Detroit's Trusted General Contractor Since 1962.
Complex downtown renovations, historical restorations, fire & water damage response, and new construction — across Detroit, Southeast Michigan, and Toledo.
Founded 1962 · Three Offices: Detroit · Ypsilanti · Toledo · Multi-Generational Family Business
Trusted by Michigan's Leading Institutions
60+ Years of Complex Construction in Detroit and Southeast Michigan.
The genesis of JC Beal Construction LLC was a firm founded by Eugene Kurtz in 1962. Jim Beal, one of the original employees, positioned himself to take over the company in 1978. The firm quickly became known for quality products, reasonable costs, reliable scheduling, and exceptional in-house tradespeople.
Fred J. Beal, current president, began his career with his father as a carpenter in 1980. His brother George joined in 1987 with a degree in building construction and extensive large-project experience. Together, they've grown JC Beal into a comprehensive construction firm capable of managing the most complex projects while maintaining the business principles established decades ago.
Our Services
General Contracting
Residential and commercial construction and renovations — managed with precision, delivered on schedule.
Fire & Water Damage
24/7 emergency response, full structural restoration, and direct insurance coordination — from the call to the final walk-through.
Property Maintenance
Preventive maintenance, grounds and exterior care, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and emergency response services.
Fire Damage? We Respond 24/7.
JC Beal Construction provides rapid response fire damage cleanup and repair services across Detroit, Toledo, and Southeast Michigan. When a fire strikes your property, response time is everything. Our emergency team is standing by around the clock to assess damage, secure the property, and begin restoration immediately — working directly with your insurance company throughout the process.
Rapid Response Assessment
Insurance Coordination
Full Structural Restoration
Serving Detroit, Toledo, Monroe, Ypsilanti, and surrounding areas.
What Our Clients Say
"You get what you pay for pricing wise which is fair. They are always quick for maintenance and were extremely friendly and accommodating every time I had a question or concern."
— Lilly Clevenger
"Professional, high quality, with great service. They have exceptional communication with their clients and are always responsive to their needs."
— I Bee
Why JC Beal Construction
We handle complexity that others can't
Since 1962, our specialty has been the projects others walk away from — complex downtown renovations, historically sensitive restorations, multi-building fire restorations, and large institutional builds. Complexity is what we do best.
Historic preservation expertise
We are a trusted partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with hands-on experience navigating the requirements of historical restoration. We know what's required — and we get it done correctly the first time.
Emergency response in hours, not days
Our 24/7 emergency fire damage hotline is staffed around the clock. When your property has been damaged, every hour matters. We are on-site fast, working with your insurer from day one.
60+ years of institutional relationships
Our client list includes Henry Ford, NTHP, the City of Ypsilanti, and other leading Michigan institutions. Our track record speaks for itself — and it's built on referrals from the clients we've served.
Latest From JC Beal
Smoke, Soot, and Structure: How a Fire Damage Assessment Actually Works Before the First Repair Begins
Structural evaluation, soot mapping, moisture survey, hazardous materials, and documentation — how a commercial fire damage assessment works before repairs begin. ...more
Fire & Water Damage
August 16, 2026
Working With Your Insurance Carrier on Fire Restoration: What Your Contractor's Documentation Must Include
Fire claims are won on documentation. What a restoration contractor must record before mitigation, how the estimate should be structured, and the historic-building layer carriers overlook. ...more
Fire & Water Damage
August 12, 2026
Why Matching 1920s Masonry Is Harder Than Building New: Inside the Craft of Historic Brick Restoration
Why matching 1920s brick costs more than building new: soft brick, lime mortar, joint profiles, sourcing, and the bid questions that protect you. ...more
Historic Restoration
August 09, 2026
Historic Tax Credits in Michigan and Ohio: How Restoration Projects Actually Pencil for Building Owners
The 20% federal credit, the Michigan and Ohio programs, the three-part application, and the field decisions that can cost you the credit. ...more
Historic Restoration
August 05, 2026
Detroit and Toledo's Restoration Renaissance: The Landmark Projects Signaling a Downtown Comeback
Lee Plaza, The Belle, the Four Corners Project, Riverview Tower: the 2026 landmark restorations reshaping downtown Detroit and Toledo, and what they mean for owners of historic buildings. ...more
Downtown Redevelopment
August 02, 2026
Downtown Revitalization Economics: What One Restored Anchor Building Does to a Main Street Block
A restored anchor building changes the economics of an entire downtown block — resetting rent comparables, creating daytime population, de-risking the next lender, and unlocking public financing. Here... ...more
Downtown Redevelopment
July 31, 2026
Three Offices. One Team.
General Contractor · Est. 1962
13053 Grand River Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48227
2502 East Michigan Avenue,
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
2231 Tremainsville Road,
Toledo, OH 43613
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