JJB Home Improvements LLC

Masonry, Stucco, General Remodeling,

About us

Our company began in 1994 with a simple idea: provide our community with a trustworthy partner in home improvements. We had seen too many neighbors, friends and family members give their trust, time and money to "fly-by-night" contractors who let them down, performed substandard work or even left town with their hard-earned money. After working in the trades for years Jeff Bartelt saw that, even in the best companies he'd worked for, there was a lack of attention to detail and often the simplest solution was overlooked in favor of sales. He saw a need in the local market for someone who would put the customer's best interest at the heart of every decision, and so JJB Home Improvements was founded. That's still our philosophy today. We know you love your home. Something drew you to it and even if it was only a choice of convenience, your home is special to you. We want to help you make it the best it's ever been, so you can enjoy it now, save money on energy and future repairs, and retain the highest possible resale value for when the time comes. We have made a long-term commitment to the Greater Milwaukee community and we stand behind our work. We look forward to serving you! Uses only properly vetted and certified subs. Extra charge for after-hours service. Additional contact - Joe Bartelt.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Veteran Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Stucco Tuckpointing Kitchen Remodel Bathroom Remodel Basement Remodel Additions New Deck Framing Window and Door Replacement

Services we don't offer

Carpet & Vinyl Floor Installation. Small Repairs

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8173 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-75 of 173 reviews

Barbara P.
08/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Received call that they were at rental property without advance notice. Work done according to specifications.
Description of Work: Door threshold repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

PAULA S.
07/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They're excellent, excellent, excellent--that we can't say enough. It's owned by a husband and wife and their son had joined the company. They were responsive, easy to talk to, attentive and did excellent work. They have a variety of things that they could do for maintenance. We've learned to really like them.
Description of Work: They did exterior painting.

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

Kathleen M.
06/2014
5.0
decks, remodeling
  + 0 more
They are outstanding. They had done numerous works for us on multiple projects and they always exceed our expectations. They do all kinds of work and they always do great work. I recommend that they are trustworthy, stand behind their estimates and the people that come and do the work are always the same people. They review what they did prior to make sure you're happy with it and as well as taking on the new path so there is a good follow through. They are very neat and knowledgeable. They don't need any directions, they come and go and pick up after themselves. We call them for everything. They're excellent with good value for money.
Description of Work: We had JJB do some bathroom tile repair and porch repair.

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

Susan R.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They showed up on time and worked very efficiently. They were very thorough in explaining what they were going to do. I thought the cost very reasonable and I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They came out and put in an exterior outlet for me.

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
$99

James C.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, replacement windows, woodworking, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 3 more
All work was completed before Christmas except for work dependent on flooring which was done by another company. They were prompt, neat, polite and communicated very well. They arranged for the building permit and interim inspections, which makes it easier on working homeowners. They cost a bit more than one other quote and lower than another, but the ease of working with JJB and the quality of the work really made a difference. One neighbor just looked at our new rec room and will be asking for a quote also.
Description of Work: JJB did a nice job of rebuilding our basement recreation room. They removed old materials, drywalled the walls & ceiling, and put in beadboard paneling on the lower half of the walls. JJB also replaced one basement window, made a built-in media center on-site, repaired stair treads and installed wood trim, and completed all painting.

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

Christopher W.
03/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Requested an estimate to have my chimney removed to below the roofline and the resulting hole patched. It was easy to set up a time for the estimate and Jeff (I think was his name) was very punctual in meeting me at the house before work. The estimate he gave was very competitive and complete, and was followed up in writing within a day. he even stopped and picked up a piece of litter by the street on the way back to the truck. A+ on that. The only reason I did not use them was I found out a friend could get me a family discount with another local reputable firm, hard to complete with that. I definitely intend to have JJB quote some other roof work I have coming in a few months.
Description of Work: Provided estimate for Chimney removal and roof repair.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450

CHARLES C.
03/2014
5.0
handyman service, roofing
  + 0 more
We used them for one of my rental properties, and they did an excellent job. I just recently paid them up, there was a dispute about the payment. They were prompt, they were there when they said they would be there, they were courteous, and their workers were fast. Their responsiveness was very good.
Description of Work: We used JJB Home Improvements, LLC. They cut a limb up that was hanging over the roof of my rental property, and then they fixed a hole that was in the roof.

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

Gwynne K.
10/2013
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
Workers professional, punctual, neat (tied up rosebush, no trash or remains from work). A bit of a communication problem at one point, but later learned reason not connected to business. It was nothing major on our end, as when we asked for information, we did get it. I think this was not usual practice and would not happen again. Supplied all documentation we asked for promptly. Overall, very good experience.
Description of Work: Completely rebuilt/stuccoed the chimney including replacing lathes, adding mesh, flashing, and some roof tiles.

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
$8,000

Tina F.
08/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
The buyers chose to take the credit for the roof off the selling price and not have the work done; however, we highly recommended that the contact Ann and Jeff in the future for any needed work. We are confident that they would have done a wonderful job and if we need any work in the future we would call on them again.
Description of Work: Came out the same day I called to give us a quote on our garage roof. We were in the process of selling the home and needed to make a decision and give the prospective buyers an answer to the sale amendment. Ann and Jeff were very understanding of our short time line and we appreciated their quick response in getting us the quote.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Bette B.
07/2013
5.0
gutter repair, insulation, roofing
  + 1 more
Can't say enough about Jeff and his crew. They were hardworking, neat, skilled and professional. We are very happy with our new roof. There are two low pitched roof sections on the house and we have had problems with leaks in the past. We have had no problems since our roof was done in October of last year. A winter and a spring with no problems!
Description of Work: Replaced old roof with rubber roof, added roof insulation, replaced galvanized trim with color locked aluminum trim, repaired roof cedar overhangs, added additional downspout.

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
$19,000

Carol C.
07/2013
5.0
roofing, chimney repair
  + 0 more
First when I looked up people I called and left messages with two or three people and he called me back right away. Every time after that, that I called him he called me back right away. He was very prompt and showed up when he said he was going to show up. The problem that I had was bigger than he had first thought or I had first thought which is why it cost more than I thought it would. The price that he gave us I thought was a little expensive and was necessary but the room is fixed perfectly now so he did really good.
Description of Work: I used JJB Home Improvements to put a new roof on the back room of my house. They also rebuilt the thing around the bottom of the chimney and tuckpointed the chimney.

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
$7,000

Cathy & John E.
07/2013
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
I think he was more expensive. It was a toss up between them and another company. They called me and came out and talked to us. They were timely. The quote was almost the same as another company. I don't recall the exact amount. They were good. They were fine. They communicated well.
Description of Work: I used JJB Home Improvements for siding. They were fine. I had no problem with their estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,200

Mary G.
06/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I'm very pleased with their work and the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: We used JJB Home Improvements, LLC for roofing service.

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

Joshua O.
06/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Dealing with this contractor was a pleasant and efficient experience. They scheduled a bid immediately, sent very detailed estimates, completed the work effectively and in a very timely fashion. They cleaned up the area well and everything ran super smooth. There pricing was very competitive. Highly reccommended.
Description of Work: Flat roof replacment. Replacement of a scupper drain that hda to be taken through a brick wall out the side of the 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
$1,850

George N.
05/2013
5.0
roofing, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Jeff responded immediately to my call, came over a gave me an estimate the following day, when excepted completed the job the that week. I couldn't be more happy with the response and the quality of work that was done. His men were polite and expirienced, everyhing was completed in one day and my worries were over. They cleaned up left everything better than the way they found it. I called Jeff with a concern after the job completed and he responded immediately and put my mind to ease. I would recommend them to anyone in need of ther their services.
Description of Work: Repaired leaky roof, replaced vents, and tuck point and flashed chimney.

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
$2,000

JON N.
05/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Was very professional when giving estimate. Answered all questions and gave options. We just need to make a decison.
Description of Work: Basement remodelling quote

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

Response from JJB Home Improvements LLC
We know this member but he did not hire us. We are working with Angie's List to get this report assigned to the company who did the work.

Raymond R.
04/2013
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
They replaced the cedar siding and stained it to match the rest of the house. They did a great job and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Cedar siding on the south facing wall was falling apart.

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
$2,000

ANN M.
03/2013
5.0
remodeling, roofing
  + 0 more
They're wonderful. He came right away and looked at it. They're very prompt and efficient. I'm planning to use this company in the future. I'm still trying to decide how much work to have done.
Description of Work: He came to look at the roof that was leaking and gave me an estimate.

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

MELISSA C.
03/2013
4.0
decks
  + -1 more
It was kind of an iffy work. He seemed very nice to work with. It is an older house, and he came upon some frustrations with it. Then, it seemed like he just wanted to get the job over with. It was a rubberized porch decking, and we had some problems with it draining properly. There was also a problem when the inspector came out to look at it that the railings were not at the required height. He was actually recommended to us by a friend, and they had great success with him. So, this is really a disappointment. I do not know what to assess it to if he is not used to working with older houses or what the situation was, but it did not turn out to be that good. We got other estimates, and we thought that his price was a good value.
Description of Work: JJB Home Improvements, LLC did our rubberized porch decking.

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


Response from JJB Home Improvements LLC
We did not recognize this member because she posted this report for her friend, for whom we did do work 5-10 years ago. They paid in full and indicated satisfaction at the time. This is the first we heard of any concerns. If complaints are not shared with us, we can't address them. We have offered to do what might still be done to make amends and were forbidden to contact the current tenant of the property. We encourage our clients to share concerns or questions throughout every project. This opportunity should be given to any provider before posting a negative public report. Our business is based on our clients' trust, satisfaction and confidence in us.

Jay U.
02/2013
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
They did a really nice job. I remember trying to contact them to get an estimate on some additional work but I couldn't contact them anymore. I was really happy with their work. What they charged was significantly less than everyone else. They were very responsive and really anxious for the work. I did have one problem in what they did and they took a while to take care of it but they did take care of it.
Description of Work: JJB Home Improvements did roofing and gutters on the house that I rented.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Response from JJB Home Improvements LLC
This Angie's List member is unknown to us. To the member: Please check the name of the company you used. It is difficult to get reports removed that were intended for another company.

