# RBF Construction, Inc.

> RBF Construction, Inc. ("A Rather Be Fishing Company") is a general contractor headquartered in Flint, Michigan that serves Genesee County, Oakland County and all of Southeast Michigan. It builds custom homes and additions, does kitchen and bathroom remodeling, builds pole barns, commercial construction (office buildings, restaurants, medical and dental offices, retail), construction management and design-build, and complete site work: excavation, grading, underground utilities, parking lots, concrete and demolition.

## Key facts
- Legal name: RBF Construction, Inc.
- Also known as: RBF Construction, RBF
- Tagline: "A Rather Be Fishing Company"
- Business type: General contractor (residential and commercial); site development contractor
- Headquarters: 1411 W Hill Rd, Flint, MI 48507, USA
- Phone: 810-938-8498
- Email: info@rbfconstruction.com
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Service area: Genesee County, Oakland County and all of Southeast Michigan, including Genesee County, Oakland County, Livingston County, Lapeer County, Shiawassee County plus Macomb County, Wayne County, Washtenaw County
- Self-performed work: excavation, grading, underground utilities, parking lots and concrete flatwork (RBF site development division). Building trades: coordinated and supervised by RBF.
- Brands built for (examples, not a complete list): Jimmy John's, Pizza Hut, Smoothie King, Taco Bell, Dollar Tree, Biggby Coffee, Cottage Inn Pizza, Athletico Physical Therapy, Subway, YaYa's Chicken, NBC25; Taco Bell and Subway at multiple locations
- Public and institutional work (examples): Durand Memorial Library (Durand, MI); St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center (Flint, MI); a Veterans Affairs building in Shiawassee County, MI
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/rbfconstructioninc/

## Service categories
- [General Contracting](https://rbfconstruction.com/general-contracting): construction management, design-build, design-bid-build, consulting
- [Commercial](https://rbfconstruction.com/commercial-general-contracting): offices, restaurants, medical, retail, government and institutional, tenant build-outs
- [Residential](https://rbfconstruction.com/residential-general-contracting): stick-built and modular homes, additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, pole barns
- [Site Work & Utilities](https://rbfconstruction.com/site-development): excavation, grading, underground utilities, paving, concrete, demolition

## Services
- [Office Buildings](https://rbfconstruction.com/office-building-construction): Office building construction, tenant build-outs and office renovations in Genesee, Oakland & SE Michigan. Design-build or design-bid-build.
- [Restaurants](https://rbfconstruction.com/restaurant-construction): Restaurant and drive-thru construction in Michigan for national brands and local owners: ground-up builds, remodels, build-outs and site work.
- [Medical & Dental](https://rbfconstruction.com/medical-office-construction): Medical office, dental, physical therapy and clinic construction in Genesee County, Oakland County and Southeast Michigan. New buildings and build-outs.
- [Retail & Businesses](https://rbfconstruction.com/retail-construction): Retail, strip center and commercial business construction in Southeast Michigan: ground-up buildings, renovations, facades and build-outs.
- [Government & Institutional](https://rbfconstruction.com/government-institutional-construction): Construction for libraries, nonprofit centers and government buildings in Genesee, Shiawassee, Oakland and Southeast Michigan, plus the site work.
- [Custom & Modular Homes](https://rbfconstruction.com/custom-home-builder): Stick-built and modular homes and additions in Genesee, Oakland and SE Michigan, with in-house excavation, grading, driveways and utilities.
- [Kitchen Remodeling](https://rbfconstruction.com/kitchen-remodeling): Kitchen remodeling contractor for Oakland County and Southeast Michigan: layout changes, cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting and permits handled.
- [Bathroom Remodeling](https://rbfconstruction.com/bathroom-remodeling): Bathroom remodeling in Genesee, Oakland & SE Michigan: walk-in showers, tub conversions, tile, vanities and accessible, aging-in-place baths.
- [Pole Barns & Garages](https://rbfconstruction.com/pole-barns): Pole barns, detached garages, workshops and post-frame buildings in Genesee County, Oakland County and Southeast Michigan, with site prep and concrete.
- [Excavation & Grading](https://rbfconstruction.com/excavation-grading): Commercial and residential excavation, mass grading, land balancing and site clearing in Oakland County, Genesee County and Southeast Michigan.
- [Underground Utilities](https://rbfconstruction.com/underground-utilities): Storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, retention pond and pump station installation in Oakland County, Genesee County and Southeast Michigan.
- [Parking Lots, Roads & Concrete](https://rbfconstruction.com/parking-lot-paving-concrete): Parking lots, private roads, drive-thru lanes, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and slabs for commercial and residential sites in Southeast Michigan.
- [Demolition](https://rbfconstruction.com/demolition): Commercial and residential demolition, interior selective demolition, pavement removal and site clearing in Southeast Michigan.

