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LJ Construction

Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Interior Painting, General Remodeling,

About us

LJ Construction is a local, family owned and focused on satisfying clients. We understand your most valuable asset is your house, and you have worked hard to turn it into a home. But now that you are ready to make some changes, you need a company you can trust. Our work team is committed to provide you with the best service. They are true professionals who take great pride in their work. We specialize in full kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects and perform all home improvements like painting, drywall, carpentry, roofing, landscapes, decks, patios, ponds, property management and etc. We are qualified to do ADA modifications to your home. Our service starts by setting up a consultation visit to talk about your wishes and needs. Followed by another visit to introduce the game plan and signing of contracts. Next comes the fun part of the project that is getting the job started right away. Don’t delay, call us today. We are ready to help.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
Minority Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

General Remodeling. Handyman. Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling. Painting. Framing. Drywall. Tape & Float. Wall & Ceiling Texture. Doors. Windows. Trim Work. Floor Tile.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
6%
3
6%
2
6%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Daniel T.
03/2016
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Jiame (pronounced "Jaime") was very accessible and easy to reach. We made arrangement for him to come to my home and he arrived on time. I described the job and drew out a very rough sketch for him, and he measured the space and brainstormed ideas with me. He showed up again a couple of days later at an agreed-upon time, this time with his master carpenter (whose name I do not recall). The carpenter once again confirmed the measurements. Within a week, the pair delivered the custom shelves I had asked for. The shelves were of good quality and nicely stained. However, the stain had not dried completely and the shelves were not immediately installed. The pair returned for a third visit, a few days later, and installed the shelves. The shelves had to be sanded down at the edges in order to snugly and properly fit the space. They also installed a small granite surface under the shelves which could be used as a desk, along with a small desk drawer under the granite. Jiame sent me several photos of various granite types to allow me to choose the look I wanted. The installation itself took a couple of hours. The finished product looks great and has held up with no issues to date. I would recommend Jiame and his master carpenter for custom shelving and/or woodwork. The next time I have a project, I will be calling him again.
Description of Work: Installed custom shelving and a granite tabletop desk in an empty space in a bedroom. Date of service and cost is approximate.

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
$700

David G.
11/2015
2.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
He took the estimate but never give a call back
Description of Work: Nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$20,000

Elaine S.
08/2015
5.0
fencing, woodworking
  + 0 more
The workers brought all the materials and constructed the cedar fence in a professional manner. They removed the old fence and disposed of it. Posts were set and boards were secured with screws, which is what I requested.
Description of Work: Installed a new cedar fence

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

GENE P.
04/2015
5.0
fencing, woodworking
  + 0 more
It went great. Work was finished quickly and done well. Even welded a custom frame.
Description of Work: Built a privacy fence and gate.

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
$1,300

Kathryn S.
03/2015
5.0
drywall, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
Repair to our drywall is invisible. They matched the color of my paint and repainted the entire wall--not just the repair sites. We are very pleased with the results!
Description of Work: Drywall repair and 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
$500

Terry E.
02/2015
5.0
cabinet refacing, countertops, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 2 more
Great.
Description of Work: Installed new counter tops. Painted all kitchen cabinets. Laid new Formica in bar top. Installed sink faucets, garbage disposer, and dishwasher. This company did a great job. Both me and my wife are quite pleased.

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
$2,400

Adriana B.
11/2014
5.0
drywall, woodworking
  + 0 more
great job.. friendly service.. Jaime does a quality job for the money..
Description of Work: drywall repair in guest bath

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
$360

Melissa R.
10/2014
4.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Job went well and they were able to do exactly what was needed. They were also very professional and prompt. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Provider reconstructed an opening for a microwave/ oven combo and a drawer beneath it.

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

$300

Margaret G.
08/2014
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We came to an agreement to paint the ceiling and walls for around 1200.00 He is now saying that the 1200.00 would just cover the ceiling. I am requesting a refund on the deal.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for two interior painters for a day.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$1,200

Response from LJ Construction
We try to provide a professional service. The purchase made was for 3 day of work for 2 painters per day to paint all ceilings of the town house. Customer was to provide all paint. There must have been a misunderstanding because the customer was requiring to have all the walls and ceilings of the entire town house done in those three days worth of work. I am sorry but we can not complete that much work in three days with two workers.

Ramiro G.
07/2014
5.0
interior painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
LJ Construction did an awesome job, I really appreciate the finished work done at my house
Description of Work: Paint interior of the house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Tim C.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling, woodworking
  + 0 more
Absolutely no complaints. Very happy with their expertise and professionalism. They are on my list for our next big redo!
Description of Work: Installed already purchased crown molding in foyer, living, hall, dining, kitchen, master bedroom.

