Business Details
42 Years
experience
Custom Homes Built to Last in Minneapolis
JPC Custom Homes is a second-generation, family-owned homebuilding company with over 140 years of combined experience serving the greater Minneapolis area. Since 1984, we have specialized in constructing custom homes with a focus on quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and collaborative client relationships. Our hands-on approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions from initial consultation to final walkthrough, supported by a standard one-year home warranty. We prioritize transparency, local expertise, and enduring construction methods, treating every project as if it were our own home. 
Services
Custom Home Building
Floor Plan Design
Homesite Selection
Construction Management
Material Selection
Home Warranty
Architectural Services
Site Evaluation
Project Supervision
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined homebuilding experience.
- Our family-owned business provides hands-on project oversight.
- We include a one-year home warranty with every build.
- Local experts serving Minneapolis and surrounding counties.
- Custom designs tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
What people say
Excellent craftsmanship
Great communication
Timely project completion
Attentive to details
Quality materials used
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in constructing fully customized residences tailored to client preferences and lifestyles. Our process combines architectural design, material selection, and expert craftsmanship to create durable, high-quality homes. Clients receive personalized guidance from initial concept through final walkthrough, ensuring every detail meets their specifications.
Floor Plan Design
Our team offers architectural design services to develop or modify floor plans that optimize space and functionality. Clients may select from existing designs or collaborate with our experts to create unique layouts. We focus on maximizing natural light, flow, and practicality while aligning with budgetary constraints.
Homesite Selection
We assist clients in identifying and securing ideal building sites across Hennepin, Wright, and Carver counties. Our expertise includes assessing topography, orientation, and zoning regulations to ensure optimal home placement. We provide guidance on lot features that enhance property value and livability.
Construction Management
Our hands-on approach includes managing all construction phases with direct supervision from experienced project managers. We coordinate subcontractors, ensure adherence to timelines, and maintain quality control throughout the build. Clients receive regular updates and transparent communication during every project stage.
Home Warranty
Every home includes a comprehensive warranty through Residential Warranty Company, LLC. Our coverage extends beyond standard protections, offering clients peace of mind with 1-, 2-, and 10-year terms. We address any post-occupancy concerns promptly to ensure long-term satisfaction.
People
Phillip Kothrade
Owner
Phillip oversees sales, estimating, and operations at JPC Custom Homes. With a construction management degree and experience since 2009, he ensures quality control and client satisfaction while continuing his father's legacy of excellence.
Nancy Kothrade
Administrative Manager
Nancy manages daily operations and accounting for JPC Custom Homes. Holding an MBA, she coordinates with mortgage lenders and subcontractors to streamline the building process for homeowners.
Joel Lemke
Project Manager
Joel supervises job sites and subcontractors with over 35 years of experience. His carpentry expertise and attention to detail ensure every home meets JPC's high standards for quality and durability.
Rosie Hum
Project Coordinator
Rosie assists clients with material selections and project coordination. Her background in real estate helps homeowners make informed decisions about design choices and allowances throughout the building process.
Jonas Philipp
Project Manager
Jonas collaborates with Joel to oversee construction sites. His dedication to quality craftsmanship and client communication ensures projects maintain JPC's reputation for excellence in custom homebuilding.
Questions
What areas do you serve for custom home construction?
We build custom homes throughout the Minneapolis metropolitan area, including Hennepin, Wright, and Carver counties, with expertise in Corcoran, Buffalo, and Lake Minnetonka regions.
Can I use my own home design or floor plan?
Yes, we work with client-provided plans or collaborate to customize existing designs, ensuring your home reflects your unique preferences and property requirements.
What warranty options are available?
Every home includes a standard one-year warranty, with optional 2- and 10-year coverage through Residential Warranty Company, LLC, providing comprehensive protection beyond state minimums.
How involved will I be in the building process?
Clients maintain full control over design and material selections, with regular updates and consultations throughout construction to ensure transparency and alignment with expectations.
Do you assist with finding a building lot?
Yes, we help clients evaluate and secure suitable properties, considering topography, zoning, and orientation to optimize home placement and functionality.
What sets JPC Custom Homes apart from other builders?
Our family-owned business combines 40+ years of local experience with hands-on project management, durable construction methods, and personalized service that treats every client like family.
Reviews (2)
DeAnna Paulette
Jun 30, 2021
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We started our journey with JPC Custom Homes in 2018, and moved into our custom built home in Carver, MN in August 2019. From the initial design consultation to helping us find lots with open builder allowances, through construction, completion and warranty repair work, JPC Custom Homes (the Kothrade family and all their employees) have been a dream to work with. Not only are they kind people, but they are extremely professional and knowledgeable! The quality of their work is impeccable through and through. They are also timely in their responses (via phone or email), great communicators and our
Eric B.
Jan 21, 2019
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We had exceptional craftsmanship, great communications and wonderful attention to detail from JPC Custom Homes as they transformed our unfinished basement. The addition of our family room, kitchen, bathroom and exercise room complete finished our home. We could not be happier with the process or the final results. Would strongly recommend JPC Custom Homes for your building or remodeling project. ~ Eric & Jan Bailey, Buffalo, MN
