--- title: "James Johnson Construction Inc. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/james-johnson-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~940571847 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~940571847.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "James Johnson Construction Inc." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/13b38e2f0588420e_8880-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1230 Coast Village Circle, Suite E, Montecito, California 93108, United States" latitude: 34.4378 longitude: -119.6159 phone: "(805) 450-2049" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 19 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 55 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # James Johnson Construction Inc. > Santa Barbara's Premiere Custom Builder & Remodeler - Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [James Johnson Construction Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/james-johnson-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~940571847) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Montecito, CA - **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland, Hope Ranch - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Responds Quickly - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Locally owned - Provides 3D Visualization - Responds Quickly James Johnson Construction, Inc. (JJC), is a Custom Home Builder and Remodeler in Santa Barbara, California. Quality, Integrity, Efficiency and Dependability are the pillars of our business. We are skilled craftsmen dedicated to providing outstanding service and exceptional carpentry. Our building team is made up of committed trade partners dedicated to working together to achieve the details that are important to our clients. We place great value on understanding our client's needs, and surpassing expectations with great craftsmanship. Our advanced building practices and materials add to the longevity of our work. As a priority we keep our clients informed throughout the entire project- from the planning stages to the finishing phase. Whether it is a custom home, a kitchen remodel or home repair, our team is passionate about being an industry leader in the Montecito and Santa Barbara community. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Deck Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Pool House Design & Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Barn Design & Construction - Wine Cellar Installation - Home Inspection - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Closets - Custom Home - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Walk-in Closets - Garage Design - Historic Building Conservation - Home Theater Design - Kitchen Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Pantry Design - Sunroom Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Santa Barbara - Goleta - Carpinteria - Montecito - Mission Canyon - Toro Canyon - Summerland - Hope Ranch ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 4 million $20,000 - 4 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | James Johnson Construction Inc. | | Address | 1230 Coast Village Circle, Suite E, Montecito, California 93108, United States | | Phone | (805) 450-2049 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | B-867939 | | Followers on Houzz | 55 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://jamesjohnson01.houzz.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [James Johnson Construction Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/james-johnson-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~940571847) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (805) 450-2049 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 867939 - Type: B - GENERAL BUILDING - Issued by: Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Install of Tyvek / DuPont Flashing System - Best of Houzz 2016, 2018 & 2021, 2024 Service - Best of Houzz 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Design - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — John Marsala, April 2020** > One word description of James Johnson Construction is Professionalism! > > We hired James Johnson Construction to do a total remodel of our 50 year old house. As with any such job, many “surprises” occurred during the project. James and his team where up to any of these challenges. > > His team and hired contractors ALL did a superb job. The quality and finish work they did was totally up to our expectations. In fact, most of the time, they exceeded our expectations. > > All who visit our house comment on the quality of the work. > > Additionally, James was ALWAYS available to address our concerns and was, once again, professional in his response. > > Finally, we now consider James and his staff to be friends! That is a lot to say with our job that took over 9 months! > . **Comment from James Johnson Construction Inc.:** > Thank you for the kind comments John. From the beginning you and Debra had a clear vision for the project. Our team was set on achieving the details. Everything came together wonderfully and your home is exceptionally warm and beautiful. You and Debra make a great team! ### All 19 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-96533260, July 2023** > James Johnson is a trustworthy, honest and knowledgeable partner for any remodeling or construction project. His project management provided a clear budget and regular construction