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Remodeled kitchen with wood cabinetry and terrazzo backsplash by Veritas Custom Homes

Kitchens · Bathrooms · Whole-home remodels · Ann Arbor

The crew in your house works for us.

Nearly 25 years remodeling homes around Ann Arbor, with more than twenty finish carpenters on staff. The people building your cabinetry and trim are our employees, not a rotating list of subcontractors.

Built on trust. Delivered with excellence.

  • Finish work done in house
  • Open-book cost-plus pricing
  • 4.8 stars across 42 reviews
Request a consultation

Start a conversation

Tell us what you're planning.

We'll call to set up a time to come see the space. No obligation, and we'll be straight with you about budget from the first conversation.

Nearly 25Years in business
4.8 Across 42 reviews
20+Finish carpenters on staff
Cost plusOpen books, real invoices

Why the finish work matters

Ask any contractor who is actually doing the finish carpentry

It's the question that separates a good remodel from a disappointing one, and most homeowners never think to ask it.

How most of the industry works

  • Cabinetry ordered from a catalog and installed by whoever is free that week
  • Trim, stairs, and built-ins farmed out to a rotating list of subcontractors
  • Nobody on site answers for how the pieces meet
  • Fixes get passed between trades until you stop asking

How Veritas works

  • More than twenty finish carpenters on our own payroll, among the best in the area
  • Cabinetry, millwork, paneling, and stairs built to your drawings in our shop
  • The same people who detailed the work are the ones cutting it
  • One company accountable for every joint in the room
The Veritas Custom Homes team of carpenters and craftspeople in Ann Arbor, Michigan
This is the team.

Not a call list. These are the people who will be in your house.

What we remodel

Three kinds of project, one contractor

Starting figures are where our projects generally begin. We'd rather say it now than spend your afternoon planning something that was never going to fit the budget.

Kitchens

$100k

Generally start here

New layouts, cabinetry built in our shop, and every trade scheduled by one project manager.

  • Cabinetry and countertops
  • Layout changes and structural work
  • Electrical, plumbing and permits
  • Flooring, tile, trim and paint

Bathrooms

$50k

Generally start here

Fully waterproofed showers, vanities from our shop, and a crew that keeps the rest of the house livable.

  • Bonded shower systems, flood tested
  • Curbless and aging-in-place layouts
  • Vanities, tile and fixtures
  • Ventilation and code updates

Whole home

Multi-room and full-house renovations run as one project, on one schedule, with one team accountable start to finish.

  • Multiple rooms in sequence
  • Kitchens, baths and living spaces
  • Built-ins, stairs and millwork throughout
  • One project manager for the whole job

Recent work

Kitchens, baths, and the details in between

Remodeled kitchen with painted cabinetry, navy island with butcher block top, and glass-front uppers
Kitchen — island seating, glass-front uppers, open to dining
Bathroom soaker tub set against handcrafted walnut paneling
Bathroom soaker tub with walnut handcrafted paneling
Tiled walk-in shower with glass enclosure and brass fixtures
Bathroom — glass shower, tile set on site
Stair with slat railing and wood paneling built by the Veritas shop
Stairs and railings built in our shop
Floor-to-ceiling tiled shower with wrapped tile detailing
Stylist floor to wall wrapped tile shower

How we price work

Cost plus, with the books open

We don't hand you one lump number and hope it covers us. You see what the work actually costs and what we charge to manage it.

You see the real invoices

Material orders, subcontractor bills, and labor hours are all documented. Nothing is buried in an allowance.

Our fee is stated up front

You know our percentage before the first day of work, and it doesn't change because a job got complicated.

Savings stay with you

If a line comes in under, that's your money. With lump-sum pricing it quietly becomes the contractor's.

Homeowners

What our clients say

4.8 Average across 42 reviews

"Veritas's attention to detail and craftsmanship were outstanding throughout. Their entire team was a dream to work with: always polite, on time, and tidy — no swearing, no smoking, and no trash left behind. The work moved along steadily, and the project managers were excellent communicators. They guided me through finish decisions, explained options clearly, and supported my vision. The results are nothing short of spectacular."

Holly Two projects — studio conversion and a two-story garage

"Veritas's entire team is professional and caring. They helped our family create our dream home from start to finish. The entire team has an eye for detail and they communicate their plans effectively to their clients. Everyone who comes to our home comments on the stunning custom woodwork that Veritas built."

Tom Whole-home renovation

How it goes

Three steps

Step one

Consultation

We come see the space, listen to what you have in mind, and talk openly about what it takes to get there.

Step two

Plans and estimate

We draw the work, price it line by line, and walk you through the estimate before anything is ordered.

Step three

Build

Our carpenters do the work, and you get regular updates and open cost reporting the whole way through.

Questions

Before you call

What does cost plus mean for me?

You pay the actual cost of materials, subcontracted trades, and labor, plus an agreed fee for managing the project. You see the documentation behind every line. It keeps the incentive on doing the work right rather than protecting a padded number.

Do you really do the finish work in house?

Yes. Cabinetry, built-ins, paneling, stairs, and trim are built and installed by carpenters on our own payroll. Specialty trades like plumbing and electrical are licensed partners we've worked with for years.

Why do kitchens generally start around $100,000?

That's the level of work we're set up to do well. If your project is smaller, we'll tell you at the first conversation rather than after you've spent weeks on drawings.

Can you handle a whole-house remodel?

Yes, and it's some of our favorite work. Multi-room projects are run as a single job on a single schedule, with one project manager coordinating the sequence so rooms come back online in an order that keeps your house livable.

Can you work from our architect's or designer's plans?

Often, yes. Send them along with your inquiry and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right builder for the work involved.

Where do you work?

We're based on Jackson Rd in Ann Arbor and work in the surrounding communities. Tell us where the project is when you reach out and we'll confirm right away.

Next step

Tell us about the project.

We'll come see the space and give you a straight answer about scope, schedule, and budget. No obligation.