# JM Contracting LLC

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 18 S Main St #304, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA · **Phone:** (978) 866-3522 · **Website:** http://jmcontractingllc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

JM Contracting is a Topsfield-based design-build firm that says it's been doing whole-home remodeling, kitchens and baths, decks, and custom home building across New England since it was established in 2011. Jude — Jude Murray, per one review — leads the crew customers describe working with directly on jobs, and its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active.

The reviews on file, seven in all from late 2025 into mid-2026, describe real, varied jobs: a kitchen renovation on a Boston condo where the crew stayed patient through several rounds of layout changes and suggested an extending pot filler and heated bathroom floors; a deck project the customer calls their new favorite spot to relax; a master bathroom redo with tile work and finishes the customer says came out perfect; and a porch repair. A December 2025 review described an emergency: a water leak under a mobile home, where the company responded the same Sunday it was reported and had someone securing the damage with insulation that night, back on-site again at 7am the next morning.

Google shows a 5★ average across all 7 ratings, and nothing in the review history so far notes a complaint or a problem project.

For a homeowner planning a kitchen, bath, or deck project — or a design-build job that needs someone to see it through multiple rounds of changes — JM Contracting's track record so far points that direction, though with only seven reviews on file it's worth asking for a couple of recent references directly, especially for a larger custom-build project.

**Strengths:**
- Kitchen renovation — patient through multiple rounds of layout changes
- Emergency leak response — secured damage same day, back by 7am
- Master bath redo — tile and finishes called flawless
- Deck build — customer's new favorite spot to relax

## Claims & citations

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

- Kitchen renovation handled patiently through multiple layout changes _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xnd1NUUmxVekIwUWpjMWRreE1WelZOUzE5dWNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlgwSTRlUzB0Qjc1dkxMVzVNS19ucGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jude and his crew performed renovations on my Boston condo in December - January of 2026. They did a beautiful job on the kitchen and wer…”
- Same-day emergency response to a water leak, secured overnight _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwbVFYSXdTV3R5ZFRGWExXcGhOMWg1TjJSa1dIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpmQXIwSWtydTFXLWphN1h5N2RkWHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a water leak that caused damage to the under our mobile home. We searched to see who did that kind of repair work and Jay reached …”
- Master bathroom redo with tile, layout and finishes praised _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKd056ZGxWVTR6ZEZkTGFtY3dXVXBLYjBkdVowRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJwNzdlVU4zdFdLamcwWUpKb0duZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely love our new master bathroom! Jude and his team did a great job and made the whole process easy and fun. The tile work, layout…”
- Deck build customer calls their new favorite outdoor spot _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Wc2RHTnVRM0pYUzBKUVpVSTVRbDlDZUhwQk0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVsdGNuQ3JXS0JQZUI5Ql9CeHpBM3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely love this deck. It’s well-built, looks amazing, and completely transformed the space. The craftsmanship is solid, the finish i…”
- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 217767 verified active”
- Self-reported established in 2011 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://jmcontractingllc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Established in 2011.”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://jmcontractingllc.com) — “A Boston-based, Massachusetts design-build general contractor established in 2011, offering custom home building, whole-home remodeling, kit…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xnd1NUUmxVekIwUWpjMWRreE1WelZOUzE5dWNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlgwSTRlUzB0Qjc1dkxMVzVNS19ucGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jude and his crew performed renovations on my Boston condo in December - January of 2026. They did a beautiful job on the kitchen and wer…”
- Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://jmcontractingllc.com) — “A Boston-based, Massachusetts design-build general contractor established in 2011, offering custom home building, whole-home remodeling, kit…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xnd1NUUmxVekIwUWpjMWRreE1WelZOUzE5dWNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlgwSTRlUzB0Qjc1dkxMVzVNS19ucGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jude and his crew performed renovations on my Boston condo in December - January of 2026. They did a beautiful job on the kitchen and wer…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://jmcontractingllc.com) — “A Boston-based, Massachusetts design-build general contractor established in 2011, offering custom home building, whole-home remodeling, kit…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCcFRUTk9lRFo1TFRsUGVtWlNOMUpIVEV4SFNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBpTTNOeDZ5LTlPemZSN1JHTExHSFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JM Contracting completely renovated our bathroom. The job was excellent, professional & in a timely fashion. I strongly recommends his co…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKd056ZGxWVTR6ZEZkTGFtY3dXVXBLYjBkdVowRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJwNzdlVU4zdFdLamcwWUpKb0duZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely love our new master bathroom! Jude and his team did a great job and made the whole process easy and fun. The tile work, layout…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOcGRWOVlhMjl4TUV0V1psWkdTMjFGVmpOeVMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNpdV9Ya29xMEtWZlZGS21FVjNyS1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fast, quality porch repair with quick finishing details- looking forward to working with JM Contracting in the near future!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Wc2RHTnVRM0pYUzBKUVpVSTVRbDlDZUhwQk0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVsdGNuQ3JXS0JQZUI5Ql9CeHpBM3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolutely love this deck. It’s well-built, looks amazing, and completely transformed the space. The craftsmanship is solid, the finish i…”
- Also offers Remediation Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwbVFYSXdTV3R5ZFRGWExXcGhOMWg1TjJSa1dIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x2e81028360c1e3a0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpmQXIwSWtydTFXLWphN1h5N2RkWHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a water leak that caused damage to the under our mobile home. We searched to see who did that kind of repair work and Jay reached …”

## License

Status: **active** (#217767, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-05, 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=JM%20Contracting%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJQ-z9_Flu2qERoOPBYIMCgS4): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JM%20Contracting%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJQ-z9_Flu2qERoOPBYIMCgS4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://jmcontractingllc.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.trustindex.io/reviews/jmcontractingllc.com): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Sullivan · 2026-06-10**: JM Contracting completely renovated our bathroom. The job was excellent, professional & in a timely fashion. I strongly recommends his company!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Teresa Civic · 2026-04-26**: Fast, quality porch repair with quick finishing details- looking forward to working with JM Contracting in the near future!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Foster · 2026-02-08**: Jude and his crew performed renovations on my Boston condo in December - January of 2026. They did a beautiful job on the kitchen and were very patient while my wife and I re-worked the layout multiple times! They gave so many good recommendations such as an extending pot filler (we use every day!) …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Seamus Gaulin · 2026-02-05**: Absolutely love this deck. It’s well-built, looks amazing, and completely transformed the space. The craftsmanship is solid, the finish is clean, and it’s already become my favorite spot to relax and entertain. Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out highly recommend JM Contracting
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Roshin Kurich · 2025-12-14**: I had great experiences working with JM Contracting. They did several projects for me in Peabody and Gloucester. Jude is professional, friendly, reliable, and easy to communicate with. The projects were done on time and with great attention to details. I would definitely recommend Jude to anyone loo…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carol Almeida · 2025-12-08**: We had a water leak that caused damage to the under our mobile home. We searched to see who did that kind of repair work and Jay reached out to us immediately on Sunday. Within a few hours Jose was at the house looking at the damage. He secured it for the night with insulation and was back the next …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ellen Fox · 2025-12-08**: Absolutely love our new master bathroom! Jude and his team did a great job and made the whole process easy and fun. The tile work, layout, and finishes came out perfect. Highly recommend JM Contracting!!

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