J Martinez Construction
General contractor
Serving Iowa City, IA
From Google Business Profile
5.0
31 Google reviews
Google categories: General contractor, Construction company, Deck builder, Service establishment, Remodeler, Roofing contractor
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 11, 2026.
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5 out of 5 stars · May 2025
Jesus and his crew were excellent. They showed up on time, worked hard and were very particular about their work. I would highly recommend for your next deck project.
5 out of 5 stars · Mar 2025
Jesús Martinez is a very talented, hard working man. He and his crew has completed two projects for me. A large deck and a storage shed. I am very happy with both. He is super reliable. I would strongly recommend him for any projects you…
5 out of 5 stars · Dec 2024
They did an amazing job fully rebuilding our old deck. They worked so hard and got the whole thing done in great time and the work was really quality. It’s so much better than the old deck! Jesus knew all the building codes, was able to…
The owner replied to 0 of the 5 most recent reviews Google showed.
From Google Business Profile, last checked October 11, 2026.
About general contractors in Iowa City
General contractors manage construction projects, coordinating subcontractors, permits, schedules and budgets. A general contractor runs a project from plans to final inspection: pricing the job, pulling permits, scheduling framers, electricians, plumbers and finishers, ordering materials, managing the budget and making sure the work passes inspection.
Typical cost: $20,000–$150,000 for typical residential projects. See the full cost guide
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