Your Partner In Building The Northern Michigan Home You've Always Envisioned

Licensed & Insured | Member: HBA of the Grand Traverse Area | 20+ Years Experience

Welcome to The Labadie Group. We’re not just custom home builders; we’re passionate crafts men and neighbors who live and work right here in the Traverse City area.

We founded our company on one simple belief: building a custom home should be creative, collaborative, and exciting process – not an intimidating one. Our entire design-build experience is structured around transparency to reduce stress and eliminate unknowns.

We guide you through making all of your design and material decisions before we break ground. This allows us to provide a firm, transparent contract price, ensuring the home-building journey is as seamless and well-crafted as the final result.

Projects

We believe your home is one of the most important investments you'll ever make. This gallery isn't just a collection of our work; it's a portfolio of partnerships. It showcases how our proven, transparent process turns a client's unique vision into their Northern Michigan reality—delivering exceptional quality and cost certainty from the first draft to the final walkthrough.

Our Proven Process

We've refined our process to ensure every client has a clear plan, a firm price, and a stress-free experience from start to finish.

Discovery & Design

We start by discussing your vision, budget, and property. Whether you have existing blueprints or we develop custom plans together, we’ll first establish the precise type and scope of your new home or remodel project.

Selections & Pre-Construction

Once the plans are complete, we guide you through making all your choices upfront—from windows and siding to cabinets and fixtures. We also finalize the project schedule, including permits, start dates, and your move-in date.

Transparent Pricing & Contract

This is our key difference. Because every selection is made before we break ground, we can establish a firm contract price. You can move forward with confidence, knowing exactly what you are getting for your hard-earned money. No allowances, no guesses, no surprises.

The Build & Welcome Home

With a detailed plan in hand, our team of expert craftsmen and project managers brings your home to life. We manage the entire process, handing you the keys to a home built with a full warranty, on time and on budget.

Client Testimonials

“Working with The Labadie Group was the easiest large financial transaction we’ve ever navigated. We were initially intimidated by the 'unknowns' of custom building, but they insisted on finalizing every decision—from windows to flooring—before we signed the contract. This meant our final price was exactly what we were quoted, with no surprise change orders. Their transparency and commitment to cost certainty made all the difference.”

— David & Michelle S., Old Mission Peninsula

"The Labadie Group truly delivered a full-service, design-build experience that was seamless. Their detailed process and project management meant we never felt overwhelmed. We were guided expertly through every stage, and the team communicated clearly and consistently. They took the stress out of building our dream home, allowing us to focus on the exciting parts. Highly recommended if you value professionalism and organization."

— John & Sarah K., Leelanau County

"We hired The Labadie Group because we wanted a home built to last for generations, and they exceeded every expectation. Their network ('The Group') of local, expert craftsmen is clearly the best in Northern Michigan. The attention to detail, especially in the trim work and finishes, is stunning. They’re not just builders; they're craftsmen who live here, too, and their commitment to quality shines through in every corner of our new home."

— Michael P., Torch Lake

Why The Labadie Group?

Cost Certainty Before Construction

We establish a firm contract price by guiding you through all design and material decisions before we break ground, which works to eliminate unknowns and costly change orders.

A Proven, Stress-Reducing Process

Our transparent, full-service design-build experience is engineered to reduce anxiety , guiding you from initial concept to handing you the keys with a clear, proven plan.

Uncompromising Craftsmanship

We utilize ‘The Group’—our dedicated team of long-standing partners and expert craftsmen —to ensure your home is built with a commitment to quality that lasts for generations.

True Design & Budget Flexibility

Whether you are starting with a full set of plans, modifying one of ours, or just beginning with an idea , we are your partners in building a home that reflects your vision and budget.

Let's Build Your Northern Michigan Dream Home

Whether you have a full set of plans or are just starting with an idea, our team is ready to help. Schedule a no-obligation consultation to discuss your project.

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