…It’s where you celebrate life’s most special moments & everything in between.
When you trust us with your home, you can expect it will be undeniably yours
At Orvosh Builders, we want to help you craft a home for life as it’s truly lived—one you can enjoy with your family for years to come.
You’ll work with the same Project Manager from start to finish. No handoffs. No confusion. Only seamless communication & complete accountability.
Details matter: Whether you’re choosing the perfect lot or the ideal kitchen fixtures, the Orvosh team brings clarity and confidence to every choice.
Our end-to-end process is built to eliminate delays, reduce friction, and ensure every detail is done right the first time.
Ready to start from scratch? We’ll help you say welcome home all over again.
Improve the layout and flow of your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or living space.
Refresh your roofing, siding, or windows to keep your family safe and your energy bills low.
Enjoy the great Michigan outdoors with a custom patio or deck you can use year round.
Through initial conversations and walkthroughs, we’ll get a sense of what you need out of your forever home.
We’ll provide conceptual renderings of your project down to the smallest detail.
Our team will get to work on your customized project—with clear communication and quality materials every step of the way.
“Orvosh Builders did an excellent job of creating a warm and relaxing environment that will be enjoyed for many, many years.
We can’t say enough to describe how well the entire construction experience was for us.”
“From start to finish, every detail was perfect. Orvosh Builders are like family now. I know we have a quality built home. You won’t be disappointed!”
“We used Orvosh twice for a major addition and remodel. It’s easier and costs less to do it right the first time. Will use again for another project here in Mid-Michigan.”
The timeline for your project will depend on a few factors, including weather, material availability, and the scope of your project. Room renovations typically take 4-8 months, while custom homes can take up to a year. Roofing projects can typically be done within 5 days, while siding and windows will take around 4-8 weeks.
We’ve been in business in Midland for over 35 years, and are recognized by the Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.
The cost of your project will depend on the scope of work and the market price of the materials you need. A member of our team will walk through pricing with you before we get started on your project, and we’ll do our best to keep the project on budget throughout the timeline.
We have two budget formats for projects:
Change orders are formal documents outlining scope changes, cost implications, and potential project extensions. While typically discouraged, we understand adjustments may arise during the building process. Great care and thought goes into ensuring the best outcome during our custom home pre-construction process. Changes can disrupt this action, leading to miscommunications and cause other unforeseen complications. Before any adjustments, we will create and submit a change order, which must be signed and paid in full before resuming work.
Towards the end of the project, the remaining items that need to be done are broken down into two key categories: Punchlist and Warranty. It is important to understand these categories, so everyone remains on the
same page through the end of the project.
If you are questioning why certain items were put into a specific category, reach out to your project manager directly for a discussion.
Before you submit a request for warranty coverage, we recommend you live in your home for the full cycle of seasons (about 18 months) to let the house acclimate to your lifestyle. Keep track of potential issues by sending in requests along the way so they are not forgotten. Once an agreed upon time has been
set, we can plan the repairs accordingly and have the right supplies, tools, and team members there for a quick resolution.
We constantly fine-tune our process to give you exceptional results while keeping up with current trends. We understand that homeowners like you look for ways to improve energy efficiency in your home and save money on your energy bills. We’ve optimized our process to help your home work for you, especially during hot Michigan summers and cold northern winters.
Some great products we incorporate in our builds are:
• Engineered framing members like LSL studs
• Advanced framing techniques for better insulation and structural integrity
• Hybrid insulation practices using multiple types of insulation reducing the thermal
bridge, air sealing the envelope and helping to reduce sound transmission through the
walls
• High efficiency equipment with a HERS rating for final testing and verification
Your project manager will pull all the appropriate building permits and conduct necessary inspections before and after the project. In addition to those inspections, we have our own checklists for various stages of construction to ensure quality that is above and beyond applicable codes.
By Orvosh always strives to exceed code but there may be some instances that might cause minor inconveniences like water pressure and electrical supply fluctuations based on how you use your home. We collect information upfront to try and eliminate these potential issues. For the best outcome, please complete all the requested paperwork promptly with as many details as you can so we can address future issues upfront. Also note, some aspects of remodeling will not allow us to bring everything up to current code, but it is grandfathered in and accepted by the inspector.
Our projects are meticulously designed during the initial stages. We work closely with our engineers to design the structural steel, floor systems and roof trusses. Then we consider floor loads and other point loads that are anticipated like stone fireplaces and large solid surface islands. The standard process is to over-design these members to help future-proof your home so it will be ready for various upgrades down the road and stand the test of time. This process may be altered by the consent of the customer if these practices do not meet their budget. We always advise to take our suggestions for this process and disclose any potential areas you are planning large floor loads (in writing) so they can also be accounted for.
