The American Pickers star has renovated many of the properties over the years, as The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal the total cost of the construction has set him back $322,461.
Mike purchased a 3,166-square-foot house for $700,000 on May 20, 2022, and has been renovating the historic home, which is 151 years old.
He filed a building permit for the home in April 2024 for a remodel and repair of the tower and front porch, bringing the total cost for the remodel to $200,000, according to the permit.
Mike filed a permit for his vacation rental Two Lanes Guesthouse to “repair and replace rotting belly trim on front facade.”
According to the permit, the total cost is $10,000.
As for Mike’s bike shop Columbia Motor Alley, which he purchased in July 2022, he filed a permit to “remove the existing TPO membrane and replace it with a new 60 mil TPO membrane.”
Installing the pergola cost $17,730, according to the permit.
Another permit for the property to “install 1′ underground gas line for fire pit including risers, regulators, and necessary materials” cost $4,400.
For a permit for “footers for planter walls and pergola,” the improvement cost Mike $6,500.
A final permit was filed to “remove existing roof systems down to the existing deck. Inspect and replace damaged or deteriorated decking. Supply and install minimum R-30 polyiso insulation mechanically fastened through both layers over plywood decking.”
This renovation cost $20,081.
Mike’s work to revamp Columbia hasn’t been easy, as he was hit with construction issues and backlash from the community.
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