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We recently hired JDCH to completely remodel the interior of our 6,000 SF custom home. The result was fantastic. The workmanship was top of the line and our home looks like new construction, not a remodel. The JDCH employees were well experienced and professional. They showed up on time and managed to finish our job almost a full month before we anticipated. As a construction defect lawyer, I can say that we highly recommend JDCH. In fact, we have recommended JDCH to other family members and intend to use their services on our other project.

Over 5 years ago I purchased a home in Huntington Beach from James (owner of James David Custom Homes). I could not be happier with the home and the quality of the workmanship. I was blown away the minute I saw the home, and everyone who has been here since is amazed by all of the beautiful details. James is fantastic! Although it has been over 5 years he still answers my text messages when I can't find things like the main line sewer access (I may be needy at times...). James not only informs me about my home but he tries to educate me too so that I know how to handle things in the future. If this isn't enough to convince you that James is great you should also know that my parents were so blown away by the work he did on this home that we purchased in Huntington Beach, that they hired him to remodel our family home in Coto De Caza. The quality of the home is top notch and we couldn't be happier with our decision!

I hired James David Custom Homes 3-4 years ago to remodel a beach cottage duplex. This was a complex project in that not only was the property we bought extremely run down, my husband and I do not actually live in the state of California. This was a vacation home that we had purchased and was going to oversee the renovations from a distance. I knew prior to removing a single nail that we had to hire someone who was honest, could handle complex situations both with sub-contractors and city officials, as well as be a good communicator to us. In all honestly, there were a lot of hurdles in our project and costs kept escalating, not the fault of JDCH. James' guys would open walls and find problem after problem and the project very much fell into every renovation cliché you can think of. But through this incredibly stressful process, James kept his cool and talked me off several cliffs and kept the project moving forward to the best of his and his team's ability. Like any long renovations (ours took roughly 6 months) there were times in-between were JDCH were the last people I wanted to talk to but in any working relationship, you communicate, compromise, and work your way through it and that could not be possible had I not been working with a complete professional who was highly capable of managing a complex renovation.

Now here is my super glowing review of JDCH. Ten months after my renovation was complete, a handyman discovered a gas leak in the house. The city shut down the main gas line so I could bring in a plumber to find the leak. I called just a random company from Yelp, don't know why I didn't think to JDCH fist, and they came out there and told me I would be looking at a minimum of $1500 to find the leak and it could be more to fix the leak. I was completely panicked since again I do not live in the state and we had a vacation renter checking into the unit in less than 48 hours. I called James and asked him what I should do and exactly what parts of the home was under warranty. Within 2 hours James had the plumber to the house and several hours later the leak was found and fixed and way after regular working hours, JDCH had the painter come fix the drywall and paint. I checked our door activity online and the painter did not leave the house until 9:30pm. This speaks volumes about this company and the relationships they have with their subs. James acknowledged the leak was very unusual accident but he took care of it all. I will also never forget the words James said to me on the phone when I first called him about the leak, "you should always call me first with any problems on the house because I will get you the right people." Assuringly, I can write that James kept his word and I have called him at least a handful of other times after the project was completed with other issues and he has always taken care of me and our house. JDCH goes above and beyond and we were very fortunate to have worked with such an outstanding team, led by James Lepak.

James Lepak and his team at James David Custom Homes did an amazing job on my extensive modern remodel in Newport Beach. My 2100 sq ft house was torn down to the studs and rooms were moved to different locations and an addition was added. Even when we hit a snag with the original house being old, we found a way to do Plan B. James would come up with alternative ideas in workarounds and with design. If he knew I was missing something, he was on it. Their attention to detail and responsiveness was exactly what I needed since this was my first-time remodeling something other than a bathroom. James took my project seriously and was always available if/when I needed him. To top it off, they always left my site each day clean. I would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a remodel or essentially a rebuild!

James David Custom Homes did an excellent job on our full kitchen remodel. Six months after the final walk through, the kitchen is still our dream come true. The custom cabinets are everything we had hoped for; they are durable, strong and beautiful. The execution of the job was almost perfect from demo to completion (although it did take a little longer than expected as construction can). The JDCH team were the nicest, hardest working guys that showed up when they said they would and explained everything in great detail. Their communication is 100% on point. I would definitely recommend JDCH and am beyond happy with the final turn out and quality of their craftsmanship.

