Frost depth and tree cover come before the product
A thorough scope addresses layout, setbacks, permitting, footing depth below Michigan's frost line, ledger flashing, stair and guard framing, and material access through a wooded lot.
Build a complete scope
- Existing site and structural conditions
- Protection for the property while work is underway
- Material and installation specifics
- Permitting, inspections, and cleanup
- Exclusions, warranty, and change-order terms
Farmington Hills context
Farmington Hills was formed in 1973 when Farmington Township merged with two smaller villages, and it now mixes wooded lots near the Upper Rouge River headwaters with mid-century subdivisions and newer corporate-campus-adjacent neighborhoods. Michigan's 42-inch frost line, clay-heavy glacial soils, tree canopy along the Rouge tributaries, and seasonal snow load all reward careful diagnosis before scope.