Updated: Nov 24, 2025
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2137 BISHOP CR W, Dexter, MI, 48130
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Vanston O'brien Construction
Vanston O'brien, Inc at 2137 BISHOP CR W, Dexter, MI 48130, held a General Contractor license (#LIC-7751) with the Ann Arbor contractors license board with an expiration date of 09-30-2012. We last verified the license was expired on 08-31-2025.
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Vanston O'brien, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (734) 424-0661
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Address: 2137 BISHOP CR W, Dexter, MI 48130
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Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vanston O'brien, Inc has worked on at least
22.0 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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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Vanston O'brien, Inc mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $160,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Foundation only; renovation demolition and expansion of existing police anf fire station. including the following building areas; demolition of 1, 754 sf existing building area renovation of the remaining 12, 634 sf existing building and 16, 197 sf building addition
Valuation:
$7,000,000
Permit #:
PB24-0817
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building a storage facility building a only mixed use with b r3 s1. fully suppressed. fire walls separating occupancy types. stair wall to residential suite 1 hour fire rated. 3rd party reports and inspections for all concrete work soil bearing and structural steel
Valuation:
$823,078
Permit #:
PBLD2023-03220
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,168
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing office building - first floor only - creating more office space - remove and fill in d'rise window - remove and replace windows - new entry door - (9) office spaces - 2 bathrooms - reopen area - conference room- building is fully suppressed (municipal) ta
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDC2024-0239
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
11, 800 sf new building and associated site improvements at serve as a repair & maintenace shop for light forms of commercial vehicle repair such as oil changes and tire replacement
Valuation:
$1,245,000
Permit #:
PB24-0694
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction commercial s stores & other mercantile
2024-05-17
Building b in storage facility fully suppressed vb building. 3rd party inspections and reports for all soil bearing concrete and structural steel work along with required county inspections
Valuation:
$272,398
Permit #:
PBLD2023-03442
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,454
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction commercial s stores & other mercantile
2024-05-17
Building c in storage facility 2b building. 3rd party inspections and reports for all soil bearing concrete and structural steel work along with required county inspections
Valuation:
$408,380
Permit #:
PBLD2023-03444
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,142
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct (2) new storage buildings h-4500 sq ft & j-12000 sq ft at existing storage facility as per plans attached. ** separate electrical permit required ** **permit revised to change building name (h) to hh & building name (j) to jj per kf 01-12-24**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P23B0063
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,035
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Change of occupancy & interior renovation of existing commercial space to include 2 new offices rework shop bathroom to accommodate 2 new bathrooms - building is suppressed ** fire marshal report needed before c of o** (municipal) ta
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDC2024-0016
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit related: pb240543 & pe240324 remodel kitchen sink remodel master bathroom toilet shower sinks washing machine plumbing water supply basement. work done without permit 9/5/24 - permit canceled - property located between saint clair shores and gpw - the building department does not have jurisdiction to issue permits for this property - rw/jc
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP240177
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
plumbing
Building Type:
N/A
Permit related: pb240543 & pp240177 remodel kitchen lights outlets remodel master bathroom. lights outlets hot tub installm basement plugs. work done without permits. 9/5/24 - permit canceled - property located between saint clair shores and gpw - the building department does not have jurisdiction to issue permits for this property - rw/jc
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE240324
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Permit related: pe240324 & pp240177 work done without permit - remodel master bathroom remodel kitchen addition laundry to basement. install hot tub. electrical and plumbing 9/5/24 - permit canceled - property located between saint clair shores and gpw - the building department does not have jurisdiction to issue permits for this property - rw/jc
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB240543
Status:
issued
Fee:
$540
Permit Type:
Add/alter/repair
Building Type:
N/A
Converting existing bathroom space into compressed gas storage control space- i hr rated fire barrier around new compressed gas storage room (municipal)ta
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDC2023-0136
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing mini storage complex. project consists of 4 areas of construction: 1.) remodel of existing building into office and storage units 2.) attached new 3 story storage building. 3.) new 12 unit pre- manufactured storge building on slab. 4.) existing office area converted back to storage units. #1 and 2 are fully sprinkled
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
PBLD2019-00417
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,943
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Foundation & shell work only for 24, 300 sq. ft speculative building proposed on lot 4
Valuation:
$1,950,000
Permit #:
PB23-0533
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace roof @ office building and addition dormers remove siding & replace with sultured brick & eifs @ office remove metal siding & replace w/eifs @ end wall of 3 storage buidlings remove & replace windows @ office buildings remove & replace soffit lighting @ office addition exterior lights
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
PBC20-00005
Status:
final
Fee:
$445
Permit Type:
Commericial remod...
Building Type:
N/A
Gray box shell construction of a 3-story building addition to the existing single story 1428 building. approximately 21, 000 sqft per floor includes one personal and one service elevator
Valuation:
$3,900,000
Permit #:
PB20-0299
Status:
triage
Fee:
$32,494
Permit Type:
Add/alter/repair
Building Type:
N/A
The property across the street (1428 e ellsworth) is the intended target of this sidewalk row permit. it will not register in the stream system so the address of the property opposite is being used
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ROW22-2170
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water service hook up building a 13 (1 k copper) for: phase 1 self storage to include 7 buildings (each have own building labeled a, b c d e g or k )
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PPLM2023-02097
Status:
issued
Fee:
$73
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnish and install 126 sf canopy overhang located on north side of existing building positioned above tell booth and depository
Valuation:
$25,925
Permit #:
PB240331
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial altera...
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer hook up building a 65 ( 6 pipe) for: phase 1 self storage to include 7 buildings (each have own building labeled a, b c d e g or k )
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PPLM2023-02096
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Inactive License
| License # | LIC-7751 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ann Arbor |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | LIC-130014 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ann Arbor |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CONT-2737 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ann Arbor |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | LIC-7354 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Ann Arbor |
| Type | Contractor |
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Insured
| Insurer | National Trust Insurance Co |
100
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vanston O'brien, Inc has worked on 100 permitted projects.
Vanston O'brien, Inc Employees
DH
David Vanston Hughes
Contractor
GJ
Gilbert, Edwin John
Owner
HT
Hughes Michael Thomas
Other 4
VO
Vanston O'brien
Owner
VI
Vanston/O'brien Inc
Owner