# JWC LLC

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 286 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA · **Phone:** (617) 529-1907 · **Website:** https://jwc.llc/contact-us · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.9/5** (low confidence) — from 7 reviews across 7 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Partway through building a deck in 2022, the JWC crew found significant rot in the sill area, told the homeowner about it, and rebuilt that section so it was completely new — picking materials, the reviewer wrote, to stop it happening. That customer named the people who did it: Brett, Jon, Brandon and the guys.

JWC is a Topsfield design-build shop, and its own site is mostly about the outdoors: decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, sculptural stonework and treehouses, alongside land clearing, tree removal, additions, remodeling and high-end kitchen and bath tile. Jonathan Wood, who founded it, is described on the About page as "Builder. Engineer. Artist." — a contractor and engineer with a background in architecture and marine systems — and on Angi he writes about learning construction from his father and training at Penland School of Craft and the Rhode Island School of Design. Brandon is listed as VP and operations. BuildZoom's permit record runs to 18 projects, five of them in the past three years, at a typical permit value around $25,500.

The written accounts run from 2017 to 2023, and decks carry the recent ones. A January 2022 reviewer took the whole sequence in turn — the initial interview, the estimate, the deck construction, the final inspection — and said the owner, manager and workers were timely and professional at each step; a May 2022 Angi customer put it in one line, that the deck came out great. Further back the jobs are interior and exterior: a June 2017 Angi reviewer's master bath remodel turned out beautiful at a fair price, and a May 2017 reviewer had a bathroom remodeled along with siding replacement and complete exterior painting, crediting Jonathan with design ideas that stayed in line with their budget. The newest written account, from May 2023, came from a customer whose job had not begun — they liked the design ideas and the cost.

One thing to settle before you sign: the company's Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, #186094, is expired on the state registry. Ask where that stands before any residential work starts. BuildZoom's profile also lists other Massachusetts licence numbers for the business, among them a construction supervisor licence, CS-109875, and a hoisting licence, HE-183178.

For a deck, a patio, a stone or water feature — something drawn rather than ordered out of a catalogue — this is a small outfit where two customers led with the design ideas before the build. Sort out the registration, then get the materials and the scope into the contract before the first delivery.

**Strengths:**
- Deck building — the work three 2022 reviewers describe
- Found hidden rot — flagged sill damage mid-build and rebuilt it new
- Design-led outdoor work — decks, patios, water features, stonework, treehouses
- Named crew — a May 2022 reviewer thanked Brett, Jon and Brandon
- Design ideas — two reviewers credited Jonathan's ideas within their budget
- Permit history — 18 projects, five in the past three years

**Concerns:**
- Expired state registration — home improvement contractor #186094 expired on the registry
- Newest account — a May 2023 reviewer wrote before work began
- Dated written reviews — the seven accounts run from 2017 to 2023

**Where sources disagree:**
- HomeAdvisor's 5.0 from six reviews is the same profile as Angi's — the same six review texts and the same About blurb — so the two listings are not independent.
- BuildZoom lists the same construction supervisor licence number, CS-109875, in two entries with conflicting statuses.

