James D. Compo, Inc.

Custom Home Builder & Award Winning Remodeler 

-Mission Statement -

We will build the highest quality home in Michigan. We will implement the combination of old style expertly trained craftsmen and the most state-of-the-art technology including Home Automation and energy efficiency into our customers dream home. We will custom design each house from scratch, based upon the needs and desires of the customer and expert advice by ourselves. It will be built for a fair price within our customers budget. If we can't build it right, with quality and patience, we won't consider it.

"Homes Are Our Life"

Since 1961, the homes built by James D. Compo, Inc. have set the standard for the Michigan custom home industry. Having recently completed our 1,000th home, we feel we know what steps are required to make sure our customer is not just satisfied - but delighted with the end result. We start with a truly custom design based on the needs and wants of the homeowner. As a Design Builder, each home is designed specifically to the budget established by the customer.

As a custom Michigan home builder, we are involved as a lake home builder in Michigan in these areas; Detroit, Downriver, Oakland County, Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, Detroit suburbs, Ann Arbor and Eastern Jackson County, Michigan. We specialize in custom Michigan home automation projects.

We keep up on new energy efficiency and Michigan home automation technologies and incorporate them when the application matches the need. We use the highest quality products and materials to ensure years of service, with low to no maintenance - a key for today's over stressed and over committed homeowner. To put it all together, we use solid, tried and proven engineering and design techniques, creating a house that will provide years of service.  We combine this with the latest advances including tankless hydronic heating, structural insulated panels, insulated sealed foundations and a full range of Michigan home automation options. As a result, much of our business comes from repeat customers and personal referrals. James D. Compo has spent 47 years building a well-earned reputation for delivering a consistent, quality product, within the stated budget.

Overall, we work hard to provide our customers with superior products, performance, quality and workmanship. As a result, the cost of utilities will be lower. The cost of exterior maintenance will be lower and the comfort of living in a Compo home will be higher. this is our promise to our customers. If you have any questions to more specific standards, please give us a call. We look forward to building your dream house!

Custom Home Building

We take every possible step to ensure the best quality custom Michigan home anywhere and that includes consulting with experts in every field.  We also specialize in Renovations and Home Automation.

Any successful Custom Michigan Home Builder in today’s market is undoubtedly incorporating a number of Home Automation applications in their home and renovation projects. With the cold Michigan winters and the hot Michigan summers, a Custom Michigan Home Builder needs to educate their clients on the many advantages of Custom Home Automation and advise them on the best use of Home Automation in their building or home remodeling project. Some Home Automation is relatively inexpensive and can even provide long term savings on utility costs. One Home Automation enhancement that is particularly popular with Michigan Custom Builders is the use of automatically timed heating, specifically hydronically heated floors.

Here are a few of the folks we work with:

The Huttenlocher Group

Wimsatt Building Materials

Friendship Materials

BJ's Heating & Cooling

T. K. Home Design

Advanced Water Treatment

"Joel and I had a dream...You have helped to make our dream come true."

- Joel & Joan Bussel, West Bloomfieldl

"...WE JUST LOVE THE HOUSE"

- John & Bobbi Lobbia, Detroit

"...You strive for excellence in design, materials, and workmanship...."

- Joe and Diana Miklos, Northville

"...Their [Jim, David, Chris] high standards and eye for perfection is what really distinguishes a Compo home...."

- Mr & Mrs. Martin Iskra, Northville

"In 32 years of practicing law, I have never seen such a thorough and knowledgeable expert. Without qualification, I would highly recommend your services to anyone. you guys are real pros."

- Mr. Frederick W. Lauck

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