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.
Building a custom home is a long process, depending on the size and complexity of the project. You are truly entering into a relationship with your builder. That’s why it’s crucial to choose a builder you like and will enjoy working with. We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers have a pleasant experience working with us.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
A lakeside legacy in the making!
This incredible home is taking shape in St Augustine—a horse ranch with a private lake.
From the scale of the rooflines to the setting itself, this one is going to be something truly special.
It`s our biggest build to date, and we`re delighted to be working with @esposito_design for architectural design and @lgidcollective for interior design.
We can’t wait to share the finished home… watch this space 👀
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Our Home Addition Diaries: Update 9
We`re deep in the messy middle.
There`s dust on everything, cords everywhere, and we`re sneezing constantly. It sure ain`t glamorous!
The win this week was that insulation and siding are in, and it’s already making a difference. The outside is finally starting to look like something.
Swipe through the chaos →
🔗 Full Update 9 on the blog (link in bio)
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Our Home Addition Diaries: Update 8
The phase where nothing looks done… but everything is happening.
It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s uncomfortable.
And it means progress.
Update 8 is live: link in bio.
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Our Home Addition Diaries: Update 7
Windows in.
Cold nights.
Open walls.
Dogs confused but coping.
But seeing the backyard views framed for the first time, was worth every heated blanket.
This was a big week, with windows installed, fireplace framed, and all the behind-the-scenes work that makes a house actually work quietly underway.
🔗 Full Update 7 on the blog (link in bio)
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