J C Builders Inc

FANTASTIC !!! Bit of history: builders were not interested in doing anything more than their standard build on the porch, so I was forced to engage a contractor to do the work after closing. Best decision I've made so far in my new home build ! James and his crew were excellent ! Not the cheapest quote, but certainly worth the slightly higher price. Prompt, professional, friendly, committed, fun and very good at their jobs. It's nice to work with a company where the owner is on site working right along with the guys - that seems pretty rare these days. James and his crew had some good suggestions for modifications as we went, and I could literally not be happier with the results !!! Think I might just live out on the back porch now ! :-)

Built a cottage in my back yard with kitchen and bath, fine finishes, beautiful.  Added screened porch and small deck to my 70's ranch with a ramp down to a patio and a curved sidewalk leading to the cottage.  Added a garage to the house, perfect match to existing brick, which wasn't easy to match.  Nice retaining wall and new concrete driveway.  Also did a lot of extras for us inside the house, did demolition on a large existing shed, took some large trees down.  There was a small amount of existing siding and he replaced that with siding to match the new garage.  Roofline on porch and garage tie in perfectly with existing roof.  From the street it looks like a new house.  Fun to work with, kept me informed all along the way, great experience.  Dealt with issues like the fact that we have a huge number of underground utilities we didn't know about with patience and good problem-solving skills.  I am a very happy customer.

The process went smooth from the intial meeting to the finished product.  James was very professional, easy to work with and very detailed with the entire process.  The deck looks great and I am excited about the future use of the new area.

Having read many favorable reviews in regard to JC Builders, I contracted them to repair, refortify and resurface both my daughter's and my decks (qty 2) with TREX Decking and Iron Railing .

We have lived in Charlotte for over 18 years and I have seen the good and the bad of many contractors over that period of time. Our experience with James Carr and his team was above reproach in every area. They are knowledgeable, efficient, courteous and exude the highest degree of professionalism that quite frankly, is a very rare find these days. They showed up exactly when they said they would. They finished both jobs exactly when they said they would. They were on budget and played no games in regard to price. And they actually went 'above and beyond' in regard to their attention to detail. I am a degreed engineer, so I know a little bit about this stuff.

In short, there should be no hesitation to contact JC Builders for any construction related project that you might be planning. They keep pretty busy, but one can rest assured that they will provide the time, attention and expertise required to complete any project to their customer's satisfaction. 

I would like to thank JC Builders for a fantastic job that they did on a garage I had them recently build for me. I contacted James Carr after reading the reviews he had on Angie's list and they were all so impressive that he was my first choice to do this work.  The garage was completed and I couldn?t be happier, he and his team were professional in every way, he kept me informed for the duration of the job and it was my pleasure to have him perform the work.  I would highly recommend JC Builders, you can definitely expect class A performance from this company. 

Billy Egan.

Completing a home improvement job can be very frustrating, but working with James was a pleasure. While we had a few ideas how we wanted our new screen porch to look, James was able to bring his expertise to the project resulting in a beautifully designed and constructed porch.   James was hands on in many aspects of the construction and made sure the project stayed on track.  He communicated promptly if any issues arose that might affect the budget. We would not hesitate to hire James again in the future. He takes pride in his work and it shows.  Thank you, James, for providing us with such a beautiful porch!

From start to finish James has been nothing but professional to work with. He did an outstanding job on our porch and helped turn our vision into reality. He communicated with us well and consulted with us every step of the way.  His employees are courteous and hard working. Working with James on our project has been the best experience we have ever had with a contractor and we would not hesitate to use him again. We love our new porch!

JC knows how to get the job done, he has all the right contacts and is able to advise on current trends and assist in making decisions when necessary.  Was able to complete the job within the time frame stated and kept us updated each week with what work was completed and what would be completed the following work.  Total job took about 6 weeks from start to finish.

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They did a Great job!  They were quick but professional and built a lovely garage/workshop area as well as replacing the windows in the house and residing the house.  They added the extra features of grading around the yard and extending our porch.  The crews were professional and very reasonable.  The built what we asked for.

