Meet Jeff Loftus
Owner and operator of Loft 127 Construction — a licensed general contractor building in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
I started Loft 127 to fix the thing people hate most about hiring a contractor: not being able to reach them.
I'm Jeff Loftus, a licensed general contractor based in the Black Hills. I've spent my career in construction — from timber framing and custom furniture to full home builds and commercial build-outs — and the one thing I kept hearing from homeowners was the same story: a contractor who stopped returning calls halfway through the job.
I am not free, but I am available.
— Grandpa Ron
That's the philosophy. Pick up the phone and call — that's free, and I'm happy to talk through your project and tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit. But when it's time to drive out, walk the site, and put a real proposal on paper, I bill for that time. It's not about being difficult — it's about being serious. My grandpa Ron said it best, and it's how I run my business.
When you hire Loft 127, you get one point of contact — me. I show up for the estimate, I write the proposal myself, and I'm the one you call when you have a question. Every proposal is put in writing with a clear scope and a clear number before any work starts, so there are no surprises. And the estimate fee? It credits toward your project when you hire me.
I take on everything from a one-day punch list to a brand-new home, and I treat the small jobs with the same respect as the big ones. If you're in the Black Hills and you want a builder who actually picks up the phone, let's talk.

Credentials
Licensed & Insured
South Dakota General Contractor — License #AEC5441
Timber Frame & Custom Build
Traditional hand-cut joinery, custom furniture, and fine finish work.
Residential & Commercial
Homes, remodels, additions, and light commercial tenant improvements.
Black Hills, SD
Rapid City, Summerset, Sturgis, Spearfish, Black Hawk, Piedmont, Box Elder, Hill City.
Let's Talk About Your Project
Call directly for a free phone consult — or send a project description and I'll get back to you myself.
Or start a project