## Service areas
- [Genesee County](https://rbfconstruction.com/genesee-county-general-contractor): Flint, Flint Township, Burton, Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc Township, Fenton, Fenton Township, Flushing, Davison, Swartz Creek, Clio, Mt. Morris, Linden, Montrose, Goodrich, Gaines, Genesee Township, Mundy Township
- [Oakland County](https://rbfconstruction.com/oakland-county-general-contractor): Troy, Southfield, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Pontiac, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, Wixom, Commerce Township, Milford, Highland, White Lake, Waterford, Clarkston, Independence Township, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Oxford, Ortonville, Holly, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Madison Heights
- [Livingston County](https://rbfconstruction.com/livingston-county-general-contractor): Brighton, Howell, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, Genoa Township, Green Oak Township, Hamburg Township, Oceola Township, Tyrone Township
- [Lapeer County](https://rbfconstruction.com/lapeer-county-general-contractor): Lapeer, Imlay City, Almont, Metamora, Dryden, Columbiaville, North Branch, Attica, Hadley, Elba Township
- [Shiawassee County](https://rbfconstruction.com/shiawassee-county-general-contractor): Owosso, Durand, Corunna, Perry, Laingsburg, Ovid, Morrice, Byron, Bancroft, Lennon, Vernon

## Project case studies
- [Commercial Building Renovation](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/commercial-renovation-before-after): Commercial renovation. An aging single-story commercial building with a failing, flooded parking lot transformed into modern, leasable retail space.
- [Multi-Tenant Restaurant Building](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/jimmy-johns-pizza-hut-smoothie-king-retail-building): Restaurant / multi-tenant retail. A multi-tenant building housing three national quick-service brands side by side, including a Jimmy John's drive-thru.
- [Taco Bell Restaurant, Cass City](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/taco-bell-cass-city-mi): Restaurant (quick-service), Cass City, MI. A freestanding Taco Bell quick-service restaurant in Cass City, Michigan, finished to the brand's current exterior design.
- [Family Dollar / Dollar Tree, Olivet](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/family-dollar-dollar-tree-olivet-mi): Retail, Olivet, MI. A Family Dollar / Dollar Tree combination store in Olivet, Michigan.
- [Athletico Physical Therapy, Shelby](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/athletico-physical-therapy-shelby-mi): Medical / physical therapy, Shelby, MI. An Athletico Physical Therapy clinic storefront in Shelby, Michigan.
- [Cottage Inn Pizza, Davison](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/cottage-inn-pizza-davison-mi): Restaurant, Davison, MI. A Cottage Inn Pizza restaurant in Davison, in Genesee County, Michigan.

