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JG Development Inc

Homebuilders, General Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

JG Development is a local, 100% employee-owned residential and commercial contractor and single-site developer. We build homes, we build commercial structures, we build places of worship, and we build more. But what we really love to build is intangible: trust and long-lasting relationships. We love what we do, and we want you—our customer—to love what we do for you. To that end, we’re a quality-focused organization. And to deliver quality, we offer the specific knowledge, experience and expertise your project needs through our five divisions: Brio Design Homes: Design and build a timeless dream home that's just your style. Vive Home Transformations: Transform your entire home, construct an addition, or renovate a single space. National Construction: Expand your local business, building or community facility to drive growth, with a guided team approach. NCI-Roberts Construction: Update your church or nonprofit building to better serve your mission, with a process considerate of committee leadership and fundraising. Supreme Structures: Build or remodel your restaurant, brewery or retail space; a division of JG Development since 2024. What truly separates JG Development from other construction firms is the breadth of our capabilities, combined with our operational flexibility. While we build everything from geothermal luxury homes to commercial high-rises—we also source unique building materials, will act as your real estate liaison, and can offer you other services that make your project more integrated and more convenient.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

New home construction, home remodeling, commercial construction and remodeling services, churches and nonprofits, construction management, general contracting services

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

3.019 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
5%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
3.0
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Kristin N.
07/2015
5.0
home builders, interior designers
  + 0 more
Very smooth process, interior design help was great and much appreciated. Very helpful all the way through the process.
Description of Work: Updates to inside of home including painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daniela D.
05/2015
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I contacted this contractor and they told me they could do the work in December of 2014 for $15,000 project. They weren’t ready in December and they would start in April 2015. The company started demolishing my place and doing electrical work and getting pieces for the structure but no placement while I was traveling. While I was traveling I learned from them that they had not got the permit (had 5 months to do so). When they finally asked the permit, they had it refused since my condo is considered commercial and not residential, so it would be under a different code. The engineer took responsibility and re-did the plan with me and the contractor without asking more money. However in this contingency I discovered that the contractor had changed my original plan without my knowledge (making the estimate much more for what I wanted but much cheaper for the plan he changed it to) The contractor said the modified project will cost much more (which I did not understand as the changes were minimal). I had chosen this contractor in October and am now finding they provided me with non-realistic/false estimate (lower than other companies) and promised to build in December, but did not end up starting until April. I came back home and I can’t go home as my place is not finished (I am renting a room now). They have given me an estimate that was not my version of the plan. They changed the plan without telling me and had me sign the contract. They put me in a very bad situation because I can’t give them more money (as they are asking for a lot more then they initially asked) JG proposed to cancel the work and if I do that I have no one to do the work and number two: they won’t give me all my money back. I just want this project built and to have them free me from this damage (complete the project) so I can go home. JG needs to take responsibility for their mistake in pricing, I am not saying this was intentional but it was their mistake when they gave me the estimate and it has made a huge negative impact on my life and living situation. They promised me another estimate a month ago and now are saying they are busy. I have contacted back the engineer and provided JG with all of the explanations they would need and still no estimate However, they did respond telling me they would give me one but the time has passed and I cannot wait any longer I need to go back home and get everything finished there. I also have another contractor involved that will need to move the air conditioning system and he needs to know in advance.
Description of Work: Started a building project but have not finished it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0

$15,000

Response from JG Development Inc
I will start with a brief history of the project and end with one of the last email correspondences with the client.( there were between 200 and 300 email correspondences with changes, details and questions between the owner and my staff). While we understand the client is disappointed, we feel that we have tried to comply with her every request. This project started with the client giving us a fully designed, (supposed code compliant) and engineered plan from someone she had hired independently. Upon estimating the project, it was clear that it was over her allowable budget. Changes were made to accommodate budget since it was made clear that there was no more available. The plans and contract ware reviewed and executed with the client in person. The client was also given the 3 day cooling off notice (right of rescission) by state law. A fully executed contract for the work can be supplied upon request. The client then departed the country for a period of which our company was to do the work in that period. Upon starting, the permit was attempted to be procured- it turned out that the design and engineering was not code compliant and we were not granted a permit. Unfortunately, a minimal amount of demolition had begun in anticipation of the permit arriving that day upon the assumption that the plan and engineering supplied by the owner and owners licensed engineer was complete and compliant. The owner was notified immediately of the issue. My team worked diligently and tirelessly to try to resolve the issue with both the owner and the engineer- hence the over 200-300 emails. However, in the multitude of emails and communications, the design, scope and details of the project continued to change to the point that we as a company were unable to keep up and felt that we could no longer service the client based on her requests, and ever changing scope. I truly wish we were able to service the client in a fashion that we are used to doing so for all of our other clients. I disagree with the statements of the complaint above. Following is one of the last communications we had with the client. You will see that we not only offered to continue the project if the details could be conveyed in finality and with certainty. To date, none of that has been done by the client. We also offered the client a refund of the funds she had put down on the project less our hard costs that were incurred to meet the proposed construction timeline. The materials that are referenced were special order and are not returnable. I truly regret the situation. All documents and communications can be forwarded upon request. Respectfully Jeff Grundahl “Hi (Member name removed) I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I understand your need for a timeline on this project because of your housing situation. Unfortunately, I am unable to give you an accurate schedule until we know what we're doing. At this point in the year, our schedule is packed full. We've dedicated as much time to helping you make decisions as we are able. I know that your last email to Jay indicated that you had some concerns about the joist spacing on the plans - those questions need to be directed to Tom as we are not involved with that part. At this point, we see that we have two choices: 1. Final decisions on the stairs need to be completed by the end of the week or our schedule will be too full to complete this job and we will be forced to cancel the project. With that said, I know you've wanted to know that cost difference to change the stairs to the open risers with the think treads. In the two quotes we sent you - the difference in cost for staircase #1 (removing the shelving/cabinetry completely and changing to an open stair case) would save you about $4,000. In staircase #2 (there wasn't as much cabinetry) that savings would be about $2,000. Again, we ask that you send us a complete plan on how you'd like the stairs built and have Tom update his drawings to match. Once you've made your choice on style, we will write a change order for that option describing our plan. That change order total and second payment of your contract will need to be paid in-full prior to us re-engaging in the project on site. The second payment per your contract is 50% of $15,000 which is $7,500.00. 2. Option #2 is to cancel the project. To date, we've spent $2,962.89 in materials and labor. We would be willing to refund you the difference in what was spent on this project. Please note that the cost spent to date does not include all the time that Jay and I have spent on this project, nor do we plan to charge for that. I also have not included any cost for fixing the top of the closet. If you would like us to patch that back in, we will get that repaired (or we can leave it if you plan to complete this project soon). Please let us know your decision. -Kristi”

    Contact information

    455 S. Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53719

    http://www.jgdevelopment.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Homebuilders,
    General Remodeling,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Interior Design and Decorating,
    Framing,
    Lead Testing & Removal,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Garage and Shed Building

    FAQ

    JG Development Inc is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    JG Development Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, JG Development Inc offers free project estimates.
    Yes, JG Development Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, JG Development Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, JG Development Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, JG Development Inc does not offer warranties.
    JG Development Inc offers the following services: New home construction, home remodeling, commercial construction and remodeling services, churches and nonprofits, construction management, general contracting services

    Contact information

    455 S. Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53719

    http://www.jgdevelopment.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed