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Harbor Springs, MI, 49740
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Brett Swiss Builders Construction
Serving Harbor Springs and surrounding northern Michigan communities, Brett Swiss Builders LLC specializes in high-end custom home construction and remodeling. The contractor’s portfolio highlights new custom home builds, major renovations, and additions, including lakefront properties and second homes tailored to client specifications. Project examples include timber frame homes, extensive kitchen and bathroom renovations, and the use of natural materials suited to the region’s landscape. Brett Swiss, the principal, is directly involved from site selection through project completion, coordinating with local architects and engineers as projects require. The company’s services often extend to property management and consulting for seasonal homeowners. Brett Swiss Builders LLC works with both year-round and vacation property owners, focusing on the specific needs of homes built for northern Michigan’s climate and lifestyle.
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Building Permits by Brett Swiss Builders LLC
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Construction alterations to include remodel of kitchen living room dining room powder bathroom areas. new flooring strip wallpaper repaint ceilings & walls install new cabinetry countertops upgrades to wiring move washer/dryer into closet in powder bathroom move boiler & water heater into crawlspace replace tub shower upstairs with fiberglass shower remove old fiberglass insulation fr... see more
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
PB 2022-0055
Status:
issued
Fee:
$544
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of 13'6"x 7 addition onto kitchen with a 4x7 covered porch on the front of the addition.construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review compliance list
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
PB 2022-1034
Status:
issued
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to a residence to include reconstruction of the existing entry deck and construction of a 4'8"x24'3 extension to the deck. construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review compliance list
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
PB 2022-0448
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include lifting of existing house removal of crawlspace foundation dig full 13 block depth basement install concrete block basement with poured concrete floor install new interior stairway into basement and four egress sized windows in basement insulate exterior walls. construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the appr... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB 2022-0744
Status:
applied
Fee:
$521
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Install an addition on the north edge of the porch and extending along the house to the corner.front setback: 240 +/-side setback: 21 side setback: 38'rear setback: 260'building size: 25 x 5 building height: 6'lot size: 109 x 622 ~ 1.66 acres
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PZ 2022-0116
Status:
complete
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
Z addition
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to a residence including re-working closet and bathroom upstairs into two baths renovate master bathroom downstairs by replacing countertops in wet bar and kitchen areas. construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review compliance list
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
PB 2018-0146
Status:
complete
Fee:
$229
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing deck (7'9"x13'7") move stub wall to new exterior of deck and building bench at end. decking to be composite to closely replicate existing decking.construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review compliance list
Valuation:
$8,400
Permit #:
PB 2021-0581
Status:
complete
Fee:
$129
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to to an existing residence including removing 14 section of existing deck building 14x14 one story sunroom addition. also includes installing new top and extending deck out extra 2 (deck 16x26 finished dimension). construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review compliance list.**07 nov 16... see more
Valuation:
$38,014
Permit #:
PB 2016-0170
Status:
complete
Fee:
$241
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include remodel of upstairs space and turn one bedroom into three bedrooms. each room will have an egress window. construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review compliance list
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
PB 2018-0049
Status:
complete
Fee:
$452
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include replacement of 6 windows on north & west side of residence. construction shall be done in compliance with the 2015 michigan residential code
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
PB 2018-0315
Status:
complete
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to a residence including lifting and supporting house replace 103 of foundaiton wall and footings remove and reset front porch for foundation work; make repairs to bottom of siding sheathing and framing as needed; install foundation straps into pured block cors and to house framing; rebuild retaining walls and sidewalk as necessary from foundation dig; install... see more
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
PB 2020-0643
Status:
complete
Fee:
$827
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of 14 x7 addition to the kitchen and a 4x7 covered porch.front setback: 40'side setback: more than 40'side setback: more than 34'rear setback: more than 25 building size: 14 x 7 building height: 12'lot size: 150 x 128 ~ 0.44 acres
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PZ 2022-0250
Status:
issued
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
Z addition
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to a residence including installing new siding and trim on exterior of house. install 1/4 fanfold foam house wrap and tape seams with house wrap tape. install 6 window tape around all trimmed openings. repairs to all rotten existing siding before covering up. construction shall be done in compliance with the 2015 michigan residential code
Valuation:
$44,000
Permit #:
PB 2020-0086
Status:
complete
Fee:
$268
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to a two story single family residence including replacing rubber roof under upper walkway deck to garage upstairs area. install new sleepers and composit decking and handrails. flash rubber roof under cedar shingle siding and addition pitch to allow drainage. construction shall be done in compliance with the 2015 michigan residential code
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
PB 2019-1015
Status:
complete
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include lifting house excavating under structure to install new foundation. addition foundation for 8x20 addition. reset & anchor house framing to foundation. *drawings for house and addition are included under permit pb 2019-0491*construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code the approved plans and the plan review complian... see more
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
PB 2019-0581
Status:
complete
Fee:
$273
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to a residence in area above existing attached garage including building an office and bunkroom in existing craftroom space; install 2 dormers with egress windows cut one truss to frame up dormers. reroof garage area to valleys on main house; divide area in half with 2x4 wall and drywall; remodel existing upstairs bathroom; install new tiled shower tile floor.... see more
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
PB 2019-1123
Status:
complete
Fee:
$252
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include replacement decking on lakeside and roadside decks with composite decking. repairs to existing framing as necessary to support new decking. construction shall be done in compliance with the 2015 michigan residential code
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
PB 2017-1102
Status:
complete
Fee:
$204
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include remodeling of master bathroom in residence. removal of hot tub/shower combination two vanities wall between vanities and reshape linen closet to allow for 24 wide makeup vanity area. installation of new tile shower double vanity soaking tub and replace stool. install new tile floor with ditra heat system in tile. construction shall be done in compli... see more
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
PB 2017-1012
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include replacment of treated decking on front lake side deck with composite decking including seats and rim joists. replace steel entry door on lake side with fiberglass door. deck is l shaped 29x21 and 12 wide both directions. construction shall be done in accordance with the 2015 michigan residential code
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
PB 2017-0986
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction alterations to include renovations to sleepered deck-second floor-lake side. remove old rubber roof under decking and sleepers install new rubber roo flashings sleepers decking and railings.construction shall be done in compliance with the 2015 michigan residential code
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
PB 2018-1136
Status:
complete
Fee:
$134
Permit Type:
R-3 one & two fam...
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 2102200770 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
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| License # | 2102200770 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
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| License # | 2102200770 |
| Status | Inactive |
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57
Permits
- Building permit records show that Brett Swiss Builders LLC has worked on 57 permitted projects.
Brett Swiss Builders LLC Employees
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Swiss, Brettyn L
Employer
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Swiss, Brettyn Leroy
Owner
I highly recommend Brett and his crew. He was prompt and thorough. His crew was professional, polite and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.