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JENKINS
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
Your Design or Mine
Jenkins Construction is a family owned business since 1997. Starting as a LLC company,
Jenkins Construction upgraded into a S Corporation in 2004. Jenkins Construction has been
involved in hundreds of new houses and remodels. New houses ranging from $150,000 to
$3,500,000 from Denver to Aspen. Jenkins Construction has a long list of log homes, timber frame
homes, and conventional stick built homes to look at before you decide on a contractor. Jenkins
Construction is also an expert at remodeling and additions. Building decks, siding houses,
concrete work, stone work, excavation and more... Jenkins Construction can help you with all your
construction needs.
About the owner:
Jason Jenkins started Jenkins Construction in 1997. After graduating from Auburn University in
1995 with a bachelors degree in business, Jason has been committed to having a successful
customer oriented business.
"Building and remodeling is a very scary, stressful and sometimes overwhelming experience for
homeowners. My job is to change the worries to memorable happy experiences. This happens by
communication and knowledge of the building experience."
Jason lives in Pine, CO with a wife (Jenny) and two great kids (Alaska and Jack). Two dogs, a cat,
12 fish, 3 hermit crabs, and all the Pine wildlife.
Frequent asked questions:
How do I start a remodel? I am not sure what I want.
There are several places to begin to think about and plan a remodeling project. The first way to
begin is to think about what you would like to change or what you need to change about your
house. Make a list of the things you need to do. Then make a list of the things you want to do. This
will help you prioritize the projects. A second way to begin is to consider what renovations or
remodeling would increase the value of your house. You can get ideas by viewing some new
homes or talking with builders or home decorators. A third way to start is to bring in a home
remodeling professional, like Jenkins Construction, to make recommendations and give advice
and cost estimates. A fourth way to begin to think about remodeling is to be aware of the sources
of frustration with your house.
How do I pick a contractor?
The first step to picking the right contractor is determining what type of contractor you want. You
have the choice of hiring a single general contractor to do the complete job or hiring several sub-
contractors who specialize in different phases of the project. In either case, there are several
things to consider when hiring a contractor.
First, make sure the contractor is fully licensed with local and state governments. You should
check with your local jurisdiction to find out if a license is required and, if it is, to ensure the license
is valid and up-to-date.
Make sure the contractor is fully insured and carries liability and property damage insurance — ask
for copies of the documentation. In addition, check with your insurance agent so you are aware of
what your insurance covers and what it does not.
Once the above is established, explain your project, review the drawings, sketches, and plans and
ask for the contractor's opinion on the project. This is the best way to gauge the contractor's
interest and capability. You want to pick a contractor who has experience with projects very similar
to yours. You don't want to pay for an expert and get a novice.
Ask what work the contractor will do him or her self, what his or her employees will do and what
jobs will be contracted out to others. It is best to hire a contractor whose own employees do most
of the work and who only contracts out some of the specialties like electrical, tile, or plumbing. If
the person you interview is the one who is going to do 80 percent of the work, you will have less of
a chance of miscommunication than if you work with a general contractor who hires others to do all
the work.
Should I use illegal employees to save money? Should I hire a contractor who uses
illegal employees or pays people under the table.
NO. Here is why...
You have 2 families..."Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have 2 parents, 2 children and
live in California.
"Joe Legal" works in construction, has a Social Security Number, and makes $25.00 per hour with
payroll taxes deducted...."Jose Illegal" also works in construction, has "NO" Social Security
Number, and gets paid $15.00 cash "under the table".
Joe Legal...$25.00 per hour x 40 hours $1000.00 per week, $52,000 per year.
Now take 30% away for state & federal tax
Joe Legal now has $31,231.00
Jose Illegal....$15.00 per hour x 40 hours $600.00 per week, $31,200.00 per year
Jose Illegal pays no taxes...
Jose Illegal now has $31,200.00
Joe Legal pays Medical and Dental Insurance with limited coverage
$1000.00 per month.
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal now has $19,231.00
Jose Illegal has full Medical and Dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of
$0.00 per year.
Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal makes too much money is not eligible for Food Stamps or welfare.
Joe Legal pays for food
$1,000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal now has $ 7,231.00
Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for Food Stamps and Welfare.
Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal pays rent of
$1,000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal is now in the hole
minus (-) $4,769.00
Jose Illegal receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy.
Jose Illegal pays rent
$500.00 per month
$6,000.00 per year
Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work.
Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.
Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal's children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his
children's lunches while Jose Illegal's children get a government sponsored lunch.
Jose Illegal's children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal's children go home.
Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same Police and Fire Services, but Joe paid for them
and Jose did not pay.
Jenkins Construction upgraded into a S Corporation in 2004. Jenkins Construction has been
involved in hundreds of new houses and remodels. New houses ranging from $150,000 to
$3,500,000 from Denver to Aspen. Jenkins Construction has a long list of log homes, timber frame
homes, and conventional stick built homes to look at before you decide on a contractor. Jenkins
Construction is also an expert at remodeling and additions. Building decks, siding houses,
concrete work, stone work, excavation and more... Jenkins Construction can help you with all your
construction needs.
About the owner:
Jason Jenkins started Jenkins Construction in 1997. After graduating from Auburn University in
1995 with a bachelors degree in business, Jason has been committed to having a successful
customer oriented business.
"Building and remodeling is a very scary, stressful and sometimes overwhelming experience for
homeowners. My job is to change the worries to memorable happy experiences. This happens by
communication and knowledge of the building experience."
Jason lives in Pine, CO with a wife (Jenny) and two great kids (Alaska and Jack). Two dogs, a cat,
12 fish, 3 hermit crabs, and all the Pine wildlife.
Frequent asked questions:
How do I start a remodel? I am not sure what I want.
There are several places to begin to think about and plan a remodeling project. The first way to
begin is to think about what you would like to change or what you need to change about your
house. Make a list of the things you need to do. Then make a list of the things you want to do. This
will help you prioritize the projects. A second way to begin is to consider what renovations or
remodeling would increase the value of your house. You can get ideas by viewing some new
homes or talking with builders or home decorators. A third way to start is to bring in a home
remodeling professional, like Jenkins Construction, to make recommendations and give advice
and cost estimates. A fourth way to begin to think about remodeling is to be aware of the sources
of frustration with your house.
How do I pick a contractor?
The first step to picking the right contractor is determining what type of contractor you want. You
have the choice of hiring a single general contractor to do the complete job or hiring several sub-
contractors who specialize in different phases of the project. In either case, there are several
things to consider when hiring a contractor.
First, make sure the contractor is fully licensed with local and state governments. You should
check with your local jurisdiction to find out if a license is required and, if it is, to ensure the license
is valid and up-to-date.
Make sure the contractor is fully insured and carries liability and property damage insurance — ask
for copies of the documentation. In addition, check with your insurance agent so you are aware of
what your insurance covers and what it does not.
Once the above is established, explain your project, review the drawings, sketches, and plans and
ask for the contractor's opinion on the project. This is the best way to gauge the contractor's
interest and capability. You want to pick a contractor who has experience with projects very similar
to yours. You don't want to pay for an expert and get a novice.
Ask what work the contractor will do him or her self, what his or her employees will do and what
jobs will be contracted out to others. It is best to hire a contractor whose own employees do most
of the work and who only contracts out some of the specialties like electrical, tile, or plumbing. If
the person you interview is the one who is going to do 80 percent of the work, you will have less of
a chance of miscommunication than if you work with a general contractor who hires others to do all
the work.
Should I use illegal employees to save money? Should I hire a contractor who uses
illegal employees or pays people under the table.
NO. Here is why...
You have 2 families..."Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have 2 parents, 2 children and
live in California.
"Joe Legal" works in construction, has a Social Security Number, and makes $25.00 per hour with
payroll taxes deducted...."Jose Illegal" also works in construction, has "NO" Social Security
Number, and gets paid $15.00 cash "under the table".
Joe Legal...$25.00 per hour x 40 hours $1000.00 per week, $52,000 per year.
Now take 30% away for state & federal tax
Joe Legal now has $31,231.00
Jose Illegal....$15.00 per hour x 40 hours $600.00 per week, $31,200.00 per year
Jose Illegal pays no taxes...
Jose Illegal now has $31,200.00
Joe Legal pays Medical and Dental Insurance with limited coverage
$1000.00 per month.
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal now has $19,231.00
Jose Illegal has full Medical and Dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of
$0.00 per year.
Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal makes too much money is not eligible for Food Stamps or welfare.
Joe Legal pays for food
$1,000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal now has $ 7,231.00
Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for Food Stamps and Welfare.
Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal pays rent of
$1,000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal is now in the hole
minus (-) $4,769.00
Jose Illegal receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy.
Jose Illegal pays rent
$500.00 per month
$6,000.00 per year
Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work.
Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.
Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal's children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his
children's lunches while Jose Illegal's children get a government sponsored lunch.
Jose Illegal's children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal's children go home.
Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same Police and Fire Services, but Joe paid for them
and Jose did not pay.
