or a punch-list walk gets answered the same morning instead of batched up to justify the drive. Crews don't lose an hour of build time burning gas across town. You see your lead more often, you get faster answers, and the build moves with less friction.
That proximity has effects most clients don't think about until they live it. Material deliveries can be staged at our shop and brought over the same morning instead of stacking in your driveway. Punch-list items get knocked out in single visits rather than batched up. When your lead is local, you stop wondering if the build is moving — you can see it. And when the project closes, we are still right here. Two-year warranty service in Wyoming means a call gets a same-week visit, not a scheduling negotiation six months out.
Wyoming is also where we live the rest of the week. The shop is in Wyoming. We buy lumber locally. We pull permits at the Wyoming Building Inspections Division on 28th Street, where we know the staff by name. Same protected design-build process we run anywhere — in-home consultation, 3D design before we touch a wall, fixed-price contract that locks the number, one project lead managing every trade and inspection. The difference in Wyoming is the proximity. You are not a long drive away. You are our neighbor.
Six remodeling categories, every one delivered under the same fixed-price design-build contract. Click into any silo for full scope, cost ranges, timelines, and project photos. Every project — from a powder-room refresh to a $500,000 whole-home renovation — runs the same process.
The kitchen is the room your family lives in — and in Wyoming, the dominant kitchen remodel scope is the load-bearing-wall opening. Most 1960s and 1970s Wyoming ranches were designed with a closed-off kitchen behind a load-bearing wall separating it from the living room. Removing that wall, dropping in a structural beam, and rebuilding the kitchen as the heart of the house is the single biggest lifestyle change a Wyoming home gets. Beyond the wall, scope includes custom or semi-custom cabinetry, quartz or stone countertops, premium appliance packages, lighting design, working islands, and integrated paneled refrigeration where it makes sense. Mid-range kitchen remodels in Wyoming typically run $50,000 to $90,000. A chef's kitchen with custom millwork, integrated appliances, and meaningful structural work runs $90,000 to $150,000-plus. Every kitchen scope is locked at a fixed price after design — no allowance games, no late-stage change orders.
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From a focused powder-room refresh to a full primary suite, bathroom remodels are our highest-volume project category — and the Wyoming housing stock makes them frequent. The 1960s Wyoming ranch typically has one bath off the hall and a tiny half-bath off the kitchen. Modernizing that footprint — expanding a primary bath into a closet, converting an existing tub-shower combo into a curbless walk-in tile shower, adding a freestanding soaking tub, double vanity, heated floors, and the kind of waterproofing detail you only notice when it's done wrong — transforms the daily routine. Bathroom remodel cost in Wyoming runs $15,000 for a refresh, $30,000 to $40,000 for a full mid-range remodel, $40,000 to $50,000-plus for a luxury primary bath, and $60,000-plus for a suite-plus that pulls walls and expands the footprint.
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A finished basement is the single highest-leverage square footage in most Wyoming homes — family rooms, home theaters, full bars, guest suites, kids' play space, home offices, and in-law apartments. Wyoming basements come with their own realities: ceiling heights in the 7-foot to 7-foot-2-inch range in mid-century homes, original ductwork dropping below joists, basement-level sewer lines that may exit the foundation above the slab, and egress requirements for any bedroom build. We handle the egress-window cut, the waterproofing, code-compliant ceiling-height framing under existing mechanicals, sound isolation, sewer-ejector or saw-cut decisions for basement baths, and the below-grade plumbing realities that catch most contractors. Basement finishing cost in Wyoming runs $40,000 for a basic finish and climbs past $120,000 for a full lower-level transformation with a bathroom build, wet bar, and finished mechanical room.
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The space your Wyoming home should have had to begin with. Primary-suite additions, second-story builds, bump-outs for kitchens and mudrooms, family-room extensions, and full-wing builds. Wyoming lot sizes in the mid-century neighborhoods are tight — 0.15 to 0.25 acre is common — so adding ground-floor square footage requires careful setback verification with the Wyoming Zoning office, and in many cases a second-story or over-the-garage addition makes more sense than expanding the footprint. We coordinate foundation work, framing, exterior matching, roof tie-ins, mechanical extensions, and the inspection sequence that addition projects require. Home addition cost in Wyoming runs $120,000 for a focused bump-out and scales past $300,000 for a full second-story build. Some Wyoming additions pair with a kitchen or whole-home remodel under one contract.