It went very good.  We initially worked with a designer to create the detail plans.  J C Builders then provided us with an estimate, both cost and the time it would take to complete the job.  The addition was completed on time and within the cost estimate.  We came to know, trust and like the J C Builder workers.  We highly recommend their work.  

They did unbelieveable wood work and just turned it into a magnificient living area. We were very pleased with the quality of work and the entire experience.

They did a fantastic job.  The inspector that came through afterwards said it was exceptional work.  I do not have enough good things to say about them.

Our experience with this company was a pure pleasure.

Let me preface this by saying that what we started with was a two acre plot in the corner of a wheat field, so this truly was a scratch built house. The reference originally came from the architect we hired, also found on Angie's list. Being first time home owners all around, we had no idea really what we were getting into

. So the first item on the list of things that are incredible about them: they're patient. They're attentive. They were genuinely concerned with making sure we got exactly what we wanted.

Price
Knowing what things cost is very important. It makes the expectation of the end product realistic. That said, James knows what things cost! He was able to provide a very close estimate, and worked really hard with his subcontractors to get us the most bang for our buck. And he never hesitated to offer an upgrade as long as it was within budget, either. He kept his eyes and ears open for deals on finishes that we never would have been able to afford otherwise. Examples include the Carrara Marble that finishes our master shower, tub, and bathroom counter tops when what we thought we could afford was ceramic and select red oak floors when we were sure we could only afford engineered hardwood. In fact, he managed to do so well saving us money we were able to get a whole house sound system and still have money leftover at the end of the project.

responsiveness
All of my calls, voicemails, text messages, and emails were returned in a timely fashion. And there were many.

Punctuality
. Well, the house was built, from the ground up, in about five months, between October and March. Read: WINTER. Wet, soggy, cold, muddy carolina winter. Impressive.

Professionalism:
James and his staff were present, timely, and while they moved efficiently, they were always welcoming and would answer any questions we had whenever we asked. James even went tile shopping with me when I became overwhelmed and generally stressed out. That was really very nice of him to spend his morning helping me decide the fate of my bathrooms before I had a total melt down. He even learned my tastes after a short time and was able to filter the options. And when I couldn't decide, he always came up with the perfect solution.

In summary, our house is beautiful. It's everything we ever dared to dream it could be. I don't think we would have even gotten close if it hadn't been for the kind of service JC Builders provided.

They are fantastic.  They are nice, and pleasant to work with, he gives good suggestions.  We are delighted with his work we have no complaints at all, and we don't think anyone could have done a better job. I don't have enough superlatives for James and his crew. They are just super great. I would recommend them to anyone with no reservations.

James Carr, owner, was very personable, professional, and hands on.  He accompanied me to meet with his vendors (to select tile, bath fixtures, and cabinets) and provided helpful input.  He uses a regular crew, and closely monitored/assisted them (as needed) with the work.  He was very flexible with revisions during the project, and also allowed me to add in some small projects (eg. redoing tile in a hall bath shower, restoration/replacement work on doors/door hardware) along the way, and did excellent work on these, too.  His price was fair, and he was readily available during the project.  He kept in close communication with his crew and provided me with frequent updates throughout the project.

Our house was fire damaged back in June of 2011. Once we had the green light from our insurance company, we began asking for bids from contractors. This was approximately October 2011. Although JC Builders was our first choice but we did not hire them because 1.) We were being persuaded from our adjuster to go with his recommended company and 2.) JC Builders bid was really high. Highest among five other contractors. We learned, however, that by the end of the project, JC Builders bid, although high, was actually the most realistic bid and matched the overall cost of the project while the others were low to get the job. 
We initially hired another company and after countless arguments over construction and discrepancies over out of pocket "up grades"  our house sat with virtually nothing done after five months (see the review for Home Again Restoration), and they left the job. After nearly year of frustration, we called back JC Builders to take over. James and his crew did more for us in the two-three weeks of that initial call--without even a contract--than our first contractor did for us in six months! After months of frustration, I immediately felt relief working with them as I could tell right away that I was working with professionals.
JC Builders took over the job seamlessly and finished on time and within the budget we worked out from choices already made and some not. It was like a puzzle that had to be put together and James and his team did it happily and professionally. They worked long hours and often weekends to get us home since we had be displaced for so long.
James surrounds himself with some of the most skilled, polite and pleasant professionals in the construction business and it was truly a pleasure to work with them.
Our house is beautiful. I would hire this company again and again.

