JMS Contractors Inc

Shawn Elfberg was punctual, worked well with us, and accommodated my schedule and the changes I wanted as the work progressed. He sent us excellent subcontractors. All the work looks beautiful and we are very happy with the results.  Shawn was very patient when we had delays with our insurance company that meant he had to wait  for payment.  I highly recommend JMS Contractors to anyone with plans for home improvements, major repairs, or remodeling. I wish that all the contractors I've dealt with in the past were as professional and competent as Shawn and JMS Contractors. He is a gem.

Shawn has been very professional and meticulous in details. He was very hands and a perfectionist that he himself will not be satisfied with a job according to our standards and would correct them with no hesitation. We would definitely use his services again. We are extremely satisfied with his work and how gorgeous our kitchen and patio has become and in fact our friends have been asking for his services already.

It went really well.  I would rate him as an A

Very professional. Job size was too small, but provided contact info for those who could do the job.

We have an old house that is deteriorating. It's difficult to repair unless you know what you're doing. JMS did a great job and took care of all the kinks in our doorways.

Everything went very well, and the new bathroom looks great.   Occasionally the subs were less than reliable in terms of arriving on time, but for the most part, things went as planned.  Shawn was very good with communication about progress and anticipated arrivals for different workers, and also at delivering exactly what we asked for.   The various workers were always very professional and cleaned up after themselves.  We are very pleased.

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Was on time, very professional, bid was a little more than I could do.

First meeting with Shawn he sent his alleged partner who in fact was not his partner at all but from another company which I did not learn until the project started.  Shawn had an attitude which became much worse after the subcontractor plumber he hired installed the water line to the refrigerator incorrectly and for over a week water was leaking behind the newly remodeled kitchen which when discovered necessitated the bottom cabinets being torn out and replaced and the wood floor being removed and replaced.  The plumber's insurer has been non responsive and Shawn has refused to place his liability carrier on notice of the claim for damage to my home and the out of pocket expenses I incurred due to the negligence of the plumbing subcontractor Shawn hired. He accepts corrective criticism poorly and my last conversation with him was in December of 2012 when he threw the keys to my house at me and left.  His alleged partner agreed to finish the work which has not been done.  Shawn always blamed someone else for problmes, i.e. a subcontractor.  This is only a short summary of the many problems working with Shawn and JMS. 

On 6/19/2013 Shawn cashed my $5000 deposit for remodel contract of approx $33k.  On 8/20 I had to fire him for not starting the remodel.  Shawn agreed his work would be done by the end of August, as I had a baby due in September.  Around 8/20/2013 I had to fire Shawn for not starting the remodel.  At that time he had only started with installing new windows, the previous week.  He started the windows only after several emails and phone calls asking him when anything was going to get started.  Shawn always had excuses and reasons why he wasn't able to get anything started.  Here is an exact portion of an email he sent me 8/13/13:
  " I have received your messages and just simply have not had time to
return a response to you. I can drop the plans to you anytime if you
like, however it will take a few days to put together the paperwork that
you have requested. This is the problem in this business?I must chase
everyone down to get a receipt or a signature
as if I am asking too much of these people?for example, when I left a
check for the last two windows their system was down and could not get a
receipt, I have already called twice to have a receipt emailed and have
not received one yet. This is typical of everything
that occurs on a daily basis?X TEN, every single day I continue to do
every simple task 2 or 3 times and it consumes my day, I am surrounded
by idiots and people who just don?t give a s***!"
The windows that he did put in had the flashing installed incorrectly.  The flashing on the upper side of the frame was screwed behind the window frame, instead of over it.  The flashing protects the house from water entering into the house.  With the flashing behind the window frame, any water that would seep into the frame would be allowed to go behind the frame and into the frame of the house.  I had to pay the new contractor to go over all the flashing Shawn's company had done.  Also, his crew only hammered out 2" of stucco around the frame.  The flashing is supposed to be set at least 6" into the stucco.  I had to pay the new contractor to correct this. When I pointed out the incorrect work, Shawn told me I was wrong and that the work was done properly.  My father was a contractor and he came down and explained the problems.  I also had 3 other contractors come out to rebid the project and all 3 pointed out the incorrect work, without me mentioning anything to them.
When I asked Shawn to provide me with invoices and proof of payment from his vendors, he gave me overstated hours for his crew (I had documented his employee's hours) and he also overcharged me for profit and overhead, and charged me for this for items for which he didn't have any part of.  I believe he did this so that he could justify not returning any of the $5000 deposit he cashed right away.  He definitely did not do $5000 worth of work and it wasn't worth my time to take him to court to battle the difference.
I read some of the other reviews.  It seems like people are satisfied with him doing small projects, even though reviews mentioned his lack of timely communication. Shawn would chew tobacco and spit in my yard, and in front of me.  The last face to face conversation I had with him when I expressed my dissatisfaction, he cursed and made me feel like I should feel sorry for his business operations.  I would strongly recommend staying away. HOWEVER, if you do decide to contract him, make sure you get a contract with exact dates of completion and penalties or discounts for work that isn't done properly or on time.

