Custom Home Building FAQQuestions, answered.

Every custom home is different, but plan on roughly 9–15 months from our first meeting to getting your keys. Permitting, site development, supply chain, and other unforeseen factors all play a role, and you’ll be kept in the loop every step of the way.

It’s a hard number to pin down, and more builders are moving away from a set price. Material and labor costs have fluctuated a lot, and your style and finish choices have a big impact. That said, we’re confident we can deliver a quality home starting as low as $200 per square foot, and we’ll give you an estimate based on your plan and materials before starting.

We offer both cost-plus and fixed-price contracts. Most bank construction loans require a fixed-price contract, so that’s often the right fit. With a fixed price, you and your lender know the total cost before we break ground. With cost-plus, our fee is an agreed-upon percentage of each month’s bills and you receive a copy of every invoice. We’ll help you choose the one that works with your financing.

Of course. We’re happy to show you any project we have underway, and we have some wonderful past clients who are glad to host a walkthrough. We always recommend seeing a builder’s work in person before you decide.

JM Homes is a third-generation builder local to Spokane. We grew up in the industry, learned from some of the best builders in the area, including Ted Miller, an award-winning custom builder with 30+ years of experience, and we maintain strong relationships with reputable subcontractors who stand behind their work.

A custom home means you get exactly what you want: the floor plan, the finishes, and unique features like a hidden pantry, theater room, dog-wash station, or full wet bar. Semi-custom can sometimes save money, but you’re limited to preset plans and finish options.

No. We can build on your land in Spokane and the surrounding area, and if you don’t have a lot yet, we work closely with several great local realtors to help you find the right place to build.

Not at all. If you have a plan, great. If not, we’ll customize one of our previously built plans or develop a new one from scratch to meet your exact needs, working with architects and designers as needed.