# JFM Construction

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 17 Circle Dr, Hyannis, MA 02601 · **Phone:** (508) 771-1608 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 26 reviews across 5 sources.
73% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

JFM Construction is a Hyannis-based carpentry and remodeling contractor run by owner James McMorrow, known to customers as Jim. The company holds active, state-verified Massachusetts Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor licenses, and its written review history stretches back to 2011, giving it one of the longer track records among Cape Cod carpentry outfits.

Homeowners who hired JFM consistently praise Jim's hands-on involvement and the quality of structural and finish carpentry work — deck and porch construction, stair and railing installs, basement beam reinforcement, and roof completions all draw specific, repeated praise across the years. In a 2017 review, a homeowner described Jim personally acknowledging and correcting his own roof-measurement mistake at no extra charge, and other reviewers from 2016 and 2013 describe him showing up as promised and communicating clearly.

Before booking, it's worth asking for a firm, itemized quote up front. A recurring theme across several reviews — a 2019 job that grew from a $23,460 quote to over $46,000, a 2021 roof job where a $900 quote became $1,500, and a 2012 job with an unapproved $400 add-on — is that scope changes and extra charges weren't always communicated clearly before being billed. That same 2019 review also notes the project failed building inspection twice before passing, and a 2015 review describes a floor-refinishing job that initially came out the wrong color before a different crew redid it to the homeowner's satisfaction.

JFM is a reasonable call for Cape Cod homeowners who want an owner-operator carpenter for decks, stairs, and structural repairs — provided they get a detailed written estimate before work begins and follow up in writing if the scope or price changes mid-project.

**Strengths:**
- Owner-led crew — Jim named directly by reviewers across more than a decade of jobs
- Deck and stair carpentry — repeated praise for quality decks, stairs, and railings
- Mistakes owned up to — a 2017 reviewer describes an acknowledged, self-corrected roof error
- Active state licences — registry-verified MA HIC and CSL held by the owner

**Concerns:**
- Price surprises — several reviewers describe costs rising well beyond the original quote
- Extra charges mid-job — some add-on work was billed before being clearly approved
- Scheduling reliability — one reviewer cites irregular crew arrival and slow completion

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi and HomeAdvisor show byte-identical review sets (same 25 reviews, same 4.2★) — one review base counted once, not two independent platforms
- Google shows 5★ from a single rating, too small a sample to corroborate or contradict the fuller Angi/HomeAdvisor record
- The two registry licence records render the holder name slightly differently (JAMES F MCMORROW vs JAMES MCMORROW) but both verify to the same active owner

