J Handy Construction

Licensed general contractor in Los Angeles, California

CSLB licence active5.0(11 reviews)

J Handy Construction holds CSLB licence 742256, active, licensed since 4 Nov 1997, rated 5.0 from 11 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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Report card

  • Licence activeCSLB #742256, class B. Issued 4 Nov 1997, expires 31 Oct 2027.
  • Licensed 29 yrsSince 4 Nov 1997.
  • Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 1 Jan 2023. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Workers' comp insuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, policy 9366583, valid to 1 Oct 2027.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
  • 9 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City of Los Angeles, LADBS), most recently 22 Nov 2022.

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About J Handy Construction

People on the licence
Jason Thomas Handy (qualifier, CEO and president)

Google reviews

5.0(11 reviews)
Deborah Evans★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

We are two designers in the film business and hired Jason and Shane of JHandy Construction to build a two-story 800 - square foot ADU apartment on our property in Pacific Palisades. The project featured high-end finishes and required an exceptional level of craftsmanship and detail - Jason and Shane delivered beautifully. They were a pleasure to collaborate with: professional, communicative, and proactive in finding …

Michelle Boland★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

When I first reached out to Jason and Shane, it was to do a small patio and deck. That turned into hiring them to finish a remodel and repair project started by another contractor. When I moved, I hired them again for a kitchen and bath remodel, and when heavy rains uncovered some major issues, they took care of securing and improving my house - from a new roof to interior structural work to finish work. They have ex…

Chris Moore★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

Jason and his team were helpful and so on it. Made our time to move back in so much shorter than we had anticipated and the house looks great. Thank oyu Jason.

Dayal Ganjam★★★★★ 9 months agoView on Google

J Handy Construction delivered outstanding workmanship with professional planning, clear communication, and timely completion that exceeded our expectations for the home renovation project.

Shannan Penna★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

I have worked with Jason and his crew for years! Wonderful helpful experienced people. Kind and thoughtful. Everything from construction to touch ups and repairs. Local and trustworthy! Even did some construction on our business offices with them too. I've known them for 10 years now. Solid.

Read all 11 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Recent permits

Building permits pulled under licence #742256, from City of Los Angeles, LADBS open data, which names contractors up to 19 May 2023. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.

  • 22 Nov 2022 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90402Supplemental ref to pcis # 21016-20000-58824, Remodel (E) SFD and chan
  • 3 Mar 2022 · Electrical · ZIP 90272Apartment
  • 3 Mar 2022 · Plumbing · ZIP 90272Apartment
  • 3 Mar 2022 · HVAC · ZIP 90272Apartment
  • 28 Feb 2022 · Bldg-Alter/Repair · ZIP 90402REMODEL (E) SFD TO RECONFIGURE (E) KITCHEN, BEDROOM, LAUNDRY AND FAMIL

Why it ranks #81 of 9,857 general contractors in Los Angeles

Years licensed weight 30100%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3576%

Score 91.7 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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