Alexandria Home Solutions in Clarkston installs windows, doors, decking, roofing, and siding across the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township. Five exterior trades sit under one contractor, so a window installation and a siding job run on the same crew standard and the same written quote. We pull permits, handle tear-out, clean up, and price the work before anything is ordered. Licensed and insured, with written warranties on materials and labor. Schedule your free consultation, call us at 248-277-5700.
Old windows are the largest single air leak in most Clarkston homes. ENERGY STAR reports that replacing single-pane windows with certified units saves an average of 568 dollars a year in the Northern climate zone, which covers all of Michigan. That is a 12 percent cut to your bill, and energy efficiency is only half the return.
Clarkston works exteriors harder than most Oakland County towns. Winter lows sit below freezing from December through February, and moisture off Deer Lake drives condensation into aging wood sashes. Houses in the Village Historic District carry local architectural styles that stock products rarely match.
Storm damage adds a second failure point. High winds crack window seals, lift shingles, and split siding panels, and a fogged pane never clears, as our guide to window condensation in Michigan winters explains. Clarkston homeowners protect their homes by fixing the whole envelope, not one opening at a time, so our five exterior services cover every layer that keeps weather out.
You pick the window, we handle the fit. Our window installation services cover double-hung, casement, awning, slider, bay, bow, and picture styles, sized to your actual opening. Custom window installation suits older Clarkston framing, where openings are rarely square. Every window replacement uses energy-efficient products rated for the Northern climate zone.
Sierra Pacific Industries builds hybrid units combining wood interiors, extruded aluminum exteriors, and 100 percent uPVC vinyl. The wood interior takes stain or paint, which matters on historic district homes where the sightline should read period-correct.
Window Force Inc. supplies vinyl replacement windows with multi-chamber frames. The chambers trap still air, slowing heat loss through the frame itself, not just the glass. This suits standard openings in 1990s Clarkston subdivisions.
Home Guard Industries provides insulated glass packages carrying Energy Star approval, plus steel and fiberglass door slabs with a polyurethane foam core, so windows and doors can run from one manufacturer.
A custom door changes the face of your house and the draft in your hallway. Clarkston door installation covers entry, French, storm, patio, and sliding patio units in steel and fiberglass. Door selection starts with how the opening is used: a north-facing entry needs a different glass package than a patio slider. Your rough opening gets measured before ordering, so the slab hangs square and the weatherstrip seals full length.
Composite decking gives you the look of wood without yearly sealing. Clarkston deck installation starts with the frame, because the frame fails first when snow load works on undersized joists. We size the structure to the span and finish in composite or treated lumber. Independence Township setback rules apply, and we pull the building permits.
Roof replacement protects everything underneath it. As a roofing company working across Oakland County, our Clarkston roof installation crews strip the old layer, run a roof inspection on the decking, replace anything soft, then lay new underlayment. Our roofing services mean full replacement, not patchwork, and our roofing contractors carry the same license, insurance, and warranty as every crew.
| Roofing System | Service Life | Cost Position | Typical Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Shingles | 20 to 30 years | Lower upfront | Clarkston colonials, ranches, split-levels |
| Metal Roofing Systems | 40 to 70 years | Higher upfront | Steep pitches, heavy snow shedding |
Asphalt Shingles remain the common choice on Clarkston colonials, ranches, and split-levels. They run 20 to 30 years, cost less upfront than metal, and match the roofline your street already reads as normal.
Metal roofing runs 40 to 70 years and sheds snow instead of holding it, so ice dams have less to build on. Metal roofing systems also reflect summer heat, trimming the cooling load. The upfront cost is higher and is earned back over service life, not year one.
Siding keeps water out of the wall cavity, the part you never see until it rots. Clarkston siding installation covers vinyl and steel panels in a range of colors and profiles. Vinyl costs less and handles freeze-thaw cycles without cracking. Steel takes hail and storm damage better. We replace the housewrap underneath either one.
Customer satisfaction shows up in the follow-up call, not a slogan. Customer service stays with the same rep through warranty registration.
1. Free consultation: We measure at your Clarkston home and talk through material, finish, and budget across whichever services you need.
2. Quote and product installation plan: You receive an itemized price naming manufacturer, model, and lead time. Nothing gets ordered until you sign.
3. Permits and building codes: Your paperwork gets filed with the Independence Township Building Department, which enforces Michigan building codes for Clarkston. Windows, decks, and roofs each carry their own building permits.
4. Installation: Crews protect surrounding surfaces, remove the old material, correct anything rotted, and finish the trim. Most single-service jobs wrap in one to three days.
5. Walkthrough and cleanup: You inspect the work with your lead installer. We haul the debris and register your warranty.
Fall and winter installs are normal in Michigan, not a compromise. Window crews work one opening at a time and seal each unit before moving on, so your furnace never fights an open wall. Roofing shifts to warmer afternoons because asphalt shingles need heat to seal. Late fall brings shorter lead times.
Spring and summer suit full-house projects and decking, which needs dry ground. Custom sizes take four to eight weeks. Check current Michigan energy rebate programs before you budget.
Alexandria Home Solutions serves the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township, ZIP codes 48346 and 48348. Crews reach Deer Lake, Pine Knob, Waldon Center, and the Historic District. Nearby communities:
Call 248-277-5700 to confirm your address.
Tell us which part of the exterior is failing and we will price it. One visit covers windows, doors, decking, roofing, and siding, so you can compare full-house options without booking five contractors. Your rep measures, explains materials, and leaves itemized pricing that day. Contact Alexandria Home Solutions and schedule your free consultation. We're open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Licensed and insured. Written warranties on materials and labor.
Yes. The Independence Township Building Department administers permits for the Village of Clarkston, and Michigan Residential Code Section R105.1 requires one for window replacement, roofing, and decking. We file it and book the inspection.
ENERGY STAR puts average savings at 568 dollars a year for Northern climate zone homes replacing single-pane windows, about 12 percent of the heating and cooling bill. Your figure depends on the count and how leaky the frames are.
Yes, and it saves a step. One rep quotes all five services in a single visit, and we sequence the work so roofing finishes before siding meets new trim.
Yes. Houses inside the Village Historic District need profiles that match local architectural styles. Sierra Pacific builds wood and aluminum-clad units that hold the original sight lines.
Yes. Alexandria Home Solutions offers financing so you can spread the cost across monthly payments. Terms are covered during your free consultation.
