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Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC

Septic System Installation and Replacement, Septic System Repair, Basement Remodeling,

About us

Yellow Jacket General Contractors LLC, formally know as Highlight Home Improvements, LLC, can accommodate all your home improvement needs! We are a general contracting company, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, & basement remodels, decks, flooring, interior/exterior painting- just to name a few, and whatever handyman needs you are looking for. Our company's #1 priority is the quality of work done--to your satisfaction! Our contractors are skilled, with an eye for detail, who provide the highest quality home improvement services, at competitive pricing. Communication to our customers is our top priority, and we will always leave the property as clean as when we arrive. We are licensed, and fully insured. If you want to be proud of your home, and for it to be the envy of your friends and family, call us now for a FREE consultation! Click on the link below to fill out our free estimates form! https://yellowjacketcontractors.wufoo.com/forms/z8rjlgn1knm934/

Business highlights

14 years of experience

Services we offer

Deck & Patios, Flooring, Kitchen, Bathroom, & Basement Remodeling, Painting, Trim, & Drywall Repairs

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.972 Reviews
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Ehab F.
Dec 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was very lucky to hire yellow jacket , most inexpensive quote I had and very high end material and quality , Chris is very knowledgeable and professional and all his team also very friendly , I got my garage built in less time than I ever expected , usually I donâ t leave review but I would love to share my experience this time , if you want to remodel or build your entire house again hire yellow jacket . Thank you Chris so much no words enough to thank you .will definitely come back to you for anything i will need for my house . Thanks to all the staff and your master team .

Gary B.
Sep 2022
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
Yellow Jacket is the best contractor on the market! Chris and his master class team were very professional, diligent, and thorough. His team consisted of Bill, Carlos, David, Racendo, Mandy, and Mike who are amazing workers and are super hard working. Chris is also very patient and accommodating with all my late night texts about next steps and status of projects. The payment plan is also very fair and reasonable. The end result is better than what I could have imagined and I am very grateful that our basement was in good hands. Having a trustworthy contractor is very rare in this market and I am beyond blessed and lucky to have Yellow Jacket make our vision come to life. Thank you Chris and the Yellow Jacket team for everything!!!

Taryn W.
Sep 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Weâ ve worked with Chris/ Yellow Jacket for smaller projects in our previous home and immediately called him again when we purchased our new home for several different projects we wanted to do. The crew was very professional and reliable from the start. They replaced all of our floors downstairs, every door throughout the house, added a brand new master bathroom and custom walk in closet, in the existing walk out attic space. The entire crew was so pleasant to work with and have in our home throughout the entire project. Chris, provided different recommendations and was extremely flexible with different requests we had and was wonderful to work with. I cannot recommend them enough and look forward to hiring them again for future projects within our home. Thanks, Chris!

Yvonne B.
May 2022
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
So happy we went with Yellow Jacket for our kitchen remodel. From the beginning of the project to the end, I felt like Chris and his team had my best interest in mind- from budget to functionality. Everyone was friendly, thorough and neat. We will definitely hire Yellow Jacket for a future project and definitely recommend to friends!

Beth S.
Apr 2022
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was fearing such a large construction job on expanding our master bathroom & closet and that it would displace us but we were amazed at how clean & meticulous they were and the steps they took to keep the bedroom from getting dusty or dirty. They cleaned up so well at the end of the day that we were able to sleep in our bedroom every night of the project. They gave a timeline and I think went over it by two days max. We loved that they came, worked solid all day, took lunch, worked solid the rest of the day, cleaned everything up & left majority of the days by the time we were done working ourselves. We had this large extensive job going on but were still able to work from home & they were never obstrusive and were always very professional & cautious knowing we have dogs when going in and out the front door. Working with Yellow Jacket from Chis & Mike to Mandy in the office and all the guys on their team were professional, very thorough and skilled in what they do. Chris & Mike were helpful in figuring out layouts or things we weren't sure of or knowledgeable about. They would work with us so we would feel confident in our choices. The third party tile guys they use are so talented that you don't mind they are not as thorough when cleaning; their work makes up for not sweeping at the end of the day ð We HIGHLY recommend Yellow Jacket and that is coming from people who have been burned by contractors in the past and were so afraid to go down this road again but are thrilled we did. We LOVE our new bathroom & closet; they came out gorgeous & the work/details is such quality work. This was such a positive experience; we are planning renoing our kitchen within the next two years with them! ð

