FR James Construction

Specialties

FR James Construction is a general contracting firm distinguished by exceptional craftsmanship, personal service, and competitive rates.

Our firm is small enough to be creative and agile, and large enough to meet the demands of a range of complex projects. Any construction project involves many players each with their particular interest. Our job is to focus the work of everyone into a unified operation.

Our sophisticated approach to organization, communications, and documentation is central to the service we provide and allows us to consistently deliver architectural-​quality construction on budget and on time.

CA License #828 760, Bonded & Insured

Below is a List of Our Typical Carpentry Contractor Projects–

Doors & Windows

Siding and Exterior Trim

Stairs

Cabinets

Decks

Below is a List of Our Typical General Contractor Projects–

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

Additions

Whole-​House Structural Remodels

Commercial Tenant Improvement Projects

HOA Condominium Repairs

History

Established in 2003.

FR James Construction Inc. is a general contracting firm based in Mill Valley, California founded by Jerry James in 2003.

Meet the Business Owner

Jerry J.

Business Owner

Having worked briefly as an independent stained-​glass artisan Jerry became an apprentice glazier in Boise, Idaho in 1975 and was a member of Painter & Allied Trades Union 477. Two years later he began working as an apprentice carpenter in the residential market. He continued as a carpenter after coming to San Francisco in 1980. RD Rice Construction, Luddington Construction, and Jones & Kiefer were firms where he worked as a carpenter and foreman. In 1986 Jerry built the first Burning Man and then founded Acker & James Construction in 1987. He moved to Ryan Associates from 1989 – 1997 as a carpenter and foreman. From 1999 – 2002 he continued as a foreman, estimator, site supervisor, and project manager at CVC, Moroso Construction, and Thompson Brooks. Jerry founded FR James Construction in 2003.