James Construction & Renovation is a residential remodeling contractor in Dayton specializing in remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks and outside living areas, and major room additions. The owner, Brian James, is a true craftsman who is personally dedicated to creating the highest quality workmanship and value available. With over 20 years of experience in architectural design and project management, Brian delivers designs and construction to his customers’ satisfaction. Projects are consistently delivered within budget and on schedule.
Business highlights
15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
We are a residential and commercial remodeling contractor specializing in design build project for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks, room additions and custom projects.. James Construction designs and builds your project; handling all aspects from concept to completion.
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for the 'A' rating. It was a pleasure working for you. Please do not hesitate to call if you ever need anything else. Brian
Sahar A.
06/2017
5.0
closet systems, countertops, electrician, remodeling, architect, home remodeling, doors
+ 5 more
We have been happy with the professionalism and detailed work they offer. We will definitely hire them again to do future projects in the house. We highly recommend them to everyone!!
Description of Work: Bedroom bathroom and walk in closet update and renovation. Relocate kitchen and family room. Update and renovate kitchen and family room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Timothy M.
01/2017
5.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
My experience was good. Price was good.
Description of Work: They did basement remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Francis T.
03/2016
5.0
drywall, remodeling
+ 0 more
Mr Brian James did an "Excellent" job for us, he was extremely responsive to us and his crew lead (Dan) and crew did and outstanding job. Their effort to make sure they understand the details of what we wanted done was impeccable and their dedication to making sure the job was done correctly and to our expectations were beyond what we expected. When they ran into a problem with routing cables due to home wall construction to hear their conversation for them to take the time no matter how long and doing the work to make sure it is done right and to our expectations was extremely gratifying, they were working hard to do a great job and it was obvious to us. They did a great daily cleanup and took the time to give us daily brief on work progress as well. Job result is wonderful and we are loving the look and placement of the television relocation they did for us. We have several other projects we want done over time and will definitely be calling Mr. Brian James to take care of those projects for us.
Description of Work: Installed our television above the fireplace in our family room that included an infrared system for all devices for the television operation. The work involved making hole in wall to install all electrical and cable routing behind wall to hide all cables from sight then repair and repainting of wall to our satisfaction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
David G.
12/2015
5.0
architect, remodeling, home remodeling
+ 1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Zachary H.
11/2015
3.0
remodeling, siding, replacement windows
+ 1 more
They were professional and nice enough. I felt they could have done the job well but cost was extremely high to borderline ridiculous.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate for some siding, trim and soffit repairs. Replacing 2 windows and a new roof for the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Jane B.
09/2015
1.0
architect
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: Came to our house, measured and was suppose to give us an estimate. Did not get back with us on estimate. Did not return calls. I left note on Angie's list and owner said they would get back with us but still no response.
Description of Work: Converted breezeway to a beautiful sun-room with french doors, skylights, new flooring and a bar area. |Very professional and pleasant. Highly recommend.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Elizabeth B.
05/2015
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
It was a beautiful job.They will come back in the next couple of weeks to do some additional work. There was a minor little problem which they fixed and didn't cost any money. We trusted them so much and they are marvelous and would use them again in the future. We were satisfied with the people who came. I would not think of contacting anyone else but them only. I would grade their services excellent in overall.
Description of Work: They last came five months ago. When they redid the master bathroom in my house, there was a hanging mirror and one of the sides slipped but they fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marc B.
05/2015
5.0
doors, remodeling
+ 0 more
I was provided with a detailed estimate up front. James was very patient with me as I changed my mind several times about what I wanted. The guys doing the work were prompt, got the work done quickly and did a great job.
Description of Work: Replaced exterior entry door and screen door. Home is an older home which required some work on the door frame and header.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Garietta F.
03/2015
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Our experience with James construction was the epitome of what a good contractor/ client relationship should be. From the onset, James construction presented themselves in a highly professional yet approachable manner. Mr. Kent, our initial contact, walked through the house with us and offered many insightful suggestions that we used int he later project. He was very knowledgeable about many aspects of the project, and was a trustworthy guide through this entire time. He offered professional guidance through the rough spots and was able to find alternatives when needed. We live in an older house in Oakwood. It was apparent that James Construction had the experience to make our project work. With that said, they provided timelines and finished both our projects either early or on time. They were very responsive to all our questions.And allowed for open communication at all times. I LOVED the fact that the lead carpenter Dan kept a dry erase board in the kitchen with a day to day breakdown of the goals of the day AND a place for us to leave questions. The contractors were meticulous in cleaning up after themselves every day, and despite the fact we were having our kitchen basically ripped out, we were rarely without a stove or sink. They made sure our interim kitchen was somewhat functional. The end result after six weeks is nothing short of phenomenal. Our kitchen is exquisite. The attention to detail is noticeable in every nook and cranny of this room. From the tile backsplash to the new threshold that Dan had to manufacture, there was no detail overlooked. And we now have a kitchen that surpasses our expectations. We are happy to giventhis company the highest recommendation that we can. They earned our trust, and we were happy to have them enhance our enjoyment of our home. We would not hesitate to have them do another project in our house.
Description of Work: Kitchen remodel and removal of wall between dining and living room
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
Kurtis M.
11/2014
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
James met me on time and in a very professional manner. He spent around a half-hour with me, walking through the house, reviewing the old bid, discussing what work would need to be carried fourth, what materials I had, etc... Around a week later, I received an email from him with a cost proposal. I am still working with my bank (who holds the money for the renovation loan) so I was unable to hire James. His costs were much higher than I expected; e.g. charging $400 just to "touch" drywall in a given room. However, I am confident that the work he would provide would be well worth the money spent. He mentioned the cost of his painters being even higher; but compared to the work I was left with from the previous contractor, I believe he would hold true to his word as a "real" general contractor and guarantee a quality job.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate to carry out the remainder of work from a previous contractor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Garietta F.
