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At Starr Construction, we are experienced in commercial remodeling as well as all phases of residential remodeling.
 
Here is a sample of the work we completed on a client's reception area in their office.
They say, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression!"
The granite countertop and custom cherry trim we added makes a striking first impression!!
 
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This customer had an old, drafty wood burning fireplace which they rarely used.  They had small bookcases on either side of the fireplace which offered very little storage or display space.  We
removed their old concrete mantle and hearth, plastered over the old brickface, applied a border of
tile around the fireplace opening and installed a new, high efficiency gas fireplace insert which is
remote controlled.  Then, we removed their old paneling, installed new drywall on the walls, we 
fabricated and installed new floor-to-ceiling bookcases and a new mantle.  The only thing missing is
our customers' new flat screen TV, which will be mounted over the fireplace. 
Isn't the coloring of the room absolutely beautiful?
 
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 Eventhough we are quite busy, we always make time for "emergency" customers.  A pipe burst in this homeowner's second floor bathroom.  The water soaked the ceiling in the first floor living room, causing it to collapse.  Fortunately, we were working on a home on his street.  We were able to shut off the water and limit the damage.  We replaced the entire plaster ceiling in the living room.  We also reconfigured and remodeled the second floor bathroom.  At Starr, we don't merely "think outside the box."  In fact, we tend to totally disregard "the box," which both impresses and pleases our customers!
 
                                             Before                                                               After
 
                         
                    The hole was only 5'x7', but the entire            Not only did we replace the ceiling and
                        ceiling had to be replaced due to                  the crown molding, we added a new
                      cracking and sagging from the leak.                                     ceiling fan.
 
                       
We replaced the wall hung lavatory      This is the same view, after         By reconfiguring the bathroom,  
      and the exposed plumbing.                 we removed a wall and                  we were able to provide
                                                                     relocated the vanity.                 storage and counterspace.
 
                                                             
                          We removed the old cast iron tub,              We installed a new acrylic tub and
                            broken supply lines and faucet.                        caulkless tub surround.
 
                      
                          We cleaned and prepped the old             We installed new, low maintenance
                                      mosaic tile floor.                            vinly flooring which resembled tile.
 
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Need some extra space?  At Starr Construction, we can help you with that!  This is the home of one of our "repeat" customers (when you do great work, your customers come back!).  We removed the roof and attic over one end of their home to add another bedroom to the second floor.  We encountered some insulation and structural challanges, but our many years of experience helped the job run, smoothly!
This complete transfomation was completed in only 15 working days!!
 
                                   Before                                                                    Demolition
                         
 
                 Reframed, new room, new window!                                         Complete
                           
 
                    Before                                   Framing of new Bedroom                  Finished with New Siding
   
 
                                                 Before                                              After, with new insulated vinyl siding            
             
 
              
         We discovered the old roof had an insufficient amount of insulation.  So, when we framed in the new addition, we
          allowed space for the application of new, high efficiency foam insulation to be sprayed into the cathedral ceiling. 
 
               
               As you can see, here, the new, high efficiency foam insulation filled the ceiling cavity much better than the
              original fiberglass insulation.  Eventhough our customers added square footage to their home, they should
                                                   see their heating and cooling expenses reduced throughout the year!
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 This customer owns a beautiful home on a lake.  When the time came that they needed a more space for their family, instead of building a new home away from their lake, they decided to remodel the entire house, adding more living space to the existing home.  We converted their two car garage into a master bedroom suite by utilizing a small attached bedroom to become a master bathroom.  We removed several wall inside the home to almost double the size of the original kitchen.  Finally, we added a new garage onto the front of the home.  Our customer was able to keep their beautiful views by expanding their horizons!
                   
               Before, with garage on end of home           After, with Master Bedroom, new garage on front
                               
 
             Original home                                New garage framed                           New garage, finished
 
 
            Closets framed in new master bedroom suite        Finished Closets in master bedroom suite
                         
 
              Framed entry into master bedroom, with a         Finished entry into master bedroom.  Notice
          curved wall - a Starr Construction Specialty!          how the curved wall softens the entry!
                         
 
                      Framed entry into master bathroom                   Finished entry into master bathroom
                    
 
               We framed over and insulated the old,             We added a well insulated, quality sliding
                          drafty garage windows                                patio door to give a view of the lake.
                     
 
            Framed entry into garage, with coat closet                     Finished entry into garage
                                
 
              The photos below show the old kitchen and dining room being demo'd.  Our knowledge and
            experience helped us to evaluate, create and implement a solution to the load bearing wall
        which were removed.  The new kitchen will be much larger, brighter and open than the original!
          Since our customers were living in the home during the remodeling process, we took great care
      to ensure the demolition debris and dust would be retained in the work area, not spread throughout
                the rest of their beautiful home.  At Starr, we always go the extra mile for our customers!!
 
      
 
                                                       
                       
 
                        
 
                               
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     At Starr, we understand the difference between a house and a home!  This customer had
purchased a beautiful log home on a large, scenic piece of property just north of Kalamazoo.  As
their family grew, they needed more room.  So, instead of moving to a new house, and losing the
beautiful home they raised their small children in, they decided to convert their garage into two
bedrooms and a bathroom for two of their now teenaged children.  Now, they can continue to
raise their family in the home they have enjoyed over the years!
 
                              
 
 
 
      
 
 

 Starr Construction, LLC

                              2515 Mt. Olivet Road
                              Kalamazoo,MI 49004  
                                Ph: (269) 343-4459
                                      starr1@starr-construction.com