Specialties
2018 BRAG Builder of the year and 2017/2018 Best of Houzz Winner! $100k minimum. Professional design-build remodeling and new custom homes in Washtenaw and surrounding counties. Specializing in Additions, Kitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodeling, custom built in cabinetry, and whole house remodeling, as well as fine custom homes. Full service design and build - WOWing our clients with "An Artist's Eye, a Craftsman's Touch" and the highest level of personalized customer service.
History
Established in 1973.
After 3 1/2 years of study in Architecture school, at the University of Michigan, Jim Acheson took some time off to learn building & construction from the inside out. He took some courses in carpentry and building management, and his instructor hired him for some building work. Discovering that he really liked building, Jim began his own business in 1973., He became renowned for his fine craftsmanship, and his eye for design. In 1976 he started hiring carpenters and later transferred all the construction work to his team of skilled carpenters, while Jim focused on design and project management. His business grew as clients referred him to friends, and more friends. Now he employs 12 to 14 people - including designers, project managers, and specialty carpenters. With 40 years of experience under his belt, Jim Acheson is highly regarded in the building industry for his technical expertise, problem solving skills, and his focus on integrity, customer service and outstanding design.
Meet the Business Owner: Jim A.
Growing up in a beautiful, historical farmhouse, Jim's love for architecture began when he was very young. He remembers as a boy, sitting on the family front porch, marveling at the intricacies of columns, detailed scrolls, and hand cut balustrades. As a young man, he loved to sketch architectural plans that he dreamed up.
After high school, Jim attended the University of Michigan and studied architecture, followed by construction management, and began his own business in 1973. In Ann Arbor, Jim met and married his wife, Marilyn, who joined his support team in the office as CFO, VP of marketing, HR, and many other roles. Together, besides growing the business, they raised three children, who have now gone off to begin their own families. Jim is a dedicated member of his church, the local builders association, and he loves to serve the community by helping serve meals to needy people in the area at Hope Clinic.