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title: "J. R. Heald Builders, LLC"
description: "A 38-by-12 elevated Trex deck set on helical piles instead of concrete footings: that is the job a 2015 Houzz customer described after hiring J. R. Heald B"
doc_version: "2026-10-20"
last_updated: "2026-10-20"
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# J. R. Heald Builders, LLC

**Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 180 Locust St, Dover, NH 03820 · **Phone:** (603) 664-5040 · **Website:** https://healdbuilders.com/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=new+hampshire · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A 38-by-12 elevated Trex deck set on helical piles instead of concrete footings: that is the job a 2015 Houzz customer described after hiring J. R. Heald Builders, LLC, then working as J.R. Heald Custom Carpentry. That customer said the deck was finished on time and on budget, that the work started with a nine-page proposal laying out a detailed scope of work, and that Justin even ran a magnet over the yard so the customer's daughter would not step on a nail.

The company describes itself on Houzz as a remodeler and custom home builder on the NH Seacoast and says the Heald family has been crafting wood for four generations. Its website lists Brentwood, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland and Rye, New Hampshire, as its locations. A 2021 customer named Justin Heald as the business owner and said he helped them reach the final design for a 16-by-16 sunroom with an attached deck.

A 2025 customer said Justin and his team remodeled their kitchen, with a shout-out to Rodney. A 2024 customer said the company built a 4-season room in their house. A 2022 customer said Justin and his team showed up, cleaned up and communicated well through a kitchen remodel, and that they were bringing the company back to do three bathrooms. A 2022 customer said the company found the source of a basement leak no one else could fix and replaced an exterior French door that had been installed incorrectly 20 years earlier.

A 2020 customer said Justin replaced a large 3/4 wrap-around deck with composite/Trex decking and added a set of stairs, with the work completed within the proposed time frame and on budget and the old materials hauled away by dumpster. A 2019 customer said the company built a mud room, garage and screened-in porch, with Justin making suggestions during the design and building phases. A 2019 customer said J. R. Heald translated complicated architectural plans into an addition.

On Google it holds 5 stars from 10 ratings, and on Houzz 5.0 from 9.

**Strengths:**
- A Trex deck build — a 2015 customer said it finished on time and on budget
- A detailed proposal — a 2015 customer got a nine-page scope of work
- Basement leak traced — a 2022 customer said no one else could fix it
- A kitchen remodel — a 2025 customer said Justin and his team did it

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A 2015 customer described a 38-by-12 elevated Trex deck on helical piles, finished on time and on budget _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ I used J.R. Heald Custom Carpentry to install a large (38X12), elevated deck using Trex products. I was extremely pleased with the finish…”
- A 2015 customer received a nine-page proposal with a detailed scope of work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ I used J.R. Heald Custom Carpentry to install a large (38X12), elevated deck using Trex products. I was extremely pleased with the finish…”
- A 2020 customer said a large wrap-around deck was replaced with composite/Trex decking, within the proposed time frame and on budget _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ I hired J.R. Heald Builders, LLC to replace our large, existing 3/4 wrap-around decking with composite/Trex products. At my request, we a…”
- A 2021 customer named Justin Heald as the business owner _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ We had the builder add a sunroom, 16’x16’ and an attached deck. The business owner, Justin Heald, helped us come to the final design that…”
- A 2021 customer said the company added a 16-by-16 sunroom with an attached deck _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ We had the builder add a sunroom, 16’x16’ and an attached deck. The business owner, Justin Heald, helped us come to the final design that…”
- Kitchen remodels described by a 2025 customer and a 2022 customer _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvMnNLc0FREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCo2sKsAQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Justin and his team remodeled our kitchen. They were a delight to work with and our kitchen turned out amazing. Shout out to Rodney who m…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1eHBUak1nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuxpTjMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently used JR Heald Construction for a kitchen remodel.  We couldn't be happier with the results!  Justin and his team showed up, c…”
- A 2022 customer said they were bringing the company back to do three bathrooms _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1eHBUak1nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuxpTjMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently used JR Heald Construction for a kitchen remodel.  We couldn't be happier with the results!  Justin and his team showed up, c…”
- A 2022 customer said the company found the source of a basement leak no one else could fix _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1dXN5NEdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuusy4GQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Heald Builders goes the extra mile. Had a leak in basement, that no one could fix.  They went above and beyond to find the source and rep…”
- A 2024 customer said the company built a 4-season room _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5aHJEclhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9hrDrXg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We used J.R. Heald to build a 4-season room in our house.  The work and craftsmanship were outstanding, and we couldn't be happier with t…”
- A 2019 customer said the company built a mud room, garage and screened-in porch _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ We hired J.R. Heald Builders to build a mud room, garage and screened in porch. Throughout the design and building phases Justin was able…”
- A 2019 customer said the company built an addition from complicated architectural plans _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ J. R. Heald translated complicated architectural plans into an addition that we LOVE. It’s our favorite living area now, where we spend a…”
- Describes itself as a NH Seacoast remodeler and custom home builder, with the Heald family crafting wood for four generations _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): J.R. Heald Builders is known throughout the NH Seacoast as one of the top remodelers an…”
- Lists Brentwood, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland and Rye, New Hampshire, as its locations _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://healdbuilders.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): About Contact About Us Locations Brentwood, New Hampshire Dover, New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire Exeter…”
  - [Official Website](https://healdbuilders.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Brentwood, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Greenland, Rye”
- 5 stars from 10 Google ratings and 5.0 from 9 Houzz ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.%20R.%20Heald%20Builders%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ07qNT8mR4okRnzRj6aY7HGo) — “Google: 5★ from 10 ratings”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 9 ratings”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1eHBUak1nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuxpTjMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently used JR Heald Construction for a kitchen remodel.  We couldn't be happier with the results!  Justin and his team showed up, c…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ We had the builder add a sunroom, 16’x16’ and an attached deck. The business owner, Justin Heald, helped us come to the final design that…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ We wanted to thank you and your company for a great job. We recently had a new Trex Deck installed. From the very beginning when we first…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ I hired J.R. Heald Builders, LLC to replace our large, existing 3/4 wrap-around decking with composite/Trex products. At my request, we a…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ Justin renovated and added on to our existing deck using trex decking. He helped us with design ideas and color choices. He was very prof…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ I used J.R. Heald Custom Carpentry to install a large (38X12), elevated deck using Trex products. I was extremely pleased with the finish…”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvMnNLc0FREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCo2sKsAQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Justin and his team remodeled our kitchen. They were a delight to work with and our kitchen turned out amazing. Shout out to Rodney who m…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1eHBUak1nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuxpTjMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We recently used JR Heald Construction for a kitchen remodel.  We couldn't be happier with the results!  Justin and his team showed up, c…”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5aHJEclhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC9hrDrXg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We used J.R. Heald to build a 4-season room in our house.  The work and craftsmanship were outstanding, and we couldn't be happier with t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cnZpdkZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6a1c3ba6e963349f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDurvivFQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Justin takes great care and pride in his and his team's work. My wife and I are extremely happy with the home they built for us.”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ J. R. Heald translated complicated architectural plans into an addition that we LOVE. It’s our favorite living area now, where we spend a…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “5★ We hired J.R. Heald Builders to build a mud room, garage and screened in porch. Throughout the design and building phases Justin was able…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): J.R. Heald Builders is known throughout the NH Seacoast as one of the top remodelers an…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one.

