Turn Key Construction LLC

JT built Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for us back in 2018-2019. The job scope is super extensive: getting plan, permits, foundation, framing, windows/doors drywall, painting, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, heating, plumbing etc. The list went on. JT was very professional. He delivered amazing communication and kept us updated regarding the status of the projects with honesty and integrity. The price is very reasonable especially after we see the craftsmanship/quality he delivered. We rent our ADU as airbnb. We constantly get compliments from guests how beautiful it is. I strongly recommend JT to anyone who is looking for general contractor.

Fantastic. JT deserves a dedication in our house for all the great work he's done. His responsiveness, courteousness, and consideration for our budget and timeline were well beyond anything I've encountered before. When unforeseen issues came up, he would contact me immediately with an assessment and evidence of the problem, a solution, and considerations for how to mitigate costs. More than a few times, he was able to provide last minute necessary services, or recommend someone who could do it, every time at a fraction of the cost of competitors (several times, JT's solutions were less than half other quotes I got - if I even got a return phone call!). Our project is currently nearing completion and I really could not be happier with his work. Turn Key will be the first - probably only - consideration I'll have for any future projects or recommendations.

JT met with us before the home we purchased closed escrow so that he would be ready to go as soon as we took possession of our new home and before we moved in.  Our time table gave him just about four weeks to get it all done before our move.  We wouldn't have believed it was possible except that we had watched his work on our daughter and son-in-law's home and knew that he reliably showed up everyday, kept to his schedule, and finished the contract on time for them and then he did the same for us.  He uses really great subs and even when the plumber found some previous work not done to code, the plumber made repairs to bring it up to code and did not charge any extra!  JT is reliable, honest, and a quality builder.  We have had remodels done on homes in previous years, but have never found someone more dependable or reasonable in cost than JT.  He is local and we always prefer to support local businesses. We would not hesitate to hire him again.  We are very happy with the changes that JT made to our new home.

We met with JT early on in the process and he was great about coming by the house, walking us through things, and answering questions-- even before he knew he was hired. We worked with a designer he recommended. JT was communicative and professional throughout the process. In order to save $ we are now doing much of the finish work (painting, trim, building and tiling shower, doors, tiling mudroom, new deck, etc) ourselves. JT has been great in working with us throughout this part of the process as well. During the project our main bathroom showed a leak and we ended up having to unexpectedly redo the shower ourselves. JT gave us advice and even lent me his tile saw when my water pump busted. He is a stand up guy and we would absolutely work with him again. He was on site nearly every day, was the lowest bid, and. . .wait for it. . . finished the project ahead of schedule.

Excellent work. J.T. was great to work with. He found some creative ways for us to cut costs on the project, while adding some great new features. Excellent work and very quick. Highly recommended!

We first met with JT at Turnkey from a recommendation from a friend for some suggestions and input.  No plans at this time.  He was very helpful with talking through our concepts and gave us a few names of architects he had completed a few projects with.  Later with an architect on board and 90% plans, JT came back and talked through costs and suggested revisions to reduce the cost.  He suggested we solicit bids from him and other contractors, which impressed me considering the time he had invested on his own.  We did and were pleased to find that Turnkey was the most complete bid and the lowest.  We locked him in but also specified that he wait several months after summer ended to start and demanded the work be done by Thanksgiving.  He agreed, sent me a detailed schedule and got started when promised.  The work was completed two weeks before Thanksgiving and he managed all of his subs (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and drywall) very closely to maintain the schedule.  He was very responsive to changes we wanted to make and provided costs upfront within 24 hours of the request.  His attention to detail, wide variety and quality of tools, and experience were very impressive.  The basement was organized at the end of the day and we looked forward to coming home and seeing progress.  He and his assistant were very professional, respectful, and great with our young children (who now miss seeing them in the afternoon).  They were great about communicating upcoming work and what decisions we needed to make by when.  We were grateful for their patience as we realized that we hadn't thought through many details.  Overall, it was a great experience.  I would recommend Turnkey to friends and family.

JT was a pleasure to work with.  He communicated regularly, was professional, finsihed on time and on budget, and did a gret job.

JT is an excellent contractor.  He worked hard throughout the duration of the project and finished ahead of schedule and within budget.  He kept the work area clean, kept us up to date on progress and next steps, and when we needed to make a decision, he gave us all the information we needed in advance.  I can definitely say he does quality work b/c I did the finish trim, floors, caulking, and painting myself......everything was square, level, and obviously well built. JT is a personable, honest dude that you trust to work in your home. Plus he was great about having our dog hang out during the day!

JT was one of six contractors we called for estimates on our projects. Of the three that actually delivered estimates, JT stood out from the crowd.  Not only did he deliver the estimate when promised, he brought a plumber through before he emailed his estimate so that he would have an accurate number in the document.


JT was very professional and extremely meticulous about his own work, and he expected the same from his subcontractors.  He knows how to build and maintain houses from the foundation up and he had solutions for every issue that came up during renovation. As the work progressed, we added a bunch side projects  and he always gave us cost estimates up front before he started.


In addition, he was never missing in action during the entire project, and he was always reachable by phone, text or email.


We will definitely call JT in the future and will not hesitate to recommend him to others for any project big or small.

The process couldn't have gone better.  JT is very professional and conscientious about keeping his work area clean.  He is skilled at mulitple things but isn't afraid to get help in if he needs it.  He even got along with our Labradoodle, Joe. We have no reservations whatsoever in recommending JT.

He did what he said he'd do and stayed exactly on schedule. Before he started he provided us with a calendar that he stuck to. He also listened patiently as we discussed and changed our minds mid-stream. The work he did was done really well and everything stayed very clean. He was on top of his subs and kept them accountable for the work they did.

