J H Building Contractors - Birmingham

Jay E.

My first encounter with JH Building Contractors was with James Hayes, who came out to price the job. The work involved a double storey extension with a new ground level office, workshop and bedroom and ensuite above. In addition, there were layout changes to the original house with taking a wall down and moving the main entrance. Lastly, a large garden room was to be built.

James was competitive with other estimates I had but importantly, to my liking, someone I thought I'd get on well with. He showed interest in all the work, whereas some of the other companies I reached out to didn't. These other companies also needed to be chased for their estimates but James had his pricing back to me within a week of seeing him.

Before making my decision on who to use, I was also able to go and inspect another project completed by JH Building Contractors. This offered reassurance as I was able to speak with the property owner, too.

When the work started, I met John Hayes and between John and James they were always reliable and worked hard. The garden room was built first with a reinforced concrete base. John then started the extension foundations and onto the brickwork.

The project timescale was 3 months and JH kept to this but additional work was also carried out in that time frame. The original roof was in some disrepair, so this was changed.

When the project reached the various stages of other trades such as plasterer, carpenter, roofer, plumber and electrician, they were all also reliable, professional and completed work to a high standard.

James went out of his way to source the particular front door I wanted at an attractive cost and passing savings on. He has many useful contacts - for example, I had CCTV cameras to come down and be relocated. I'm now using a brilliant decorator that he put me in touch with.

It can be a difficult decision when choosing a builder but I'm happy I went with JH Building Contractors. The overall result surpasses my expectation and neighbours have given compliments too.

I would absolutely recommend JH to you for your project.

Thank you JH for making the vision a reality.

Leanne D.

We have just had a garage conversion and front extension completed by JH Building Contractors and the whole process was outstanding from start to finish. We entrusted James/John and their team to deliver on our dream, and they did not disappoint. The whole process was stress free and seamless, I can not recommend these guys highly enough and will entrust all future building works to their hands. Thanks again!

Katie T.

We had a double garage conversion into open plan kitchen and utility. James and his team were exceptional from day one. He was reliable and turned up when he said he would and was always at the end of the phone.
James included us in every step, gave his suggestions when we needed it but let us make final decisions. He was very open and honest upfront Incase we encountered any surprises along the way, luckily we didn’t.
The attention to detail and installation was faultless and the most enjoyable thing having JH build was how they effortlessly managed all aspects, making sure everything was done in the the right order with no delays and arranged everything. He was always 2 steps ahead so there were no delays.
I was surprised how over and beyond james went, discussing the project with neighbours and when my husband accidentally drilled through a water pipe a few weeks after completion james was round in a few minutes to help. Thanks to how quick he came he saved the kitchen been flooded.
We are thrilled with the work and have JH builds booked for another reno next year.

Would 100% recommend

Garry K.

Side door removed and wall bricked. A smaller job but I wouldn't trust anyone but JH to do the job. From start to finish I've been very pleased. JH has previously built my kitchen extension and garage conversion to a very high standard. Highly recommended.

Prem G.

We had a single storey extension across the back of our property built by John, James and the team. They are very professional, punctual, friendly, courteous and highly skilled. The quality of work was excellent and we are very pleased with the outcome. Friends and neighbours have commented on how good it looks. I would recommend JH Building Contractors wholeheartedly.

Miles N.

I’ve used J H Building Contractors for two tricky projects, including knocking a kitchen and dining room together with complete refit, creating a utility room from the back of a garage, including knocking through a door from the hallway, replacing an external doorway with a window. More recently they converted my garage into an office, involving roof replacement, velux windows, again knocking a doorway into the hallway. Also a bathroom refit at the same time.

J H managed getting all needed trades onsite at the right time and ensuring a high standard of work. Timelines were kept and any changes to cost were explained and justifiable.

J H provide an excellent service all round and I couldn’t recommend them more.

Anne A.

If you a need a quality extension, building work, garden drainage problems rectified or landscaping then look no further than John and James Hayes!
They have just completed a stunning extension (second lounge) on our home and it has exceeded all our expectations. The quality of workmanship and the craftsmen they have used have been excellent and the results just breathtaking.
John and James also spent several weeks correcting a severe drainage problem in the garden and dug deep trenches, laid pipework and grit in a herringbone pattern before landscaping the garden. Their ideas were fabulous and everything was done with great humour.
John and James were very honest and not afraid to tell us if they thought we had not made a wise choice or if there was a less expensive alternative.
We would recommend JH Building Contractors without hesitation and have honestly missed them since the job was completed!
Thank you John and James!

Barry and Anne Austin
Shelsley Way, Solihull

GINA P.

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending J H Building Contractors.

From start to finish John, James and all their crew were amazing. They had the task of joining the main building of the Shirley Institute (a community centre situated on Church rd, Shirley) to the separate hall, providing additional toilets and storage areas. They also built a much needed entrance porch to our Grimsley room and altered the layout to two of the halls and kitchen. All this was accomplished whilst most of the Institute was still being used by the public!
They were so patient, so obliging and so courteous with all of our user groups. Nothing was too much trouble.
The end result speaks for itself. The bookings have increased and all the people who use the premises are very impressed and very Happy!

Thanks John and James. We will definitely use you again 👍