Craft Homes and Renovation

Craft Homes and Renovation has been transforming Cincinnati houses into personalized retreats since well before the modern renovation boom took hold. Owner Jeff Kachelmeyer and logistics manager Mike Lowry have spent over two decades refining their craft, building a portfolio that spans Hyde Park, Oakley, Mount Lookout, and downtown Cincinnati. The company holds a perfect 5.0-star rating across 199 client reviews, a rare achievement that places them among the most trusted names in southwestern Ohio remodeling. Whether clients seek a spa-like bathroom retreat or a complete lower-level transformation, the Craft Homes team approaches each project as a collaboration between homeowner and craftspeople who understand Cincinnati's distinctive housing stock, from Victorian Tudors to mid-century ranches.

What separates Craft Homes from the field is their commitment to doing what other contractors won't attempt. They tackle projects involving century-old homes that require custom-matched millwork, no simple feat when dealing with baseboards and casings that haven't been manufactured for generations. Their 5-year guarantee stands as a promise: if anything they construct fails, they'll return to make it right at no additional cost. Every renovation begins with options and mock-ups, giving homeowners real choices rather than a single take-it-or-leave-it proposal. They handle material sourcing personally, even dispatching team members to retrieve specialized components when suppliers deliver incorrect items. This level of accountability extends throughout the process, from design consultation to final walkthrough.

Reviewers consistently name Jeff directly when describing their experience. Seth's project involved a laundry room and bathroom remodel requiring tile work, a custom shower, vanity installation, new toilet, exhaust fan, lighting, and electrical upgrades, the kind of multi-trade coordination that trips up lesser teams. Dana B.'s kitchen required hand-matched baseboards and casings to harmonize with her 1900-built home's original trim, a detail many contractors would have dismissed. William Suter returned for his second project, trusting the team to finish his basement after their initial work proved solid. In each case, reviewers note the crew arrived daily, communicated honestly about timelines, and treated the home as if it were their own.