# JN Construction & Improvements

**Trade:** Roofing · **Address:** 25 Lake Ave, Lynn, MA 01904, USA · **Phone:** (978) 728-8120 · **Website:** http://jnconstructionboston.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 184 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 17 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

JN Construction & Improvements is a Lynn-based exterior contractor built almost entirely around one name: Ruben, who shows up review after review as the person who answers the phone, gives the estimate, and often leads the crew himself. The company holds an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor license, a 5★ average from 223 Google ratings, and a 4.8★ average from 177 Angi ratings.

What stands out across dozens of reviews is speed on real emergencies. In a February 2026 review, a customer described ice dams leaking into a Beverly home; Ruben was on-site with his crew within two hours and had the job done in 90 minutes. In a March 2026 review, a customer described three shingles blown off in a storm — several other local companies wouldn't take on such a small repair, but Ruben agreed and completed the work the same day he was called.

The reviews also describe a contractor who doesn't upsell. In a February 2026 review, a customer said JN repaired roof and garage-roof moss damage without trying to sell a new roof. And when work doesn't hold, the record shows follow-through: in a 2023 review, a customer described a chimney flashing and roof leak repair that turned out to have a second leak in the same spot — Ruben came back and fixed it at no additional charge.

The work spans well beyond roofing: reviews describe fascia and soffit replacement, gutter cleaning and replacement, siding repair, chimney flashing, porch rebuilds, and exterior painting, often bundled into the same visit. Several reviewers who started with one small job — moss removal, a leak — came back to hire JN for a full exterior overhaul.

Across 184 reviews going back to 2021, this record shows no documented negative account — a striking consistency for a contractor this size, though the reviews lean heavily toward praise for responsiveness and fair pricing rather than deep technical detail on any single project. Given how much of the reputation rests on one person leading the work, it's worth confirming who specifically will be on-site for a larger project.

**Strengths:**
- Fast on emergencies — on-site within hours for ice dams and storm damage
- Takes on small jobs — repairs others turn down, often same day
- Stands behind the work — returns to fix issues at no extra charge

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds an active Massachusetts home improvement contractor license (208127), verified against the state registry. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 208127 verified active”
- Google shows a 5★ average from 223 ratings; Angi shows a 4.8★ average from 177 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11131360377822808012&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 223 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/jn-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 177 ratings”
- A February 2026 review described the crew on-site within two hours of an ice-dam leak call and finishing the job in 90 minutes. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OUWF6WmZkV2xKZFRCRFlWZFBjRmxoU1haTVoyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNQazZfdWlJdTBDYVdPcFlhSXZMZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ice dams on north facing roof and water seeping through. I called and immediately reached Ruben and he was at our Beverly  home with his …”
- A March 2026 review described taking on a small three-shingle repair the same day after several other companies declined the job. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twdlRuZDJkek5aYUVObVkzTm9PVlk1Y1RWcVNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpvTnd2dzNZaENmY3NoOVY5cTVqSXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I can’t recommend JN Construction & Improvements highly enough. After a recent storm, I had three shingles blow off my roof. I reached ou…”
- A February 2026 review described repairing roof and garage-roof moss damage without trying to sell an unnecessary new roof. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kMWJHWTJNMU5sZHpaMmQzUTRXbE5hV1dVelJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmd1bGY2M1NldzZ2d3Q4WlNaWWUzRGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had some roof damage and my garage roof was covered with moss . JN and his crew repaired  the roof damage (with out trying to sell me a…”
- A 2023 review described returning at no additional charge to fix a second leak that appeared in the same spot as an earlier chimney and roof repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNacjQzWS1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZr43Y-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ruben and his crew helped redo the flashing on our chimney and fix a leak in our roof. They did a great job on the chimney and fixed one …”
- Specializes in Roofing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11131360377822808012&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 223 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKbWNISXlXV3c0YVRBeVFVNXdUR0ZXVFZkbVIyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJmcHIyWWw4aTAyQU5wTGFWTVdmR2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I contacted JN to fix small holes in my flashing from a woodpecker. He put in a new piece of flashing and found another spot where they w…”
- Specializes in Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKRFJIaHJUblJtWTNWMVduQmtaekpVY1hKYWVrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJDRHhrTnRmY3V1WnBkZzJUcXJaekE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JN Construction did a great job repairing and replacing damaged soffit as well as cleaning the gutters. They completed the job within a t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21saGNrOUtWRk5FYlVKMlVYRm5TbWxzZUdOUFFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlhck9KVFNEbUJ2UXFnSmlseGNPQlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Contacted Ruben and his crew for a small job to replace existing gable vents with new block off and siding. They did everything start to …”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWS1NHcDNSMnhEUVZKalQwcFRRVkZVVGxWa1RWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVKSGp3R2xDQVJjT0pTQVFUTlVkTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ruben and his team at JN did a great, quality job on the entire exterior of our house.  They replaced our roof and gutters and painted th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzN2NMWXNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC37cLYsQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Prompt,Friendly,great job painting my privacy fence,deck rails,lattice + trim 5 ft around deck base,basement metal doors inside and out,t…”
- Also offers Chimney Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNacjQzWS1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9a7a894982fc87cc!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZr43Y-gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ruben and his crew helped redo the flashing on our chimney and fix a leak in our roof. They did a great job on the chimney and fixed one …”

