Franklin demands outdoor spaces that match the caliber of the home. Creative Design Build Associates delivers full design-build services — from custom landscape plans to finished pools, patios, and outdoor living areas. In-house. No handoffs.
Franklin is one of Oakland County’s most established and affluent small communities, known for large wooded lots, historic homes, and a low-key, private character. Properties here call for outdoor environments designed with the same restraint and quality as the homes themselves — not a template.
We produce schematic plans, material selections, and 3D renderings before any construction begins. Every Franklin project is designed by our in-house team and installed by our own crews. The same standard from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.
Franklin properties demand more than a basic patio. We install multi-zone paver layouts, terraced retaining walls, natural stone driveways, and seating walls — all on properly compacted aggregate bases rated for Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles. We are a certified Unilock dealer.
Full design from site analysis to construction documentation. Every element drawn and approved before build begins.
Paver patios, driveways, retaining walls, walkways, and natural stone — installed with bases engineered for Michigan's freeze-thaw conditions.
Custom inground pools and spas designed alongside your landscape plan. Gunite construction, custom tile, integrated spa options.
Pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and full backyard transformations built for year-round entertaining.
Pathway, uplight, and pool-area lighting designed as part of the landscape plan — not added as an afterthought.
A structured process that keeps your project on time, on spec, and on budget — from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
We visit your property, walk the space, and document site conditions, drainage, and your goals for the finished outdoor area.
Schematic plans and 3D renderings produced for your approval before any build contract is signed.
Pavers, stone, pool finishes, and structures sourced and specified. Unilock dealer access with full warranty-backed product range.
We handle all required permits and municipal approvals. Full build schedule set before work begins.
Our own crews handle every phase. No subcontracting the core work. One team. One standard throughout.
Every element confirmed against the approved design before we consider the project complete.
Our clients in Franklin expect precision, discretion, and results that match their property’s character. We deliver estate-level outdoor design and construction — one in-house team, one point of accountability, and a finished product built to stand for decades on Franklin’s wooded, established lots.
Homeowners across Franklin and Oakland County choose Creative Design Build Associates because our work reflects the quiet, established standard their properties demand.
Common questions from Franklin homeowners about landscape design, hardscaping, pool construction, and outdoor living in Oakland County, MI.
Permits are required for most structural outdoor projects across Oakland and Macomb County. Pool construction always requires a permit. Larger hardscaping projects, retaining walls, pergolas, and outdoor structures typically require permits as well. We manage the permit process for every project we build — submission, coordination with the relevant municipality, and scheduling inspections. You do not need to navigate the building department yourself. We include permit management as part of the project scope.
Landscape design covers the full plan for your property’s outdoor environment — planting schemes, hardscape layouts, grading, drainage, and how all elements relate spatially. Outdoor living refers to the specific built features within that design: patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, pools, and seating areas. At Creative Design Build Associates, these are not separate departments. The same design team that draws your planting beds designs your patio layout and pool surround. The same build crew installs the hardscape and the outdoor kitchen — producing a finished space that reads as one cohesive environment.
Yes. Creative Design Build Associates serves Franklin and surrounding communities including Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Southfield, and Farmington Hills. We also serve Macomb County. Our base of operations is Keego Harbor, close to Franklin’s estate district. Contact us to confirm coverage for your specific address.
Michigan’s outdoor build season runs from late April through November, with the most active months being May through September. Starting your design phase in winter or early spring puts you first in the build queue when the season opens. Pool construction has the longest lead time, so homeowners who want a pool ready for summer should begin conversations no later than January or February. We recommend contacting us as early as possible to secure your place in the build schedule.
In Franklin, one of Oakland County’s more established and higher-valued small communities, a well-designed outdoor environment is a standard expectation, not a luxury upgrade. A professionally installed pool with surrounding hardscape typically returns 5 to 8 percent on property value in high-end Oakland County markets. On estate properties, a poorly finished or unfinished outdoor space actively reduces buyer interest, while a cohesive outdoor design that matches the home’s quality supports full-price valuations.
Completed hardscaping, pool construction, outdoor kitchen, and landscape design projects from Franklin and the wider Metro Detroit area.
The process starts with a free site consultation. For Franklin properties, we bring estate-level design thinking from the first visit. Contact Creative Design Build Associates today to get your project scheduled.
