Your New Home at
1780 Townsend Street
West Village, Detroit, MI — A turnkey, fixed-price custom home build crafted to your vision. This portal is your single source of truth for selections, timeline, payments, and answers.
Phase-by-Phase Construction Plan
Estimated total duration: 6–8 months from permit approval. Detroit's permitting process adds a realistic buffer — Sterling is actively managing city relationships to minimize delays.
Pre-Construction & Permitting
- AIA contract execution & 20% down payment
- Architectural plan finalization with designer Bo
- City of Detroit BSEED permit application submission
- DWSD water tap permit (via licensed master plumber)
- DPW right-of-way permit for utility connections
- Plan review cycle — Zoning, Structural, Energy Code
- Material selections finalized (spec book sign-off)
Horizontal Work (Draw 1)
- Site excavation and layout staking
- Underground utility trenching (water, sewer, storm, electric, gas)
- Footings and poured concrete foundation walls
- Foundation waterproofing system
- Drain tile system installation
- Basement slab pour
- Backfill and rough grading
- Front porch flatwork and exterior concrete
Vertical Construction (Draw 2)
- Complete dimensional lumber framing package ($38,069 material budget)
- Floor systems, exterior & interior walls, roof trusses
- Roof sheathing, underlayment, GAF Timberline HDZ shingles
- LP SmartSide engineered wood siding & trim
- Energy-efficient windows (Andersen 400 Series)
- Exterior doors, gutters, and downspouts
- HVAC: furnace, A/C, ductwork, thermostat
- Full plumbing rough-in and electrical rough-in
- Insulation to Michigan energy code
- Drywall installation, finish, and sanding
Interior Finishes & Completion
- Interior doors, trim, base, and casing (7¼" baseboard, 4¼" window/door casing)
- Kitchen & bathroom cabinetry (Hampton Bay soft-close shaker)
- Countertops per selections (quartz/granite/laminate by room)
- Flooring installation (engineered hardwood, LVP, carpet, tile)
- Interior painting per designer palette
- Appliance installation (Samsung suite + washer/dryer)
- Final plumbing and electrical trims
- Hardware installation (Schlage locks, cabinet pulls)
- Final cleaning and punch list
Certificate of Occupancy & Handover
- Final city inspections (BSEED)
- Certificate of Occupancy issued
- Final walkthrough with Samantha & designer Bo
- Warranty documentation delivered
- Keys and home manual handover
Two-Draw Construction Payment Plan
Sterling Construction uses a straightforward two-draw structure aligned with your Lake Michigan Credit Union construction draw mortgage. Payments are tied to verified construction milestones — no surprises.
Payment Summary
| PAYMENT | MILESTONE | AMOUNT | % OF CONTRACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Payment | Contract signing | $99,600 | 20% |
| Draw 1 — Horizontal | Underground & foundation complete | $199,200 | 40% |
| Draw 2 — Vertical | Framing through drywall complete | $199,200 | 40% |
| TOTAL | $498,000 | 100% |
* This is a fixed-price, lump-sum contract. No change orders will be issued unless Samantha requests upgrades beyond the agreed specifications. All draws are subject to lender inspection and approval per LMCU construction draw mortgage terms.
Your Mid-Grade Specification Package
All selections below reflect the mid-grade package included in the $498,000 lump-sum contract. These are the products Sterling Construction will source and install. Samantha's design boards (created with designer Bo of Woodward Throwbacks) have been incorporated throughout.
Soft-Close Cabinets Confirmed
As discussed, all kitchen and bathroom cabinetry will include soft-close hinges and drawer glides. This is a mid-grade standard, not an upgrade.
Kitchen
SAMANTHA'S SELECTION BOARD
Hampton Bay Franklin — Gray/Greige, Soft-Close, Shaker Style
ViewGray, Greige, or Sage Green (Samantha's preference)
Black/Silver/Brushed Nickel — Bar pulls or cup pulls
Granite or Quartz — MSI Q Premium or Formica Laminate (Patine Concrete 3706 / Argento Romano 6697)
ViewWood butcher block top (open + stone shelves below) — Dad is making ×3 pendants above
Costco undermount workstation sink with pot filler
Samsung — Range, Refrigerator (French Door), Dishwasher, Over-Range Microwave (Stainless/Black Stainless)
ViewWall-mount chimney hood — Stainless or Black
Tile backsplash with floating shelves in front of window
City of Detroit — Plan Review Comments
These are the open comments from Detroit BSEED's Cycle 1 plan review (December 2025). Sterling's team is actively working through each item. All items are being addressed in the resubmittal package.
Key City Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
Every question raised during the Phase 3 proposal review — and more — answered clearly and completely. If something isn't covered here, contact Sterling directly.
Ready to Move Forward?
Your next step is the Friday 10:00 AM follow-up call with Sterling Construction. Review this dashboard with designer Bo beforehand, and come prepared with any remaining questions.