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.%20R.%20Heald%20Builders%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ07qNT8mR4okRnzRj6aY7HGo): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://healdbuilders.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/j-r-heald-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1350826367): 5.0★ from 9 ratings
- [Local News](https://www.monster.com/job-openings/project-manager-residential-field-focused-dover-nh--a9ef7cfb-27fa-40bd-b8ad-f312aebe4c24): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J.%20R.%20Heald%20Builders%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ07qNT8mR4okRnzRj6aY7HGo): 5.0★ from 10 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Rotier · 2025-04-16**: Justin and his team remodeled our kitchen. They were a delight to work with and our kitchen turned out amazing. Shout out to Rodney who made sure everything was perfect!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Chisamore · 2024-03-04**: We used J.R. Heald to build a 4-season room in our house.  The work and craftsmanship were outstanding, and we couldn't be happier with the completed project.  We would definitely work with Justin and team again on a similar project in the future.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · SJMason Photo · 2022-08-21**: Justin takes great care and pride in his and his team's work. My wife and I are extremely happy with the home they built for us.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · laura haight · 2022-08-19**: We recently used JR Heald Construction for a kitchen remodel.  We couldn't be happier with the results!  Justin and his team showed up, cleaned up, communicated very well throughout the project and most importantly - the quality of work was impeccable.  High quality workmanship all around.  I'm brin…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · The Herrick Company · 2022-08-18**: Heald Builders goes the extra mile. Had a leak in basement, that no one could fix.  They went above and beyond to find the source and replaced an exterior French door that had been installed incorrectly 20 years prior.  Transformed a dull, dated exterior deck with vertical lattice and formal stairs …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Myster Styx · 2022-08-18**: Fantastic company. Versatile, flexible, responsible, professional. Did a number of projects for us. Impeccable craftsmanship, highest quality materials, very responsive and amenable. Money well spent. Highly recommend and will be using again In the future!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Neubauer · 2022-08-18**: We had an excellent experience with the Heald crew on the construction of our great room. I’d highly recommend!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Seacoast Cabinet · 2022-08-18**: The craftmanship and care Justin and his team provide make him a contractor you should wait for. We adore working with him because we know that our work will be made to look even better because of how diligently he pays attention to those details. Some of those details you may not have even thought …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jennifer Moe · 2022-08-18**: Justin and his team are phenomenal to work with!  We've worked on two projects together at our home and have been impressed with the high quality work they have performed.  I'd highly recommend them!
- **5/5 · Houzz · HU-409077829 · 2021-04-21**: We had the builder add a sunroom, 16’x16’ and an attached deck. The business owner, Justin Heald, helped us come to the final design that we wanted. We can’t say enough good things about the work execution, quality, professionalism, and friendliness of the direct employees, and even the subcontracto…

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