Kevin S.
Apr 2022
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
Iâ ve used YellowJacket for four major projects since I my house in 2017. The first project was to completely renovate the bathroom of the house I was selling. The second was a complete renovation of my kitchen/dining room in my new house, where they removed a load-bearing wall, installed a support beam, and installed an island and new cabinets. The third project was to rebuild my entire deck. And most recently I had them remove the old tile and install new tile in my entryway hallway, laundry room, and ground floor bathroom. I also had them install a new vanity, toilet, fixtures, etc. For every one of the above projects Iâ d give them 5 stars. Thereâ s a reason why I keep on going back to them over and over. I have never worked with a contractor that is as processional as these guys. Same with how clean they are! At the end of every day they have their vacuum out and you couldnâ t even tell that they were there. I have recommended them to friends who were equally happy with their service, and would do so again without reservations.

Laura S.
Apr 2022
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
The Best! Yellow Jacket Contractor Chris kept everything on track and was great to work with for our bathroom remodel. The Yellow Jacket Team did a fantastic job, they showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up, and completed the bathroom project quickly and as scheduled. We appreciate the job that was done and love our new bathroom.This is the contractor everyone needs for any project. Highly recommend!

Susan L.
Nov 2021
5.0
Kitchen - Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,270
Chris and his crew at Yellow Jacket did a phenomenal job on renovating my kitchen and converting a closet into a bathroom! Chris is very diligent and the workmanship and professionalism of him and his crew shows in the final outcome. Chris is straight forward and honest and will let me know if something is doable or not within my budget. He is very responsive; my calls and texts are always returned timely on all my questions no matter how big or small. The transformation he and his crew did to my kitchen and new bathroom is just AMAZING! I highly recommend Yellow Jacket to anyone looking for an honest general contractor and will definitely be using them again when Iâ m ready to begin my next project.

Harriet B.
Aug 2021
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
Recently I had my bathroom remodeled by Yellow Jacket Cont. It turned out fantastic. Chris made sure we stayed within my budget and was very helpful in choosing the fixtures and accessories. His crew showed up every day & at the end of the day the area was always left clean. He always returned my calls and it was a pleasure dealing with him & his crew. I am absolutely thrilled with my new bathroom and I would highly recommend Yellow Jacket for any project

James T.
May 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a great job! Deck looks amazing.

Taylor A.
May 2021
5.0
Kitchen - Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris and his team were prompt, efficient and created a beautiful new kitchen for us. They did our tile, backsplash and painted our cabinets. Could not be happier with the finished project. Would recommend Yellowjacket contractor to anyone!

Jarrett C.
Feb 2021
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
The Yellow Jacket team that performed our bathroom remodel was unmatched. We couldnâ t be happier with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the team that was present every day. Once the company began the work they came every day, all day and didnâ t stop until the work was complete. Throughout the entire process they communicated their progress and any issues that came about. Even to the extent of helping us find products that worked for us. We would highly recommend this company and will be working with them again in the future.

Rafael F.
Oct 2020
5.0
Kitchen - Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
We had a kitchen remodel done by Yellow Jacket Contractors. We were not disappointed with the quality of work. The kitchen looks amazing. During the initial estimate process, Chris helped us to make sure we could get the project as close to our budget as possible. We would recommend Yellow Jacket for any home renovation projects and look forward to hopefully working with them again in the future.

Carole M.
Aug 2020
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Over the course of many years, I have had many remodeling projects done to different homes. Of all of the contractors I have worked with, Yellow Jacket was the best. Chris was so pleasant and professional to work with. He was timely in giving me an estimate and promptly answered emails or calls. His workers were punctual and left the work area in an orderly fashion after each day's work; there was no interruption in getting the project completed, as when one part was finished, the next team started. I felt comfortable leaving my home while work was being done. Such a nice group of considerate, conscientious professionals. I am delighted with the outcome and without hesitation will recommend and use Yellow Jacket again. I only wish I had heard about them before.

Juan A.
Mar 2020
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
Extremely professional, communicative, and responsive. Also fairly priced.

Adam I.
Feb 2020
4.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Let me start by saying the bathroom came out beautiful. Chris and his employees were great and prompt. The remodelers cleaned as they went leaving where they worked clean. Good workmanship... With that being said there was one issue that we called about and I have yet to hear back from Chris for it to be resolved.

