About Us
Nestled just south of Traverse City, MI, along Emerson Drive, Bay Area Contracting stands as a beacon of beauty and craftsmanship in the heart of northern Michigan. What began as a modest crew has grown into multiple teams of seasoned professionals, each excelling in their respective domains—from tile work to trim detailing, from project management to inspired design. At their state-of-the-art design center and workshop, experts bring visions to life. Bay Area Contracting’s stellar reputation and glowing client testimonials stand as a testament to their unwavering dedication to transforming visions into reality, one dream home at a time.
Award Winning Teams
It has been our immense honor to receive these awards from these fine organizations:
Best of Houzz Design 2017 & 2024
Red Hot Best: Traverse City 2024
Voted top 3 in the Home Builder/Contractor Category sponsored by My North.com
Parade of Homes (2008 - current)
- 2021 Parade of New Homes
- Award: Kitchen
- From Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area to Bay Area Contracting
- 2020 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place Master Suite
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #2
- 2020 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place Interior Design
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #2
- 2020 Parade of Homes
- Judges Choice: Best Overall
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #2
- 2020 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place Craftsmanship
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #2
- 2020 Parade of New Homes
- People’s Choice Award
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #2
- 2020 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place Exterior Design
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #2
- 2020 President’s Award
- In recognition of Exceptional leadership and devoted service
- From HBA to Dean Adams
- 2019 President’s Award
- In recognition of Exceptional leadership and devoted service
- From HBA to Dean Adams
- 2015 People’s Choice
- Best Overall Winner
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #5
- 2015 People’s Choice
- Best Overall Winner
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #17
- 2015 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place: People’s Choice Best Use of Space
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #17
- 2013 Small Business of The Year Top 10 (SBC)
- Top Ten Finalist
- From Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce to Bay Area Contracting
- 2013 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place Interior Design Award
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #3
- 2013 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place Exterior Design Award
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #3
- 2013 Parade of Homes
- 1st Place: Judges Choice Award
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #3
- 2013 People’s Choice
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #3
- 2011 People’s Choice
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #7
- 2011 People’s Choice
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #17
- 2011 People’s Choice
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, Home #6
- 2010 Parade of Homes
- People’s Choice Award
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- 2009 Parade of Homes
- People’s Choice Award
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
- Home #8
- 2009 Outstanding Builder of the Year
- From HBA to Dean Adams
- 2008 Parade of Homes
- People’s Choice
- From HBA to Bay Area Contracting, INC
Meet the Founders
Meet Dean and Tricia Adams, the visionaries behind Bay Area Contracting. With a background in framing, Dean recognized a gap in the market and founded the company in 2008 with a mission to offer comprehensive construction services to clients in northern Michigan. Dean and Tricia’s principles revolve around collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between their teams and preferred vendors, thus offering clients transparency and an enjoyable experience throughout their home construction or renovation journey.
Our Formula for Success
Project Managers
Tile Team
Custom Woodshop
Our in-house, state-of-the-art woodshop offers endless opportunities for custom home features. We craft personalized cabinets, doors, trim, furniture, and built-ins to meet your needs. Our team can also match stains to your materials for a cohesive design. This woodshop allows us to showcase our team’s unparalleled craftsmanship.
Paint Booth
Our talented team of tile installers are both experts and artists. From the preliminary tile layouts to the on-site installation, our team works tirelessly to bring our client’s vision to life. Our installers can work with an assortment of materials and grout colors, while expertly laying the tile in artful patterns.
Excavation Team
Trim Team
Bay Area Contracting expanded by hiring a skilled team of trim carpenters to uphold the thoughtful design, quality, and craftsmanship it’s known for. This team ensures precise project schedules and deadlines, enabling clients to enjoy their new homes sooner. Their attention to detail amplifies space design.
BAC Design Group
Preferred Vendors
We carefully hand select only the best expertise available in the industry. Our preferred vendors have worked with us for years on many projects to ensure premium quality. Here is a list of our favorites.
