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JT Home Construction

Pavers and Hardscaping, Landscaping, Patios,

About us

JT Home Construction

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Improvements, drainage, painting, landscaping, masonry & hardscaping.

Services we don't offer

NA

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.839 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
15%
3
3%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 39 reviews

Adeline N.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, masonry, patios
  + 2 more
Their estimate came in well below the other I obtained, even though the other was only for a patio and did not include the other items. Went from estimate to project completion in two weeks (estimate on 4/9, work finished 4/23). My property lines are crooked and Jamie figured out how to align the patio so it didn't look crooked. Crew was friendly and professional and cleaned up after themselves each day. Jamie was on site each day to check on progress and answer any questions I had. Overall a very good experience.
Description of Work: Installed paver patio, reset existing stepping stones, removed dead shrub.

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
$4,250

Gary E.
12/2014
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We didn't end up doing the project.
Description of Work: We didn't end up doing the project.

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
$1,200

Donna S.
10/2014
5.0
drain pipe, excavators, landscaping, hardscaping
  + 2 more
Jamie (the owner and J in JT) has been doing this work for 15 years and the expertise he brings to the table is clearly evident. What most impressed me, however, is his collaborative and thoughtful professionalism. I have had quotes from other (even top rated Angie's List) contractors that are just this shade of condescending and they throw in a touch of scare tactics to try and inflate the job. There is none of that with Jamie. He listens carefully, then presents you with choices and options that are in your best interests with enough information for you to make an informed decision. He also is closely involved with the work itself to ensure a very high quality job. This job was for my Mom who is a recent widow. Jamie's crew were very nice to her. It is obvious that they have been working together for years and they are a well-oiled machine. I work from my home so I have seen strong crews before. But these guys are actually a cut above. They work a full day and are extremely productive. They like each other and work as one. They are friendly and responsive to requests or questions. The project turned out beautifully. Jamie and his crew added some beautiful touches that really dressed up the area. Not only did they solve the runoff problem but they took a weedy area and turned it into a beautiful showpiece. Afterwards we requested a walkway be added over the drainage stones to make a safer path for the mailman and the next day it was done at no additional cost.
Description of Work: Excavated and re-built a storm runoff drainage solution and a retaining 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
$10,000

Marc D.
08/2014
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They came when they were supposing to and the pricing was fine but we decided we weren't going to move on with the project.
Description of Work: We got a quote from JT Home Construction for exterior yard work.

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

Joseph T.
07/2014
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Nice experience. very thorough and tidy.
Description of Work: Hung a new ceiling fan on the porch.

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

michael C.
06/2014
4.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We didn't use them as we weren't in their service area if i recall correctly.
Description of Work: The provider was contacted for a quote.

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


Gary E.
06/2014
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
They did a great job. There some things that were missed but once we reviewed them with the contractor he addressed them immediately.
Description of Work: Trim in entire house

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
$5,000

Lourdes I.
05/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
My experience with JT Home Construction went very well, but when I called them back to do more work, they never came back. The first time they were fast and the price was good. They did a good job. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: They painted the interior of our home.

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
$2,000

Barbara D.
02/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Very pleased and happy with the response and work. Workers were very pleasant and polite. Would recommend and use them again.
Description of Work: They repaired three steps in front of walkway.

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

Tatyana S.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch
  + 2 more
The work was done quickly with a great level of the professionalism. Guys came on, worked quickly and very accurate. No mess was left behind. Overall, Jamie is very nice, punctual and professional. Sorry, that I'm so late with my review. Thank you for the work you did for us! Our lawn looks beautiful!!!
Description of Work: Complete replacement of the grass sod on the front yard and some seeding in the back yard.