James David and his entire crew is an absolute pleasure to work with. Our firm, Jeannette Architects, strongly believes that any recommendation we make to our clients is an extension of ourselves and so we don’t take it lightly. We know with absolute confidence that our clients will be taken care of by every member of the team at James David Custom Homes from start to finish. Their attention to detail, team-based mentality and excellent communication skills are just a few of the reasons our clients enjoy working with them. They dig into every detail of the numbers when putting bids together and propose cost saving measures that aren’t at the expense of good design. They use tools like ‘Builder Trend’ that allow everyone to see photos of the construction progress online and review daily reports at any time. The final product at the end of the day is a beautifully crafted, high quality build that any homeowner would be proud to call home.

James Lepak and his team at James David Custom Homes were highly recommended to me by a good friend. My home remodel and room addition project in Laguna Beach is slightly different than most construction projects. My wife and I demand a high level of customization with various one of a kind stylized details, and we like to have our personal stamp of approval on most everything. In addition, we needed to create an effective working relationship while currently living across the country in New York during the entire project. After interviewing 10 contractors, I was confident that James and James David Custom Homes had all the qualities and experience to take on our project and manage it effectively. His team accommodated our remote situation by hosting regular Skype meetings, customizing their accounting, and providing cross referencing tools for budget vs. actual analysis. James is also a very creative visionary and tuned in perfectly to our creative process, offering many aesthetic recommendations as well as cost saving solutions. James David Custom Homes does high quality work and I would recommend the team to everyone that wants their job done right!

I am an indoor wellness expert and run a company called QuantumX wellness design. I have been working with James and his team for close to four years now. They work with the top rated architects and designers, and we have had nothing but a great relationship and have completed fantastic projects together over the years. I work with most of the top builders in Orange County Coastal area and JDCH is right there at the very top. I highly recommend this fantastic company.

James builds me a custom home the way I want it and within an acceptable budget 10 years ago. Finishing is good. What's better is the ongoing services after completion. 6 years after moving in, my swimming pool pump went out of service. Pool company told me it's out of warranty. My pool service guy said that the water pump is no longer in production. I was out of luck till I called James for help. With his magic connection, the issue was resolved dramatically.
My Western company made, expensive aluminum casement window was not closing properly. A repair company I found cost me $522 each time coming to service. After consecutive 3 years, the problems were not really corrected. Again, James was able to muscle a right company to do a right job. And the cost is only $280. There is another story involving my wine cellar cooling system being burned out.
Can't thank him enough for more than building my home, for ongoing services so many years after.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank JDCH, your team and your subcontractors for the exceptional work you completed on our home. We are extremely happy with the result and have received many compliments from friends and neighbors on the high quality of the work. If anyone is in the market for a professional high-quality builder, we highly recommend JDCH. James is an excellent general contractor and home builder focused on quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction and workmanship.

I contracted with JDCH in 2017 to do a complete remodel of our 5,000 square foot Laguna Niguel home. The project involved taking the house down to the studs and completely renovating the space. James and his sub-contractors were excellent. In fact, James personally supervised the job and met with me daily for the first 4-5 months. He also answers his phone when you call and was instrumental in recommending some cost saving ideas that did not take away from the architectural feel of the house. The work was very high quality and timely. The finished product won several awards.
Unfortunately, we lost our home to the Coastal Fire of Laguna Niguel in 2022 and have contracted once again with JDCH to rebuild our custom home. The project now will be a little less than 8,000 square feet under roof with custom finishes and design throughout. The project to date has gone perfectly and ahead of schedule. Many of the same sub-contractors are on the job and their quality is exceptional.
I would recommend JDCH without hesitation. They are honest, trustworthy, service oriented, and are an exceptional quality custom home builder.