James is General Contractor with a great customer side.  If you want someone to work side by side with you to design a beautiful outdoor living space he is your guy!  We have an unfinished basement and he will be back.  Ask James about this review and he will give you our contact info if you want to look at his work or get ideas for your new space.

James was very prompt in answering our call and coming out to talk to us.  He was a great communicator and very patient with all of our questions.  Since he was our first estimate - he had to field questions when we were comparing others and did not give us any indication of irration.  We may have payed slightly more than what the others were offering, but we felt more comfortable with James and felt like he would be a "long term" contractor for us as he was not only the salesman - but also did some of the work.  We liked that!
Everything happened as he said - except for the shutter installation - which was not his fault.

I liked how he listened to everything we had to say and was not irritated at all by our little nit picking that we gave him.  He was happy to fix or change anything we asked.  His crew is just absolutely awesome!  They are so kind and so friendly.  I truly felt like family was working on our home.
I think James and his crew take great pride in their work and I would so love to have them back again!
I put off doing this review because I wanted to post pictures and now I don't see where I can post before and after pictures.  Now Angie's List disappoints me for that!  I would love to show off James' work!!!

Price was good. Amount of time to finish the job was acceptable, and quality of work was good. Overall we are very pleased.

The project was flawless from beginning to end.  James and his crew were punctual and were here when they said they would be here.  The project took about 10 weeks to complete and would have been much quicker had the custom cabinets been finished earlier.  Two parts of the project included removing existing walls (indoor and out) and redirecting weight bearing portions of the structure.  James was able to complete these 2 parts of the renovation while we were out of town. We also remained in the house with 3 young kids during the complete kitchen remodel which took about 2 weeks.  That was a little rough for us, but James went out of his way to make sure the exposed portion of the kitchen was safe for the kids.  We have worked with many contractors and I cannot really say enough about how great it was to finally find an honest, hardworking, and true to his word contractor. 

We had chosen this builder after seeing his recommendations on Angie's List, and JC Builders lived up to all of our expectations. The crews were punctual and respectful to our property. The job was done on-time and within the estimate. Also, the room is absolutely gorgeous. It's the most insulated and comfortable room in our house. The quality is fabulous. We're very thankful we chose JC Builders. We highly recommend this company for all of your remodeling projects.

Upon calling JC Builders, James Carr came out immediately to discuss the project and get information for the quote.  He was by far the most professional and easy to talk to.  We had an instant connection with him and his quote turned out to be very competitive.

The first part of the project consisted of laying down the footing and getting the concrete slab poured.  Then the brickwork, columns, and bluestone was added to the porch.  James uses a contractor exclusively for this type of work and has worked with him over 10 years.  We had a few bumps in the process, but any problems were resolved quickly and professionally.  The quality provided by the foundation/brickwork contractor was beyond reproach.  The work was exceptional and went beyond our expectations.   James came out to the site periodically to oversee the work and make sure any problems or issues were addressed.

Next the framing work, roofing and electrical work was done.  This work was exceptional as well.  I was impressed with the attention to detail.  James not only oversaw this part of the project, but also did some of the work himself.  At times we needed his opinion or ideas on what would look best and he provided honest answers.  The one thing that stands out to me the most was his attention to detail and the fact that he always used quality materials.  As a consumer, you are always weary that a contractor will cut costs and use inferior materials.  That was not an issue with James.  All his materials were of superior quality.  We verified this ourselves by looking up the material on the Internet and finding it to be of superior quality and usually high end.

