JH Construction & Remodeling LLC remodels kitchens and bathrooms; builds room additions; performs whole house restorations and renovations; and provides various general construction services for residential clients in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and San Francisco. The company has the training and equipment to handle every step of the remodeling process (including plumbing, electrical, siding, tiling and finish carpentry work), and it has experience remodeling homes of all styles, from ultramodern to Victorian.
Owner Jim Humphrey says JH Construction & Remodeling’s personalized approach to remodeling has been an important aspect of its success. “We want every client to have a positive experience, so we guide them through each step of the process and make sure they receive trustworthy information. That way, they can be confident they’re getting exactly what they want.”
JH Construction & Remodeling’s craftsmen are all trained in industry-best remodeling techniques, which Jim says allows the company to ensure first-rate results. “We understand that building and remodeling projects can be overwhelming, so we always bring our best people to the job. We utilize our knowledge, experience and skill to provide each client with the highest quality of workmanship.”
“Our goal is simple: provide quality craftsmanship and services that help our clients turn their remodeling visions into reality. By taking the time to build a relationship with each customer, we’re able to truly understand their needs, give them realistic timelines and estimates, and meet or exceed their expectations.”
When planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, your first step should be to collect your ideas.
Start by creating a scrapbook of design ideas—it’ll give your contractor a solid vision of what your remodeling project should look like. When you take these ideas to your contractor, make sure you have accurate measurements of the room and detail the location of the plumbing fixtures. Even if the contractor suggests something different, having a clear vision is still beneficial to the process. Once your contractor knows exactly what you want, you can start looking at sketches and shopping for materials like cabinets, countertops, and appliances. By getting all the materials in place before work begins, you’ll help ensure the building process goes as smoothly as possible.
Working with a full-service contractor on a remodeling project yields many tangible benefits. Since a full-service contractor works with you from the very beginning, they’ll understand what you expect and can stay on top of the project to make sure everything is going according to plan. Also, since every step of the project is linked to the next, there’s no need to explain what needs to be done to another contractor.
Before starting any remodeling project, it’s important to determine your budget in advance and stick to it—don’t decide what you want and then figure out how to pay for it later. Establish what you can afford to pay and design within that limit. Don’t be drawn into paying for a remodel you can’t really afford. Contractors can do a lot even on a limited budget, but they need to know your price limit so they can provide you with the best value.
When it comes to the bidding process, don’t automatically go with the lowest bidder—it’s likely the company uses subpar materials, and it’s even possible it doesn’t carry the proper insurance or licensing, which can put you at significant risk when it comes to potential damage or lawsuits
Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it's even more important for remodeling contractors that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For JH Construction & Remodeling LLC, the key to achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is simple: provide every project with first-rate service, regardless of its size. "We've built a reputation for delivering excellent customer service and quality results, and we're very proud of that," says owner James Humphrey. "Everything we do is based around maintaining our reputation, from using the best materials to taking a detail-oriented approach to each phase of our work."
JH Construction & Remodeling has been remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, building room additions, performing whole house restorations and renovations, and providing general construction services for residential clients in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties since 1991. The company has the in-house capabilities to handle every step of the remodeling process, from plumbing and electrical to tiling and finish carpentry, and it has experience remodeling homes in a wide variety of styles.
Unlike less experienced remodeling contractors whose owners delegate project responsibilities to less qualified employees, JH Construction & Remodeling provides every job with the hands-on expertise of Mr. Humphrey himself. "At the beginning of each workday, I talk to my employees about what needs to be done and make sure the jobsite is neat and organized," he says. "Our clients really appreciate that I'm onsite every day–it makes them confident that their projects are being completed to the highest standards of quality."
Another distinguishing attribute of JH Construction & Remodeling is its emphasis on building every job around the client's goals, not its own. "We start each project by asking the homeowner about their purpose, their theme and what they're hoping to get out of the remodel," explains Mr. Humphrey. "Once we know their motivation for doing the project, we're able to provide them with the best possible outcome."