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
$3,500

Richard & Gorgette I.
07/2013
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Hes very busy tho arrived on time.He was professio.al & easy to talk to..not pushy but knows his business.
Description of Work: He came to review work we wanted /landscape..he was very nice & the oy landscaper who allows u to go to nursery w.him to select.We just arent ready yet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard & Gorgette I.
06/2013
4.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
He arrived on time, was pleasant & friendly . seemed knowledgeable though we'd already interviewed many landscapers by that time and my husband decided on another landscaper. Though what I like about JT that's different from most landscapers, you can go with him to the nursery. That's a huge plus to see what you're actually getting, be involved in selection! Not many if any landscapers will allow that, though they should. We decided to put off our landscape until September due to a recent locust problem in our area, at which time we may consider JT . Signed: Georgette Iuso
Description of Work: Came to discuss possible landscape services.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

David L.
06/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
The quality and workmanship was very good. The pricing was okay and the owner of the company was responsive. I would recommend them again.
Description of Work: JT Home Construction redid my front steps and my front pathway. They did hardscaping and pavement work.

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
$8,000

Roger L.
05/2013
5.0
patios
  + -1 more
The experience was excellent. We had a patio done and it turned out great. He was accommodating in changing the design when it was obvious that the shape would look much better curved rather than a mostly straight line on one side. The crew was very professional and friendly. Unlike some contractors they did not leave garbage on my property which is a pet peeve of mine. Jamie was courteous and easy to work with. He also gave tips and information during the whole process. I would definitely recommend them if you want a good end product done at a good price without cutting corners.
Description of Work: The service was doing a patio and retaining wall.

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
$14,000

Kevin C.
04/2013
5.0
hardscaping, patios
  + 0 more
Jamie was generally responsive, returning calls within 24 hours. He is a small company and there a pros and cons associated with that. The con only con I experienced was that I had to follow up a couple times after receiving the bid to get the contract signed and job scheduled. The pros far out numbers that small issue. Jamie quoted a very fair price and stuck to it. He was knowledgeable, honest, and professional. He was on site to ensure the job was done exactly how we discussed it. It is rare to have the owner on the job site and I appreciated his attention to detail. His design recommendations turned out great and we are very happy.
Description of Work: Install a 12 x 15 paver patio and 8x9 crushed rock foundation for a shed.

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
$3,300

EMILY N.
04/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Jamie and his team are fantastic. During the initial estimate Jamie came prepared to discuss everything from timing to materials to the best possible approach to make sure we got the results we wanted. The project took exactly what he said - four days - and he organized his team well. They were professional and worked hard consulting us along the way. Very happy with the results and project came in on the agreed upon budget. Would use them again!
Description of Work: Paver patio, paver pad, driveway fix, regrading of yard

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
$4,800

Vincent F.
02/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
First met with Jamie to discuss scope of work. I had a basic idea of what I wanted done but was looking for additional input and suggestions. He gave us names of suppliers for us to go look at various retaining wall blocks. After narrowing down our choices we agreed on the type of block. The block we picked however turned out to not be structurally sound for our 4 foot high driveway walls. We still choose this block for the front retaining wall and selected an alternate for the driveway walls. Jamie gave us an estimate and we agreed to a tentative starting date. Jamie was in contact with us all along the way and kept us up on the progress. Prior to start of job Jamie gave us a call and said he was able to find an alternate block by a different manufacturer that matched up amazingly nice plus this block wall was straight up and down as opposed to our previous choice that was a ?stepped? wall. The ?stepped? wall would have worked but would be very noticeable where it mated up to the house foundation. The block Jamie suggested was more expensive than the original block we choose but Jamie didn?t charge us the extra amount. The job went just as Jamie promised. His crew was very courteous and professional and worked under Jamies supervision. Many neighbors home during the day that watched his crew work told me they were very meticulous and hard working. JT Home Construction did what they said they would do and then some. They didn't cut corners and in the end the landscaping and retaining walls reflected the effort and quality of work. I am extremely pleased with how all aspects of the job turned out. Jamie also came up with some solutions along the way with issues I?ve always seemed to have regarding problem areas where grass would not grow properly. For several weeks after completion of job I had neighbors and complete strangers complement the work that JT Home Construction performed. I would definitely recommend JT Home Construction to anyone considering this type of work.
Description of Work: Remove old driveway walls, landscaping and lawn. Design and install new front yard landscaping, replace driveway retaining walls, front walk retaining wall, new underground drainage pipes, stump removal, and topsoil/sod.

