What We Do
At JMB Homes, we design thoughtful, high-quality living spaces that balance style, functionality, and comfort. From initial concept through final build, we focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creating homes that reflect the way you truly live.
The following services are part of our custom home building process:
Location Guidance
Custom Design & Planning
Transparent Cost Planning
Full-Service Building Experience & Lifelong Support
Phase
01
Planning & Design
- Contract & Deposit: Ratified agreement is distributed to all parties to trigger the official start.
- Architectural Drafting: Concept plans are sent to the architect for Preliminary Construction Plans.
- Client Review: You review and approve the preliminary plans.
- Final Drawings: Architect produces Signed and Sealed Construction Drawings while the civil engineer drafts the Site Plan.
- Final Approval: You sign off on the Site Plan for permit submission.
Phase
02
Permitting & Launch
- Permit Submission: Plans are bundled and sent to Carroll County (approx. 30–45 days for approval).
- Subcontractor Sync: JMB sends a “Start Package” to all trades with your specific plans and upgrades.
- Welcome Letter: You receive a contact list and showroom details to begin your selection process.
- Groundbreaking: Construction officially starts once closing occurs and the building permit is issued.
Phase
03
Selections & Pre-Construction
- Showroom Appointments: It is recommended to visit showrooms in this specific order:
- Cabinetry
- Flooring
- Low Voltage/ITG (Optional)
- Electrical Fixtures (Optional)
- Kitchen Countertops
- Exterior Selections: You’ll choose stone, siding, roof, and trim colors directly with JMB using sample books.
- Pre-Mechanical Meeting: An on-site walkthrough to confirm:
- HVAC and hose bib locations.
- Electrical layout (walking the site with the electrical company owner).
- Finalized appliance and flooring choices.
Phase
04
Construction & Mechanicals
- Lot Stake-out: The lot is staked; you are invited to walk the site to see the footprint.
- Mechanical Phase: Trades (Plumbing, HVAC, Electric) work for 30–40 days.
- Cabinet Field-Measure: The cabinet company measures the actual framed space to finalize your order.
- The Close-In Meeting: A final walkthrough of the “cleaned” house before drywall goes up.
Tip: This is the best time to take photos or videos of the internal wiring and plumbing for future reference.
Phase
05
Finishing & Handover
- Final Details: You select your specific countertop slabs and final paint colors.
- Site Grading: Final grading of the land, driveway layout review, and landscape installation.
- Pre-Settlement Walkthrough: Held 7–10 days before move-in to demonstrate systems and create a “punch list” of minor fixes.
- Move-In: Once inspections pass, the Use & Occupancy Permit is issued, and all balances are settled, you get the keys.
Planning & Design
Contract & Deposit:
Ratified agreement is distributed to all parties to trigger the official start.
Architectural Drafting:
Concept plans are sent to the architect for Preliminary Construction Plans.
Client Review:
You review and approve the preliminary plans.
Final Drawings:
Architect produces Signed and Sealed Construction Drawings while the civil engineer drafts the Site Plan.
Final Approval:
You sign off on the Site Plan for permit submission.
- Contract & Deposit: Ratified agreement is distributed to all parties to trigger the official start.
- Architectural Drafting: Concept plans are sent to the architect for Preliminary Construction Plans.
- Client Review: You review and approve the preliminary plans.
- Final Drawings: Architect produces Signed and Sealed Construction Drawings while the civil engineer drafts the Site Plan.
- Final Approval: You sign off on the Site Plan for permit submission.
Permitting & Launch
Permit Submission:
Plans are bundled and sent to Carroll County (approx. 30–45 days for approval).
Subcontractor Sync:
JMB sends a “Start Package” to all trades with your specific plans and upgrades.
Welcome Letter:
You receive a contact list and showroom details to begin your selection process.
Groundbreaking:
Construction officially starts once closing occurs and the building permit is issued.
- Permit Submission: Plans are bundled and sent to Carroll County (approx. 30–45 days for approval).
