This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Hello, my name is James Hurlburt owner and operator of Ideal Carpentry. At Ideal Carpentry we are dedicated to providing excellent remodeling services to Tacoma and the surrounding areas! We specialize in remodel and handyman services. From the products we use to the sub contractors we work with, we bring expertise and excellence in all we do. We treat your home like our own and operate with integrity. Please visit our website for more information and to view our Photo Gallery of past remodels. We look forward to serving you!
Business highlights
16 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
We specialize in: Kitchen, basement and bathroom remodels, interior and exterior painting, window replacement, decks and siding, custom trim, tile and more!
James was on time and put my very heavy, complicated grill together. He also left his work area impeccable. Even though it wasn't part of the deal he hauled away all of the packaging. I will definitely use him again. Thank you James.
Description of Work: Traeger grill assembly
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
LJ J.
06/2024
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Assembly of permanent canopy came out beautiful. Ideal Carpentey LLC did a great job. Very efficient and thorough. Canopy had a lot of pieces so much so screws, bolts, nuts, etc. came in a tackle style box. Worked in the heat today and still did a great job. Cleaned up after canopy was put together and took boxes/packaging with them. Would use them again. Giving them a great review
Description of Work: assembling canopy amd installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Shannon L.
06/2024
5.0
ceramic tile, electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 4 more
James' quality of finish work is first class. Our bathroom remodel had a complicated tile design and it was flawless. He spent a lot of time on it. Our bathroom was selected as bathroom of the week on Houzz.
Description of Work: A bathroom and kitchen remodel, along with all new flooring installed downstairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Victoria N.
06/2024
5.0
electrician, plumbing, home remodeling
+ 1 more
James was fantastic to work with and really brought my vision to life! The kitchen before was outdated, had terrible water pressure, was improperly vented, and to be honest, gross. It was the one thing I hated about the house. The kitchen after is a thing of beauty. He demo'd the cabinets, fixed the plumbing and venting for the range hood, rerouted electrical, and installed the new cabinets- by himself and within a week! I get so many compliments on my kitchen now, my friends and family can't believe the transformation from the before photos.
Description of Work: kitchen 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
Faith H.
06/2024
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, interior painters
+ 1 more
James is my new hero!! He quickly, quietly and efficiently worked through my “work list” for repairs, painting and some updates at my house. The garage disposal was not working and he cleared debris that was causing the issue; fixed a bathroom faucet, and painted the area above my kitchen cabinets among other things. James was respectful of the areas where was working and cleaned up when finished. For me, I feel a huge sense of relief getting all these pesky things done! Definitely will call James again if/when I have a need. Thank you. Faith H.
Description of Work: handyman work: caulking, painting, hung puctures
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathryn H.
05/2024
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
+ 2 more
Excellent, the attention to detail and professionalism was unmatched. He does beautiful work and I would not hesitate to hire again in the future.
Description of Work: Interior remodel and tile work.
I have worked with/hired James for multiple remodels at two different homes. He does great work and is very trustworthy. I would give my key to 2 people while remodeling and he is one of them, never need to worry about ethics. We would hire him in a second but I’ve run out of projects. . For now.
Description of Work: James has done a couple of bathroom remodels and an office remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jared M.
05/2024
5.0
home remodeling, drywall, plumbing, woodworking
+ 2 more
The finish looked absolutely incredible and it was done on time! This is the second time they’ve done work for me and I would refer them to anyone!!
Description of Work: two bathroom remodels
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Katy C.
05/2024
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They know their stuff! Everything they did looks immaculate and I couldn't recommend them more. Great work!
Description of Work: Interior Remodeling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Emily G.
04/2024
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They went above and beyond my expectations. Everything looks outstanding!
Description of Work: Remodeling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Janelle B.
04/2024
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
James was very professional and his work was above exceptional. He communicated well and got the job done in a timely matter. I would definitely use him again and refer him to all.
Description of Work: Kitchen & bathroom 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
Deb R.
04/2024
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Excellent! James: dependable, efficient, eas to work with…he does what he says he is going to do! He shows up. Heceorked within my budget. My kitchen remodel is fabulous. You can trust him, hard to come by today.
My husband discovered black mold and water damage in a shared wall with the bathroom a couple months before we were going to have a baby. We ended up having to tear down the wall and gut the bathroom. James came in after the demo and repaired the structural integrity of the wall, completely redid the bathroom (including tiled the shower and floor), expanded the bathroom, did drywall, installed new baseboards, built and framed a new closet, and replaced two windows. He was very timely and worked with us on the things we wanted to do ourselves. Our house is old and he ran into some funky things, but refused to take shortcuts. He even bought us a baby gift after his last bit of work! We would definitely hire him again and refer him.
Description of Work: Repaired the structural integrity of a damaged wall, completely redid the bathroom (including tiled the shower and floor), installed bathroom fixtures, textured walls, painted, expanded the bathroom, did drywall, installed new baseboards, built and framed a new closet, and replaced two windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Ideal Carpentry
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are very please you are happy with the work preformed and we look forward to serving you again. James
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Service Categories
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Ceramic Tile,
Windows,
Electrical,
Basement Remodeling,
Framing
FAQ
Ideal Carpentry is currently rated 5 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
Ideal Carpentry accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Ideal Carpentry does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Ideal Carpentry offers a 0% senior discount.
Yes, Ideal Carpentry offers emergency services.
Yes, Ideal Carpentry offers warranties.
Ideal Carpentry offers the following services: We specialize in: Kitchen, basement and bathroom remodels, interior and exterior painting, window replacement, decks and siding, custom trim, tile and more!