I feel that JT did a really good job. There turned out to be a larger amount of concrete cutting required to do the job than was included in the initial estimate and JT gave me a fair compromise for off-setting the additional cost.  I would recommend JT and, if the need comes up, would contact him and his company again for work on my house.

He arrived on time, estimates were accurate, and I was very pleased with the quality of the work. And left the house spotless!
I will hire him again and you will be very pleased if you do as well!!

John inspected an existing french door that led to an outdoor landing.  He noted where it was rotting/failing and then suggested replacement rather than repair.  
John assisted us with choosing sliding patio doors that contain interior blinds, which are between panes of glass and never get dirty/tangled.  We have two dogs and two kids and love these doors.  Plus, since they are sliding doors and not swinging french doors, we save space in the room.
John and his crew then installed the door while my wife and I were at work.  He replaced floor boards that had rotted due to weather intrusion.  The work was done perfectly and all seams, etc were caulked and tight.
While he was underneath my house, John took the time to clean up various materials left by the previous owner.

I chose Turnkey Construction not solely because the price was good, but also because of good intuition and recommendations. I wanted to do a lot of the demolition and finishing work myself so it was important to hire a contractor that was OK with sharing the cockpit with me. It turned out to be a good fit and TKC was very flexible with my needs and wants. 
 The first step was tearing out the walls and the old window and cutting the concrete to accommodate a larger egress window. After this was done TKC framed all the walls reworked the plumbing in the bathroom. After the plumbing was reworked TKC repoured the concrete in the bathroom floor. After this the electrical work was completed and inspected and then a rough-in inspection was ordered before the drywall went up. After passing all inspections the drywall went up. 
After all of this the egress window well was framed out for concrete pour, but after rethinking the design I called up TKC and said that I wanted to redesign it. They were more than accommodating and I ended up with the nicest egress window that I have ever seen. TKC took out all the permits and ordered all inspections necessary.
BY the time we finished the project we racked up about an additional $3,000 worth of work that was not included in the bid.  This was due to added electrical work and plumbing that I did not foresee needing.  Also a redesign of the egress window that ended up being more work than was bid for. 
Great detail was taken with my project and it feels so good to know that I have a basement that was built properly and will stand the test of time. TKC was very responsive both by phone and by email. I felt very comfortable leaving my project in TKC's hands. They are a highly qualified and respectful team and I highly recommend for any remodel.

We were initially concerned about the "invasion" of our master bedroom and living area, however, John and his team were very conscientious of our belongings. They protected our furniture, walls, flooring and stairs. We were very impressed with the coordination of events that was necessary to complete the job in 3 weeks. The communication was good. They were on time everyday and cleaned the construction debris at the end of each day. The job was completed 3 days ahead of schedule. I continue to enjoy my beautiful walk in shower, walk in closet and the look of my living room. We would not hesitate to recommend Turnkey construction to anyone.

TurnKey Construction did a wonderful job transforming our kitchen, downstairs bath and guest room.  John's advice to open up the confining and closed layout in the house added much more light and ease of movement. This extended remodel started with ripping up all the old flooring, removing interior walls, adding a gas line and upgrading the electrical. The finished product is a beautiful open kitchen with a 24" extra wide granite bar top (custom support designed by TurnKey), a large butcher block island with prep sink, professional stove with downdraft system, stunning maple cabinets throughout. and custom inlay stone tiling behind undermount sink. In ceiling speakers were also added throughout  the living room and kitchen area.  In addition, John upgraded the downstairs adjacent bath with river rock shower flooring, new toilet and vanity. New doors, crown molding, floor boards, texturing & paint added an amazing finish to the new guest room, mud room, bath and kitchen. 
Throughout this 4 month project, John was completely reliable, his advice sound, and his understanding of cost and schedule astute. Plus a wonderful person to work with. Would highly recommend him.

John is amazing - he communicated well, was knowledgeable about all aspects of the project, kept impeccable records, and maintained good relationships with local providers that added value.  He was honest about timing and decisions, never afraid to offer his opinions in a way that made the process easier for us. 

He was always on time, worked very hard (even on the hottest days of summer), and made a point of always being pleasant to me and the members of my family. 

I highly recommend John and Turnkey for any remodeling project.

In early 2010, a hot water supply hose failed in our master bathroom and flooded our entire bathroom and bedroom. Since we used John from TurnKey Construction in 2004 for our kitchen remodel and were very happy with the results, we called him again.  He completely transformed our master bath and bedroom and wisely advised us how to better use the space and create improvements from this extensive flooding. John's professionalism dealing with our insurance company helped to give our insurance inspector a better appreciation for the cost of rebuilding and allowed us to end up with a new master bathroom and bedroom we are extremely pleased with. On the job, John clearly communicated the scope of the project, helped us understand what materials were best to use, arranged qualified sub-contractors, and was always available to answer our questions. We would highly recommend him. His extensive experience and friendly personality is a pleasure to work with.

Turnkey is very unique, in that they are very talented generalists. While most contractors excel in one particular trade, Turnkey can genuinely do anything and do it well. Though we used them primarily for electrical and plumbing work, we would absolutely look to them for other services, including framing, flooring, etc. 

John is a pleasure to work with -- very thorough from estimate phase through to finish work. On our second fixer in Portland, we've worked with a lot of contractors, and John is one of two that my very particular husband has ever been pleased with. He is honest, personable, and takes obvious pride in his craft. And his prices are fair. We would (and have) recommended John and Turnkey to friends, and we will surely have them back for more work on our house as soon as budget allows.