Norton Shores is a growing residential community just south of Muskegon, popular with families drawn to the Mona Shores school district and the easy access to both Lake Michigan and Mona Lake. The housing stock here is largely post-1970s, with a mix of established neighborhoods and newer custom builds — and a steady demand for additions and renovations as families grow into their homes.
Because Norton Shores developed mostly in the modern era, many of our projects here involve adding onto existing homes rather than restoring old ones — second-story additions, expanded kitchens and great rooms, and custom new builds on the remaining empty lots near the lakes. The city's zoning is administered by the City of Norton Shores, and lakefront properties near Mona Lake and Lake Michigan carry their own shoreline considerations.
We have served Norton Shores for over twenty years with custom home construction, additions, renovations, and restoration, and we bring the structural expertise that additions and lakefront builds both require.
Much of Norton Shores was built after 1970, so projects are often additions rather than restorations. We evaluate the existing framing and foundation to confirm they can carry a second story or expanded footprint before we build.
Properties near Mona Lake and the Lake Michigan shore carry shoreline setbacks and drainage requirements. We coordinate the required permits and design foundations suited to the waterfront.
Norton Shores administers its own zoning and permitting. We pull the correct permits and schedule inspections at each phase so the project stays compliant and resale-ready.
Many Norton Shores projects are driven by growing families — kitchen expansions, great rooms, second-story additions, and master suites. We plan these so the addition blends seamlessly with the existing home.
New homes built around your vision, designed for the coast and built to last.
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Learn MoreTwo decades building in West Michigan's coastal conditions — dune soils, lake-effect weather, and shoreline regulations.
We evaluate foundations, framing, and load paths before we build — so additions and renovations last.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and a member of the NAHB and HBA Lakeshore.
Yes, if the existing framing and foundation can support it. We evaluate the structure first, then design the second-story addition so the load paths are sound and the exterior blends with the original home.
Yes. We build new custom homes on empty Norton Shores lots, including properties near Mona Lake and Lake Michigan, coordinating shoreline permits where required and pulling City of Norton Shores permits.
Yes. Many Norton Shores homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s and are ready for updates. We handle kitchen and great-room expansions, master-suite additions, and full renovations that modernize the layout while reusing the sound parts of the existing structure.
Yes. We build and renovate on Mona Lake and Lake Michigan lakefront property in Norton Shores, coordinating shoreline setbacks, drainage, and the required permits.
Gary Katt is Simply the Best if you want a builder you can trust with your home or your business ....The KattMann as his friends and clients call him ....has all the experience and shows up early and gets the job done with a reasonable and competitive fee for all his expertise... he is second to none.
Gary is a skilled craftsman, with an excellent team of sub-contractors. His work is of the highest quality, with competitive pricing. We are currently working with Gary on our forever new home. Gary has been our choice for several years. You will not be disappointed. A true professional.
Gary Katt is solid, knowledgeable and has assisted in remodeling/stand-alone projects. Very fair and always willing to assist. I've utilized Gary since 2009.
Gary has done numerous projects for us over the years. He is a very conscientious, hard worker and his assistant, Jim is a great compliment to his team. Additionally, Gary is a very kind person and interesting to speak with. You'll find that he's a pleasure to work with.
I had Gary at my house so many times. Each time I was always pleased with the results. He would let me know exactly what was going on. I was pleased will all the work done. Gary is the first person I call for everything to be done on my home. Dorothy Corradi
Great builder, great quality at a good price. Will definitely use again as work is needed.
Gary Katt is Simply the Best if you want a builder you can trust with your home or your business ....The KattMann as his friends and clients call him ....has all the experience and shows up early and gets the job done with a reasonable and competitive fee for all his expertise... he is second to none.
Gary is a skilled craftsman, with an excellent team of sub-contractors. His work is of the highest quality, with competitive pricing. We are currently working with Gary on our forever new home. Gary has been our choice for several years. You will not be disappointed. A true professional.
Gary Katt is solid, knowledgeable and has assisted in remodeling/stand-alone projects. Very fair and always willing to assist. I've utilized Gary since 2009.
Gary has done numerous projects for us over the years. He is a very conscientious, hard worker and his assistant, Jim is a great compliment to his team. Additionally, Gary is a very kind person and interesting to speak with. You'll find that he's a pleasure to work with.
I had Gary at my house so many times. Each time I was always pleased with the results. He would let me know exactly what was going on. I was pleased will all the work done. Gary is the first person I call for everything to be done on my home. Dorothy Corradi
Great builder, great quality at a good price. Will definitely use again as work is needed.
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