Very well, with minor delays NOT do to contractor. JMS (Shawn)
Shawn didn't forget the details.  He and his crew were very easy to work with.  ALL crews were quiet, respectful and efficient.  We were gone a couple of times on vacation through the work process and we felt completely comfortable leaving a key out for JMS to come in and do their work.  The transformation is fantastic and we are very happy with our results.
We will be remodeling at least one other bathroom and possibly a laundry room in the not to distant future-we will DEFINITELY contact JMS Contractors when it's time.

Although it took longer than expected, due to unforseen or uncontrollable events, the results were better than we had expected!  The architectural design and workmanship made the extention look like it was originally part of the house.

B+ B+. Managing commercial properties over the last 12 years I recently moved to Las Vegas and had Angie's list help me identify local contractors for my residential home improvements. Interviewing 8 different General Contractors, I hired Shawn (JMS Contractors) to demo our current bathroom and install a walk in tub among several other improvement projects throughout the property. Shawn and his employee's did a very good job to control costs and keep the timeline in check. Unfortunately one sub contractor did not meet the deadline and the project slightly went over the projected completion date.
I would hire Shawn (JMS Contractors) for any large or small projects in the future. If you would like additional comments please contact me at [email protected]

Work quality was excellent, had some delays due to marble and glass supplier but was well worth the wait. am very happy with results.

Overall our experience with Shawn remodeling our bathroom was very good.  He was professional and we felt very comfortable having him and his workers in our home.  We will use him again for any remodeling job.  The Millers

JMS Contractors is reliable courteous and professional.  Shawn runs a tight ship.  What struck me most was his professionalism.  Flaws that I didn't even notice Shawn took great pains to correct.  If I needed any building or remodeling done I will call Shawn without hesitation.  The architect (Pete) and engineers were professional as well.  Altogether I would say that the JMS team ranks high among remodeling contractors in Las Vegas!  If you need work done on your house call Shawn at 702-302-1121.  Feel free to email me at [email protected] for further info.

Shawn Elfberg was very professional.
When he came in he talked with me and treated me as a person who actually knew what needed to be done.
( being a daughter of a sheet meatal worker and being around construction workers all my life i knew what need to be done.)
He was very honest about everything. from the cost of materials. how much time it would take. when he would be able to do it. Who would do what and when or if anything extra was needed and what that would cost.
He did everything that was discussed and went out of his way for me.
(As i am now a handicapped person stuck in a wheelchair)
He made sure that i could reach and use everything without a problem.
He made sure things were cleaned up properly including making sure the right color paint was used.
He made sure the job was done on time and done right and at the price he quoted me.
I recommend him to everyone.this gentleman is a true gentleman and the most honest handyman i have met in Las Vegas
I interviewed over 10 handymen, contractors or so called professionals,
and he was by far the most honest and pleasant person that i had met
Thank you so very much Shawn

From the custom door and window to the excellent drywall finish and paint match, the house looks as if it was built this way originally and in fact we think it looks much better now than it did as do several people that have seen both the original floorplan and the new one.  Shawn uses excellent subs in addition to doing some work himself.  Job was started and ended on time and Shawn is very responsive to questions and returning phone calls.  We have two more of the original columns and we have decided that they need to be removed and built in as the other two were.  We also have tennative plans for remodelling our kitchen, and I will definitely use JMS Contractors again.

I live in New York and take care of all of the financial matters for my elderly mother who lives in Las Vegas. My mother has many physical ailments, including arthritis. For a while, she had been asking to get a walk-in bathtub. (You see them advertised in home mailings, Parade magazine, etc.). She had a couple of salemen come out to give a quote, and they wanted over $15,000 to install the tub. This included replacing the existing tub surround with tile board (cheap product.) I told her no way, for that price I can get her a walk-in tub and a beautiful whole new bathroom. (I have some construction project management experience from when I first started working.) I bought the tub at Costco for $4,400.

