--- title: "L & J Contractors, LLC — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/l-and-j-contractors-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669520890 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669520890.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "L & J Contractors, LLC" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/62936183009fd43c_2700-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Cookeville, TN, cookeville, Tennessee 38501, United States" latitude: 36.2178 longitude: -85.5423 phone: "(931) 260-4227" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 32 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # L & J Contractors, LLC Original Houzz profile: [L & J Contractors, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/l-and-j-contractors-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669520890) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** cookeville, TN - **Serves:** Cookeville, Sparta, Algood, Livingston, Monterey, Baxter - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 250 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work - 28 years in business L & J Contractors – Your Trusted Custom Home Builders in Putnam County, TN LandJcontractors.com At L & J Contractors, we specialize in building beautiful, high-quality custom homes on your land throughout Putnam County, Cookeville, and surrounding Middle Tennessee areas. Whether you have a favorite house plan, a magazine clipping, a sketch, or a completely unique vision, we bring it to life with precision craftsmanship and attention to every detail. Owners Larry and Jon have proudly partnered for over 28 years, delivering homes that reflect our clients' lifestyles and dreams. Deeply rooted in Cookeville with strong family ties to the community, we understand what makes this area special—from rolling hills and lake views to family-friendly neighborhoods. We've helped dozens of families relocate from out-of-state, guiding them seamlessly through the entire process: from site preparation and permitting to final walkthrough. Our clients appreciate our honest straightforward communication, pricing, realistic timelines, and commitment to building homes that stand the test of time. Ready to start building the custom home you've always wanted? Contact us today for a consultation—we'd love to discuss your ideas and show you how we can make your dream home a reality right here in Tennessee. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - General Contracting - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Cookeville - Sparta - Algood - Livingston - Monterey - Baxter ### Typical Job Cost $170,000 - 800,000 $170,000 - 800,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | L & J Contractors, LLC | | Address | Cookeville, TN, cookeville, Tennessee 38501, United States | | Phone | (931) 260-4227 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | 58123 | | Followers on Houzz | 32 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/LandJcontractors - Blog — LandJcontractors.com - Instagram — l\_and\_j\_contractors ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [L & J Contractors, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/l-and-j-contractors-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669520890) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (931) 260-4227 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of The Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Jane Baker, July 2014** > Larry and Jon remodeled our basement, reconfigured our kitchen, and repaired our front porch posts. We most appreciated their constant communication and attention to detail. We were very pleased with the outcomes and we'll call L & J for our next project. **★★★★★ — Cookeville Kitchen Sales, Jan. 2014** > Larry and John at L&J are very professional and easy to work with. > They take time to look at the project from every angle and explain > all the options on paper so the plan is set before the "field work" begins. ## Selected projects - [1050](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1050-pj-vj~7821043) - Location: Cookeville, TN - Photos: 15 - [Rickman Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rickman-farmhouse-pj-vj~7816528) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [1020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1020-pj-vj~7816560) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [120 Essex Rd home, New Construction!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/120-essex-rd-home-new-construction-pj-vj~5512211) - Location: Cookeville, TN - Photos: 12 - [7161 Coleman Circle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/7161-coleman-circle-pj-vj~1939831) - Location: Baxter, TN - Photos: 14 - [7157 Coleman Circle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/7157-coleman-circle-pj-vj~1938869) - Location: Baxter, TN - Photos: 17 - [Fireplace mantle and built in shelves remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fireplace-mantle-and-built-in-shelves-remodel-pj-vj~227163) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Basement Remodel in algood, Tn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-in-algood-tn-pj-vj~227138) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Basement remodel. This basement started of as an unfinished basement with bare studs. We added a structural beam that was needed, then built a chase to hide the beam and HVAC trunk line. The existing gas, electrical, and plumbing lines had to be moved up into the floor system before installing the drywall. The existing 6x6 support posts were encased in custom built wood columns with inset panels on the column bases, drywall tops, and crown molding to finish them off. Hand scraped laminate wood a… - [Custom Home for the Joines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-for-the-joines-pj-vj~368854) - Location: Cookeville, TN - Photos: 29 - Description: This is a custom home we built for a family that moved to the Cookeville, Tn. area. - [Stacked Stone outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stacked-stone-outdoor-fireplace-kitchen-pj-vj~368761) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~368845) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [1609 sqft Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1609-sqft-craftsman-home-pj-vj~227521) - Location: cookeville, TN - Photos: 26 - [Guest house / Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-house-pool-house-pj-vj~227113) - Location: cookeville, TN - Photos: 15 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/l-and-j-contractors-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669520890) ## Ideabooks - [Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35123701/list/porches) — 6 ideas - [Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18770453/list/doors) — 1 idea - [Inspiration...Allison additions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10838895/list/inspiration-allison-additions) — 2 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/landjcontractors) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*