updates. If there were any budget changes that needed to be made, they were clearly laid out and explained. Work ethic starts at the top and James and his whole team always presented themselves in a professional manner that took great pride in their finished product. The worksite was always clean and work assignments well organized to provide efficient use of everyone's time. We would not hesitate to hire James for any of our future needs whether big or small. **★★★★★ — Tara Cooper, June 2023** > We feel so lucky to have worked with James (and his team) after our basement flooded. He was diligent in coordinating our basement clean-up to ensure it was safe, found and corrected the source of the water damage and then fully remodeling the space. We couldn't be happier with his sense of urgency (which matched ours), attention to detail and communication. We absolutely love our new basement! **★★★★★ — Barbara Eliades, Dec. 2021** > I feel so fortunate that I chose James Johnson Construction as contractor for the substantial remodel of my home in Carpinteria. James Johnson and his employees did the best job possible. His subcontractors were excellent. In fact, many were artisans of their craft. He worked assiduously to get the job done. He worked well with my designers. He treated me with respect, explained everything and made great suggestions throughout the process. I would not hesitate to use this company again. **★★★★★ — Kesia Sutter, July 2020** > James Johnson understood my vision and helped bring all the details together. His crew is trustworthy and enjoyable to work with. It was such an enjoyable experience working with James and his crew. I would highly recommend James Johnson Construction. **★★★★★ — Dennis & Kathy Kittle, Nov. 2018** > We hired James to completely remodel our kitchen. We relied heavily on him to completely rethink the layout and incorporate our ideas. The remodel included total electrical/plumbing/drywall/cabinetry. We also removed/filled a door, and eliminated a closet to add more room in the kitchen. He did a very good job of planning and explaining to use the step by step process and our part in selecting cabinets/hardware/appliances/electrical&plumbing fixture. He did not hesitate to offer alternatives to our ideas in a well thought and reasonable manner. His employees were very particular regarding details and fit and billing was timely and accurate. The finished kitchen was everything we hoped for and more. Craftsmanship was excellent. We have had no problems at all with the remodel one year later. **Comment from James Johnson Construction Inc.:** > Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure working with you. Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful. **★★★★★ — Sandra D, March 2018** > James and his team were a pleasure to work with. James is honest, timely and easy to converse. He provided a fair bid, assisted with design elements, and treated the project as if he were going to live with it when it was completed. I am very pleased with his level of customer service and attention to detail. James wants his clients to feel good about the completed job. Mission accomplished! **★★★★★ — shanda, March 2018** > James is very knowledgeable and professional to work with. I had many questions and a tight budget to work with and all our dreams came through to finish our living room built in cabinets beautifully. **★★★★★ — Joff Moine, Jan. 2018** > We engaged James and his team for an office project during our move-in. James went above and beyond our expectations. Quality work, quick turn around and very professional communications. I would highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Robert Guttman, Oct. 2017** > I hired James Johnson in the summer of 2016 to act as General Contractor on the restoration of my 96 year-old Craftsman bungalow near The Historic Old Mission. The project scope was initially focused on interior remodeling and “tune ups” - including building a laundry room in a hall closet, revamping the kitchen cabinetry and stone surfaces, custom cabinetry in the media room, some plumbing upgrades and painting. > > Additionally, I had used another contractor to replace the foundation who was hired before James came on board and the cooperation between the two was seamless. With James’s assistance and recommendations, we wound up replacing the exterior of the home as the original cedar shingling became obsolete and in need of replacement due to the extensive nature of the foundation work. As a result, the exterior work also required: (i) insulation (including application of a WRB); (ii) highly skilled carpentry as to the shingling replacement and application; and, (iii) rebuilding and restoration of the original trim and porches. James was instrumental in working with the city through the permitting processes as well. > > This was ultimately a large project in which his project management and design skills were flawless. He showed a respect for the architecture of the home and its original design, while creating a more modern aesthetic. His employees demonstrated excellent carpentry skills and reliability; moreover, James interfaced with and managed the subcontractors in a highly professional manner. Communication and professionalism are hallmarks of James’s management style. He was always available and a delight to work with. > > I would recommend James without reservation or hesitation. He has a wonderful “bedside manner,” is diligent and