An Artist's Eye, A Craftsman's Touch

Acheson Builders shows its stuff at 2026 Home, Garden, Lifestyle Show

Guests at this year's H G L show browsed a gallery of 20 of the best recent New Homes, Design & Build projects, Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling, and Additions. Jim Acheson and members of the Acheson Builders crew answered visitors' questions and discussed new home and remodeling options. The show took place on March 21-22, 2026.

Read About This Year's Home, Garden, and Lifestyle Show

Grateful Words from a Contented Customer

Dear Jim,

As our renovation draws to a close, we are feeling very humbled and indebted to you and the whole Acheson team for bringing our dreams to life. We could not be more pleased and delighted with how everything has turned out.

Best of all, we have truly enjoyed the process over the past 5 months -- no small part of which has been getting to know you and your staff. On the note, we want you to know that we think very highly of every member of your team who worked on our project -- bar none, they are wonderful people, skilled professionals, and a pleasure to work with. We will miss them around the house!

Our overriding "takeaway" from this experience with your company is that Acheson Builders does things "right" -- thoughtfully, thoroughly, with strong communication, and in partnership with the client. This is an increasingly rare thing in this world, and we value it and are grateful to you for it. We look forward to more projects together down the line.

Very warmly,

-- Your Contented Customer

Handwritten thank you note praising acheson builders and its entire crew for amazingly wonderful home renovation experience. Dated 26 june 2024.

An Artist’s Eye,
A Craftsman’s Touch.

Since 1973, Acheson Builders, Inc. has been designing and building new custom homes — and remodeling existing homes — artfully crafting each to maximize beauty, practicality, and durability.

Want to find out what we can do for you?

Get in touch with us, or visit our offices in Ann Arbor and we’ll be happy to discuss your home improvement needs and find a solution designed to fit your individual home and budget.

Need personal attention?

Small or large, your project will receive the benefit of the greater Ann Arbor area’s most experienced and skilled home remodeling and renovation professionals who are committed to designing and building long term value into every project.

“Thanks again for the service that your company provided. It is a pleasure to work with professionals.“
— S.C., Northville, MI

26-year member! Accredited since 2000!

The Better Business Bureau has given Acheson Builders an A+ rating continuously since 2000.

Badge stating best business of 2026 -- three best rated certificate.

Certificate stating best business of 2026 in ann arbor michigan -- three best rated certificate.

Ten Year Winner!

Three Best Rated® identifies the top three local businesses in many categories, including building contractors. Each year since 2016, Acheson Builders has been chosen in the Ann Arbor area.

What Three Best Rated says:

“Acheson Builders, Inc. is an award-winning and highly respected Custom Design Builder and Remodeler. Acheson Builders is skilled in designing, planning, and building everything from newer structures to historic homes, custom builds to remodels. They are experts in creating home solutions for the needs of growing families, work-from-home executives, and aging-in-place seniors. Whether the goal is to obtain more living/working space, luxury amenities, better energy efficiency, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, or any other home improvement or upgrade, Acheson Builders provides quality workmanship and brings high standards of integrity and care to every project.”

Best of 2023: home remodeler. Some builder digest.

Best in 2023!

Acheson Builders is a distinguished firm led by Jim Acheson, who is a Certified Graduate Builder, a Certified Graduate Remodeler, and a Certified Aging In Place Specialist. With a commitment to ongoing education, Acheson and his team have honed their skills and expertise through affiliations with organizations like the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Acheson’s meticulous nature, cultivated from his background as a jeweler’s son, ensures that every aspect of the design and construction process is meticulously executed. Clients benefit from his keen eye for detail as well as his innovative problem-solving skills.