Tighe James Custom Build

home remodeling contractor, custom furniture, custom cabinet maker,

About us

Tighe James Custom Build specializes in interior remodeling, renovation, and carpentry projects. A licensed and insured contractor, Tighe's background in furniture-building has instilled in him the appreciation that details matter. His education within the trades, intrigue for timeless design, and ability to assemble a team that finds pleasure in their work has informed his path in the field of building alterations. In knowing that our properties and homes are one of the most precious commodities we own, Tighe takes careful note to the needs of the homeowner. He helps guide and inform their decision making process, and his past projects demonstrate the teamwork and dedication needed to ensure his client's discerning requirements are met. Tighe James Custom Build wants to make sure that the entire building process is just as rewarding as the end result. In this effort, the company strives for clear communication, clean job sites, and safe and respectful building practices.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

5.021 Reviews
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5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Greg Z.
07/2023
5.0
Tighe is a fantastic, and talented contractor and project manager in every way, starting with the fact that he is 100% honest, approachable, friendly, flexible and committed to excellence. Our kitchen/bath renovation encountered several unexpected challenges and, in every instance, Tighe demonstrated resiliency, reliability and overall dedication/capability to help us achieve our goals. I recommend hiring him with 100% conviction!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jill S.
01/2023
5.0
Tighe is an excellent contractor; he is organized, responsive, and reliable, and unlike other contractors, he has exceptional design standards! Tighe hires subcontractors that also really care about their work, each brought solid experience and detailed attention to their craft while also knowing when and how to communicate well with Tighe and me when real-time decisions were to be made. I could not be happier with my bath renovations and plan to hire Tighe again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah Z.
12/2022
5.0
Tighe was incredible. The first thing you notice is his attention to detail and his consistent demeanor which makes him a great person to work with on so many levels. We approached Tighe about our kitchen/attached bath remodel in our 100-year-old home and he did not bat an eye about some pretty significant changes that we wanted to make (moving windows, moving a closet and rearranging some of the other walled spaces ON TOP of the normal kitchen fun). The job was also complicated by lead time issues from some of our vendors but Tighe was able to roll with the punches extremely well. His subcontractors are also great and we get compliments on our backsplash tile every time someone sees our new kitchen. I would 100+% recommend Tighe to anyone (and already have) for home repairs, and when the time comes that we're going to fix up the rest of our house we will seek him out first.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000

Javon C.
06/2022
5.0
Tighe is a master carpenter. He built and installed a kitchen peninsula with extremely tight dimensions and matched the cabinets and countertop to existing custom Italian cabinetry and the existing white quartz countertops. He operated on a faster timeline than any other contractor I had spoken to and was extremely detail oriented. I highly recommend Tighe, you will be extremely pleased.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Deb U.
12/2021
5.0
Tighe checks all the boxes in terms of the ideal contractor -- quality craftmanship, attention to detail, design eye, organized, great communication, hard-working and reliable. And all of the sub-contractors that Tighe works with are professional, good people who were a pleasure to have in our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daniel V.
12/2021
5.0
Tighe completed essentially a gut renovation for our one floor condo, and did a wonderful job. He was easy to get along with, a consistent communicator, brought in great teams, and clearly cared about his work and our satisfaction. He stuck with us throughout a number of difficulties during the project, for which we're extremely grateful. We'd certainly recommend Tighe to anyone, and look forward to working with him again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0


Dave H.
11/2021
5.0
Tighe came as a recommendation from our neighbors who said he did great work for them and this was the case for us as well! Tighe replaced a worn out storm door and exterior door. The work was done quickly and professionally! Highly recommend!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eugene C.
04/2021
5.0
I reached out to Tighe from a friend's recommendation. Although he primarily specializes in interior cabinetry, we had him come out to examine our back door that was in dire need of replacement. Tighe was thorough with his recommendation for work, and helped us select a nice fir wood door stylistically identical to the previous one. He performed remedial work on the door frame (resetting, staining, door hardware install, interior door casing replacement) and made sure that the operation of the door worked well. We reached out to a separate locksmith for some fine-tuning of the locks. Tighe was professional and personable throughout the entire process. We would recommend him for small scale exterior work, and will likely reach out to him in the future for interior work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,720

Chelsie S.
02/2021
5.0
Tighe has been the BEST! So reliable and pleasant to work with. He does amazing work and has a great eye for detail. He took down a wall in our kitchen that had electrical and plumbing and then put up a new half wall for us. He also recommended and worked side by side with the plumbers and electricians which made the process so much easier for us. We are beyond thrilled with the work he did and look forward to having him back soon to work on more projects. Thank you Tighe!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nina B.
02/2021
5.0
Tighe is an amazing carpenter. He built a custom bookshelf for my kitchen island. He worked with me on the design and built it to those exact specifications. It came out better than my expectations. Tighe is very professional, he always follows up, is on time, and delivers! I canâ t wait for my next project so I can hire him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