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
$650

Cheryl L.
05/2014
3.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Contractor was not fully knowledgeable or experienced on proper methods for door replacement. Contractor did only fair job on refinishing main entry doors. Contractor had extreme difficulty in matching paint colors. He was perfectly willing to keep working on the project until we were satisfied.
Description of Work: Replaced two 36" entry doors into garages; repaired exterior frame on two 16' garage doors. Repaired small area of tape and bed in garage ceiling. Refinished two main entry doors to house.

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

$3,000

Luis G.
05/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, home remodeling, plumbing, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
Very happy with completed projects. The first part of the project were things we wanted to have done, but also gave us opportunity to see Jaime and his crew at work before we tackled the bigger project.We were impressed from the beginning. Jaime is very personable and we felt comfortable having him in our home. When we told him the work we wanted to have done, he presented us with estimates in a very timely manner. Workers were always on-time and work was done efficiently. We did not feel like there were intruders in our home...everyone was pleasant and diligent in their work. At the end of the day, they cleaned up the area as much as they could so we could use other parts of the room.
Description of Work: Project was in two parts.The first part was to replace kitchen sink fixtures and put new toilet in master bath. Cost $650The second part was to take out ceramic shower stall in master bath (damaged due to leaking) and rebuild. $1800.00

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
$2,500

Anita M.
05/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I liked everything about them. They didn’t leave any mess when they were done. They did exactly what they said they were going to do and did it for less than they estimated it.
Description of Work: I used A. LJ Construction for some 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

Rick P.
01/2013
5.0
drywall, insulation, interior painters, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 3 more
Our kitchen was damaged due to a plumbing leak behind the kitchen wall. Drywall and insulation were damaged. Base cabinets and counter top were also damaged. They needed to repair wall, replace insulation and rebuild damaged cabinets and new counter top. We also had damage to our ceiling. The ceiling also was repaired and refinished. As bad as the situation looked, LJ Construction made the experience as pleasant as it could be. They were timely, courteous and overall, willing to do whatever it took to get our kitchen back to even better than it was prior to the damage. I would not hesitate calling them again for any home repair.
Description of Work: Kitchen Structural damage and repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,200

evelyn L.
03/2012
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Went well.
Description of Work: Replaced outer door and screen door. Price included the cost of door and screen door.

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
$1,150

Donald & Barbara-Anne S.
08/2011
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
LJ Construction is one of the best contractors I've ever worked with, but the company we chose to actually do this work (CEI, Cool Energy Insulation, McAllen,TX) was extremely unprofessional. First, let me say that the work itself was fantastic when they FINALLY finished, but they were 5.5 hours late for a 4-hour job that ended up taking 8+ hours. CEI kept my contractor 'hanging' all morning, with constant promises that they were "almost there" -- and then were totally unapologetic for the delay when they arrived. <<<<< Super-kudos to LJ Construction for keeping their cool over the course of a frustrating day -- BUT, if you decide to go with Cool Energy Insulation, be sure to ask if the boss's Timex needs a new battery before the first workday. >>>>>
Description of Work: fiberglass loose-fill attic insulation

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
$1,950

Donald & Barbara-Anne S.
08/2011
5.0
drywall, remodeling, interior painters, woodworking
  + 2 more
The contractor was punctual, involved with oversight of all phases, communicative and -- simply a NICE guy, very pleasant. The entire crew was respectful and they all worked very well together. The job took a little longer than expected, but the results were well worth the extra time. It was expensive but ended up being less than the original estimate, and I've already enlisted this company for another job. My highest recommendation -- you'll appreciate having these guys around the house.
Description of Work: We're in the process of redoing a home interior, and this job entailed drywall replacement/repair (tape, float, texture) and some minor painting ... lots of picky, detail 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
$3,500

    Contact information

    1317 W Johnson, Harlingen, TX 78550


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    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
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    No License Required for Trade

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    No
    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

    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Interior Painting,
    General Remodeling,
    Drywall,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Insulation,
    Fencing,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Plumbing,
    Handyman Services,
    Countertops and Backsplashes

    FAQ

    LJ Construction is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    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

    Saturday: Closed

    LJ Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, LJ Construction offers free project estimates.
    Yes, LJ Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, LJ Construction offers a 5% senior discount.
    Yes, LJ Construction offers emergency services.
    Yes, LJ Construction offers warranties.
    LJ Construction offers the following services: General Remodeling. Handyman. Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling. Painting. Framing. Drywall. Tape & Float. Wall & Ceiling Texture. Doors. Windows. Trim Work. Floor Tile.

    Contact information

    1317 W Johnson, Harlingen, TX 78550


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    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
    Saturday:
    Closed