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When every room needs attention — or when you've bought a home in a Wyoming neighborhood you can't replace and you want it to reflect how your family actually lives today — a whole-home remodel coordinates every trade, every timeline, and every finish under one design-protected contract. Scope can include taking the home to the studs, replacing all major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical service upgrades from the original 60- or 100-amp panels common in mid-century Wyoming homes to modern 200-amp service), rebuilding the kitchen and baths, refinishing every room, and bringing a cohesive design language to the entire home. Wyoming whole-home remodels start around $150,000 and scale past $500,000 for larger homes with deeper scope. This is the scope where the proximity advantage matters most — on a 6-to-12-month build, having your lead and crews 10 minutes away is the difference between a contained project and a slow-motion catastrophe.
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Accessory Dwelling Units, mother-in-law suites, basement apartments, and garage conversions — built to keep family close while preserving privacy and, where allowed, rental optionality. ADU work in Wyoming requires careful review of the City of Wyoming zoning ordinance (which is different from Grand Rapids' ADU ordinance), separate utility considerations, fire-rated assemblies, and dedicated egress. Many Wyoming ADU scopes are best run as basement conversions (no zoning headaches, lower cost) or attached additions that include a kitchenette and private entrance. Detached ADUs require lot-size verification and setback checks before scope locks. ADU and in-law suite builds in Wyoming typically run $100,000 for a basement conversion and scale past $300,000 for a full detached unit. We handle the zoning research as part of discovery — you don't have to call the city.
Wyoming is the largest suburb of Grand Rapids — 76,000-plus people, deep civic identity, and a housing stock that runs from 1950s ranches to 2000s subdivisions. Each era comes with its own quirks. We've opened walls in all of them.
The dominant housing type in Wyoming. Cape Cods, brick ranches, and tri-levels off Burlingame, Byron Center Ave, Clyde Park, and Burton Street. Single-story footprints with closed-off kitchens, one full bath plus a half, original 60-amp or 100-amp electrical service, galvanized supply lines mixed with later copper, cast-iron drains, plaster walls in older sections, and basements with 7-foot to 7-foot-2 ceiling heights. The dominant remodel scope here is the kitchen opening, the basement finish, and the primary-suite addition (either over the garage or as a ground-floor addition where setbacks allow). We've done this scope dozens of times in Wyoming — we know what to expect when we open the walls.
Newer two-stories and ranches in the southwestern Wyoming developments near Rivertown Crossings, off Byron Center Ave and along 56th Street. Vinyl siding, builder-grade finishes, copper plumbing, modern electrical service, and basements with 8-foot ceilings. These homes are 20-plus years old and ready for their first major refresh — kitchen upgrades, primary-bath redos, basement finishes that turn the unfinished mechanical-room-and-storage space into livable square footage. Less structural complexity than the mid-century homes, more emphasis on finish-level upgrades.
Postwar Capes, bungalows, and older brick homes in the established neighborhoods north of 28th Street. Plaster walls, original woodwork, knob-and-tube remnants behind drywall in some homes, mixed plumbing materials, and the structural quirks of homes that were "improved" by every owner since 1948. We handle pre-1978 paint disturbance under EPA RRP lead-safe work practices and the older-system realities that show up once walls open. These homes reward careful work — they have character worth keeping.
Established family neighborhoods with brick colonials and two-stories along the Wyoming/Grand Rapids border. Stay-not-move remodel decisions are common here — whole-home renovations, kitchen openings, and primary-suite additions for the next chapter of family life in homes the family already loves.
Wyoming has its own building department, separate from Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Grandville, and Kent County. Residential remodels go through the City of Wyoming Building Inspections Division at 1155 28th St SW — about 1.5 miles from our office. Any project that relocates plumbing, adds or moves electrical circuits, alters HVAC, touches structural framing, or adds square footage requires a building permit. Like-for-like cosmetic work — cabinet refacing, paint, flooring, fixture swap in the same location — usually does not.
The typical Wyoming residential plan-review timeline is 1 to 2 weeks for standard remodel scope. Inspection sequence for a kitchen, bath, basement, or addition with structural work: footings (additions only), foundation (additions only), rough framing, rough plumbing, rough electrical, rough mechanical, insulation, final building, and final trades. Thornapple pulls every permit, coordinates every inspection, and handles every interaction with the Wyoming Building Inspections Division as part of the fixed-price contract. You never have to chase a sign-off, call a sub-trade, or learn the difference between rough-in and final inspection.