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
$13,000

Jennifer P.
08/2012
5.0
hardscaping, patios
  + 0 more
Jamie and his crew have been absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish. Jamie gave us valuable guidance and suggestions throughout the process and we couldn't be happier with the finished product. We definitely will hire Jamie for future projects, and would recommend JT Home Constuction to anyone looking for a similar experience.
Description of Work: Tore out existing concrete patio and walkway, installed paver patio and walkway, smoothed out yard around new patio and planted grass.

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
$7,000

Segreen I.
08/2012
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Unfortunately, nobody returned my calls. Called three times and left 2 messages. SINCE THEN JT CALLED ME AND HAS PROVIDED A QUOTE. HIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS AND HE WAS OUT OF TOWN THE WEEK I TRIED TO REACH HIM. HE PROMPTLY CALLED WHEN HE GOT BACK AND DELIVERED THE QUOTE IN THE TIME HE SAID HE WOULD.
Description of Work: Needed to redo the entire lawn 0.7 acres. Remove the existing grass (weeds), grade and level the ground, and lay new grass. Also had some hardscaping work - 150 feet path, about 5 feet wide.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Una R.
08/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
i've used jamie in the past and, as expected, the process went smooth and was professionally done from start to finish. He is very creative and knows exactly what i'm looking for. And he always goes above and beyond the actual job that's spelled out on the contract. His prices are very reasonable and I highly recommend JT construction.
Description of Work: - laid down 3-6" river rock and planted new shrubs along the patio in the back yard- trimmed back a huge bamboo plant that was growing wild- patched up a gap in a wooden fence damaged by falling branches- remulched the front landscaping along the foot path and planted a new holly tree- tied back a large branch on an evergreen that was sagging from storm damage Where he laid the river rocks Jamie cleared all of the weeds, brought in fresh new soil, laid down a protective weed barrier and then put the rocks down along with the plantings. For the bamboo tree, they didnt just trim the branches but they dug out/removed several of the bamboo roots that stretched 10-20 feet (or more) underground across the landscaping. For the front, they cleared out the weeds, dug a new border for the mulch bed and laid down ample black-dyed mulch. They removed an old dying evergreen like tree (stump, roots and all) and replaced it with a holly tree. They even created a decorative border around the holly using random stones from the backyard that were lying around unused. I hadn't requested this, but it came out great and for no extra charge. When i came home the crew had already finished up and left, but the finished product was perfect and the place was immaculate. There was no extraneous mulch or rocks left on the grass or foot paths. All of the plants were freshly watered. They even power-washed my paver patio.

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
$1,500

Jennifer P.
08/2012
5.0
patios
  + -1 more
We really like JT Construction. We selected him because we had a good feeling about him and he had favorable reviews on Angie's List.
Description of Work: We are about to start a patio. JT Home Construction gave us a quote and will be breaking ground this week. They are going to take out the existing cement patio and put in a paver.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

norma K.
08/2012
1.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
I left him a message and he never returrned my call.
Description of Work: I needed an estimate for a large retaining wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from JT Home Construction
Thank you for your interest in JT Home Construction, LLC, and for posting a review so that this matter came to my attention. Based on this review and one posted previously this month, I contacted my phone company to confirm whether there was a problem with our telephone lines as I do not have your number listed in my phone log. My phone company confirmed that there is nothing wrong with the phone line, and I now question whether you called the correct business. In light of this inquiry, I have discussed this issue with Angie's List, and am working with them to verify with you that you did, in fact, contact my business and/or post the negative review for the correct business owner. As a prospective local customer for me, I would have eagerly responded to your request for an estimate. I would have hoped (and expected) that you would have tried to contact me again via telephone or via email before posting a negative review after one missed call. That being said, I welcome the opportunity for you to consider JT Home Construction, LLC, again in the future so that you can post a review based on my services, rather than based on an unfortunate, unintentional missed return call. Thank you.