09/2014
5.0
remodeling, plastering, woodworking
+ 1 more
We would like to highly recommend this company to everyone. From the estimate to the work done on the site, everyone we meet was professional and obviously highly skilled at their jobs. Mr. Kent, the company representative who gave us our initial estimate and ultimately won out over the other contractors we brought through the house was extremely thorough. He also worked with us to make sure were were able to get our work done in a timely manner, allowing us to enjoy the potential that we saw in our new home. Dan, the carpenter, was an absolute pleasure to work with. He communicated with us both in person and via email if sissues arose. He also was on time every day and the crew never left a mess after hours. What impressed us the most was the attention to detail that was evident every step of the way. This was the first of a few projects that we want completed in the home. We will happily work with this company again!
Description of Work: Removed existing wall between living and dining room. Framed out archway and plastered wall to match existing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Mark G.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, remodeling, plumbing
+ 1 more
They were wonderful. They were great and they were on time. They did what they were supposed to do. If things went over, they came and told me before they started the additional work. They were very professional in what I have expected. I was very satisfied with their work. They're going to come out next month and do some more work for me. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: I have used James Construction & Renovation LLC. They came in and did a follow-up after the other contractor's mess. They did the electrical work and plumbing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Darrel W.
02/2014
5.0
remodeling, architect, decks
+ 1 more
My experience with James Construction and Renovation LLC was wonderful. The quality of their work was excellent. They designed the porch, the architectural ability of the firm was amazing. They were very courteous and they worked in every detail to make it just the way we wanted. They cleaned up very well. They began the project in April and finished in August, it was a big project. They did a fabulous job. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: James Construction and Renovation LLC built a front porch on our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
Elizabeth B.
12/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, closet systems, countertops, drywall, electrician, remodeling, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting, plumbing, pool cleaners, woodworking
+ 10 more
They have been here for seven months already and are almost complete with the final phase of the job. I think that Bryan has researched his subcontractors thoroughly and they are all extremely top notch. Everything has been done beautifully! We have traveled twice to Europe and been away for almost three weeks each time. We have left the house and provided the crew members with access to the house. We had no fear at all that anything would be taken, misplaced, or done wrong. The workman that have been here are very friendly, trustworthy, and great! One thing they do, which is very unusual for contractors, is that they arrive promptly at 7:15am which is fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled time. The work they did in the garage is beautiful and the floors look amazing! I would highly recommend James Construction for any remodeling.
Description of Work: We have hired them to completely remodel the inside of our new home. They have completely repainted all interiors, repaired drywall, completed carpentry work. They also completely tore down our master closet and installed a new one. They removed a jacuzzi tub and installed a very large walk in shower. They also installed lighting, hand made shelving and cabinets, and an entire wall of countertops and have done much more!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000
Darrel W.
05/2013
5.0
architect, doors, home remodeling
+ 1 more
The planning has gone well so far.
Description of Work: Brian James has been a wonderful person to deal with so far. He will build a front porch on our existing home as soon as we can schedule to work. We have also asked him to do some minor dry wall repair inside our home. We can provide a complete review after the work is completed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ron S.
04/2013
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
I disliked the price as I was expecting no more than $5000 for a small bathroom. However, James Construction gave me the lowest quote. They did a fabulous job. They kept the place clean during the work and put protective coverings over everything. The gentleman even went with me to Lowe’s to pick out tiles, flooring, and fixtures.
Description of Work: They did the complete renovation of the bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating 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
david S.
02/2013
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They were fine. We didn't go with them because of the price. We got several quotes. They were very professional and prompt. It really came down to price.
Description of Work: We got a quote from James Construction & Renovation for kitchen remodeling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Marcella B.
12/2012
5.0
house painters, remodeling, siding
+ 1 more
We needed repair on our concrete driveway, steps and sidewalk, building facia rotten wood replaced and anodized black aluminum installed, porch railing repaired and repainted.
Description of Work: This project for our Condo Association included concrete work which was all excellent and we highly recommend Brian James and James Construction and Renovation, LLC Dayton OH
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,517
Joanna W.
11/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, doors, electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, plumbing
+ 4 more
The job took a little longer than anticipated but overall it was a painless experience working with Brian James.
Description of Work: They did a home remodel on our small 3 BR rental. Work included complete new bathroom (down to the studs), tile through out home, electrical, other plumbing, installation of new doors. They were very prompt and trustworthy. I would use them again with doubt. Brian James the owner is a good guy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Madeline C.
07/2012
5.0
house painters, remodeling, interior painters, home remodeling, siding, replacement windows
+ 4 more
Very professional, dependable and clean. Would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: New windows,siding, painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
arthur H.
09/2011
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
High quality workmanship. Professional people who were courteous and clean. Timely completion. Fair price for the work done. Very satisfied.
Description of Work: A great job in our kitchen to modernize the look.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Doors,
Architects,
Electrical,
Siding,
Plumbing,
Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Windows,
Drywall
FAQ
James Construction & Renovation LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
James Construction & Renovation LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, James Construction & Renovation LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, James Construction & Renovation LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, James Construction & Renovation LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, James Construction & Renovation LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, James Construction & Renovation LLC offers warranties.
James Construction & Renovation LLC offers the following services: We are a residential and commercial remodeling contractor specializing in design build project for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks, room additions and custom projects.. James Construction designs and builds your project; handling all aspects from concept to completion.