Wyoming has its own zoning ordinance with setback rules, lot-coverage limits, and specific ADU / accessory-structure requirements that differ from neighboring jurisdictions. We verify zoning before scope locks — not after a setback violation kills an addition design. The detailed permit breakdown for the wider region lives on our Grand Rapids remodeling permits page; for Wyoming-specific projects we handle the city directly.
Honest 2026 ranges for typical Wyoming projects. Final price is locked into a fixed-price contract after the design phase — these ranges are for planning conversations. For deeper detail, read the 2026 Grand Rapids Remodeling Cost Report or run a quick scope estimate in the cost estimator.
Guest-bath refresh to luxury primary suite. See bathroom remodel details →
Wall opening + mid-range to chef's kitchen. See kitchen remodel details →
Basic finish to full lower-level transformation. See basement details →
Cohesive renovation across the entire Wyoming home. See whole-home details →
Pre-1978 homes in older Wyoming neighborhoods (Marquette, Banner, Galewood, Kelloggsville) sometimes carry a meaningful adder once we open walls — galvanized supply lines worth replacing, cast-iron drains, knob-and-tube remnants, lead-paint RRP handling. We plan for those realities in the discovery phase and price them into the fixed contract so they don't become surprise change orders mid-project. Want a tighter estimate? Try the cost estimator or call (616) 404-3400.
Every Thornapple project — from a powder-room refresh to a $500,000 whole-home renovation — runs through the same five phases. Same protected process in Wyoming as anywhere else we build — just with the project lead 10 minutes away instead of 40.
A free, no-commitment phone call followed by an in-home consultation at your Wyoming address. We listen to how you actually live in the space, measure the room, take photos, talk through scope and finish level, and build a rough sketch or 3D model in real time. You walk away with an honest budget range tied to scope choices — before you commit to anything. Most discovery visits in Wyoming run two to three hours.
Once you decide to move forward, we refine the 3D model, finalize tile, fixtures, cabinetry, layout, and finishes, and pull every sub-trade into the same set of plans. You see everything — cabinetry mock-ups, real tile samples, fixture renderings, photorealistic 3D — before anything is ordered. No "I thought it would look different" moments. No expensive late-stage changes.
Every line item, every material, every trade — itemized in writing. The number you sign is the number you pay. No allowance games. No "we'll figure it out later." This is where most Wyoming remodelers and Thornapple part ways — we lock the price before demolition, and the only way it moves is if you decide to change scope.
Wyoming Building Department permits pulled, dust barriers installed, portable restroom for the crew on-site, daily photo updates in your private project portal, and a single Thornapple-employed lead running the schedule. Trades coordinated. Inspections handled. Deliveries staged from our Wyoming shop. You have one phone number to call — not five.
Before final payment, we walk every detail of the project with you. Punch-list anything that isn't right. Fix it before the project closes — not after. Then the workmanship carries a 2-year warranty on top of every manufacturer warranty. Something not right months later? We come back. Wyoming warranty service is local — same-week visits, not scheduling negotiations.
Beyond the manufacturer warranties on materials, our own crews stand behind their work for two full years. A drip you didn't notice at walkthrough. A grout line that needs touch-up. A door that settled. We fix it. The warranty is in writing in the contract — and the fix gets to your Wyoming address fast because we are right here.
Real Thornapple projects from across West Michigan. Descriptive names only — no client names, no street addresses.
A kitchen rebuilt in navy shaker cabinetry with brushed-gold hardware, white quartz counters, and a marble-look tile backsplash, opened to the next room through a cased, beamed opening. Fixed-price contract.
An unfinished lower level turned into an entertainment space with a golf simulator bay, custom bar and kitchenette, open lounge seating, and a full bath. Fixed-price contract, permits and inspections handled.
A primary bath rebuilt with a frameless glass walk-in shower, freestanding soaking tub, double vanity with marble-look quartz, and sconce lighting. Fixed-price contract.
From our Wyoming shop we cover Wyoming first and the surrounding West Michigan communities second. Same fixed-price contract, same protected design-build process, no matter the neighborhood — just faster mobilization the closer you are to 36th Street.
“Nate and Austin are great to work with, can pivot throughout the project and address obstacles that sometimes arise. Communication was constant and the result was exactly what we asked for.”
“More than accommodating, professional, personable, and kept me updated every step of the way. Communication and work completed was high quality.”
“Incredible! Reliable, friendly, hardworking, passionate about their work. Highly recommended.”
