J T General Contracting

Ceramic Tile, Drywall, Plaster,

About us

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Decks & Porches, Remodeling - Kitchens & Baths, Sunrooms & Patios, Drywall, Roofing, Plumbing, Carpentry Woodworking, Doors & Windows, Siding, Concrete Pouring, Hardwood Flooring, & Custom Marble, Ceramic, & Porcelain Tile Work.

Services we don't offer

Roof repair, tearoffs, stand-alone painting & landscaping.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.5662 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
16%
3
5%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 176-662 of 662 reviews

Stephen E.
10/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Fine, his estimate to do the job was too high.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you for your interest in having us bid your project. Sorry we were unable to earn your business. Call again, for a future bid, we will try to help. Regards, JT

Bill G.
10/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
This is my first Angie's List project and I am very pleased. Purchased four hours of labor for $115.00. I was concerned that there would be add-ons to up the price. Instead, Richard and Chuck of J.T. Contractors did the job in the allotted time and their work was excellent. The damaged materials were removed and they cleaned up so there was no evidence of a construction job in our house. These guys were great and very professional. Will contact JT again.
Description of Work: Remove section of damaged wallboard ceiling and replace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you for your business! We are happy to know that all was satisfactory. Thank you for your time and post. It means a lot to us! Regards, JT

Denise C.
10/2014
2.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Contractor not interested in the job.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$115

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, I'm sorry, but I explained to the customer that we were not able to do the areas requested. Ceilings much too high. We do not do cathedral ceilings or high stair ways. Unfair review. JT

DAVID W.
09/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I spoke with him and we discussed the work I needed to have done and we decided it was not a good fit. He responded very quickly and was very professional.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $115 for 4 hours of dry wall repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and post! We hope we can help in the near future. Regards, JT

Allan S.
09/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
As usual JT provided excellent/timely service. Have used them before and would in the future
Description of Work: Fixed a wall and rechalked and cleaned a shower

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello again, Thanks much for your business and post about us. We are very happy to have repeat customers. We do all sorts of other work as well. Call anytime for an estimate on your next project. Respectfully, JT

Jami S.
09/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, interior painters
  + 0 more
It went well, they were responsive and it was easy to get on their schedule. They were on time for the appointment and worked quickly and professionally. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Painted master bedroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and post! We appreciate it! Job was very smooth. Customer was completely ready with paint and area, which helps us get it done. Please consider us for future projects. Thanks much, JT

Elizabeth N.
09/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, decks
  + 0 more
It was great. Jim was very upfront and honest about the quality of work the previous contractor provided. He offered realistic options and came through on them. The work was completed on time and on budget. Plus it looks amazing.
Description of Work: JT General Contracting added railings to our deck when another contractor never finished the project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from J T General Contracting
Hi, Thank you very much for the business and compliments. We are glad to help. Thanks again, JT

Terry O.
09/2014
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Well, the guys were very nice but they didn't have a particular expertise in caulking. The job took much longer than the "deal", which I expected and cost a total of $300. The caulk is holding up fine, but it does not look professional at all - kind of sloppy (I could've done it that way myself). Note that the guys were polite and conscientious and tried their best - they just weren't that skilled at caulking.
Description of Work: Two workers removed old silicone caulk and re-caulked one full sized shower stall and another tub/shower combo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$300

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and post. Although I was not there, both of the guys that came out to your job have a lot of experience with caulking and do many jobs. JT

Denise P.
09/2014
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The provider missed the appointment. My husband and I brought the paint and moved all the furniture to another room and we are sitting there waiting and I messaged him asking where he was since we scheduled for 9am and the appointment was verified. He then replied and said that I did not respond and he thought it was not a good time and he needed additional dates.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for 4 hours of drywall/plaster repair or one room of paint.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$115

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, we did reply on email, customer had requested an afternoon time, we were unable to schedule afternoon for that date, customer said date was good but what time. We responded for 9:00am but never got a response back that it would be okay. We never confirmed the above scheduled date and time and have many other emails/customers to schedule. I called customer to arrange to come out for the next day and she said job was completed. She explained that she assumed the date was scheduled. I apologized that there was confusion, but unless I hear back, I assume the timing is not good, and I will attempt to schedule another customer job. Respectfully, JT

Aaron B.
09/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was a very good experience. I would highly recommend using this company.
Description of Work: They came out and recaulked the bath tub as well as fixed some cracks in our grout in the shower. They also removed some lose tile and regrouted it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and post. We appreciate it very much. It makes us very happy to know you were very pleased. This is always our main goal. Thanks again, JT