## License

Status: **active** (#208127, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-02, 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=JN%20Construction%20%26%20Improvements&query_place_id=ChIJgRKW6Nts44kRzIf8gkmJepo): 5.0★ from 226 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JN%20Construction%20%26%20Improvements&query_place_id=ChIJgRKW6Nts44kRzIf8gkmJepo): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://jnconstructionboston.com): 16 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/jn-construction-reviews-1.htm): 4.8★ from 177 ratings
- [Exa](https://rooflists.com/provider/jn-construction-improvements-boston-ma): 8 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Holleran · 2026-06-27**: I contacted JN to fix small holes in my flashing from a woodpecker. He put in a new piece of flashing and found another spot where they were making a small hole. I showed Rueben an area where my shingles had lifted up and he repaired those areas also. While he was up on the ladder, he scooped out le…
- **5/5 · Angi · FREDERICK I. · 2026-06-01**: JN Construction did a great job with the repairs to my roof
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Fred · 2026-05-27**: JN Construction did a great job repairing and replacing damaged soffit as well as cleaning the gutters. They completed the job within a timely manner and the quality of work was excellent. I'll definitely request their services again in the future.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Betta · 2026-05-23**: If you need roofing work done, look no further than JN Construction & Improvements!  Ruben recently replaced the roof on my rental property, and the entire process was fantastic.  Ruben went completely above and beyond delivering a top-quality roof on schedule and within budget, while also fixing se…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ROB LEBLANC · 2026-05-21**: JN construction did a good job on my roof repair.  The thing I like the most I didn't wait to long to get service .it was quick !
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jenny Woodford · 2026-05-16**: Incredibly fast work from the moment we contacted them and affordable! Thank you, Ruben!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lizzie Locke · 2026-05-13**: Ruben was great to work with! Quick responses and came out when he said he would. Completed the job and gave us quotes for future repairs. Will definitely use again and highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Angi · Betta L. · 2026-05-01**: I cannot recommend JN Construction & Improvements highly enough! They recently replaced the roof on my rental property, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. Ruben truly went above and beyond. Not only did he deliver a high-quality roof on time and within budget, but he als…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dana DiNino · 2026-04-27**: Ruben is great! Excellent work to fix trim on my house and area was cleaned up well after. Would definitely have him and his crew back for other work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Colleen · 2026-04-25**: J.N. Construction did a great job removing the moss from the roof of our house. They did such a good job that I had them return to replace the garage roof. The work done is beautiful! They were prompt, thorough and very nice to work with. I highly recommend Ruben and his crew.

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