dependable, a good listener, and possesses high integrity and a great work ethic. (I invite the reader to look the photos of the finished product and judge for yourself.) **★★★★★ — DMHA Architecture + Interior Design, July 2017** > We worked with James and his team on a high-end, modern residential remodel. James was easy to work, professional, and excellent at presenting us with construction solutions that kept our design intent and the client's budget in mind. We were especially impressed by the custom, sleek cabinetry that was built in his local shop; he even went down to LA to hand-pick planks of wood in order to ensure the vertical grain was just right. We are so pleased he was able to take on our design challenges and bring revived life to this home. **★★★★★ — Solid Rock Tile & Stone, June 2017** > As a subcontractor that has been working with James Johnson Construction for some time now, I have been impressed with James' team's organization, attention to detail and quality in their work. They are easy to work with and always bring a great attitude to the jobsite- which is crucial for the general contractor as he is facilitating between homeowner, designer and the subs. I have seen James build in several different styles and highly recommend his company! **★★★★★ — John Rinaldi, May 2017** > James is a first-rate professional with exceedingly high skill level, deep experience, and is a pleasure to work with. He hires the most skilled trades people, who also have engaging personalities, a rare combination. I manage a Class A office building, where excellent quality work is expected, and JJC comes through. > I have been using JJC as a General Contractor as well as sub-contractor for many years with happy results year after year. > A couple of photos are attached showing in-progress views of a recent job. The care taken to seal off the work zone and some of the carpentry craftsmanship are illustrated. **★★★★★ — Cynthia Baker, April 2017** > James is great to work with, hands on with his clients and a true professional. He is quick to reply to questions via text or e-mail, even if it's to say I'll get back to you shortly. James is an honest and takes great care with his clients. His office team is also thorough with their invoicing and payments. My interaction has been nothing but good and efficient. **★★★★★ — wahalleck, May 2016** > We worked with James Johnson last year when we remodeled a newly purchased home. We hired James to do a significant remodel throughout the house, including bathrooms, bedrooms, family room and living room. His input during the design phase was invaluable. He spent time asking us questions about our lifestyle and how we would use the space. His expertise definitely helped shape a better end result. He was also kind enough to give us advice on the home we were selling and that wasn't even part of the job! The execution of the remodel far exceeded our expectations. We've remodeled multiple homes in the past and the service he provided and commitment to our budget surpassed our experience with all other remodels. Additionally, his entire crew was respectful, pleasant to be around and clean up after themselves daily. James and his crew even finished ahead of schedule. We will be doing additional work on the house in the future and wouldn't consider hiring anyone else! **★★★★★ — Karen Stone, May 2016** > James Johnson construction did a great job remodeling our playroom. He built and designed a large storage closet and removed a column from the middle of the room to make the room more functional. His staff had a great attitude and always cleaned up after themselves. They also did the project in a timely manner. They also stayed on budget. We were very happy with this company. **★★★★★ — susanshand123, Oct. 2015** > I have had the pleasure of working with James Johnson for several years now on varying projects. > He and his team a true professionals with a vision toward design perfection and service. > Presently we are teaming together to design a "dream kitchen:" for a client. > James is a pleasure to work with and extremely responsive which is so important for deadlines and savings when it comes to the bottom line on projects. > i would highly recommend James Johnson construction. > > Sincerely, > > Susan Shand > Susan Shand Design **★★★★★ — Manson-Hing Architects Inc., Oct. 2015** > James Johnston and his company was hired by the main contractor on one of the finest homes over 6,000 s.f. I custom designed for a client, to do the fine carpentry work. Along with custom doors, door and ceiling skylight surrounds, cabinetry, special wall base, patio beams and ceilings, he and his company also did all the teak wall finish paneling of the family room. James and his team did excellent work, and were always up to the challenge of original detailing. They helped sourced quality materials and communicated well with me, and my contractor. One testament of their work is recently seeing how well their work has stood the test of time. I have been an Architect for 35 years and would recommend James and his company highly to anyone. **★★★★★ — michelle1179, Sept. 2015** > James runs a very professional construction business. His team is highly skilled, respectful, and has a sense of urgency. They are happy to handle big and small projects of all scopes. I highly recommend them. ## Selected projects - [Ocean View Entire Home Renovation, Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-view-entire-home-renovation-santa-barbara-pj-vj~5610385) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 