Ferndale
Repairs, updates, and renovations for Ferndale homes, from Downtown Ferndale to Woodward Heights.
Working in Ferndale
Ferndale has the oldest housing of the cities we list: half of its homes were built by 1945. Much of the housing is single-family houses on compact lots, with duplexes and townhouses mixed in, and about a third of homes are rented. Homes sit close to Downtown Ferndale and busy streets like Nine Mile, Livernois, and Woodward, which shapes how work gets done. On a small lot, where materials are stored, how crews get in and out, and the order of the work matter as much as the repair itself, so we plan those details up front. Because so many homes here predate 1978, any work that disturbs old paint may need lead-safe methods. Whether that applies depends on your house and what has been updated. Ferndale's Community and Economic Development Department handles permits and inspections. Every rental in the city has to be registered, and Ferndale runs its own rental inspections. The city has also studied how heavy rain affects local properties, which is a good reason to think about drainage before finishing a basement.
Common needs in Ferndale
- Repairs and updates for compact homes
- Painting and trim on older surfaces
- Repairs before a rental inspection
- Room and layout updates
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Contact usCommon questions about projects in Ferndale
Do rental properties in Ferndale need to be registered?
Yes. Every rental in Ferndale has to be registered with the city, and the city runs its own rental inspections. Check the current steps with Ferndale before you rent a unit.
What should I know before painting or renovating an older Ferndale house?
Many Ferndale homes were built before 1978, when lead-based paint was still common. If the work disturbs painted surfaces, lead-safe methods may be needed. Whether that applies depends on your house and its past updates.
Who handles permits in Ferndale?
Ferndale's Community and Economic Development Department handles permits and inspections. Whether your project needs one depends on the property and the work, so check with them first.