Custom Home Building
New construction on your lot or ours — designed around how your family actually lives, with quality materials that hold up to Michigan seasons.
Design-Build & Custom Construction
Built with care.
Built with care.
Designed for real life.
Design Build is a Midland, Michigan construction company led by Julie Ratcliffe. Since 2009 we've designed and built custom homes, additions and remodels — one team, one contract, one point of contact from first sketch to final walkthrough.
2009Founded Oct 13
15+Years in Mid-Michigan
1Team, Design to Build
Fully InsuredLicensed Michigan contractor
Design-BuildOne team, one contract
Local & Family RunProudly based in Midland
On Time, On BudgetClear schedules & updates
What We Do
Services built around your project
From a single room refresh to a fully custom home, we handle the design, the permitting, the build and the details in between.
Design-Build Services
Our signature approach: one contract covering design and construction, so your plans, budget and build stay aligned from day one.
Home Additions
More space without moving — primary suites, family rooms, mudrooms, bump-outs and second-story additions that match your existing home.
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Layout improvements, custom cabinetry, tile, countertops and lighting — remodels that add daily comfort and lasting resale value.
Decks & Outdoor Living
Decks, porches, patios, pergolas and three-season rooms designed for Michigan summers and built to handle everything else.
Basement Finishing
Turn unused square footage into a family room, home office, guest suite or bar — with proper egress, moisture control and permits handled.
Aging-in-Place & Accessibility
Zero-step entries, wider doorways, curbless showers, grab bars and main-floor living so you can stay in the home you love.
Light Commercial Build-Outs
Offices, retail and tenant improvements — professional spaces delivered on schedule so you can open your doors sooner.
Repairs, Siding & Roofing
Exterior updates, window and door replacement, siding, roofing and the smaller repairs that keep your home tight and looking sharp.
How It Works
A simple, predictable process
No mystery, no surprise change orders. Here's exactly how your project moves from idea to finished space.
Free Consultation
We meet at your home or our office, talk through your goals, wish list and budget, and walk your space together.
Design & Estimate
You receive drawings and a detailed, itemized proposal — so you know what's included before a single nail is set.
Build & Communicate
Our crew gets to work with a clear schedule. You get regular updates and a clean site at the end of every day.
Walkthrough & Warranty
We do a final walkthrough together, address every detail on your list, and stand behind our work after you're moved in.
“We treat every home like it's our own — because in Midland, our neighbors are our clients.”
Julie Ratcliffe · Owner
2009
Established
About Us
Locally owned, family operated, detail obsessed
Design Build was founded on October 13, 2009 by Julie Ratcliffe, and has been serving homeowners across Midland and Mid-Michigan ever since.
We're a true design-build company, which means the people drawing your plans and the people swinging the hammers work for the same team. That single point of accountability is why our projects stay on budget, stay on schedule, and stay true to what you actually asked for.
Whether it's a kitchen you've been dreaming about for years, an addition for a growing family, or a fully custom home from the ground up — you'll work directly with Julie and a crew that cares about the details most builders rush past.
Julie RatcliffeOwner & Principal
Oct 13, 2009Year founded
Midland, MIHome base
Design + BuildUnder one contract
Our Work
Recent project types
A look at the kinds of projects we take on across Mid-Michigan — every one of them designed and built by our own team.
Want to see finished photos or visit a project? Get in touch and we'll share our portfolio.
Where We Work
Proudly serving Mid-Michigan
Based in Midland and building throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
Don't see your town? Call 1-989-378-9079 — we'll let you know if we travel to your area.
Get In Touch
Let's talk about your project
Tell us what you're dreaming about. We'll follow up to schedule a free consultation and talk through options, timing and budget.
Owner
Julie Ratcliffe
Phone1-989-378-9079
Address
4677 E. Monroe Rd, Midland, MI 48642
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun: By appointment
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