John E F.
09/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
JT's contacted me right after the purchase of the deal. They were very patient and accommodating in trying to arrange a day to perform the work. JT's send two painters for 2 hours rather than one for 4 hours. The guys arrived and got straight to work. They got all the walls I needed painted (3) in the time allotted. They did offer a reasonable rate if I wanted more work done that could be done in the two hours, but it was not needed. Walls look great and the wife is happy. I will definitely call them for future painting or wall repair projects.
Description of Work: Angie's List Deal for 4 hours of wall repair and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks very much for your business and post! We appreciate it! Exchanged emails with the customer and he gave us pictures and description of job and area. He explained what he thought was needed and had the area ready to go to save us time. He was flexible on schedule and we were able to confirm a good date. Arrived as planned, customer had paint, and areas went very smoothly. Regards, JT

Brian M.
09/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, roofing
  + 1 more
The two contractors were very professional and courteous; they replaced 9' of seam tape which had swelled from an old roof leak, and applied and sanded three coats of compound. Looks far better than I could have managed myself and they completed it within the 2 hour special deal time frame (4 man hours). If you have reasonable expectations of the time required to perform quality drywall work, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Description of Work: Repaired 9' of drywall seam tape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Response from J T General Contracting
Hi, Thanks very much for your business and post! We very much appreciate your take on the repairs. We strive to do the best work possible and give the customer the best cost. We care about our customers and jobs. Thanks much, JT

Maria G.
09/2014
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The service went fair. The staff caulked 1 tub and 1 standing shower. It was very difficult to schedule with the company and get in contact with them. One technician was great but the other technician had a bad attitude and was trying to add to the bill. It seemed to me like he was purposely moving slowly to take up all of the time I purchased to charge additional fee for extra time. They ended up completing the job within the 4 hour time frame.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for up to 4 Man Hours of Kitchen & Bathroom Caulking and Grout Restoration.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$89

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and post! I apologize if scheduling is slower than anticipated. We generally need a two week lead time especially during heavy volume. We try to schedule and complete things as quickly as possible, but only as schedule allows. We want customer experience great! The guys work hard at completing these jobs thoroughly and professionally! Respectfully, JT

Kim B.
09/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor
  + 0 more
James was great to work with. He answered multiple questions. Originally, I wanted the original tile floor re-grouted, but it turned out the tile was all loose and could not simply be re-grouted. James gave me a price on the spot to remove all the tile and lay down new tile. I did sign a contract and the workers started. They were able to remove the existing floor quickly. Because some tenants would be moving in the next day, it was necessary to postpone the installation on the new tile. James was willing to work with me in picking another date. Once the tenants moved in, it turned out there were several other costly repairs needed to the home. James allowed me to cancel the contract and ony chanrged me for the work performed. I was very greatful. Having an honest contracter is priceless. I recommend this guy.
Description of Work: Removed existing tile floor from foyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and post! We feel badly about not being able to complete the tile work for you, but I understand that things can happen. Unfortunately! I appreciate your openness and discussing the matter with me, and appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Call again if we can help. JT

karen S.
09/2014
1.0
ceramic tile, drywall
  + 0 more
I made an appointment fro Jim to come out on August 18 after seeing his offer for drywall work on Angie's List. He didn't show up nor did he phone to cancel- just left me hanging. I called him and left a nice message, asking if something had come up. He returned that call and told me he had been very busy. Okay, I rescheduled. He did show up forth e second appointment. I showed him my job. He told me he was a general contractor so I showed him other work I needed done. Long story short- I never heard from him again. He never sent me an estimate for the drywall or the other work. Pretty rude. He may be busy, but my time is valuable, too.
Description of Work: Nothing! He did not show up for the initial appointment. After rescheduling, he never sent an estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Katherine M.
09/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, insulation
  + 1 more
I purchased the Big Deal which was 1 worker for 4 hours for $115 (or 2 workers for 2 hours). JT called and accomodated my morning request on an agreed upon day. Two workers showed up on time with drywall. They took a total of 4 hours, so I paid for the two extra hours. They were on time with their initial guess of how long it would take and they did a nice job. I have referred them to a neighbor and I would use them again. There were two small items that annoyed me but wouldn't keep me from using them again, I would just ask the right questions next time. 1-they had no insulation, so I went to Home Depot to purchase a roll. They said they didn't carry it on the truck and my request did not ask for it. I thought the description of the coupon said it was part of the job, but I guess I was wrong. Nonetheless, once I got the roll, they put it in and they took the rest with them so I didn't have to deal with it. 2 -I live in the city on a residential street. Parking is tough at times. They therefore had to park at a meter. They charged me for parking. I find parking to be part of the deal with doing city business, but the worker gave me a line about how this money came out of his pocket and he wasn't reimbursed for it, so I paid him the $7.00 for this meter time. Since then, I've asked about service provider's policies about parking. It's just an awkward converstaion to have.
Description of Work: Refit and patched drywall in the bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Jeff C.
09/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall
  + 0 more
They came and prepared a estimate and we agreed up on the price, which was vary fair, and a start date. They arrived as was scheduled and came in and knocked out the work in a professional manner and cleaned up. I was happy with the work and would strongly recommend them for any work.
Description of Work: Did touch up work, drywall and bathroom re-grouting, for a sale of a home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Hugh S.
08/2014
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
The company completed the work in a timely manner. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner on the phone and I was very happy with him. His crew worked h****** my shower for hours and we got our money's worth. My wife and I are very satisfied.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $100 for up to 4 Man Hours (or 2 Man Hours with a crew of 2) of Kitchen & Bathroom Caulking and Grout Restoration

