We loved working with Adam and Dana. They tackled an extensive renovation/expansion project with ease. We ended up with a great finished product. I would definitely work with them again.
We bring dream homes to life in select areas of Florida’s Duval, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties. Whether it’s a new build from the ground up, an addition, or a renovation, our experienced team will guide you through every step of the search, design, and construction process to create a beautiful, functional home tailored to your family’s unique needs and tastes.
We have extensive expertise in every single element of creating your dream home—from finding the right fit property to creating unique and livable designs to executing the build, all done on time and on budget.
We’re adding to our own home, and we’d love to take you along as we step into our clients’ shoes.
Join us as we open the doors (…and walls…and floor) to our own renovation journey.
We’re adding to our own home, and we’d love to take you along as we step into our clients’ shoes.
Join us as we open the doors (…and walls…and floor) to our own renovation journey.
Building a custom home or making renovations to your existing home can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done anything like it before. That’s where we come in.
If you are interested in building a custom home in Jacksonville, we welcome the opportunity to be part of your project.
We guarantee you will move into a beautiful home knowing that every detail has been thoughtfully crafted just for you.
We loved working with Adam and Dana. They tackled an extensive renovation/expansion project with ease. We ended up with a great finished product. I would definitely work with them again.
We have always wanted to build a custom home but never felt comfortable with anyone until we met John Merrill Homes. Adam and Dana along with the entire team immediately took us in and helped to ease our minds with what can be an overwhelming project. Adam and Dana together were able to guide us through the process and always willing to answer questions no matter how many we had. Adam is very professional and a great communicator with timelines and the ins and outs of what is taking place. Dana is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful always guiding us in the right direction in all stages of the process, especially design. We loved getting to know them through the build. They do incredible work building homes we are beyond pleased!
We highly recommend John Merrill Homes—they did a fantastic job on our home addition. They were competitively priced and completed the project on time. Everyone in the office communicated well and the team took the utmost care of our home. My husband works in commercial construction and has an understanding of what goes into the residential building process. He was thoroughly impressed by the JMH team. We are actually going to use them again soon!
I was very impressed because Adam actually listened to what I wanted in the house, he always said I want you to have what you want in the end. Our friends couldn’t believe that it was such an easy process. Along with the quality of the work, they were so impressed. What a pleasant experience this was, it was enjoyable and fun doing it with Adam.
We were fortunate to work with Adam Merrill and John Merrill Homes on the design and construction of our coastal home in South Jax Beach. From helping us secure the best homesite to drawing up the perfect floorplan, Adam worked tirelessly with us on all of the details that go into building a custom home. We especially appreciated his knowledge of best construction practices when building close to the beach. Throughout the process Adam was professional and easy to work with. The end result is a beautiful, well constructed beach home with fine finishes, built on time and on budget! We highly recommend Adam and John Merrill Homes, they are just awesome to work with!!
We’re here to help you every step of the way with our free Home Renovation Checklist.
Everyone’s waiting.
But what if now is actually the sweet spot?
The market feels quieter right now… and that’s not a bad thing. Because building a custom home was never about chasing the market. It’s about creating a space that fits your life—not just today, but years from now.
Think:
✔️ Multi-generational living
✔️ Spaces designed around your routines
✔️ A home that finally feels like you
If you’re exploring the idea of building a custom home in Northeast Florida, this period may offer a prime opportunity, and we’d love to see how we can finally bring your dream home to life.
#CustomHome #FloridaLiving #DreamHome #HomeDesign #CustomHome
10 years ago, our business was just an idea and a belief that we could build something meaningful.
Fast forward 10 years…
And it’s not just the homes that matter:
It’s the people we’ve met along the way.
The families who trusted us.
The moments we got to be part of—big and small.
Because behind every home is a new beginning and a leap of faith.
Being part of that never gets old.
Here’s to 10 years of building homes and being part of the lives that happen inside them.
#10Years #CustomHomes #CustomHomeBuilder
10 years ago, John Merrill Homes became official.
What followed was new homes, lessons, risks, and a lot of figuring it out along the way.
Swipe through a few projects that shaped our journey along the way.
#10Years #HomeBuilder #BehindTheBuild #CustomHomes #CustomHomeBuilder
Our Home Addition Diaries Update
We’re officially in the details phase.
Inside:
✔️ Painters are back refreshing parts of the existing home
✔️ Trim work continues
✔️ Sanding dust and protective tarps have shrunk our living space again
Outside:
✔️ Landscaping is going in
✔️ Pavers are finished
✔️ Pool furniture is back
✔️ Our outdoor dining space is set up again
And one of the most exciting updates: Our 11-foot dining table has been refinished and is ready to come home—a small moment that feels symbolic of the whole project.
This phase isn’t glamorous, but it’s also the final push.
👉 Read the full update at the link in bio.
Ten years ago, John Merrill Homes started in a home office behind glass doors. Dana was holding everything together while Adam tried to build a business from that little office.
A decade later, a lot has changed. The business has grown, our family has grown up, and even the area we live in has changed.
But the core values we started with haven’t changed. We still believe:
🔑 Do things the right way
🔑 Sweat the small details
🔑 Remember that building a home is really about building trust
If you’ve followed our journey or are thinking about building in the next season of life, thank you for being part of the story.
Here’s to the next chapter.
#JohnMerrillHomes #10YearAnniversary #FamilyBusiness #CustomHomes
Excited to have this tear down project going up in south Jax Beach! Have some James Hardie Artisan Channel siding going up on it and we can’t wait to see how it turns out. #jameshardie #jaxbeaches #teardown #beachvibes
Coastal homes that look effortless, but are built for real life.
Swipe ➡️ for 3 design truths that separate Pinterest coastal from Florida coastal done right.
#CoastalLiving #FloridaHomes #CustomBuilder #HomeDesignTips #FloridaCustomHome
From custom homes to a two-story rotating stage set!
When Adam Merrill’s son performed in `Noises Off` at Ponte Vedra High School, Adam designed and built the set.
With two stories and a rotating stage, it was a huge technical challenge for a school production.
But it came off beautifully and helped make the magic possible.
Bravo to the entire cast and crew 👏!
Your dream home starts before the building.
It begins with the land.
Swipe 👉 to see the 5 steps that make lot selection feel simple instead of stressful.
Our Home Addition Diaries Update:
Swipe through the latest from our Home Addition Diaries. Every trim piece, every mock-up, and every paint touch brings us one step closer to finished spaces.
Dusty floors + tarps everywhere = progress!
Tap the link in our bio to read the full update.
#HomeRenovation #CustomBuild #HomeAdditionDiaries #ConstructionProgress #RenoLife
Our Home Addition Diaries Update:
Trades are everywhere, but it finally feels like a turning point.
Cabinets are in, tile is underway, trim details are taking shape, and suddenly the house looks less like a job site and more like a home.
We survived a full (very cold) day without power for a major electrical upgrade, and the payoff was worth it: the lights are ON in the new spaces.
Finishes are landing, comfort is returning, and momentum is real.
#OurHomeAdditionDiaries #HomeRenoProgress #HomeAddition #RenovationLife
Our Home Addition Diaries Update:
Painting has officially begun, which means meticulous prep: windows fully tarped, everything masked, and the house temporarily feeling darker and a little upside down.
Drywall is finished, floors have been reset with fresh protection, and trades are starting to move back through the interior.
Furniture is arriving, landscape planning is underway, and the dogs have officially decided this is all very normal now.
Catch the full update (link in our bio).
