I wanted a new wood top desk. James designed and delivered a very unique, elegant, sturdy and high quality result. I have been using the desk for quite a few months and it is absolutely perfect. read more

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We initially hired James to put in a new front door, then he saw some damage to one of our stairs and offered to come back just to fix that and help me figure out some details on the built-ins I want to put in my office. James is very professional and a very easy guy to work with. He is very flexible and really takes his time to understand what you're asking for and the quality of his work is amazing. If you're interested, he will even explain how he is going to do the work, down to the techniques he uses for various aspects of the job. J&A will be my first choice for any work I need on my home! read more

J&A Custom Carpentry is the Bomb We just had James put in a new deck at our home and it was an awesome experience. He took the time to work with us in our budget, recommended materials that were of high quality and long lasting, crafted the cedar spindles from scratch and designed it to fit the existing frame. He even made accommodations in the design for our aged dogs. James is professional, punctual, and one of the hardest workers I know. I would recommend him to anyone and plan to use him again for other work. read more

James just finished up an entire day's worth of work in my home-3 different projects. He was very professional throughout the entire process, from providing an estimate, to setting up an appointment to the work the day off. The projects were all door repairs with varying degrees of complexity and he did a great job on all three. He went above and beyond by helping clean up some scratches that movers had left on our furniture. The attention to detail in his work is apparent and he takes pride in everything he did for us. We will definitely call him back for other work we may need in our home! read more

Working with James was amazing! James was conscious that this was my first time working with a contractor and it showed through his willingness to understand what I was looking to accomplish. His workmanship was above and beyond what I had expected. Honest and knowledgeable company and I wouldn't hesitate to work with J+A or recommend them. read more

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James is a true professional. He recently made repairs to my roof, which had been leaking due to an improperly installed roof window. He not only made the repair but assessed the damage and helped me make educated decisions about any further work that needed to be done. He explained things to me in simple terms and was very patient when answering my questions. From the get go he was very transparent about his pricing, and also transparent about what he could fix or what might be better done by a different professional. And throughout the entire process he was extremely communicative and texted me pictures of his work (before and after). He was flexible with his schedule and was punctual if not early for all his appointments. I honestly couldn't have asked for a more honest, trustworthy person to help me out. I'd recommend him to anyone and I will certainly going back to him for any future work I need. read more

WOW is all I can say! James and his crew gave me my dream man room! Can't say enough positive things about them. James is a master craftsman who loves what he does and it shows in his work. Planning on using them on my next big project. read more

We are so lucky that we found James. We bought an older house with only one closet (!) and he was the most perfect contractor/carpenter to take on the job of creating two additional closets on our second floor. He truly listened to me, understood my vision and executed with precision. Now we have two brand new closets built with such care and attention to detail, that they look like they've been there all along. In addition to being extremely talented, James communicates clearly and thoroughly, is reliable and responsive, and he was a delight to have in our home. I cannot wait to decide on our next project, so we can start working with him again! read more

I found J & A Carpentry on Yelp. What a terrific find. We had a built in Sub-Zero refrigerator removed and replaced with a non-Sub Zero and needed the cherry cabinets that surrounded the sub-zero reworked. We were quite nervous as the entire kitchen is Cherry and the Sub-Zero was the focal piece of the kitchen. James (the owner) did the work himself. Let me get the basics out of the way; he was friendly, customer focused, punctual, and communicated with us throughout the process. Beyond that, he was meticulous, clean/neat, and most importantly, he did outstanding work...and oh yeah, his pricing is beyond reasonable. We are absolutely happy with the final product and have already started discussing other projects around the home. Take a look at his carvings and furniture work, it will give you an idea of his abilities and his attention to detail. read more

We hired James to modify a kitchen cabinet to accommodate a new refrigerator. He needed to reduce the height of the cabinet so we could install a taller fridge. He did an amazing job, detaching the cabinet from the wall, taking the cabinet and doors back to his shop to work on and returning in a couple of hours to reinstall the modified cabinet. The work was beautifully done and the cabinet looked perfect. We were so lucky to find James. He is an excellent craftsman and a fine person. James was also very careful to observe covid precautions. He will definitely be our "go to guy" for future work. read more

Book with confidence! James demonstrated an expert craftsmanship and passion for preserving old houses, which we appreciated for our Montclair house from 1915. He and his crew did some great work for us: rebuilding our basement stairs and restoring all of our old doors. We will likely hire him again as he has a keen attention to detail, fair rates, and is a pleasure to work with. read more

JAMES did an amazing job. He was extremely professional, on time, always kept in contact with me threw out the repair process, gave me great advice on window repairs . I Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to make upgrades to their home. read more

James enjoys his work and is great at what he does. As a contractor, he is a highly reliable professional with a great customer service. Highly recommend. read more

We hired James to rebuild two sets of exterior stairs for us. He worked with us to understand our budget and made recommendations for the best materials. He is very knowledgeable on the various materials to use for outdoor applications where water and rot is a problem. His carpentry is great. He was able to match the style of the stairs to the previous stairs and other architectural elements. James is very friendly and professional. Very enjoyable to work with. I would highly recommend James and will certainly use him again for other projects. read more