## Claims & citations

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

- Registry-verified active MA Construction Supervisor License (CS-098120) held by James F McMorrow. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-098120 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JAMES F MCMORROW”
- Registry-verified active MA Home Improvement Contractor License (#171522) held by James McMorrow. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 171522 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JAMES MCMORROW”
- Reviewers across more than a decade consistently name the owner, Jim, for hands-on, professional carpentry and deck work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Jim was good to work with and was very professional. Nate did our stairs and they look beautiful.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Great work, great crew, showed up promptly, got the job done on time, and quickly. Cleaned up beautifully. Great communication.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They were Dependable, reliable and did everything they said they would do, plus a few extras not in contract.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim showed up quickly and did a great job for a fair price. He called me before any of the other's on Home Advisor and showed up the next…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim did everything that was asked of him. Will be calling him back to do roof”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “4.5★ Didn't know Jim prior to job. He was attentive, professional and personable. Looking forward to having him come back to complete the up…”
- A 2017 reviewer describes the owner acknowledging and correcting a roof-measurement mistake at his own cost. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
- Multiple reviewers describe final costs well above the original quote, in one 2019 case roughly doubling ($23,460 quoted to over $46,000 final). _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “4★ I wish that I had asked for a quote on the project first so that I could see the breakdown. The project was twice as much as I had budget…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “3.5★ I was hoping to be writing a 5 star review but I feel like I was taken advantage of. The owner gave me a quote to clean the roof, $900 …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “2.5★ This contractor speaks English as does his crew. The men on the crew are polite and are able to complete the work with very little supe…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “I HAD TO GO AROUND MY HOUSE AFTER JPM COMS WAS PAID IN FULL. AND CHAULK ALL OPEN AREAS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE. I DO NOT LIKE WORKING WIT…”
- A 2019 review describes work that failed building inspection twice before passing. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “2.5★ This contractor speaks English as does his crew. The men on the crew are polite and are able to complete the work with very little supe…”
- A 2015 review describes floors sanded and refinished to the wrong color and finish, later corrected by another crew. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “2.5★ A complete miscommunication. The floors were to be refinished to match the rest of the house and we came home to find the floors comple…”
- Deck and porch construction and repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim showed up quickly and did a great job for a fair price. He called me before any of the other's on Home Advisor and showed up the next…”
- Stair and railing installation. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Jim was good to work with and was very professional. Nate did our stairs and they look beautiful.”
- Structural carpentry, including basement beam reinforcement. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
- A long, mostly positive but mixed review history (2011-2024) with recurring specific praise alongside several substantive, first-hand pricing/communication complaints; two active, registry-verified state licenses and no government actions found. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “4★ I wish that I had asked for a quote on the project first so that I could see the breakdown. The project was twice as much as I had budget…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “3.5★ I was hoping to be writing a 5 star review but I feel like I was taken advantage of. The owner gave me a quote to clean the roof, $900 …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “2.5★ This contractor speaks English as does his crew. The men on the crew are polite and are able to complete the work with very little supe…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim showed up quickly and did a great job for a fair price. He called me before any of the other's on Home Advisor and showed up the next…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “I HAD TO GO AROUND MY HOUSE AFTER JPM COMS WAS PAID IN FULL. AND CHAULK ALL OPEN AREAS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE. I DO NOT LIKE WORKING WIT…”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 171522 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JAMES MCMORROW”
  - [State License Registry](https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/) — “MA csl license CS-098120 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JAMES F MCMORROW”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Jim was good to work with and was very professional. Nate did our stairs and they look beautiful.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Great work, great crew, showed up promptly, got the job done on time, and quickly. Cleaned up beautifully. Great communication.”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ They were Dependable, reliable and did everything they said they would do, plus a few extras not in contract.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim showed up quickly and did a great job for a fair price. He called me before any of the other's on Home Advisor and showed up the next…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim did everything that was asked of him. Will be calling him back to do roof”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “4.5★ Didn't know Jim prior to job. He was attentive, professional and personable. Looking forward to having him come back to complete the up…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “2.5★ A complete miscommunication. The floors were to be refinished to match the rest of the house and we came home to find the floors comple…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “2.5★ This contractor speaks English as does his crew. The men on the crew are polite and are able to complete the work with very little supe…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Basement beam reinforcement work and a new roof were completed on time as promised. Jim made a mistake on the roof measurements coming in…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “3.5★ I was hoping to be writing a 5 star review but I feel like I was taken advantage of. The owner gave me a quote to clean the roof, $900 …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html) — “5★ Jim did everything that was asked of him. Will be calling him back to do roof”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “2.5★ A complete miscommunication. The floors were to be refinished to match the rest of the house and we came home to find the floors comple…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#CS-098120, csl) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JFM%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJkx63uKQx-4kRXCtt3OpN1dU): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JFM%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJkx63uKQx-4kRXCtt3OpN1dU): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/jfm-construction-reviews-1.htm): 4.2★ from 25 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JFMConstruction.96913203.html): 4.2★ from 25 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jfm-construction): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **4/5 · Angi · Dianne M. · 2024-01-01**: I wish that I had asked for a quote on the project first so that I could see the breakdown. The project was twice as much as I had budgeted for. Initially I was told the hourly rate of the person providing the estimate and that it would be 1 day of work. I most likely would still have had the projec…
- **1/5 · Angi · JOHN H. · 2023-09-01**: NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · James M. · 2022-06-01**: Jc carpentry communicated what they were going to do they showed up on time and did a great job
- **4.5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Dorie W. · 2021-07-01**: Very nice gang. Would have them back for other work. They were even careful about disturbing my garden.
- **5/5 · Angi · Duane G. · 2021-07-01**: Jim was good to work with and was very professional. Nate did our stairs and they look beautiful.
- **3.5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Rose J. · 2021-04-01**: I was hoping to be writing a 5 star review but I feel like I was taken advantage of. The owner gave me a quote to clean the roof, $900 and noticed missing shingles. He quoted an extra $350 to fix the tiles. I agreed, after he finished the job he charged me 1500.00 because he said he did extra fixes.…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Darien Gomes · 2020-12-15**: Excellent work place very professional!
- **5/5 · Angi · Jane M. · 2019-10-01**: Jim did a great job! I would definitely use him again
- **2.5/5 · Angi · Susan H. · 2019-08-01**: This contractor speaks English as does his crew. The men on the crew are polite and are able to complete the work with very little supervision. The contractor is able to identify both existing and potential structural problems and recommend solutions. The original project quote was $23,460 and the f…
- **5/5 · Angi · Judy L. · 2019-05-01**: Great work, great crew, showed up promptly, got the job done on time, and quickly. Cleaned up beautifully. Great communication.

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