## Claims & citations

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

- The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration #186094, held by JWC LLC, is expired on the state registry _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 186094 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: JWC LLC”
- A May 2022 reviewer said the crew discovered significant rot in the sill area during a deck build, told them about it, and rebuilt it completely new with materials chosen to stop it happening _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNzhMRXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID278LEqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys are awesome. Brett, Jon, Brandon, and the guys built our amazing deck. In the process, they discovered significant rot damage …”
- A January 2022 reviewer described the initial interview, estimate, deck construction and final inspection all handled on time, calling the owner, manager and workers professional throughout _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtaXNISXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmisHIvQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From scheduling initial interview and discussion of project, onto the estimate, then the deck construction itself through final inspectio…”
- Three 2022 reviewers wrote about deck projects, one of them saying simply that the deck came out great _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNzhMRXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID278LEqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys are awesome. Brett, Jon, Brandon, and the guys built our amazing deck. In the process, they discovered significant rot damage …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Deck came out great. They did a great job”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtaXNISXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmisHIvQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From scheduling initial interview and discussion of project, onto the estimate, then the deck construction itself through final inspectio…”
- In a May 2017 review, a customer had a bathroom remodeled along with siding replacement and complete exterior painting, and credited Jonathan with design ideas that stayed in line with their budget _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “5★ We recently had one of our bathroom completely remodeled as well as siding replacement and complete exterior painting by Jonathan 's crew…”
- A June 2017 Angi reviewer said their master bath remodel turned out beautiful at a fair price _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ My master bath remodel turned out beautiful! Jay was great! Great work at a fair price. I will definitely use again.”
- A Topsfield design-build outfit for outdoor living — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, sculptural stonework and treehouses — that also does land clearing, tree removal, additions, remodeling and high-end kitchen and bath tile _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JWCLLC.84675607.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Decks, Water features, Pergolas, Exterior work, Grading, Outdoor living solutions and design, Powerwashing, …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Decks and Porches, Wood Fences, Backsplash and Countertops, Stonework, Tile Flooring, Other Stone and Tile, De…”
- Founded by Jonathan Wood, a contractor and engineer with a background in architecture and marine systems who describes himself as builder, engineer and artist; Brandon is listed as VP and operations _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “This business's BuildZoom profile at 286 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, phone (978) 626-4434 — one 5-star review from 2017, 18 permitted pr…”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “Company history (self-reported): The site states no date, only: "Founded by Jonathan Wood, a contractor and engineer with a background in ar…”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “Ownership (self-reported): Founded by Jonathan Wood, described on the About page as "Builder. Engineer. Artist." — a contractor and engineer…”
- 18 permitted projects on record, five of them in the past three years, at a typical permit value of about $25,500 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “18 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “This business's BuildZoom profile at 286 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, phone (978) 626-4434 — one 5-star review from 2017, 18 permitted pr…”
- The Angi profile highlights 10 years of experience and free estimates, with recent-project galleries for a Topsfield tree removal, Georgetown land clearing and a deck — the company's own statements _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “This business's own Angi profile for JWC, LLC of Topsfield, MA — 5.0 from 6 reviews (all five-star), a highlight of 10 years of experience, …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “3 project(s) shown on Angi”
- The newest written account, from May 2023, came from a customer whose job had not begun; they praised the design ideas and the cost rather than completed work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Haven’t begun the job yet. Great design ideas, reasonable cost and pleasant to work with.”
- Deck building and designed outdoor spaces — patios, water features and stonework _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Decks and Porches, Wood Fences, Backsplash and Countertops, Stonework, Tile Flooring, Other Stone and Tile, De…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNzhMRXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID278LEqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys are awesome. Brett, Jon, Brandon, and the guys built our amazing deck. In the process, they discovered significant rot damage …”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
- Seven written reviews from 2017 to 2023: 4.9 stars from seven Google ratings, 5.0 from six on Angi and one five-star BuildZoom review _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “BuildZoom: 5.0★ from 1 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 6 ratings”
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13755974099388813198&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 7 ratings”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “5★ We recently had one of our bathroom completely remodeled as well as siding replacement and complete exterior painting by Jonathan 's crew…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “This business's BuildZoom profile at 286 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, phone (978) 626-4434 — one 5-star review from 2017, 18 permitted pr…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Decks and Porches, Wood Fences, Backsplash and Countertops, Stonework, Tile Flooring, Other Stone and Tile, De…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNzhMRXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID278LEqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys are awesome. Brett, Jon, Brandon, and the guys built our amazing deck. In the process, they discovered significant rot damage …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtaXNISXZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbee7098fa58b4f8e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmisHIvQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From scheduling initial interview and discussion of project, onto the estimate, then the deck construction itself through final inspectio…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Deck came out great. They did a great job”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JWCLLC.84675607.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Decks, Water features, Pergolas, Exterior work, Grading, Outdoor living solutions and design, Powerwashing, …”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Decks and Porches, Wood Fences, Backsplash and Countertops, Stonework, Tile Flooring, Other Stone and Tile, De…”
- Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JWCLLC.84675607.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Decks, Water features, Pergolas, Exterior work, Grading, Outdoor living solutions and design, Powerwashing, …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Decks and Porches, Wood Fences, Backsplash and Countertops, Stonework, Tile Flooring, Other Stone and Tile, De…”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
- Also offers Tree Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “This business's own Angi profile for JWC, LLC of Topsfield, MA — 5.0 from 6 reviews (all five-star), a highlight of 10 years of experience, …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JWCLLC.84675607.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Decks, Water features, Pergolas, Exterior work, Grading, Outdoor living solutions and design, Powerwashing, …”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ My master bath remodel turned out beautiful! Jay was great! Great work at a fair price. I will definitely use again.”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “5★ We recently had one of our bathroom completely remodeled as well as siding replacement and complete exterior painting by Jonathan 's crew…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Decks and Porches, Wood Fences, Backsplash and Countertops, Stonework, Tile Flooring, Other Stone and Tile, De…”
  - [Official Website](https://jwc.llc) — “A Topsfield, Massachusetts design-build outfit that builds residential outdoor-living spaces — decks, patios, water features, koi ponds, scu…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “5★ We recently had one of our bathroom completely remodeled as well as siding replacement and complete exterior painting by Jonathan 's crew…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2) — “5★ We recently had one of our bathroom completely remodeled as well as siding replacement and complete exterior painting by Jonathan 's crew…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#186094, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-09, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Exa](https://www.loc8nearme.com/massachusetts/topsfield/jwc-llc/6555773/): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://jwc.llc): Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jwc-llc-2): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JWC%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJq6pGLXca44kRjk-LpY8J574): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/topsfield/jwc-llc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JWCLLC.84675607.html): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JWC%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJq6pGLXca44kRjk-LpY8J574): 4.9★ from 7 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Angi · Frank C. · 2023-05-01**: Haven’t begun the job yet. Great design ideas, reasonable cost and pleasant to work with.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Keith Smith · 2022-05-29**: These guys are awesome. Brett, Jon, Brandon, and the guys built our amazing deck. In the process, they discovered significant rot damage to the sill area, and communicated this to me, and fixed it such that it was completely new, and used materials that will prevent it from happening again. I was aw…
- **5/5 · Angi · Rob S. · 2022-05-01**: Deck came out great. They did a great job
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Walt Z · 2022-01-24**: From scheduling initial interview and discussion of project, onto the estimate, then the deck construction itself through final inspection , owner, manager and workers were timely, professional and a pleasure to deal with . One of few instances where performance not only met, but exceeded,  promises…
- **5/5 · Angi · Albert L. · 2021-10-01**: GOOD EXPERIENCE
- **5/5 · Angi · Mindy P. · 2017-06-01**: My master bath remodel turned out beautiful! Jay was great! Great work at a fair price. I will definitely use again.
- **5/5 · BuildZoom · Marianne · 2017-05-19**: We recently had one of our bathroom completely remodeled as well as siding replacement and complete exterior painting by Jonathan 's crew. All along the process Jonathan provided design ideas that were innovative and in line with our budget. His crew was professional neat, and courteous. They even h…

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-09T18:59:45.413Z.
Cite as: JWC LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/jwc-llc-topsfield)
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