Keep family close.
Explore a separate place for a parent, an adult child, or someone you care for, with room for independence.
Bloomfield, NY · The Finger Lakes
Thoughtful
small homes.
Forty years
of craft.
A place for family. A smaller home of your own. Bring your ideas to Jim Liebel, a builder who knows the work from the structure to the smallest detail.
Let's talk about your property See Jim's custom-home work
40 yearsof building & woodworking experience
From the frame to the finishHomes, kitchens, cabinetry & millwork
Rooted in the Finger LakesBloomfield · Rochester · The surrounding region
A new chapter for the shop
More possibilities.
A smaller footprint.
Jim is bringing four decades of custom building and woodworking experience to small homes and accessory dwelling units. The starting point is simple: what do you need the space to do?
Make room for less.
A smaller primary home or a place to downsize, shaped around how you want to live.
Think through the potential.
Consider an additional dwelling or long-term rental, starting with the property, local requirements, and the full project budget.
Your property comes first. Site access, utilities, approvals, design, and construction all affect what is possible. Plans, pricing, and the building approach are developed for each project.
Start the conversationThe work behind the promise
Look closely.
The care is in the details.
Custom homes, warm interiors, and woodwork made for a particular place. These are photographs from Jim's existing portfolio; they show his craft experience, rather than completed ADU models.
Timber-frame interiorsCustom-home portfolio
Kitchens made for the homeCabinetry & millwork
Lake-house livingCustom-home portfolio
Rooms with characterInteriors & built-ins
Hand-cut dovetailsFrom the shop
Built to belongCabinetry & furniture
6 selected photographs
Meet the builder
Jim Liebel.
A lifetime in the work.
Forty years building homes, kitchens, and the woodwork that makes a place feel personal.
Based in Bloomfield, New York, Jim's work spans timber-frame interiors, Arts & Crafts millwork, cabinetry, furniture, and custom homes across Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
Small homes and ADUs are the next chapter. His ambition is to bring that same attention to a home with a smaller footprint, while building the team and process to support it.
Tell Jim what you have in mindStart with a clear next step
From an idea
to an informed decision.
You do not need finished plans to start a conversation. A location, a rough goal, and an honest sense of your budget give us something useful to discuss.
- 01
Share the basics.
Tell us where the property is, what you want to build, and when you would like to begin.
- 02
Talk through the fit.
Discuss your goals with Jim and identify the site, design, or approval questions that need answers.
- 03
Define the next phase.
If the project is a fit, agree on the scope, responsibilities, and any paid planning work before moving forward.
Before we talk.
What is an ADU?
An accessory dwelling unit is an additional, independent home on a property with a primary residence. People often consider one for family or a long-term rental. The right option depends on the property and local requirements.
Can I build one on my property?
That needs a property-specific review. Start with the town or ZIP code, whether you own the property, and anything you know about access and utilities. An initial conversation does not confirm buildability or permit eligibility.
How much will a small home cost?
A useful estimate needs a defined home and site. Beyond construction, the budget may include design, permits, site work, foundations, utility connections, and contingency. Jim is not publishing standard model prices at this stage.
Are there finished ADU models to see?
The photographs here show Jim's custom-home and woodworking portfolio. The small-home and ADU offering is being developed. Ask Jim about the current scope, building approach, and availability for your project.
Do you still take custom-home and woodworking projects?
Those are part of Jim's work. Use the project form to describe a custom home, kitchen, cabinetry, millwork, or restoration project and discuss current availability.
Your next chapter
Start with
a conversation.
Tell Jim where you are and what you have in mind. It is a useful first step, whether you are ready to plan or still weighing the possibilities.
- Email Jim directly
- liebel.jim@gmail.com
- Phone
- (585) 721-9007
- Based in
- Bloomfield, New York
Serving Rochester, Monroe County & the Finger Lakes
Please keep financial account details and other sensitive information out of your inquiry.