leena i.
02/2021
5.0
I reached out to Tighe about doing some closet work renovations for us after seeing a recommendation by someone on Instagram and seeing his work. He came on short notice and during Christmas week. We showed him the areas we were considering to have work done. A few weeks later we had him get started on the closet renovations. Each closet just had a rod and shelf (not a great use of the space). Being an architect, I drew up the plans (half ikea parts and half custom) and got a reasonable quote from Tighe. Tighe exceeded my expectations. First of all, heâ s just a really nice guy, and very respective of our home given that I work from home since COVID, and kids are learning remotely. Everything he did was with care, and if something wasnâ t going to match what I had drawn, he communicated with me why it canâ t, and we worked together to have the best outcome. The end result was exactly what I had envisioned. I would recommend Tighe for any renovation, large or small, without hesitation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristie T.
08/2020
5.0
I truly cannot say enough good things about Tighe and his work. My husband and I bought a house that has turned into more of a fixer upper than we bargained for, and Tighe has gone above and beyond to help us with each new challenge that has arisen. The original job was to paint the whole interior of the house, refinish the floors and stairs, and rehab the attic into offices. That work is now complete, and we are thrilled with the quality and craftsmanship. Itâ s truly unrecognizable and was quite a feat. Tighe treats your house like itâ s his own, applying care and an exquisite level of detail. The people he hires to help him are all lovely and incredibly skilled. Along the way, Tighe has graciously helped us by finding temporary fixes for the things that were not on the original plan (i.e., we discovered the kitchen needs to be gutted and the front porch and stairs need to be torn down). Those repairs will now be â phase 2â , and we are so glad to have Tighe at the helm. My hope is that he will be available for all of our future house needs. Oh, and heâ s also just a super nice guy!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew H.
07/2020
5.0
My wife and I hired Tighe to renovate our kitchen, bathroom, and living room. He is a consummate professional and craftsman, with a keen eye for detail and a strong customer first approach. He went to great lengths to understand our needs and provide us with thoughtful and effective solutions. Our two-month project took two weeks longer than expected (in part because of COVID) and went over budget by around 50%. That said, we are very satisfied with his work and would not hesitate to recommend him to our family and friends. We look forward to working with him for all our future home renovation needs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$53,000

Alan W.
07/2020
5.0
My wife and I hired Tighe to transform a dingy attic into two home offices, along with some other carpentry and demolition work. The results are fantastic. I am writing this review in the office he built, which has been a lifesaver during the pandemic when Iâ ve had to work at home. We have had no problems whatsoever with the quality of the work, plus Tighe is a great guy. We hope to hire him again for other projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David L.
05/2020
5.0
On a recommendation from a friend of ours, we hired Tighe to tear down and rebuild the steps to our front porch. Overall the project took about two days, and we were very impressed with how much pride he takes in his work. Our previous steps were rotting, not up to code, and poorly installed. Tighe's work is rock solid, he has an admirable attention to detail and aesthetics, and he's really a pleasure to work with. We hired him again to repair and reinforce our basement steps, and we're very pleased with the result. We've recommended him to our family as well, and we're looking forward to working with him again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Merelyn H.
12/2019
5.0
Tighe is very responsible and professional, who helped me to insulate one room in my condominium. It is a nice and clean work. Also helped me with the installation of my washer machine. Great job!.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan C.
11/2019
5.0
Tighe is very responsive. He transformed half of the first floor of our old multi-family Jamaica Plain house in to a stylish apartment with all modern amenities. Very skillful with fair pricing. Adapted various elements of the project as it evolved, working closely with us. This was the largest project he did for us but there have been many others and they have all been successful and effective.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark G.
10/2019
5.0
Tighe is very professional, very responsive, high quality work, creative, fantastic, nothing negative about him, He is really great, really nice guy!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharrel M.
10/2019
5.0
Tighe created two pieces of custom furniture for my husband and I and they are FANTASTIC! We wanted a modern inspired coffee table and media cabinet and both pieces are just perfect. He listened to every idea that we had and met and even exceeded our expectations! Tighe was also super communicative and had our pieces made in a very reasonable amount of time. We still love them and you can tell the quality is such that they will last a lifetime!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Than .
10/2019
5.0
He was personable, professional, communicative and partnered well. He brought good ideas and also took my opinions into consideration. He did a good job securing sub contractors and I highly recommend him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    49 Victoria Street, Milton, MA 02186

    http://www.tighejames.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sunday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    210110
    Trade License Locale
    MA
    Trade License Expiration
    10/24/2025
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    home remodeling contractor,
    custom furniture,
    custom cabinet maker,
    woodworker,
    room remodeling

    FAQ

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Sunday: Closed

    Tighe James Custom Build accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
    Yes, Tighe James Custom Build offers free project estimates.
    No, Tighe James Custom Build does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Tighe James Custom Build does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Tighe James Custom Build does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Tighe James Custom Build offers warranties.

    Contact information

    49 Victoria Street, Milton, MA 02186

    http://www.tighejames.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sunday:
    Closed