13 - [Historical Bungalow, Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historical-bungalow-santa-barbara-pj-vj~2676665) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 14 - [Contemporary Home, Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-home-santa-barbara-pj-vj~1844536) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: Santa Barbara General Contractors Design / Build Cabinetry Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Hand Selected & Milled Rift White Oak, Custom Cabinet Doors & Drawers, Island with Down Draft Stove Vent, and Under Cabinet Microwave, Built-in Wolf & Sub Zero Appliances, Walnut Flooring, Custom Beverage Bar with Floating Shelves, Balcony Cable Rail, Modern Gas Fireplace, Fleetwood Windows and Doors, Remodeled Bathroom, Re-purposed Vanity with Walnut Cabinet Doors, Garage Renovation, Epoxi Floor, Custom Garage C… - [Contemporary, Montecito](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-montecito-pj-vj~5472376) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 23 - [Mediterranean, Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-santa-barbara-pj-vj~1143386) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Santa Barbara General Contractor Finish Carpentry Contractor Finish Carpentry, Door and Window Installation, Tyvek Flashing System, Interior Moulding, Pocket Doors, Installation of Door and Bath Finish Hardware - [Country Manor, Hope Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-manor-hope-ranch-pj-vj~1143364) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 1 - [Modern Home, Montecito](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-montecito-pj-vj~1309862) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Interior Finish Carpentry: Door Install, Door and Bath Finish Hardware, Bi-parting Pocket Doors, Teak Paneled Family Room, Custom Mouldings, Custom Skylights, Built-in Cabinetry... Exterior Carpentry: Beam Cladding, Coiffured Ceilings, Detailed Soffits, Tyvek Flashing Systems for doors and windows.... - [Beach House, Montecito](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-montecito-pj-vj~1143355) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 1 - Description: Ipe Siding, Ipe Fencing & Gates - [Outdoor Kitchen, Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-santa-barbara-pj-vj~1143499) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Santa Barbara Contractor Design Build Cabinetry Custom Outdoor Cabinetry, Natural Stone Counter Tops, Built-in Wolf Appliances and BBQ. - [Wine Cellar, Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cellar-santa-barbara-pj-vj~1356240) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 4 - [Finish Carpentry, Montecito](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finish-carpentry-montecito-pj-vj~1143394) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 7 - [Las Canoas Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/las-canoas-kitchen-pj-vj~7854058) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Scenic Montecito Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scenic-montecito-home-pj-vj~7232578) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 7 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/james-johnson-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~940571847) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/906910838.m3u8?s=a5ed82f7379775b340fa13c8b9de819c65f4fbb1&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?** Yes, James Johnson Construction, Inc. is a fully licensed general contractor in California, holding license \# B-867939. As a professional and reputable company, we also maintain appropriate bonding and insurance to protect our clients and our team throughout every project. **Do you handle permits and inspections?** Absolutely. As part of our comprehensive project management, we handle all necessary permits and coordinate inspections from the planning stages through to completion. Our goal is to ensure your project runs smoothly and adheres to all local regulations, keeping you informed every step of the way. **What kind of projects you specialise in?** We specialize in custom home building and comprehensive remodeling projects throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito. This includes everything from kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, and ADUs to new custom home construction. We excel in diverse styles, from historic bungalows to modern and Mediterranean homes, and also offer specialized finish carpentry and cabinetry. **How do you help prevent projects from going over budget?** We prioritize keeping projects on schedule and under budget through meticulous planning, efficient project management, and transparent communication. From the planning stages, we keep you fully informed about all phases, ensuring clarity and preventing unexpected costs. Our commitment to efficiency and integrity helps us achieve your financial goals without compromising quality. **Do you handle full home additions and major renovations?** Yes, absolutely. We specialize in comprehensive residential construction, including full home additions, major renovations, and even new custom home builds. Our team is equipped to handle projects of all scales, transforming your existing space or creating an entirely new one to meet your vision in Santa Barbara and Montecito. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*