General Questions

What services does JLM Home Solutions provide?

New Construction and Home Renovation Specialists. We construct custom homes, guest houses, garages, and pole barns. JLM Home Solutions also specializes in additions to an entire home first floor and second floor. As home renovation specialists, JLM Home Solutions can renovate any room in your house turning your dreams and visions into a reality. We also can upgrade and improve the outside of your house with roofing, siding and decks. JLM Home Solutions is here to upgrade and improve your home so that you can enjoy living space that provides the comfort and joy that your family needs as well as improving the value of your home.

Are you licensed and insured in Michigan?

Yes.

What areas do you serve?

All of southwest and central Michigan. Our service area is centralized around Grand Rapids, Michigan. We service north to Muskegon, all along Lake Michigan, south to Niles and East to Lansing. Key cities are Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, Grand Haven, South Haven, Zeeland, Rockford, Hastings, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo.

Do you offer free consultations or estimates?

Yes. JLM Home Solutions provides a full analysis of proposed work with professional expertise free of charge to potential clients.

How do I get started with a new construction or renovation project?

Please contact us. Call or email us and we will promptly return your inquiry. We are available for your free consultation during business hours, evenings and weekends.

New Construction

What types of new construction projects do you specialize in?

We have expertise and experience with new construction projects of all sizes. Custom homes are our new construction specialty. We also have a successful business with new construction of outside alternative living with guest houses, garages with guest suites and garages and pole barns. We also can help expand your vision with new construction of additions to buildings.

Can you help with custom home design?

Yes. We have an architectural firm that we have a successful partnership. We can also work with any architectural firm that the client may want to independently engage.

How long does it take to build a new home?

In the State of Michigan, there are several factors with weather that can effect and impact the building of a new home. The timeline for the construction of a new home is also greatly effected by the size of the home, the complexity of construction plans, the uniqueness of design finishes and supply delays. Once we have a design and plan then we can provide a construction timeline that is realistic and can be counted upon, in most circumstances.

Do you handle permits and inspections?

JLM Home Solutions handles all permits and inspections.

What materials do you use for new home construction?

We use the best products available in the new home construction industry.

Home Renovation & Remodeling

What types of renovations do you offer?

JLM Home Solutions provides renovations for whatever your vision and dreams are whether it is an update to bathrooms and kitchens to more or rearranged living space. We are here for you.

Can you remodel kitchens and bathrooms?

We have great success remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Renovations that are highly impactful to the use of a person's home.

Do you offer whole-home renovations?

JLM Home Solutions can completely renovate your home.

How do you ensure my home remains livable during renovations?

We try and keep your home as useable as we can during renovations. We schedule the renovation in a way that allows space for renovation and areas for living in the best way that we can.

Can you help with historical home renovations?

JLM Home Solutions has a great amount of experience renovating historical homes including the great Heritage Hill area in Grand Rapids.

Budget & Financing

How much does a home renovation or new construction project typically cost?

Renovation and new construction vary greatly in cost and depend on the size and complexity of the project. We are able to give realistic information regarding costs after your free consultation.

Do you offer financing options?

We offer resources and partnerships with institutions that can provide financing options.

Can I make changes to my project budget during construction?

We offer the flexibility of changes to plans during the construction process. Some times changes to project can create an increase in construction costs.

What factors affect the overall project cost?

Challenge of location, weather, size and complexity of project, level of finishes and supplies.

Do you provide detailed cost breakdowns?

We offer general scope breakdowns of the costs associated with major parts of the project.

Project Process & Timeline

What is the typical timeline for a renovation or new build?

Timelines for a renovation or new construction project varies greatly according to the size and complexity of the project. Timelines are discussed and presented at the free consultation.

Can I make changes to my project after work has started?

We are always flexible to work with clients during the project to amend plans so that our clients are fully satisfied.

Will I have a dedicated project manager?

JLM Home Solutions will be the project manager and provide personal service.

How do you keep clients updated throughout the project?

We are in constant contact with our clients throughout the entire project. We are available in person, by phone call, text and email.

Quality & Materials

What brands and materials do you use in your projects?

Typical brands and materials that are industry standards and depend on the finishing level that the client wants

Do you offer eco-friendly or energy-efficient building options?

Yes.

How do you ensure quality workmanship?

By having a team of loyal, high end trades teams and employees that have been work partners for many years. Frequent site visits by the project manager to make sure that quality meets the company's high expectations.

Do you provide warranties on your work?

Manufacturers warranty their products. Outside, of that once payment and construction is complete a limited 1 year warranty is extended.

Can you match existing materials for renovations?

Yes depending on the products. It depends on the year that it was produced.

Miscellaneous

Do you work with interior designers or architects?

We work with designers and architects on almost every project. We strive to provide the most professional services in the planning and design of our projects.

Can you handle both small and large projects?

We handle both small and large projects on the inside and outside of buildings.

Do you offer outdoor living space renovations?

Yes. JLM Home Solutions can help a client turn their outdoor space into extended living area.

How do I maintain my home after renovations are complete?

Maintenance should be done according to their suggested maintenance and if any special instructions are necessary then we will provide that at the end of the project.

How can I see examples of your past projects?

Please visit our website at jlmhomesolutions.com and our facebook page JLM Home Solutions for many examples of past projects. We also customize providing of examples of past work according to your current project needs.