Eugene R.
02/2012
4.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Jamie is definitely a great designer and a real professional. He came up with the solution to our grading issue within 2 minutes, and seemingly had a plan right away. The job was done according to the schedule. The final result is good. The money I paid was very reasonable compared to other estimates I had. Why not straight A's? I think their popularity did them a big disfavor. They had several jobs at a time, and had to rush, rush, rush. A couple of small alterations were met with a fury - which is a no-no when dealing with a customer. When they left there were a couple of damaged pavers, which I had to knock out with a chisel and replace. They poured "synthetic" sand between the pavers - turned out a real bummer, as the first good rain washed the latex all over the patio, now the pavers look dull. Should've stuck with the regular one. Finally...the saws the guys use to cut stone have no water hoses attached (I found out that they do exist - just cost more), it results in clouds of dust that goes all over the yard, to the neighbors windows and yards - big conflicts. Plus these guys have to breath this cr-p all day, it's just inhumane. Just for the skills I would hire them again, but keep them on a short leash. A typical approach to contractors.
Description of Work: We needed to regrade and repave the patio. A small retaining wall was added.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300

Samuel B.
10/2011
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
It went wonderfully, and this is from the perspective of having dealt with various shady contractors over the years. All the work was done well, but special praise can be offered for the following: a. Always willing to take the time to answer questions and share ideas. b. Price was the lowest quoted of the 3 bids we sought. He beat the others by between 8 and 15%. c. Work started on time and the team worked hard throughout the days. d. Meticulous attention to detail. Especially notable was the preparation before the pavers were laid, and the careful measurements to ensure the pattern was maintained. e. The team took care when expanding the driveway and therefore spotted and worked around drainage pipes and other issues. g. The joining of the driveway to the road, to the edge blocks, and to the garage apron was perfect. h. There are always odd spaces that must be filled. The team was very skilled at measuring these spaces and sawing the blocks to the exact geometry needed. The pavers actually fit so snugly that there is little space that needed to be filled with the sand. i. The team took all good safety precautions when driving and loading trucks, using power equipment, hoisting heavy loads etc. j. The remedial landscaping at the end actually made those sections of the lawn look better than they had before.
Description of Work: Installation of a paver stone driveway. This included the following steps: a. Removing of existing asphalt driveway and all underlying base material b. Widening the existing 41x17 driveway by 4 feet. This required extensive cutting of tree roots and soil removal c. Shaving the existing crown in the driveway to reduce the slope (road to garage rise is about 5 feet d. Removal of existing Belgian blocks e. Laying a multi-layer base of crushed stone etc. f. Very careful compacting and smoothing of the base material, which was tricky since the driveway both rises and tilts from one side to the other g. Installing new Belgian blocks, including very careful work where the driveway connects to the road g. Laying a modified herringbone pattern using Cambridge Pavers of 6x6 and 6x9 inch sizes, held in place by 9x9 blocks along each edge h. Filling the space between the pavers with the new silicone fortified sand so it will not wash away or permit plants to grow through. i. A final round of compacting to press the pavers into the underlying material and make them align equally. i. Landscaping the lawn portions that had been necessarily disrupted. This included fresh topsoil nicely graded plus grass seed and fertilizer. j. Disposal of all work debris and residue Jamie also arranged all purchases and deliveries.

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
$12,800

Una R.
09/2011
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
jamie (and crew) was professional, responsive and honest right from when he proivded an initial estimate through completion. the job was started a day before hurricane irene. in 1 day they removed the old slab, created the design and laid down the crushed gravel bed in 1 day. as soon as the weather cleared and the roads were open they came back and finished everything in 2 days. the finished product was amazing. jamie even came back 2 days later to make sure the pavers were settling properly and to clean off any lingering dirt. i highly recommend jt construction.
Description of Work: the old concrete slab patio in the backyard was replaced w/ techo bloc pavers. we expanded the patio size and included a walkway leading from the driveway to the patio.

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
$9,500
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Contact information

16 Melissa Dr, Totowa, NJ 07512

www.jthomeconstruction.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Pavers and Hardscaping,
Landscaping,
Patios,
Masonry,
Excavating,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn Irrigation,
Lawn and Yard Work

FAQ

JT Home Construction is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

JT Home Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, JT Home Construction offers free project estimates.
No, JT Home Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, JT Home Construction does not offer a senior discount.
No, JT Home Construction does not offer emergency services.
Yes, JT Home Construction offers warranties.
JT Home Construction offers the following services: Improvements, drainage, painting, landscaping, masonry & hardscaping.
NA

Contact information

16 Melissa Dr, Totowa, NJ 07512

www.jthomeconstruction.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM