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 251-662 of 662 reviews

Steve M.
03/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
JT Contractors did an outstanding job! They sent two men to my home--one tackled restoring the grout. I thought this would be near impossible--given how dark the grout had become. Within an hour, the grout had been restored to within about 95% of the original color--plus, he resealed it for me. The other guy was able to work in the shower/tub, where he tore out and redid all of the corner and base caulk. He did a very thorough and quality job. As this firm does general contracting, I would consider them for other future jobs around our house.
Description of Work: Restore grout in bathroom floor; Re-caulk in shower/tub

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
$159

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business! We appreciate you very much. We appreciate your time and input. Our customers mean everything to us. Please call again, we love to earn your business! Respectfully, JT

Pat H.
03/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
First of all, I want to commend Richard & Chuck for being skilled, prompt, pleasant & professional! After I showed them around, explaining what I was hoping to have repaired, Richard explained what steps they would take and asked for my input. They both set to work, quietly and efficient, and asked for my approval whenever there was a decision point. I really appreciate the excellent work they did, and just as importantly, the decency they both showed to me. I would highly recommend them, and will use the services of JT General Contracting in the future.
Description of Work: Re-calked our kitchen sink where the marble countertop meets the backsplash, and two bathtubs around the entire perimeter & to the floor where the tub meets marble tiles.

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
$219

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you very much! We are always trying to better ourselves in anyway possible. Its very nice to hear response showing us that its working. We love all of our Angie's customers and hope to do many jobs in the future. Thank you for taking your time to post about us and for giving us the opportunity to service your home. call again anytime. The guys really appreciated the tip. Thank you!!! Regards, JT

Angie B.
03/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The appointment was for 9. Richard and Chuck arrived 9:10. Being a crew of two, the offer purchased changed to 2 man-hours). I was advised that if they went over the two hours, it would be an additional $50 per hour. The work began at 9:12. They patched six areas in our front room, kitchen/dining room, and bathroom. They were very polite and focused on the work. The areas were kept clean and orderly. The front room had two areas, 3"x10". The kitchen had two areas, 3"x10". The bathroom had two areas, 4"x8". They used a mesh tape, two coats of plaster which were heated and dried between coats. Each area was sanded and vacuumed. I was surprised when Richard said there was a charge for their materials. The coupon from Angie's List stated: "basic materials such as drywall mud/spackle and drywall tape" were included. However maybe the plaster and mesh tape are different items. Very pleased with the work done.
Description of Work: Purchased as an Angie's Deal, the offer was for 4 man-hours of drywall/plaster repair or one room of paint. We had dry wall patching in three different rooms.

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, Thank you for your business. We appreciate your time posting a response and pictures to show our work. I am very happy that you appreciate the workers and work. They work hard to do a good job, and JT Contracting is always striving to be better and work as hard as needed to do the right work and please our customers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart with much gratitude! call again for any future projects. Sincerely, JT

Gary H.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The gentlemen who came out to complete the work were extremely polite and knowledgeable and were promptly on time. They explained the pricing ahead of time for any work that would be completed beyond what was allowed in the Big Deal Coupon. The caulking looks great and they went above and beyond to provide excellent service and were very professional. I recommend their services. In addition, they were accommodating with returning calls to get a date scheduled for the work.
Description of Work: Caulked 1) Shower 2) (2) Bathtubs 3) Kitchen Sink, Counter and Backsplash

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

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you for your business and post. First and foremost, we want the customer to be happy! We try hard to accommodate everyone's needs as best we can. We are always happy to hear that we are doing a great job. Call us anytime! Thanks, JT

Theresa W.
03/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The service people showed up on time, completed the work well and expeditiously.
Description of Work: Caulking and grout cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, We love our Angie's customers! Thank you! JT

Claudia F.
02/2014
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
My experience went very well. The staff was professional and friendly while visiting. I was pleased with the outcome of the service and would recommend this company to others.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal 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

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business! We appreciate your time to post about our services. Please tell your friends about us. We love new customers and friends. Your words help us grow! Sincerely, JT

Jason M.
02/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Everything turned out fine and they did a great job according to my expectations. It took them awhile to get something scheduled, it seemed like they were pretty busy. He was very accommodating to try to fit me into his schedule and flexible. There were two people here doing the work and it took about 5 hours to complete. The grout was a lot cleaners than it was before so I was happy with it.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $89 for up to 4 Man Hours of Kitchen & Bathroom Caulking and Grout Restoration. I did have to pay for an additional hour.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you for your business! I'm glad you like our work. Yes at times we get very busy, but we always try to fit customers and jobs in as best as time allows. We appreciate your patience when scheduling gets overwhelmed. I appreciate your time. Thanks, JT

Heather O.
02/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
After some scheduling issues, (did not show originally scheduled date), the work was completed. The work was excellent and staff professional. Would recommend J T General Contracting!
Description of Work: I had the bathtub area of bathroom re-grouted, sealed and re-caulked.