We are extremely pleased with the quality and end result of our covered porch. There was only one item that I would recommend improvement on and that would be punctuality, which is why I rated it a B.  There were several instances when we were told someone would be out to work on the porch that day and no one would show up.  Also, there were times when we were told no work would be done that day and we weren't notified until the afternoon.  That was a little disappointing since we were really excited about the project.

Overall, we are extremely pleased with the workmanship and professionalism of this contractor.  I'm very glad we chose this contractor and I would do it again without reservation.

James Carr with J.C. Builders did a fantastic job for us.  If you are looking for a builder that stands behind his work and makes sure it is done right---James Carr is your guy.  He is active on-site most of the time, not only overseeing what is going on, but is actually involved in some of the building himself.  When James came to give us an estimate, he gave us various options and ideas that allowed him to design a gorgeous sunroom for us.  He also gave us the idea for the portico over our front door.  Our fireplace was a little challenging since it is an existing stone fireplace, but James figured out the best way to install the mantel without being costly and messy.  During this building process we had a horrible hail storm and ended up needing a new roof, window screens, and all new gutters and gutter guards.  James offerred to take care of all the additional work  needed since he was already here and handled all of the paper work necessary for the insurance company.  With the storm, we also had water get into the living area of the house and soak the carpet.  After pulling the carpet up and seeing what was beneath it, we decided to replace all the carpet downstairs with solid hardwood floors.  James had his hardwood guy out within a couple of days and the installation was done in 3 or 4 days.  The guys that work for J.C. Builders even helped us move all of our furniture before and after the floor installation!  This is a great crew of men with J.C. Builders.  During this time, we also had our upstairs air conditioning leak water through our upstairs bathroom ceiling.  James, again, said not to worry and had one of his guys sheet rock the ceiling.  He again handled the paper work for the claim with the air conditioning unit.  We had only two glitches in the building process and I must commend James on his fairness and professonalism in handling both matters.  James states that he performs work of the highest quality and anything with his name attached to it will be done the right way.   If it is not to your satisfaction, he will get it right.  I can attest to this statement.  First, the existing brick on our house was no longer made and could not be found anywhere.  We ended up using a brick that was the closest match they could find.  James and his brick guy thought the brick would blend well with the existing brick, but once the sunroom was built the brick appeared off.  We decided to get the brick/mortar stained, which James agreed.  Once the staining was done, it looked oustanding and blended well with the existing brick.  It actually turned out to be more of a mortar color issue versus the brick.  Second, the sunroom ac unit did not function well and kept leaking water, even after several trips and adjustments by the air conditioning company.  We let James know that we were not satisfied with this unit and wanted it replaced.  James got with the air conditioning company and had a new unit installed within a day or two along with an extended warranty for our trouble.  I cannot say enough positive things about James Carr and his crew.  Every member of J.C. Builders was a pleasure to work with.  Most of the crew have been with James for many years and that speaks volumes for James and his company.  Every member of the crew aims to please and cares about their work and craftsmanship.  Without a doubt, J.C. Builders will be my builder for any future remodeling or building.             

First I would like to thank James Carr and his guys for all the hard work. I found JC Builders on Angie's List, and could not be more pleased with the overall experience. We called JC Builders and set up an appointment for a Saturday morning. James met me at the house on time to give me an estimate as well as discuss other options regarding the ideas I had. We did get a few other estimates from some other companies. We decided to move forward with JC Builders based not only price but comfort level with James himself. The one thing that really made a big impression on me was that he told me that he is there on the jobsite swinging the hammer everyday, and he was. During the remodeling there were several times when we changed things and went in different directions. James was always willing and happy to do whatever we wanted. There was never a time where I thought he or his guys were frustrated with me or my wife. James and his guys also cleaned up everyday after work to maintain a safe clean environment for our children not to mention our animals. Overall the total remodel went very smoothly including the small bumps along the way like the weather. James had everything planned out and it all fell into place. The remodel did take longer than expected only because we kept adding things and since this was my first experience having a home remodelled. I highly recommend James and his company to anyone wanting to do any type of remodelling and I will definitely be using JC Builders again in the future.