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About JRC

James River Construction builds more than better living spaces—we create spaces for better living. We start with mutual respect and honesty, knowing from 30 years of experience that they are the foundation of any great project.

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Beautiful spaces for life

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Poolside Perfection

A detached pool house transforms outdoor living into year-round luxury.
Exterior of beautiful home addition in Richmond Virginia

Room to Gather

A classic 1936 home gains a gracious dining addition, refreshed kitchen, and an outdoor living space built for everyday use.
Cozy interior featuring elegant decor and a stylish seating area

From Shadows to Chic

A once dark and outdated basement has been reimagined into a bright, multi-functional living space perfect for entertaining.
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OUR SERVICES

Whole Home Renovation Experts

For 30 years we’ve helped families in Central Virginia live better in the home they love through whole-home renovations, additions and new construction.

“We would absolutely recommend James River Construction for any of your renovation needs. JRC recently completed a 7 month renovation of our home, and we are extremely pleased with the results and our overall experience. Through careful and thoughtful planning, they turned what could have potentially been a nightmare – living in a home under renovation with two small children – into a manageable process. Ken, Adam, Steve and the rest of the team were professional, trustworthy and responsive every step of the way. Thank you JRC, for our beautiful renovation!”

— Stephanie M., Richmond VA

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Beautiful backyard landscaping with a pool and spa surrounded by greenery.
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The Architecture of Continuity: The Multi-Generational Estate

There is a beautiful, elastic quality to a home that knows how to expand its definition of family. In the established neighborhoods of Henrico or among the sprawling acreage of Midlothian, we are witnessing a quiet shift in the anthropology of the domestic landscape. The modern estate is no longer just a sanctuary for a single generation; it is becoming a collective anchor. It is a space where parents, adult children, and grandchildren live with independent rhythms, shared responsibilities, and a mutual commitment to place.
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Stylish modern kitchen with marble island and wooden stools
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The Social Hearth: Kitchen Transformations

There is an internal geography to a house, an unspoken pull that draws everyone toward a single point. Regardless of the size of a formal dining room or the comfort of a living pavilion, a family naturally gravitates toward the space where the coffee is brewed and the meals are prepared. In classic properties across Henrico or the established avenues of Midlothian, older layouts often isolated this culinary heart behind swinging doors and narrow partitions, treated cooking as a utilitarian task to be hidden away rather than a shared experience.
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Cozy master bedroom featuring a comfortable bed and a friendly dog
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The Architecture of the Secondary Space: The Reimagined Carriage House

There is poetry in a self-contained space. It is found in the thoughtful scaling of a backyard cottage in the West End or an apartment floating quietly above a new garage in Midlothian. These structures; known formally as Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs; represent a unique chapter in the anthropology of the neighborhood. They are spaces designed for autonomy yet anchored to a primary sanctuary, offering a place where aging parents, returning generations, or guests can live with an independent rhythm while remaining entirely within the family fold.
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