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
$405

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thank you for your business and patience! We appreciate the opportunity to do your repairs and gain another satisfied customer! Thanks, JT

Walter C.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, plastering, remodeling, interior painters
  + 2 more
Big Deal was for 4 hrs of drywall work @ $99. I had a 4x4 wall area that was damaged and needed to be repaired before the roomt could be repainted. The two men who came did an excellent job within the time set in the Big Deal. The work was done in time for the room to be repainted and ready for furniture was moved back into the room. (Great work. Very professional and wonderful attention to detail for such a small job. It was a cold and damp day and they made sure the 'mud' was cured to be ready for painted. They also provided a 'consult' on a couple of small items which needed to the attended to in another room within the time provided for in the Big Deal.)
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $99 for up to Four Man-Hours of Drywall/Plaster Repair or One Room of Paint

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, Thank you for your business! We appreciate the opportunity to do your repairs. We are always glad to help or advise. Every job means the same to us, large or small. They all count! Thank for your time! Call again! Respectfully, JT

Michael O.
02/2014
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The service turned out good. There was nothing great, nothing bad. They had to come back and so we paid and additional 50 Dollars.
Description of Work: We purchased a big deal for J T General Contracting. The big deal was for kitchen and bathroom tile caulking.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

Response from J T General Contracting
Hi, Thank you for your business! We appreciate the opportunity. JT

Lynn S.
02/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service
  + 0 more
It went very well! They showed up on time and worked very quickly. The work was completed in what seemed like only minutes, and it looks great. I only wish I needed more caulking work.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced caulk in our master bathroom shower.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Response from J T General Contracting
Hi Thank for your business! We appreciate your time and comments and look forward to the next job. Thanks much, JT

FARR C.
02/2014
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, handyman service
  + 1 more
The service responded right away. they arrived as schedule. They were professional. The job took a bit longer than they thought it would, and the rate after the initial 4 man hours was more than double the rate of the special, so the total with about 6 man hours was $250+ dollars. I have no complaints, except that I didn't realize the much higher rate for subsequent hours until it was over. I encouraged the owner to make that extra clear up front next time.
Description of Work: repaired several cosmetic defects and holes in drywall

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

$300

Response from J T General Contracting
Hello, Thanks for your business! We appreciate your input. We are always trying to improve in any way we can. Thanks, JT

Laura S.
02/2014
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
responsive to scheduling, worked well and job looks good.
Description of Work: Fixed the grout in my bathroom

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

Martha M.
02/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
I’m waiting on a good time to have the work done. They’ve been accommodating to my schedule. The communication with them via email has been good and responses are usually received within a day. I can’t wait to have the work done.
Description of Work: They’ve been very responsive so far.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David C.
02/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Everything went fine. Scheduling went great and they showed up on time and finished in a timely manner. There were two people here doing the work and they were finished in about an hour. The results were excellent.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $99 for up to Four Man-Hours of Drywall/Plaster Repair or One Room of Paint.

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

Joshua L.
02/2014
4.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
  + 1 more
My experience was just okay. They were a little slow at getting the job done and I had to pay more than I anticipated. The work they did was good and scheduling was easy.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $99 for up to Four Man-Hours of Drywall/Plaster Repair or One Room of Paint. They had to stay a little over the 4 hours so I had to pay for additional hour and a half.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$199

Sonja B.
02/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
My wife is very happy with the work that they did. We had a pipe that leaked through our ceiling and they had to cut it out fix it. They took care of the other spots where water had gone. They were very professional and very conscientious of the money. They made it clear that it was going to take over two hours to do the job, so it was going to cost more. They made everything clear. They cleaned up perfectly. We could not have done a better job. I would use them again.
Description of Work: J T General Contracting did drywall work.