Planning for outdoor landscaping and coordinating amenities is always in your best interest, even if it is only a future plan. Paying for a quality landscape plan is recommended. This allows us to minimize costs you might have once you are in the landscaping or outdoor phase. Proper planning for landscape lighting controls, gas lines to outdoor appliances, electrical circuits, and water lines for outbuildings are just some examples of how we can make your complete project flow efficiently.
These issues are not uncommon, especially considering current supply chain issues. Completing your selections upfront and ahead of schedule is always a great way to stay proactive. Most issues tend to arise from not knowing final products or unexpected delays in items that are normally available. Special order items will often have a long lead time and should be addressed as early as possible. If items arrive too early, they may be damaged or not eligible for
returns, so we try to manage our orders according to when they will be installed. Remember, we are in this together and will do our best to keep the project on schedule and on budget!
We encourage your involvement throughout the project and site visits can be helpful to see our progress. It is always recommended to contact your project manager to schedule a time to walk-through during normal business hours so we can address any of your questions. Misdirected communication to on-site team members can hinder productivity and lead to work stoppage and confusion, so this process will eliminate those potential issues. Please direct any comments or requests to your project manager. For the most effective communication, use our software to ensure visibility and clarity. You will receive your project manager’s contact details for direct communication. Regular office hours are available if needed. Our goal is to keep you satisfied and prevent miscommunication.
Making selections is often the most stressful part of the project for both parties. Your project manager or selections coordinator is ultimately responsible for giving you notice about upcoming selections. When possible, we use automated processes though our software to notify you about any selections. If your project has a selections coordinator, they will give you advice and track selections. Otherwise, you can send a message in our software about your final selections. This process may vary based on what type of project structure you have. We always encourage you to stay within our network of preferred vendors to make sure we can fully control the project and leverage our buying power to get things done in a cost-effective manner and timely fashion.
Most projects have a budgeted amount of time set aside for selection meetings with our designer, as specified in your contract. These hours can be used in a variety of ways or even credited back to you if they are not used. Common ways to use the hours are as follows: researching new products you recommend, site or office meetings going over products and/or colors, and meetings scheduled at our preferred vendor’s showrooms. If you are using your own Interior Designer, it is helpful for us to meet with them (in-person or virtually) so we can connect and discuss details of each party’s process and involvement. Keeping everyone on the same page will eliminate potential unforeseen problems. The process we have is very systematic so changes in traditional procedures can often cause unexpected miscommunications.
All our customers are encouraged to visit our friends at The Tech Laboratory in Midland. Their showroom was designed to walk you through a variety of technology options to help guide what you want to incorporate in your project. It is important to plan ahead with technology to keep your home futureproof and design the various options into your project so they don’t turn into afterthoughts. The most common misconception is that everything is going wireless. We always recommend pre-wiring for speakers, internet, and AV. This will reduce the drag on your Wi-Fi keeping it fast and reliable for your wireless devices. It will also increase speeds and quality for AV ensuring your products perform to the best of their abilities in the future.
Additional costs that are not often included in your contract are Lot/Land, Appliances and Landscaping (including outdoor amenities), unless noted otherwise in your contract. Our goal is to eliminate additional costs owed by our customers. The main reason why we don’t include those costs unless requested by the customer is to reduce costs that we don’t directly control or warranty.
Upon completion of the punchlist, you will conduct a final walkthrough with your project manager. At this meeting we will walk through the project and make any final notes and give you an orientation of how to properly use your home. During this process we will complete our final walkthrough paperwork, and have you sign off that this was completed and accepted. A closing document will be prepared for you that summarizes the financials of the project which includes your final selections, actual allowance expenditures, and payments made. Then we will submit your final invoice. When using a financing institution, we will then make the final submission for payment. If there is an outstanding balance beyond what is due from your lender, or if the project is self- funded, we will collect the final payment at this time.
We recommend you inform your insurance provider of the project once you are confident it will move forward. This allows them time to update your policy with the necessary coverage. If you do not notify them prior to starting, they may have to use a third party which will limit your coverage options and cost you more money.
The builder’s insurance will cover all items not installed on the project. Once it is installed, the homeowner’s coverage will be the responsible party for any damages unless it was proven to be neglect from the builder or their subcontractors. Acts of God will be the responsibility of the homeowner’s insurance as well. It is always recommended to discuss the details of this process with your insurance agent and ask any questions upfront, prior to signing the contract.
Our office and staff are always available to help you along the way after completion. Using our software is always the best way to submit questions or potential warranty requests so our entire team can help you. It is helpful for our team to know if there are any issues so we can work towards a resolution. We also track them to adjust future processes to avoid any common issues. Depending on the situation, we may be able to help even if your project is out of warranty status.