- Subcontractor Sync: JMB sends a “Start Package” to all trades with your specific plans and upgrades.
- Welcome Letter: You receive a contact list and showroom details to begin your selection process.
- Groundbreaking: Construction officially starts once closing occurs and the building permit is issued.
Selections & Pre-Construction
Showroom Appointments:
It is recommended to visit showrooms in this specific order:
- Cabinetry
- Flooring
- Low Voltage/ITG (Optional)
- Electrical Fixtures (Optional)
- Kitchen Countertops
Exterior Selections:
You’ll choose stone, siding, roof, and trim colors directly with JMB using sample books.
Pre-Mechanical Meeting:
An on-site walkthrough to confirm:
- HVAC and hose bib locations.
- Electrical layout (walking the site with the electrical company owner).
- Finalized appliance and flooring choices.
- Showroom Appointments: It is recommended to visit showrooms in this specific order:
- Cabinetry
- Flooring
- Low Voltage/ITG (Optional)
- Electrical Fixtures (Optional)
- Kitchen Countertops
- Exterior Selections: You’ll choose stone, siding, roof, and trim colors directly with JMB using sample books.
- Pre-Mechanical Meeting: An on-site walkthrough to confirm:
- HVAC and hose bib locations.
- Electrical layout (walking the site with the electrical company owner).
- Finalized appliance and flooring choices.
Construction & Mechanicals
Lot Stake-out:
The lot is staked; you are invited to walk the site to see the footprint.
Mechanical Phase:
Trades (Plumbing, HVAC, Electric) work for 30–40 days.
Cabinet Field-Measure:
The cabinet company measures the actual framed space to finalize your order.
The Close-In Meeting:
A final walkthrough of the “cleaned” house before drywall goes up.
Tip: This is the best time to take photos or videos of the internal wiring and plumbing for future reference.
- Lot Stake-out: The lot is staked; you are invited to walk the site to see the footprint.
- Mechanical Phase: Trades (Plumbing, HVAC, Electric) work for 30–40 days.
- Cabinet Field-Measure: The cabinet company measures the actual framed space to finalize your order.
- The Close-In Meeting: A final walkthrough of the “cleaned” house before drywall goes up.
Tip: This is the best time to take photos or videos of the internal wiring and plumbing for future reference.
Finishing & Handover
Final Details:
You select your specific countertop slabs and final paint colors.
Site Grading:
Final grading of the land, driveway layout review, and landscape installation.
Pre-Settlement Walkthrough:
Held 7–10 days before move-in to demonstrate systems and create a “punch list” of minor fixes.
Move-In:
Once inspections pass, the Use & Occupancy Permit is issued, and all balances are settled, you get the keys.
- Final Details: You select your specific countertop slabs and final paint colors.
- Site Grading: Final grading of the land, driveway layout review, and landscape installation.
- Pre-Settlement Walkthrough: Held 7–10 days before move-in to demonstrate systems and create a “punch list” of minor fixes.
- Move-In: Once inspections pass, the Use & Occupancy Permit is issued, and all balances are settled, you get the keys.
Important Lead Times to Remember
To keep the project on schedule, JMB secures bids 8 weeks in advance. Please be aware of these standard windows:
- Windows, Doors & Cabinets: 8 weeks
- Siding: 6 weeks
- Interior Doors: 4 weeks
Site Access
- Open Access: You are welcome to visit anytime. The home remains unlocked until floors are installed or power is turned on.
- Secure Access: Once the home is locked, JMB will provide an on-site key location for your after-hours or weekend visits.
01
Important Lead Times to Remember
To keep the project on schedule, JMB secures bids 8 weeks in advance. Please be aware of these standard windows:
- Windows, Doors & Cabinets: 8 weeks
- Siding: 6 weeks
- Interior Doors: 4 weeks
Site Access
- Open Access: You are welcome to visit anytime. The home remains unlocked until floors are installed or power is turned on.
- Secure Access: Once the home is locked, JMB will provide an on-site key location for your after-hours or weekend visits.