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
$320

AMOS K.
01/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The two workers were professional and did a good job cutting out the hole into a shape they could patch (about 8 inches by 8 inches). then they patched it up with replacement drywall and smoothed over the seam with compound. Very smooth. They took care to vacuum as they were sanding down the joints as well, so no mess left behind. Only downside of an hourly rate is there's a fair amount of time they have to wait for the compound to dry before putting on the next coat. As a result, they have to use a heat gun to dry it. Didn't make the results bad, but it is something that you would just let sit for an hour or so and do something else while it dries.
Description of Work: patched holes in ceiling where water had leaked through from a leaking toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

R David R.
01/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I was VERY pleased with the results. As I continue to work on my basement remodeling, I will have them come back and mud/tape those walls as well.
Description of Work: I did several drywall patches throughout my home, but don't have the skillet to properly tape & mud toe repairs. I brought JT in to do this work. Richard & Chuck from JT arrived, prepared the work locations and immediately got to work. After 6 hours, nearly all the patches were completed. They did much more than I ever thought could be done in the day.

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
$500

Patricia G.
01/2014
4.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
Took 2 painters 3 hours to paint a nine by six bathroom. They had to spackle over 3 small nail holes, but they had a blow dryer and dried that quickly. They did not even have to paint the ceiling! They took an extra hour so I to pay $50 extra...PER painter. I don't know...when I was well, I could paint that bathroom in two hours by myself. The painters were nice and cleaned up nicely, but I do not think it should have taken that long...especially without having to paint the ceiling or fix any damage. Just sayin.
Description of Work: painted bathroom

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

$200

Kerry T.
01/2014
3.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
I asked them to re-caulk around the bathtub and to re-caulk one area in the kitchen it was straight across the back of the counter. And to put a clear silicone around the sink. It took them longer than they thought. The gentleman working in the kitchen was done within an hour. But could not help the gentleman in the bathroom who was struggling to do the caulking correctly. He took it upon himself to caulk all the edges of my tile up to the ceiling over the grout. Because it's a small bathroom the other gentleman couldn't help him and he ran over the two hours. And then they tried to charge me for the extra time.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$79

Randall & Judy T.
01/2014
4.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I am pleased with the results and would do it again. However, the first thing they requested was to sign a form saying additional work would be $100 per hour. I have no idea how long it would take to clean existing grout and regrout. In 4 hours they recaulked the tub. Nice job. But no grout work. Next time I'll first get a proper quote for all the work that's needed.
Description of Work: Cleaned grout and re-grouted areas.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Elaine P.
01/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
We had a little problem connecting their schedule and our schedule back and forth. I was trying to get it done in a particular date. Between us, we couldn't get it to work out. But we eventually got them scheduled. They came, they did the work and they did fine. I added $25 for the grouting around the kitchen sink. Two guys came. The deal was for one guy for four hours or two guys for two hours. Two guys came and what we had was a lot of yucky thing that goes between the edge of the bathtub and the edge of the shower. There was nothing bad. The problem with the scheduling was not any real problem with them or with me. We just couldn't coordinate. The man was so personable the whole time that we were having the difficulty with scheduling. We got it worked out. They came and both of the guys were extremely pleasant to work with. They came, did their work and put down tarps so that they weren't tracking stuff from the bathroom out or stuff into the bathroom. They were very professional and I appreciated that. I was very comfortable with them. I thought the price was quite good. They were very good.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for J.T. General Contracting. They did the grout work in the bathroom. They also did the grouting around the kitchen sink. They cleaned all of that calk around the tub and the shower and put down new calk in the kitchen sink. They cleaned it up and put the calk in.

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
$125

Constance W.
01/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well and I would recommend them. We have to coordinate for the schedule so they could come out in a timely enough manner for me. I paid another 50$ for the extra work that I needed to have done. The quality of service is very good and I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had a big deal for J T General Contracting. They cleaned some tiles and replaced some caulking in the bathroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Mabel T.
01/2014
5.0
ceramic tile
  + -1 more
The contractors arrived on time and easily explained what they were going to do and made sure we were in agreement with the proposed work to be done. They immediately went to work, making sure the area was properly protected. They asked for my approval on certain tasks to make sure we agreed. When the job was done their clean up was thorough. They were very professional and informative, giving me helpful hints to avoid problems in the future. I would definitely use them again and plan to call them back in the Spring.
Description of Work: Repaired and reinforced grout and caulk in the bathroom tub area

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$105

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
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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