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Carnell H.
08/2014
4.0
ceramic tile, plastering
  + 0 more
Everything went well. They were on time and finished the job on time
Description of Work: Replaster and sand some walls in our living room and dining room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Margo S.
08/2014
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It started out really good. They did the job. I expected them to be able to finish the job within the time frame because it was a 4 hour Big Deal. It took them an additional 2 hours to paint the bedroom and they had sent out two guys for the job. There was an additional fees for that. There was a hole in the wall that we didn't specifically say to fix before painting, but I've never hired a painter that paints around a hole in the wall before. If they had just said "Do you want us to fix the hole?" we would have said yes. So either they were inexperienced or trying to cut corners. I wish I could have been able to enter the room while they were working, but I couldn't because the door was blocked due to the painting.
Description of Work: I purchased a $115 Big Deal for 4 hours for one room of painting. They were painting the master bedroom. We explained that we wanted the vents painted and the outlet covers removed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Nicala W.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The 2 workers arrived a couple of minutes before the appt time to explain what they would do and see what had to be done. Their work was BEAUTIFUL-- better than I expected.
Description of Work: Repair of seam crack (8 1/2) feet in kitchen ceiling and patching work to repair dents/dings in kitchen wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Linda A.
08/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
He said that the job was going to be more then the Big Deal price as well as he said that he was not going to come out to see the type of work that was needed to be done.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal $115 for 4 Hours of Drywall/Plaster Repair or One Room of Paint.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Mary P.
08/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
After I purchased the deal package, I wanted them out asap. However, I quickly realized I had a bigger problem in the shower and needed to delay the date of service. They were very accommodating in cancelling the appointment I had scheduled. When I was ready to go about three weeks later, they were able to schedule within two days. Since I'm pretty particular about color and such, we tried a sample of the almond caulk on a test piece of grout (I provided grout sample). As I anticipated, it was not satisfactory, so we went with clear. They used silicone caulk, which won't mildew. The only ding was that they arrived a couple of hours after our original appointment time. They did call to let me know they would be detained. They were very clear about what was being done and what specifically the deal package contained: 4 hours of work, with two men present equals two hours elapsed time.
Description of Work: Cleaned and caulked shower

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business! We try to accommodate the scheduling as best we can. There are times when volume is heavy and it may take longer to schedule, but we understand the importance of certain situations and try to help in anyway we can. We do appreciate the contact and emails as it helps to stay in touch with our schedule and customers requests. Regards, JT

Peter P.
08/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
This is the second time I used JT and again very happy with their service. Chuck and Richard did an excellent job!! I am very happy and will definitely use JT again!! Pete
Description of Work: Drywall repair and skim coating.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$322

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you for your business and repeat business! We do appreciate it! Discussed area on email and over the phone with customer. Very good description of work area and very helpful with scheduling. I must say, the ideal work situation overall. Thanks much, JT

Byron W.
08/2014
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The service went fine. There were 2 parts to the service. Two men came out for the service and completed the job in about in about 2 hours. Part of the service did not go as well. They caulked and grouted the bathroom for us. They did a beautiful job with the caulking, but the grout came off after I started to hose it down. The owner did call me to try to rectify the issue, but I chose not to have him do that. He also gave us a quote for additional services done, but I did not go through with that either. I did pay an additional fee because the service took longer than the time I had purchased. I had no problem contacting the company or scheduling their service.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for Three Hours of Kitchen/Bathroom Caulking and Grout Restoration.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business and review. We appreciate your time and comments. JT

Contact information

141 Woodside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Ceramic Tile,
Drywall,
Plaster,
Interior Painting,
Handyman Services,
General Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Doors,
Flooring Sales and Installation

FAQ

J T General Contracting is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

J T General Contracting accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, J T General Contracting offers free project estimates.
Yes, J T General Contracting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, J T General Contracting does not offer a senior discount.
No, J T General Contracting does not offer emergency services.
Yes, J T General Contracting offers warranties.
J T General Contracting offers the following services: Decks & Porches, Remodeling - Kitchens & Baths, Sunrooms & Patios, Drywall, Roofing, Plumbing, Carpentry Woodworking, Doors & Windows, Siding, Concrete Pouring, Hardwood Flooring, & Custom Marble, Ceramic, & Porcelain Tile Work.
Roof repair, tearoffs, stand-alone painting & landscaping.

Contact information

141 Woodside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM