--- title: "Barron & Jacobs Associates Inc" description: "Barron & Jacobs Associates Inc is a renovation and remodeling contractor in Leeds. Its website says it was established in 1986 and offers restoration, reno" doc_version: "2026-10-01" last_updated: "2026-10-01" --- # Barron & Jacobs Associates Inc **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 420 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053 · **Phone:** (413) 586-8998 · **Website:** http://www.barronandjacobs.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 7 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Barron & Jacobs Associates Inc is a renovation and remodeling contractor in Leeds. Its website says it was established in 1986 and offers restoration, renovation and remodeling for homes and businesses. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 100809, is active on the state registry. A 2021 businesswest.com article reported that the company was moving its offices from Northampton to Leeds. A 2023 customer said the company fully renovated their new home and added a second story, and said Chris and his team worked to keep the project within their budget. A 2023 customer who updated a main bedroom suite said Chris and his team came up with the design ideas, and that Chris was willing to make another change months after the project was completed. A 2023 customer described a two-story addition, a new deck and re-working of the walls and ceiling of two skylights in their kitchen, and said Chris Jacobs made repairs to an exterior paint issue on the addition. A 2021 customer said the company designed and built a sunroom several years earlier and handled later problems with the skylights' mechanical and electrical controls promptly. A 2021 customer said the company remodeled their porch and sided their house. A 2021 customer listed projects that included fixing a hole in a porch roof and cleaning up afterward, installing an elevator with decorative flooring at its base, painting the whole house, and turning a porch into a three-season space. A 2017 customer said Chris Jacobs, the owner, planned the subcontractors on a project of almost 16 weeks. A 2017 customer said the company worked on a major home remodel for six months and finished on time and within the projected budget. A 2014 customer said the kitchen and bathroom of their condo were remodeled over several months while they stayed in the home. **Strengths:** - A second-story addition — a 2023 customer said it stayed within their budget - An on-budget remodel — a 2017 customer said it finished on time - Follow-up repairs — a 2023 customer said Chris fixed an exterior paint issue ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Rated 4.7 stars on Google from 15 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barron%20%26%20Jacobs%20Associates%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJT4lGokTX5okR0yJnyzoeyhc) — “Google: 4.7★ from 15 ratings” - Rated 5.0 stars on Houzz from 4 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/barron-and-jacobs-pfvwus-pf~1736584224) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 4 ratings” - Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration 100809 is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 100809 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BARRON & JACOBS ASSOCIATES, INC.” - A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/leeds/profile/general-contractor/barron-jacobs-associates-inc-0261-201349) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Its website says it was established in 1986 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.barronandjacobs.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Established in 1986, Barron and Jacobs has been helping discerning clients with a full range of restoration…” - A 2023 customer said the company renovated their home and added a second story within their budget _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My family and I have had a really great experience working with Baron & Jacobs to fully renovate and add a second-story to our new home. …” - A 2023 customer said Chris Jacobs made repairs to an exterior paint issue on their addition _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Barron and Jacobs did a masterful job for a two-story addition, a new deck, and re-working of walls and ceiling of two skylights in our k…” - A 2017 customer said a six-month remodel finished on time and within the projected budget _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Communication with Barron & Jacobs was excellent from the start. That was the primary reason we chose them as our contractor for a major …” - Home additions _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My family and I have had a really great experience working with Baron & Jacobs to fully renovate and add a second-story to our new home. …” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Barron and Jacobs did a masterful job for a two-story addition, a new deck, and re-working of walls and ceiling of two skylights in our k…” - Sunroom construction _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/barron-and-jacobs-pfvwus-pf~1736584224) — “5★ Several years ago B&J designed and constructed a lovely sunroom for me. Since then there have been a few minor problems with some of the …” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Communication with Barron & Jacobs was excellent from the start. That was the primary reason we chose them as our contractor for a major …” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My family and I have had a really great experience working with Baron & Jacobs to fully renovate and add a second-story to our new home. …” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Barron and Jacobs did a masterful job for a two-story addition, a new deck, and re-working of walls and ceiling of two skylights in our k…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/barron-and-jacobs-pfvwus-pf~1736584224) — “5★ Excellent service throughout the entire several month long remodel process when although both the kitchen and bathroom were totally remod…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/barron-and-jacobs-pfvwus-pf~1736584224) — “5★ Excellent service throughout the entire several month long remodel process when although both the kitchen and bathroom were totally remod…” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1714215846037365459&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ We hired Barron & Jacobs Associates to remodel our porch and side our house. The job was handled professionally from start to finish. Chr…” - Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/barron-and-jacobs-pfvwus-pf~1736584224) — “5★ I found out about Barron & Jacobs from walking around downtown Northampton! I told my husband about them and I guess after some vetting o…” ## License Status: **active** (#100809, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-29, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barron%20%26%20Jacobs%20Associates%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJT4lGokTX5okR0yJnyzoeyhc): 4.7★ from 15 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barron%20%26%20Jacobs%20Associates%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJT4lGokTX5okR0yJnyzoeyhc): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/leeds/profile/general-contractor/barron-jacobs-associates-inc-0261-201349): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://contractornearyou.com/contractor/barron-jacobs-associates-inc/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Official Website](http://www.barronandjacobs.com): 40 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/barron-and-jacobs-pfvwus-pf~1736584224): 5.0★ from 4 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/barron-jacobs-associates-inc): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Barron & Jacobs Associates will move its offices in November from Old South Street in Northampton to 420 North Main St. in Leeds.” — businesswest.com (2021-10-25) — https://businesswest.com/blog/barron-jacobs-associates-to-move-office-location/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Derek Merleaux · 2023-12-20**: My family and I have had a really great experience working with Baron & Jacobs to fully renovate and add a second-story to our new home. Chris was always available and communication was excellent. We had a lot of budget concerns going into the project and appreciated how hard Chris and his team work… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rich Willis · 2023-12-13**: We were thrilled with the design ideas Chris and his team came up with for updating our main bedroom suite project. The results were even more impressive!The Barron & Jacobs team was easy to work with every step of the way. They were open & flexible to last minute changes and Chris was even willing … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine Volpe-Proctor · 2023-12-07**: Barron and Jacobs did a masterful job for a two-story addition, a new deck, and re-working of walls and ceiling of two skylights in our kitchen. Chris Jacobs is highly attentive, very responsive, and easy to work with. He stands behind his work and proved that with repairs to an exterior paint issue… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-598673753 · 2021-07-22**: Several years ago B&J designed and constructed a lovely sunroom for me. Since then there have been a few minor problems with some of the components, especially the mechanical and electrical controls of the skylights . B&J has handled these issues promptly and very professionally. I can highly recomm… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Shea · 2021-07-13**: We hired Barron & Jacobs Associates to remodel our porch and side our house. The job was handled professionally from start to finish. Chris is an excellent communicator and was always available to answer questions and address concerns. The quality of the workmanship was excellent and were so pleased… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-404237896 · 2021-06-14**: I found out about Barron & Jacobs from walking around downtown Northampton! I told my husband about them and I guess after some vetting online he was convinced to do some projects he wanted to have accomplished. More recent ones were fixing a hole in a porch roof(very thoroughly, expertly and nicely… - **5/5 · Houzz · celinechabot · 2017-10-26**: From design to completion, problems solving, availability and good communications: employees and project managers always kept us informed. Chris Jacobs, owner, was always timely planning subcontractors and moved with all changes required along the whole 16 weeks (almost). I surely will recommend thi… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Loran Diehl Saito · 2017-02-01**: Communication with Barron & Jacobs was excellent from the start. That was the primary reason we chose them as our contractor for a major home remodel. The crew was helpful and respectful throughout their six months of working on our house. They were responsive to our needs and flexible in their plan… - **5/5 · Houzz · Karen Spindel · 2014-10-31**: Excellent service throughout the entire several month long remodel process when although both the kitchen and bathroom were totally remodeled it was done in such a way that I could remain im=n my home. I was able to remain in my and an excellent result. I now have exactly the condo I wanted when we … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-29T07:44:28.426Z. Cite as: Barron & Jacobs Associates Inc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/barron-and-jacobs-associates-inc-leeds) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/barron-and-jacobs-associates-inc-leeds ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)