Once the tub was delivered to the garage, my mother really turned up the heat to get that tub installed and bathroom redone. I turned to Angie's list to help me identify qualified contractors in the area (remember, I live in New York and my mother lives in Las Vegas.) I identified four contractors, including JMS Contractors. I prepared a detailed seven-page, bullet point by bullet point scope of work for the contractors to bid on. The scope of work was structured such that the customer provided all finishes (tile, paint, etc.), fixtures (tub, toilet, vanity, etc.) and accessories (towel bars, mirrors, grab bars, etc.) and the contractor would provide the labor, rough construction materials (sheet rock, insulation, electrical wiring, etc.) and subcontractors for tub installation (plumber and electrician). I also specified a reasonable payment draw schedule and required the contractor to handle all the permits.

Of the four contractors I spoke with and sent the scope of work for a bid, two declined to bid. A third submitted a proposal that was very high and had a front-loaded draw schedule, and wanted me to buy all the materials through them (with the contractor getting a markup. I went back to them with a couterproposal/comments on their proposal, and the guy basically said he didn?t want deal with it and withdraw his bid. (I guess he had all the business he cared to handle at that time.)  The fourth contractor I spoke with was Shawn of JMS Contractors. He had no issues with my scope of work, draw schedule, and permits requirement. He was even fine with my requirement that the contractor give the customer of release of lien with each payment. 

I flew from New York to Las Vegas to thoroughly go through the scope of work with Shawn to make sure he fully understood EXACTLY what I wanted done, and to gain comfort that he had the right professional approach and resources to get the job done right. That discussion went well, with Shawn making several clarifications and improvements to the scope of work. I also took care of ordering or buying all of the materials that were to be provided by the client while I was in Las Vegas.

 Now, for those of you still reading this review, you probably have figured out I am a pain in the butt customer. And you know what--I am. I am extremely demanding and precise. I know what I want, and I know what I am talking about, so I don't take any BS. Well, I am very pleased to tell you, Shawn was up to the job, both in terms of doing the work and dealing with me. Given the complexities of dealing with the subcontractors and city inspectors, the job took a bit longer than any of us expected, but in terms of quality and following the scope of work, JMS Contractors did an excellent job. I wish I could post a picture of the tile tub surround that was installed. It is beautiful, with a double "picture-frame" border and green glass diamond inserts. The tile materials alone cost over $1,500. 

Remember, I was in New York while JMS Contractors was doing the work in Las Vegas. Shawn kept be posted via email (text and pictures) of how the job was going. I also had a professional commercial construction project manager that I know in Las Vegas do several "quality control" visits and do the final "punch list". He only a couple of comments on the work that was being done, and they were basically style issues more than substance. (Trust me, this guy, and the company he works for, are real professionals and know what they are doing.)

At this point, I don't know what else to say. JMS Contractors, and specifically Shawn, not only stepped up to the plate in accepting the challenge of taking on this job, but it hit the ball out of the park in terms of quality and service. Look folks, I know a lot of the "reviews" you read on the internet are BS, but I can assure you this is not one of them. You are welcome to call or email me if you would like a live reference for JMS Contractors. My number is 702-291-8441 and my email is angieslist [at sign] goosifer.com. Thank you for reading through all of this. I must sheepishly admit that I should have posted this review back in January.

After receiving a few proposals for our complete condo remodel, JMS Contractors were chosen in October 2011. 

Shawn Elberg (owner) was pleasant and timely when he arrived to furnish a quote.  We were remodeling our condo (approximately 1000 square feet) that had been built in 1992.  We purchased the condo in 2005 but did not update so the place was in desperate need of a redo.

Shawn and  his crew began the work in the beginning of November 2011 and completed by mid-December.  They were willing to work over weekends and into the evening to both accommodate our schedules and to complete the job in a timely manner.  Shawn and his staff were always polite and professional whenever they spoke to my husband or myself.  Shawn was open to making some changes to the proposal during the course of remodeling and also offered excellent suggestions to help with cost.

We would highly recommend JMS Contractors for your contracting project.

From the first time I met Shawn I felt confident that he had the knowledge and skill to perform the tasks I needed done. He was always punctual and was an excellent communicator.

All in all Shawn has a strong knowledge of basically everything that involves your home. Hands down he is the best contractor that I have worked with. I would recommend him to anyone I know.

Project went extremely well, took 3 full days, which was stated as time it would take at the initial meeting.The painter and texturer had to return for a couple of hours on two seperate days. The results are fabulous. All the staff used by Shawn painter, texturer, electrician and carpet installer were professional.

Went just as planned . On time and outstanding  workmanship

Excellent craftsmanship, prompt and complete customer service, attention to detail, easy to work with, quality materials/finishes as well as quality overall service. I would use this comapny again anytime - they do excellent work and are very responsive to customer needs and concerns.

Easy to deal with, good quality, very reasonable price.