Dearborn
Maintenance, repairs, and renovation for Dearborn homes, from Springwells Park to the South End.
Working in Dearborn
Half of Dearborn's homes were built by 1952, and about two-thirds are owner occupied. The city has neighborhood groups in places like Springwells Park, Dearborn Hills, Snow Woods, and South Dearborn, and districts such as Fordson East, Salina, Cherry Hill, and Fairlane. In a house from the middle of the last century, we look at the wiring and past updates before planning larger work, so the plan fits the house you have. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, so work that disturbs old paint can call for lead-safe methods. Whether that applies depends on your home. Dearborn handles building permits, plan review, and inspections through the city. Some areas, including the Ford Homes Historic District and several civic associations, can have their own review for exterior changes, so check that before planning new siding, windows, or porches. If you rent out a home, Dearborn requires a Certificate of Occupancy before it is listed, which includes an inspection and fixing anything the inspector cites.
Common needs in Dearborn
- Repairs and updates for older homes
- Repairs ahead of a rental inspection
- Electrical and fixture updates
- Kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodels
What we do in Dearborn
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Contact usCommon questions about projects in Dearborn
What does a Dearborn rental need before it is listed?
A Certificate of Occupancy. Dearborn requires one before a home is listed for rent, and getting it includes an inspection and fixing anything the city cites.
Can historic or association review affect my Dearborn project?
It can. The Ford Homes Historic District and several civic-association areas may have their own review for exterior changes. Check this before you plan new siding, windows, or porches.
Who handles building permits in Dearborn?
The city handles building permits, plan review, and inspections. Whether you need a permit depends on your property and the work, so check with the city before you start.