We hired James David for a full landscape project. Our dream was to turn our yard into a resort. JDCH was great to work with and executed on our dreams. They worked closely with us on the design and the build. The team they put together truly executed on our vision and were extremely easy to work with. One of the unique benefits of JDCH was having an assigned Client Liasion to hand-hold us through our project. Scott Cohen was a direct interface to our family from anything construction related all the way to billing and schedule. We enjoy our yard every day and are so thankful for the partnership we have built with JDCH. We highly recommend using JDCH for your next construction job.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with James Lepak, he is an incredibly skilled and professional constructor. His diligence, attention to detail, and unwavering sense of responsibility were truly remarkable. Our communication remained always open and transparent.

His dedication to delivering top-notch results was evident in the flawless craftsmanship displayed throughout the process.

What truly sets James apart is his responsiveness and how he cares about his clients. Even today, he helps me with any problems I have with my house by either giving me advice or connecting me with the right service provider. He is always readily available to address any concerns or questions I have, His willingness to go above and beyond exemplified his professionalism.

In summary, James is an invaluable asset to any project. His diligence, attention to detail, responsibility, and responsiveness make him and his company standout professionals in his field. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking excellence in construction.

James is very knowledgeable builder.
He completed remodeling my house in 1 year.
My only concern is some of the subs he hired were not up to the standard.
Otherwise he has a great team and good workers.
I recommend hiring him and his team.

James did a wonderful job remodeling our mid-century modern home on the S. Cal coast. He helped us thru every phase of the process, made insightful improvements which significantly added to the value and aesthetics of our home. His uses first rate materials, his team is highly competent and was willing to make major changes as we went along. James continued to follow up on the job and helped us make the deck more durable as well as improve on some of the subcontractor installations. We were very pleased with the entire process and would use him again.

This is the 2nd time we have used JDCH for major house work.
The first time we added new pylons, raised the house, new windows and doors, remolded 2 bathrooms, expanded the deck, exterior and new siding.
James was extremely helpful. He can “think outside of the box” to come up with solutions to problems. At the same time, he was always ready to listen to my husband and myself. Together we produced a beautiful place.
Now we had an extensive water leak in the house and need to do most of the inside.
I feel his attention to detail is another of this attributes. He does not settle for”that’s good enough”.
I am very confident and happy to have JDCH help us with this project.

Dian B

I hired James Lepak to build my residence in Newport Beach in 2008 and it was a great experience. James and his team did an amazing job and completed the project in eight months. James worked closely with my architect, and was quick to provide ideas and solutions to any issues that arose. I was in constant communication with James, and there was never a time throughout the process, where I wasn’t able to reach him or talk to him about my project. I was so pleased with the quality of construction and customer service from James David Custom Homes, that I have referred them to my good friends. I am still in contact with James after 15 years, and I will definitely use JDCH on any other construction projects that I have. Sincerely, Bill Walsh.

James David Custom Homes exceeded our expectations os a prime subcontractor on our recent projects in Beverly Hills, CA and Coastal Orange County. We integrated him from the onset of the design process to help us value engineer difficult projects and lend insight into the best way to build out the design we intended regarding his scope. He comes from a broad range of experience - having worked in almost every trade along the way in his career and his knowledge base constantly shows through.

I've been working with James David Custom Homes for the past two years - his team is excellent. We are working on a ground up project and we are looking to complete in the next 5 months, well ahead of the project target delivery. His professionalism, quality, attention to detail, and speed has been nothing short of remarkable.

We hired James David Custom Homes to fully remodel the interior of our Tuscan style home. The goal was to install the latest equipment and to transform the interior of the house to a contemporary look.

James Lepak and his team did a fantastic job to build everything to our expectations. We had high demands in terms of build quality and attention to detail. James made sure to realize exactly that.

Through the Buildertrend App we received daily updates (text and photos) of the construction site, which will also be helpful in the future to check how certain installations have been made. And even when challenges arose (which is inevitable for a remodel of that scale), James and his team kept on communicating very closely and we could resolve them quickly and move forward.

The build quality, attention to detail and responsiveness of James David Custom Homes are top notch. We are very happy with the result and are looking forward to living many happy years in our newly remodeled home.

James and his team did the construction on my property in Orange County. The entire process was easy with them- very good communication and updates. I was happy with our experience. Even post construction, they have had solid communication and added value for me. Highly recommend them for any project.