ABOUT
Meet the Julkowskis
JAMES JULKOWSKI
OWNER
RACHEL JULKOWSKI
SALES & DESIGN MANAGER
Founded in 2001 by James Julkowski and joined by his wife Rachel Julkowski in 2006, Julkowski Inc. is a design-build firm that values quality, partnership, and sustainability. James and Rachel live out these values personally and professionally and bring their unique combination of design and building expertise into every project they tackle.
Rachel manages the design department at Julkowski, Inc. using her UW-Stout Interior Design and Business degrees. James oversees the production department utilizing skills from his framing background, and multiple degrees in the construction field including facilities systems and his contractor’s license.
They have a talented team of project managers, architects, and other trade partners to ensure their residential and commercial projects run smoothly.
Our Process
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Consult
Let’s chat! Initial conversations give us a framework for your project. We’ll want to hear about your timeline, budget and other goals. Not sure about budget? That’s okay. We may be able to provide you some ballpark numbers based on similar projects we’ve completed. We are a company built on partnership and communication, so let’s get to know each other and determine whether working together makes sense.
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Concept
Let’s meet! We visit your site to measure and gather information so we can create conceptual designs and a preliminary budget. Once we have presented this information to you and agreed on a budget and design direction, we move on to the next step.
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Analyze & Finalize
Let’s plan! We return to the site for a thorough construction analysis with our trade partners. Floor plans and preliminary construction drawings are created and shared. The fun of selecting materials for your project begins. The scope of work and project price is finalized. During this time, all input is valuable. We work hard for you and continue to listen as the project details become clear.
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Build
Let’s get started! Once all the hard work above is complete, we sign the contract, get a down payment and start your project. Final construction drawings, specifications, and schedules are all provided before construction begins. Our project managers follow these detailed plans to keep things on time and on budget. Communication is crucial during this stage. Our design and production teams continue to work closely together, and we are committed to keeping you informed until the last picture is hung.
Company History
Founded in 2001 by James Julkowski and joined by his wife Rachel Julkowski in 2006, Julkowski Inc. is a design-build firm that values quality, partnership, and sustainability. James and Rachel live out these values personally and professionally and bring their unique combination of design and building expertise into every project they tackle.
In 2008 they built the first LEED Certified home in Lexington, MN, using SIP’s (Structural Insulated Panels). They continue to complete projects that are diverse and include major renovations, commercial projects, and high performance homes. Their team is talented and ready to handle a variety of projects professionally and creatively. Special attention to design detail, commitment to staying connected to you, the client, and transparency throughout the process sets Julkowski, Inc. apart.