Updated: Oct 12, 2025
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Milford, MI, 48381
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M.J. Whelan Construction
For over 25 years, M.J. Whelan Construction has served Milford, Michigan and surrounding areas with residential construction and remodeling services. The company specializes in custom homes, large-scale home additions, whole home renovations, kitchen remodels, and finished basements. Portfolio projects include lakefront homes, open-concept kitchen transformations, multi-level additions, and contemporary bathroom remodels. M.J. Whelan Construction works with clients on both new home construction and comprehensive redesigns of existing spaces, focusing on single-family homes. The firm manages projects from design through completion, offering in-house design services to guide layout and material choices. M.J. Whelan Construction emphasizes collaboration with local architects when requested and handles all phases of the building process. The company’s service area includes Milford, Commerce Township, Highland, Brighton, and other western Oakland and Livingston County communities. Each project reflects the company’s focus on integrating modern amenities and energy-efficient materials.
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M.J. Whelan Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (248) 684-4649
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M.J. Whelan Construction Milford
Quality
104
91st percentile
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M.J. Whelan Construction has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 167,179 contractors in Michigan.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that M.J. Whelan Construction has worked on at least
12.0 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.
Experience
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that M.J. Whelan Construction mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by M.J. Whelan Construction
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New construction single family residential family residence detached
2023-12-07
New 2 story single family home unfinished attic space indoor pool room on a unfinished basement foundation 4 car garage front covered porch's rear covered porch's 4 bed rooms 3 bathroom rooms. foundation: main house 12 wall on a 12"x24 footing 14 wall on a 14"x28 footing. insulation: above grade walls r19 foundation r11-4 attic r38 (remrate)(pool on separate permit)(pool room to meet... see more
Valuation:
$1,484,867
Permit #:
PBLD2023-05674
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,386
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing deck (w slight modification). new kitchen new fireplace and trim in existing library
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
PBR24-0183
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,405
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New 32'x52 heated detached garage with finished bonus room conventionally framed walls on a 14 poured wall on a 14"x28 footing concrete slab insulation walls r20 ceiling r38 slab r10-2 in
Valuation:
$146,431
Permit #:
PBLD2024-03702
Status:
issued
Fee:
$571
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New entrance way , removing existing deck , building new deck and building new covered screen room on a deck structure and with 6x10 beams 2x10 joist 16 o.c. on helical pier footings (will need copy of pier layout before footing inspection)(rear of property is in flood plain lowest level of home is 16 above)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
PBLD2023-01013
Status:
issued
Fee:
$431
Permit Type:
N/A
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 #:
PB23-0997
Status:
final
Fee:
$580
Permit Type:
Demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 2 additions (1 for garage add) renovate interior to expand master bedroom and 2 new bedrooms kitchen with new roof. foundation: 12 x 24 trench footing. insulation: r 38 ceiling r 20 walls r 15 crawl space walls. windows and doors to have a u-value of 32 or less
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
PBLD2021-00393
Status:
final
Fee:
$501
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement 40.75 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 db... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PT23-0032
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Tree
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling interior of home converting existing garage to living space new garage & porch additions. 12 x 42 footings. prescriptive energy compliance
Valuation:
$38,000
Permit #:
PBLD2021-00922
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Shed 35x18 over unconditioned crawl/vented. front covered porch. bell tower on roof. unfinished interior
Valuation:
$25,155
Permit #:
PBLD2025-02259
Status:
issued
Fee:
$220
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Continuation of pbld2019-01495 - structural repairs on a previous built conditioned sunroom (under pbld2019-01495). and construct a 9 x 12 deck attached to the sunroom and to an existing deck. note: the posts for the new deck and stairs may need engineering if it is determined that there is a high water table and/or poor soil bearing. electrical & mechanical permits required
Valuation:
$17,577
Permit #:
PBLD2020-00867
Status:
final
Fee:
$240
Permit Type:
Continuation
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$218,000
Permit #:
22-01489
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,502
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction single family residential family residence detached
2018-03-12
2 story single family dwelling with 2 car attached garage unfinished basement & covered front porch. no deck. 10 poured foundation with 20 x 12 footing. r-38 ceiling r-19 walls r-11 basement walls. rescheck. blower door test required
Valuation:
$286,790
Permit #:
PBLD2018-00112
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
100 sq ft laundry room addition new siding and windows and master bathroom and kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$159,000
Permit #:
PBR20-0146
Status:
applied
Fee:
$15
Permit Type:
Miscellaneous
Building Type:
434 - addition or...
Adding a 16x18 unconditioned sun room with fire place room built over new crawlspace foundation engineered truss roof shingled roof vinly siding doors to unconditioned space to be weather sealed and code compliant per energy code
Valuation:
$33,667
Permit #:
PBLD2018-02698
Status:
issued
Fee:
$280
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB23-024
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,902
Permit Type:
Newsingle family
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen & garage addition/alteration; mrc 2015 - trade permits required
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
PB18-0047
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
301-residential a...
New construction with unfinished basement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB23-1241
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,693
Permit Type:
New home
Building Type:
N/A
Addition & interior remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PSER2020-00133
Status:
final
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Minor
Building Type:
N/A
New roof (shingles) new siding replace front door
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PBLD2023-02354
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$115,000
Permit #:
25-01739
Status:
issued
Fee:
$834
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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M.J. Whelan Construction License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 2102122965 |
| 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 M.J. Whelan Construction with the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2102122965 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Residential Builder Company |
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| License # | 2102122965 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Michigan |
| Type | Builder Company |
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104
BuildZoom Score
94
Permits
- Building permit records show that M.J. Whelan Construction has worked on 94 permitted projects.
M.J. Whelan Construction Employees
WJ
Whelan, Matthew John
Owner