Acheson Builders

We design and build custom homes tailored to your lifestyle and budget. Our process combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create energy-efficient, durable spaces. Clients benefit from personalized attention throughout the construction process.

Transform your kitchen with custom cabinetry, modern layouts, and functional design. Our team ensures minimal disruption while delivering high-quality results that enhance both aesthetics and usability for daily living.

Create luxurious, functional bathrooms with custom fixtures and space-optimized designs. We handle all aspects from plumbing updates to finishing touches, ensuring ADA-compliant solutions when needed.

Convert unused basement space into functional living areas with custom layouts and finishes. Our team manages structural changes, moisture control, and code compliance for safe, valuable home expansions.

Enhance curb appeal and property value with siding replacement, window installation, and architectural improvements. We use durable materials and energy-efficient solutions to protect and beautify your home's exterior.

Certified Graduate Builder with 50+ years of experience in custom home construction. Recognized for design excellence and commitment to quality craftsmanship in the Ann Arbor building community.

Integral to project management and client relations with decades of experience ensuring smooth execution of complex remodeling projects while maintaining the company's high standards.

Oversees project timelines and coordination, known for prompt communication and attention to detail in managing both small renovations and large-scale construction projects.

Skilled craftsman with extensive experience in custom cabinetry and finish work, consistently praised for precision and professionalism during client projects.

Experienced in both structural and decorative elements, recognized for problem-solving skills and ability to execute complex design visions while maintaining practical functionality.

We specialize in custom home construction, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement conversions, and exterior upgrades throughout the Ann Arbor area.

We operate in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline, Northville, Plymouth, Brighton, Belleville, and surrounding communities in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, and Livingston Counties.

Our approach emphasizes thorough planning, personalized design consultations, and continuous client communication to ensure projects meet both aesthetic goals and practical needs.

Yes, we're Lead-Safe Certified under EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (TSCA Section 402) for safe handling of pre-1978 housing materials.

Currently we don't provide direct financing, but we can recommend trusted local lenders experienced in home construction and remodeling projects.

Contact us via phone at (734) 668-1940 or email [email protected] to discuss your project and arrange an initial design consultation.

Acheson has completed multiple projects for us: total kitchen remodel,
screened porch creation, dining room creation, master bed and bath including walk-in closet, powder room and childrens bathroom. The planning and thoughtfulness has been first rate and the workmanship has been top notch. In addition Jim solved some knotty structural issues with great care.

We hired Acheson Builders for a kitchen remodel that included a refresh of a half bath and a laundry room. We absolutely loved Lauren McCabe, the designer and coordinator of all purchased items, paint colors, etc. She is amazing, and we would highly recommend Lauren. Lauren and Jim Acheson (owner) were both very professional in all of our interactions with them. They took plenty of time with us at our first meeting, and were careful to understand our requests.

The crew, headed by lead carpenter Kevin, did a terrific job. The only criticisms I have are of some of the subcontractors. The painters were sloppy; I am having to touch up areas on the window trim where they left bare wood, and I'm still scraping splatters of paint off of the granite countertops and tile backsplash. The tilers left a hazy film (from the grout) over the glossy tiles in the accent backsplash over the gas cook top, which I can scrape off with my fingernail.

That's just sloppy. Also, I was very unhappy with the original floor finish. We ordered unfinished natural maple, which Kevin and the crew did a great job of installing. The finisher was a sub, and his schedule was extremely full, he had to squeeze us between other jobs. It was obvious he was rushed by the quality of the first poly coating, there were rough patches and bubbles in several places.

We complained, he apologized and redid the entire floor. So while I'm happy with the professional response and the quick correction, I'm still not happy with the floor. We had factory-finished floors installed in the bedrooms several years ago, and maybe it is not fair to compare factory-finished with on-site finishing. If that is the case, then I can't fault the subcontractor. Keep this in mind if you are considering light-colored hardwood, and be sure to ask questions of your designer.

The factory-finished maple has a nice warm, almost peachy color, and the poly finish is absolutely perfect in consistency and shine. The on-site maple is more yellow, which I don't like as well, and the finish is less shiny and much harder to mop clean. I had expected the two finishes to look and perform the same when finished.
Overall, I would recommend Acheson Builders. We fully intend to hire them again in the near future, and are excited about getting to work with Lauren again.

Visitors are always impressed with the quality work Acheson Builders did for us. Our home remodel was a very complicated project. We have a Civil War-era house that has been changed considerably over the years by previous owners. We hired Acheson to completely update it. Our local historic district prevented them from changing things that probably should have been torn down and rebuilt from scratch, but they found clever ways of working around all the impediments. Our house is really one of a kind now.

Acheson Builders gets high marks from me. They were well organized and respectful of my home. Every few days I was given an update of who would be working and what they were doing. If there would be a change in plans Jason, the project manager would call to update me. Their attention to detail in this bathroom project was outstanding - from the first planning visit by Lauren to the final inspection by Jason. They will definitely be the team for my next project.