Oliver J.
Feb 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The Yellow Jacket team was fantastic to work with. They were very open and honest about pricing, and we never felt misled. We worked with Chris, who was very knowledgeable and was able to not only answer all our questions but answered them at almost any time of the day when we reached out. Whenever an issue arose, they gave us all the information and multiple options so we could choose the best way to proceed. We really appreciated that they worked hard to fix issues that popped up and patiently dealt with some of our last-minute requests. This was a big project that required renovating almost the entire first level of our house (knocking down walls, moving a bathroom, moving piping, and redoing electricity). We are thrilled with the final results and we get constant compliments on the way things turned out. We highly recommend Yellow Jacket, and we would use them again for future projects!

Taryn W.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

Rose B.
Nov 2019
4.5
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
Excellent contractor! Have already recommended them to others thinking about remodeling. Chris was honest, attentive, and stayed within my budget. The workers showed up on time and demonstrated trustworthiness when I had to leave the house while they worked. I would use Yellow Jacket again in the future.

Juan A.
Nov 2019
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
The guys were very professional, and always on time. The work was excellent they were very accommodating. And all at a fair, reasonable price.

G R.
May 2019
5.0
Kitchen - Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
SIMPLY PERFECT IN EVERYWAY! THEY ARE THE BEST!

Barun M.
Apr 2019
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
We hired Yellow Jacket Contractors for finishing our basement. This was after we had got quotes and discussed our need with 4 other contractors. We felt most comfortable with Chris, as he seemed to understand our needs, and came across as trustworthy. Yellow Jacket was not the cheapest by any means, but we are glad we hired them. His team was very professional, there were no concerns leaving our house to them. Ultimately, what matters most is that they delivered a beautiful looking basement for us.

Tom C.
Dec 2018
4.5
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600
All of the staff at Yellow Jacket were very responsive and timely throughout the entire process. Chris, the owner, personally came out to provide an estimate outside of normal business hours in order to accommodate us. Our installations included tile, vanity, medicine cabinet, light fixtures/fan, and toilet. They also painted, replaced part of the damaged sub-floor, and removed our old popcorn ceiling. Overall the service was satisfactory and months later we still love our new bathroom. The only improvement needed could be adhering to the original timeline provided. The work completed was almost exactly what was initially requested, but the full job took about 10 days instead of the 4-5 that were estimated. There could also be a little more attention to detail e.g. making sure the door frames were completely painted and sealing/caulking water-prone areas. This probably added an extra day or two to the project. Overall we would definitely recommend this contractor for a bathroom remodel!

Eric R.
Oct 2018
5.0
Bathroom Remodel
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,076
Another local contractor did a hack job on our bathroom, the major problem was that the shower did not have waterproofing under the tile and the contractor never put a pan on the bottom of the shower. It seems as if this contractor once highly rated by Home Advisor was going out of business and was obviously cutting corners in order to save money. I hired Chris to install new lighting in our living room, which he did an amazing job, and asked Chris to take a look at our new bathroom which my wife and I were not satisfied with. Our main concern was that the titles seemed to be buckling from the wall, the floor tile seemed to be at a sharper angle than we were used too and that there was a razor sharp edge protruding from one of the shower corners. Chris used his contractors eye and immediately told us there was a problem. We had Chris and his team come in and completely redo our shower. He discovered that we had the beginning of water damage, water had started to accumulate on the wood below the base tile. Chris and his artisan crew completed the job with tiles that lay flat, matched to perfection with adjacent tiles, put in new granite counter-tops, and repainted the entire bathroom. He felt so bad about our terrible experience, he cut our price twice and passed along costs that he'd normally make a profit on. He was always available to talk, and showed up when he said he would. If you live in Central New Jersey, don't take a chance on another contractor, hire Yellow Jacket the first time and don't go through the torture we went through.

Yuko H.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,510
We had them install a new deck, replace windows with a slider and reroute HVAC vents. Everything turned out beautifully and they even fixed certain areas we were not 100% happy with. Chris is very knowledgeable, personable, reasonable, and responsive, and manages a crew of skilled and professional men. His painter did a beautiful job with the patchwork and painting. Even though the project took longer than we hoped because the permits were hard to get in West Windsor, Chris hired an architect to make sure we would meet our town's strict code. We would hire them again and recommend them to friends!
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Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC offers free project estimates.

No, Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC does not offer emergency services.

No, Yellow Jacket General Contractors, LLC does not offer warranties.