JL Construction & Remodeling
Local business · 6 Bowsprit Ln, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
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Verified record
- MA HIC licenseVerified active
- Not rated by the BBB
- 18 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- Fair pricing — reviewers cite honest, flexible cost adjustments
- Clear communication — regular updates and timelines kept as promised
- Large renovations — handles full-scale remodels and transformations
- BBB accreditation — not accredited, no rating on file
- Years in business — site claims 20 years, BBB shows a 2017 start
- Review volume — only a handful of reviews to go on
Jim runs JL Construction & Remodeling out of Plymouth, and the reviews all land on the same note: he's the guy who shows up when he says he will and doesn't pad the bill. The company's own site says it handles framing, roofs, additions, custom homes, and kitchen and bath work across the South Shore, Cape and Islands, and greater Boston, and claims 20 years in business — though Massachusetts business records tell a different story, showing the company registered with the state on 1/1/2017, about nine years back. The Home Improvement Contractor license on file, #189240, checks out as active with the state. What homeowners who actually hired the crew describe is less about any single project and more about how Jim runs one: fair pricing that flexes if the scope changes mid-project, regular updates through the build, and sticking to the timeline he quotes. One review from this January put it plainly — the finished product matched what the client wanted, and every decision along the way was theirs to make, not his. Older reviews from late 2025 describe similarly large-scale renovation work, echoing that same honest, upfront-about-costs theme. There isn't much of a paper trail beyond that. Google shows five stars, but from just four ratings. The BBB has a file open on the business but hasn't accredited it or issued a rating, with no complaint history to weigh either way. A BuildZoom listing under this exact business name turns up in Spencer, MA — worth a second look before assuming it's the same outfit, since every other record here points to Plymouth. For a homeowner sizing this up: worth a call for a larger remodel or a rescue job where communication matters as much as the work itself, but with only a handful of reviews to go on, it's worth asking directly about that 20-years-versus-2017 discrepancy and lining up current references before committing to a big-ticket renovation.
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- 5.0Jan 5, 2026
JL Construction & Remodeling is a very talented, honest and respectful team. Jim, the owner, offers very fair pricing and is always willing to work with you if adjustments come up during the project. They keep you updated throughout the entire build process and make sure any and all decisions are made by you. Jim stuck to his timeline as promised and finished product is absolutely perfect for what we wanted. I would recommend JL Construction & Remodeling to anyone who is looking for a fair and skilled contractor.
— Alex HertzView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Dec 30, 2025
Amazing transformation! done by JL Construction and Remodeling. They exceeded every expectation we had and gave us our dream beach house. Jimmy and his crew are highly skilled (obviously!), thorough, conscientious, reliable, and were a pleasure to work with. Not a day goes by that a neighbor doesn’t walk by and say how great the house looks. JL Construction and Remodeling worked their magic! Thank you, Jimmy!
— Jon KunkleView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Dec 24, 2025
If you want an honest contractor who shows up when he says he will and fair pricing, this is who you want. Jim was great to work with, we had a big renovation that Jim was able to walk us through, he always explained the process and was upfront with costs, offering cost effective options. Thanks to this company we now have a beautiful home that not only looks pretty it is built to last! In fact we have another project coming up and we didn't even think of calling anyone else!
— Janice ArponenView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Nov 13, 2024
JL Construction and remodeling saved us from a nightmare! They came in and took over another contractors not so great work and turned the worst project into an amazing home. Jim is very committed to his work and is a talented carpenter. He is fair, honest, and is always looking for a way to get the consumer the best deal. He can literally build anything you imagine. I have learned so much through a crazy process. First and foremost you should pick a good person with integrity and Jim and his team have that! Check out the website soon to see pictures. Jim is now an honorary member of our family and I will always call him first for any job in my home.
— Randi LaflammeView on Google Reviews ↗
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Added 4 new comments, added 46 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.0
- confirmed against the state license registry
- behind the score: BBB accreditation — not accredited, no rating on file