Updated: Sep 15, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
997 N Conklin Rd, Lake Orion, MI, 48362
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Great Lakes Custom Construction
Their BuildZoom score of 85 does not rank in the top 50% of Michigan contractors.
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Great Lakes Custom Construction Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Great Lakes Custom Construction Lake Orion
Quality
85
20th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Great Lakes Custom Construction has a BuildZoom score of 85, which places them above 20% of 167,179 contractors in Michigan.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Great Lakes Custom Construction has worked on at least
10.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
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Great Lakes Custom Construction Reviews
3 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By David G.December 1, 2015
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By Kristena11022August 30, 2011
Very professional and affordable! Extremely pleased with the job!
Building Permits by Great Lakes Custom Construction
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
This permit is being issued with these specific conditions as stated: all exterior demolitions are to be completed within 5 business days from the permit issuance date. this includes grading and soil stabilization. weather related issues will be considered on an individual basis. all accessory structures are to be removed including the driveway. this permit may be immediately deemed c... see more
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
PB25-0823
Status:
issued
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
Demolition
Building Type:
N/A
This permit is being issued with these specific conditions as stated: all exterior demolitions are to be completed within 5 business days from the permit issuance date. this includes grading and soil stabilization. weather related issues will be considered on an individual basis. all accessory structures are to be removed including the driveway. this permit may be immediately deemed c... see more
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
PB25-0431
Status:
triage
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
Demolition
Building Type:
N/A
New 2-story home with finished ll and 4 car attached garage
Valuation:
$1,035,000
Permit #:
PB25-0440
Status:
triage
Fee:
$16,114
Permit Type:
New home
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement ___ inches or greater is required. must be 3 dbh or greater evergreen trees are required to be minimum of 8 tall. the developer or builder shall be required to replace trees originally intended to be preserved when such trees are damaged during construction. the replacement requirements for such damaged trees shall be one (1) caliper inch for each one (1) caliper inch dbh ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PT25-0043
Status:
approved
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Tree
Building Type:
N/A
This permit is being issued with these specific conditions as stated: all exterior demolitions are to be completed within 5 business days from the permit issuance date. this includes grading and soil stabilization. weather related issues will be considered on an individual basis. all accessory structures are to be removed including the driveway. this permit may be immediately deemed c... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB24-0237
Status:
final
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
Demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement ___ inches or greater is required. must be 3 dbh or greater evergreen trees are required to be minimum of 8 tall. the developer or builder shall be required to replace trees originally intended to be preserved when such trees are damaged during construction. the replacement requirements for such damaged trees shall be one (1) caliper inch for each one (1) caliper inch dbh ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PT25-0026
Status:
triage
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Tree
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement ___ inches or greater is required. must be 3 dbh or greater evergreen trees are required to be minimum of 8 tall. the developer or builder shall be required to replace trees originally intended to be preserved when such trees are damaged during construction. the replacement requirements for such damaged trees shall be one (1) caliper inch for each one (1) caliper inch dbh ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PT25-0024
Status:
approved
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Tree
Building Type:
N/A
New construction with finished lower level
Valuation:
$1,707,000
Permit #:
PB25-0776
Status:
triage
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
New home
Building Type:
N/A
Building a 2798 sq ft two story home with a finished basement and two car attached garage
Valuation:
$278,000
Permit #:
PB19-00318
Status:
triage
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of home an attached garage and all structures on property
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
PB19-00864
Status:
triage
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
Demolish
Building Type:
N/A
Chimney removal and interior remodel to kitchen laundry room and bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB24-1267
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New construction with finished lower level
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB24-0609
Status:
issued
Fee:
$16,223
Permit Type:
New home
Building Type:
N/A
Sports court **after the fact**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PORD25-0014
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Ord sports court
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing home
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
PB25-0416
Status:
triage
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
Demolition
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PX22-038
Status:
final
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
Excavation
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations. subject to field inspection.comply with building codes. call for all proper inspections. trade permits are separate. k. rehn
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB19-002177
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,075
Permit Type:
Add/alter/repair
Building Type:
N/A
Install temporary fencing for construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PF19-00146
Status:
approved
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
Construction
Building Type:
N/A
New construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB22-0063
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,022
Permit Type:
New home
Building Type:
N/A
Building new house & attached garage as built survey received 10/26/2016
Valuation:
$361,000
Permit #:
PB16-00073
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,967
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Fitness center building out adding locker rooms and partition walls
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
PB170755
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,467
Permit Type:
Tenant building out
Building Type:
N/A
Recent Buildzoom Projects
Great Lakes Custom Construction License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 2102178013 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Great Lakes Custom Construction with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
License Not Verified
| License # | 2102178013 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Great Lakes Custom Construction with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
License Not Verified
| License # | 2101199761 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Builder - Individual |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2014. Check the current license status of Great Lakes Custom Construction with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
85
BuildZoom Score
29
Permits
- Building permit records show that Great Lakes Custom Construction has worked on 29 permitted projects.
Great Lakes Custom Construction Employees
WA
Wiese, James Anthony
Owner
They delayed our job by many weeks then harassed us for last payment to complete, they knew it was a rebuild insurance fire job and might have insurance delay in payment. I plan on filing written complaint to licensing of Michigan licensing board for harassment! D.Grieb