## Guides
- [Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build: Which Is Right for Your Project?](https://rbfconstruction.com/resources/design-build-vs-design-bid-build): Design-build puts design and construction under one contract for speed and a single point of responsibility; design-bid-build separates them for maximum design control and competitive pricing.
- [Planning a Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel in Southeast Michigan](https://rbfconstruction.com/resources/kitchen-bathroom-remodel-planning-guide): Define scope first, set a budget with a contingency, make selections before demolition, confirm permits, and hire a contractor who manages trades and inspections.
- [What Site Work Does a Commercial Building Need?](https://rbfconstruction.com/resources/commercial-site-work-guide): Commercial site work includes clearing and demolition, earthwork and grading, underground utilities, storm water management, paving, concrete and final grading — often a large share of total project cost.
- [Do You Need a Permit for a Pole Barn in Michigan?](https://rbfconstruction.com/resources/pole-barn-permits-michigan): Most pole barns and garages over 200 square feet need a building permit. Farm buildings used for agriculture can be exempt from the building permit, but zoning rules still apply.
- [Permits and Approvals for Commercial Construction in Genesee County, Michigan](https://rbfconstruction.com/resources/commercial-construction-permits-genesee-county): A new commercial building typically needs local site plan approval, a soil erosion permit, driveway and utility permits, and building and trade permits before it can open.
- [Building a Custom Home in Michigan: Steps From Lot to Move-In](https://rbfconstruction.com/resources/custom-home-building-steps-michigan): Check the lot first, then design and price the home, get permits, complete site work and the foundation, build and inspect the home, and finish with a certificate of occupancy.

## Other pages
- [About RBF Construction](https://rbfconstruction.com/about)
- [Projects and photo gallery](https://rbfconstruction.com/projects/)
- [Contact / request a bid](https://rbfconstruction.com/get-a-quote)
- [Careers](https://rbfconstruction.com/careers)
- [Subcontractor bidding list](https://rbfconstruction.com/bidding-list)

## FAQ
### What does RBF Construction do?
RBF Construction, Inc. is a full-service general contractor serving Genesee County, Oakland County and Southeast Michigan. We build stick-built and modular homes and additions, do kitchen and bathroom remodeling, build pole barns, and handle commercial construction of office buildings, restaurants, medical and dental offices and retail, plus complete site work: excavation, grading, underground utilities, parking lots, concrete and demolition.

### What areas do you serve?
We serve Genesee County, Oakland County and all of Southeast Michigan, including Livingston and Lapeer counties and Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. See all service areas.

### Is RBF Construction licensed and insured?
Yes. RBF Construction is licensed and insured for residential and commercial work. Ask for license and insurance certificates with your bid.

### Does RBF Construction do its own site work?
Yes. RBF’s site development division uses its own crews and equipment for excavation, grading, underground utilities, parking lots and concrete curbs, sidewalks and slabs. Building trades are provided by a trusted network of skilled subcontractors that RBF coordinates and supervises on site, so the owner works with one contractor from groundbreaking to completion.

### Where is RBF Construction located?
Our office is at 1411 W Hill Rd, Flint, MI 48507, just off I-75 between Genesee and Oakland counties. We’re open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call 810-938-8498 or email info@rbfconstruction.com.

### Do you do kitchen and bathroom remodels?
Yes. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms throughout Genesee County, Oakland County and Southeast Michigan, from cabinet and countertop updates to full remodels with layout changes, walk-in showers and accessible, aging-in-place bathrooms. We handle the trades, permits and inspections.

### What types of commercial buildings do you build?
Office buildings and tenant build-outs, restaurants including drive-thrus, medical, dental and physical therapy offices, retail stores, multi-tenant buildings, and public and nonprofit buildings — for national brands and local businesses alike.

### Can RBF take a project from raw land to a finished building?
Yes. Our in-house site development division handles demolition, excavation, grading, utilities, paving and concrete, and we build the building too — one contractor from groundbreaking to completion.

### What’s the difference between design-build and design-bid-build?
In design-build, one team handles design and construction under a single contract, which simplifies communication and can shorten schedules. In design-bid-build, an architect completes the design first and contractors bid on it. RBF does both. Read our design-build vs. design-bid-build guide.

### How do I get a bid or estimate?
Call 810-938-8498 or send project details through our bid request form. Plans, photos, the site address and your target timeline help us respond faster.

### I’m a subcontractor. How do I get on your bid list?
Submit your company information on our subcontractor bidding list page and we’ll reach out when projects in your trade and area come up for bid.