The real questions Wyoming, MI homeowners ask before booking a remodeling discovery call.
Yes. Wyoming is our home city. Thornapple Construction is headquartered right here at 619 36th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 — most Wyoming homes are just minutes from our door. We remodel kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, home additions, ADUs and in-law suites, and whole homes throughout Wyoming, from the older Marquette and Banner neighborhoods north of 28th Street to the newer subdivisions off Byron Center Ave and 56th Street.
Wyoming remodel cost depends on scope. Bathroom remodels typically run $15,000 for a refresh and $30,000–$50,000 for a full primary bath. Kitchen remodels run $50,000–$90,000 mid-range and $90,000–$150,000+ for a chef's kitchen. Finished basements run $40,000–$120,000 depending on bath, bar, and bedroom scope. Home additions start around $120,000 for a focused bump-out and climb past $300,000 for a second-story or primary-suite addition. Whole-home renovations run $150,000–$500,000+. Every Thornapple project is locked at a fixed-price contract after the design phase — the number we quote is the number you pay. Full breakdown in the 2026 Cost Report.
Most kitchen, bath, basement, and addition remodels in Wyoming require permits from the City of Wyoming Building Inspections Division at 1155 28th St SW. Any project that relocates plumbing, adds or moves electrical circuits, touches structural framing, alters HVAC, or adds square footage requires a building permit. Like-for-like cosmetic work — cabinet refacing, paint, flooring, fixture swap in the same location — usually does not. Wyoming has its own building department, separate from Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Grandville, and Kent County. Thornapple pulls every permit and coordinates every inspection as part of the fixed-price contract.
Often yes, with planning. Many Wyoming homes built in the 1950s through 1970s have basement ceiling heights of 7 feet to 7 feet 2 inches. The Michigan Residential Code requires 7-foot minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms, with exceptions allowing 6-foot 8-inch clearance under specific assemblies and beams. A finished basement is usually achievable with careful framing, low-profile lighting, and HVAC runs routed around the perimeter rather than dropped through living-space ceilings. We walk every basement before quoting and tell you honestly whether your basement is finishable as-is or whether structural changes are needed.
Bathroom remodels typically run 4–8 weeks. Kitchen remodels 8–14 weeks depending on cabinet lead times. Finished basements 8–16 weeks. Home additions 4–8 months including foundation, framing, and exterior tie-in. Whole-home remodels 6–12 months. Wyoming projects often land at the shorter end of these ranges because our crews, deliveries, and project lead are all coming from a Wyoming shop — less travel time means more build time on your site.
Two scopes account for most of the Wyoming remodels we run. First, the 1960s-ranch kitchen opening — removing the load-bearing wall between the kitchen and the living room, installing a structural beam, and rebuilding the kitchen as the heart of the house. Second, the basement finish — adding a family room, a bath, a guest bedroom, and sometimes a wet bar to a previously unfinished or half-finished basement. Both transform how the family actually lives in a Wyoming home without leaving the neighborhood.
Sometimes yes, depending on your lot and zoning. The City of Wyoming has its own zoning ordinance — separate from the City of Grand Rapids — that governs accessory dwelling units, in-law suites, and detached accessory structures. Many ADU scopes in Wyoming work best as either a basement conversion (lower cost, no zoning headaches) or an attached addition that includes a kitchenette and private entrance. Detached ADUs require careful lot-size and setback verification before scope locks. We do the zoning check during discovery and tell you what is allowed at your address.
Actually based in Wyoming. Our shop and mailing address is 619 36th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, between Burlingame and Clyde Park. Most Wyoming homes are 5 to 15 minutes from the office. That means the project lead is on site faster for same-day questions and punch-list walks, deliveries and material staging happen from our shop instead of clogging your driveway, and warranty service after the project closes is local — not a scheduling negotiation. Our office is by appointment only; all consultations happen at your home.
Yes — Michigan Residential Builder license #262300501, fully insured with general liability and workers' comp, and every Wyoming project carries a 2-year workmanship warranty on top of all manufacturer warranties. For homes built before 1978, we follow EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, Painting) lead-safe work practices on any project that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior painted surface — a code competitors rarely mention but Wyoming's older neighborhoods make routine.
Wyoming is home for us — same protected process, fastest mobilization, most lead site time. It starts with a free discovery call — a quick phone conversation about your project, honest answers, no commitment. You'll leave with a design sketch and budget range. From a builder five minutes down the road.
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