JL Stone

This review is long overdue. My husband and I hired Jeff to redo our sunroom and make it into a playroom for our baby. He was not only very reasonably priced, but did an excellent job. He built walls (originally had all sliding glass doors), installed windows and framed them beautifully, and put in hardwood floors. I cannot even convey how beautiful the room looks now. We get so many compliments on it. He even had his electrician come out and fix our front porch light while he was finishing the room up. He was quick to communicate and delivered great work. We would hire him again for another project in a heartbeat.

Jeff Stone is a great contractor and a really good guy. Last fall, Jeff completed what for us was a sizable renovation project. We had him gut 2 adjoining bedrooms on the second floor to make one large bedroom, including removing the existing ceiling to create a vaulted ceiling. The job required installing a new ridge and rafters, some new walls, new windows, relocating a thru-​the-​wall ac unit, and new ceiling fan and lights. And of course, new carpeting and painting.
Jeff is an ideal contractor in so many ways: First, cleanliness. The only way to get to the worksite was through the living room and up the stairs. The place was spotless! Even through the days of sheetrock! Second, Jeff does most of the work himself, so he knows exactly what’s going on and is manic about seeing to it that it’s done right. Third, he always answers questions pleasantly or discusses things with genuine concern — not many contractors are as patient and understanding. Fourth, Jeff was perfectly willing to go the extra mile to do something right at no charge, even if it wasn’t clearly part of the project — and he was very cost-​conscious for the few extras that popped up. And finally, he is reasonably priced and gets the job done in a timely way or explains clearly why there might be a delay. There is no doubt I would engage Jeff’s services again — I almost wish I had a project coming up.

Jeff just completed some work in our kitchen. The project included installing a kitchen sink, disposal, cabinet base, dishwasher, and new counter top. Jeff finished the project in less than a week (he estimated 1 week to completion), and he did a fantastic job. We had full use of the kitchen during the construction, and Jeff kept the kitchen so neat and clean. He was really wonderful to work with, and I would recommend him to anyone with a large or small project!

Jeff Stone is absolutely fabulous. When my home was broken into, he responded within an hour or so to my call – to my great surprise and relief – and came over the same night to see what work would be entailed. My front door frame was broken (detached from the wall) and the locks and receptacles needed to be reinstalled. He returned the next day and completed the work that afternoon. The door looked great even without painting, and he repaired the door so that it now opens more freely than in the past.
At the same time, he agreed to other small jobs which entailed getting parts and making repairs to other doors. Again, I was very satisfied with his work, and I have asked him to do an additional larger project.
Jeff is professional, highly skilled, and highly responsive, and yet inexpensive. I give him my highest recommendation.

Jeff Stone performed a major renovation of our 1916 home. He gutted our kitchen and moved the powder room to a location in the back of the new kitchen. The construction involved removing two bearing walls, installing custom cabinets, plumbing, electrical work with an upgraded service, painting, tiling, and new appliances. He gutted our master bath and created a new one. In an upstairs guest room, he created a second full bath and laundry room. Also, he added closets to our master bedroom and front hall and installed new windows in all the renovated rooms. In addition, he supervised and helped install a complete new heating and air conditioning system with all new ductwork. As the project continued, he took on other tasks that were not part of the original plan.
Jeff is a master builder and carpenter. His knowledge of all phases of construction is impressive. Because he does most of the work himself, the result is consistent and seamless. His attention to detail is extraordinary. As a perfectionist, his finish work is of the finest quality. He adjusts easily to changes in the architectural plan and provides highly creative ideas as to design and construction. He keeps the construction site amazingly clean so that dust and debris is kept to a minimum. Jeff created a fully working temporary kitchen in our dining room by constructing temporary walls and moving our old stove, dishwasher, sink, refrigerator, and microwave into the space.
It is clear that Jeff truly cares about the quality of his work. His prices are fair, and he tries to keep costs to a minimum. In fact, he urged us to use a particular heating air conditioning contractor who was a good deal less expensive than those we interviewed. He took full responsibility for the hvac system when he could have used a company we interviewed. Most importantly, Jeff fully completed our punch list and went well above and beyond the contract to help us with every detail of setting up our new home. He was always accessible and reliable. I can’t imagine working with any other contractor after this experience and so glad we had the good sense to hire Jeff. He is professional, friendly, and has a great sense of humor.