Christine D.
12/2012
5.0
drywall, roofing
  + 0 more
JJB was extremely professional and produced work of high quality. The repairs were complicated and required the consultation of a structural engineer. Jeff Bartelt closely supervised the work, explained what was being done and why, maintained excellent documentation, and had highly skilled and polite workers. His staff performed the work well, were always on time, and were not intrusive to the household, maintaining a clean and efficient worksite. I have had other experiences with home repair companies, some of whom have hired workers who lacked other than basic skills. This is not true of the staff of JJB. They are highly skilled. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Replaced roof, redid chimney, and on inside replaced rotted studs and supports in walls, drywalling, and baseboard repair. Did outside painting and replacement of rotted wood on house and garage.

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
$30,000

Chris K.
11/2012
5.0
contractors, roofing, house painters
  + 1 more
I called and spoke with JJB Home Improvements about several odd jobs that needed fixing at my house. They returned my calls promptly. We arranged for a date to come out and review the work needed and provide an estimate. Jeff, the owner, had to cancel and he called me in advance to arrange another time to meet. When he came out, he was extremely friendly and professional. I showed him everything that I needed done. He listened carefully, took notes and photos. I received a written estimate for the work via email within a few days. The price was reasonable for the work to be performed. Everything was a fixed price except for finding and repairing a roof leak, which was quoted at an hourly rate for time plus materials. This is what I would expect, since roof leaks can be very tricky to find and could be rather time consuming. Once located, the true cost to repair can very quite a bit. Once we signed the contract, we scheduled a date for the work. Jeff showed up when expected, and the work was completed to my satisfaction on two separate visits. Even though I had a relatively small series of jobs to complete, I was treated with great service and attention. Jeff investigate the roof leak and discovered that a skylight, which I had suspected was leaking, was actually installed correctly. Even so, he re-sealed nail holes and re-installed shingles above the skylight. All of this was accomplished in less than one hour, so there ended up being no additional charges for this work. I liked that Jeff was knowledgeable about roofing and honest about what needed to be done. We have not had leaks re-appear since this repair, so the work that Jeff did fixed the problem. I am very pleased with the work and I would hire JJB Home Improvements again.
Description of Work: Refinished exterior wood storm doors, investigated a roof leak, patched holes in concrete basement floor, repaired squeaky wood steps, replaced cracked vinyl siding.

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
$850

LORA D.
10/2012
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
Overall very well. Work looks good.
Description of Work: Repaired exterior stucco in several places on my house.

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
$800

Diane E.
08/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
The job was efficiently repaired, Jeff , the owner was very professional.
Description of Work: Repair to roof, including step flashing, carpentry repairs.

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

Marco G.
05/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Jeff's prices were in-line with other quotes we had gotten and his responsiveness was what caused us to pick him. He was able to match some other quotes and get our house on the schedule quickly. Our house is pretty old and once the roof was being torn off, we found out that there was no vapor barrier behind the pitch of our tongue and groove ceiling. Because of this, soot from the roof and the attic was coming through the ceiling into our bedroom (the part of the roof they started). Jeff stopped the work right away when I brought this to his attention and helped put visqueen up in the room so they could continue working. Jeff was very professional, even while I was pretty upset, and helped us out quite a bit. The next day, Jeff came in first thing in the morning (he wanted to make sure he came in with clean clothes) to put up more plastic lining and caulk up some cracks in the plaster to continue with the work. He also provided us with a new shop-vac to clean up the mess in the bedroom which we returned once all the work was done. Throughout the project, Jeff gave us supplies so that my wife and I could protect the rest of the house and also provided a credit for carpet cleaning. Jeff didn't have to do any of this as he's not responsible for the inside of the house, but he worked very hard to make sure my wife and I were happy. Jeff and his crew were always on time and Jeff called to let us know if weather was going to prevent some work from being done. He was very good about keeping the garage (where he needed to get to a plug) closed and locked throughout the process. A roof tear off is pretty messy, but Jeff's crew cleaned it up quickly. Overall, I was happy with the work and would recommend Jeff to my friends.
Description of Work: Our roof was leaking and we needed a new roof. Also torn down an old chimney and blew insulation in the roof.

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
$24,000

Contact information

3744 N Booth St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

http://www.JJBHome.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
DC-050300156
Trade License Locale
WI
Trade License Authority
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Trade License Expiration
02/05/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Masonry,
Stucco,
General Remodeling,
Chimney Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Basement Remodeling,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Homebuilders,
Water & Smoke Damage

FAQ

JJB Home Improvements LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

JJB Home Improvements LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, JJB Home Improvements LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, JJB Home Improvements LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, JJB Home Improvements LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, JJB Home Improvements LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, JJB Home Improvements LLC offers warranties.
JJB Home Improvements LLC offers the following services: Stucco Tuckpointing Kitchen Remodel Bathroom Remodel Basement Remodel Additions New Deck Framing Window and Door Replacement
Carpet & Vinyl Floor Installation. Small Repairs

Contact information

3744 N Booth St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

http://www.JJBHome.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed