DESIGN-BUILD · NORTH SHORE • SINCE 2001
Built on craft. Driven by integrity.
WORKS By JD has been transforming North Shore homes since 2001 — one meticulous project at a time, with the same team, the same values, and the same unwavering standard of craft.
Meet Jesse DeBenedictis
Founder, CEO &
Lead Design-Builder
Jesse grew up on the North Shore and is raising his own family here. That’s not background detail — it’s why he takes every project personally. When he founded WORKS By JD in 2001, it was with one conviction: homeowners deserve a partner who does the job right the first time, every time.
Over two decades later, that conviction hasn’t changed. Jesse holds nationally recognized certifications in kitchen & bath remodeling (CKBR), lead-safe practices (CLC), and remodeling project management (CRPM, CR) — credentials the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has independently verified. His reputation is public record. His work speaks for itself.
He still walks every project. Still answers the call. Still holds every finished space to the same standard he’d hold his own home.
Our Story
25 years of building the North Shore.
What We Stand For
Our guiding principles.
Every project we take on is a reflection of these values. They’re not aspirational — they’re operational. This is how we work every single day.
We stand behind our work with an industry-leading 7-year warranty. When something isn’t right, we make it right — without debate, without delay. Our reputation is built one kept promise at a time.
Radical Transparency
The People Behind the Work
Every project starts with a person.
Our team is hand-selected. They arrive on time, respect your space, take pride in every detail, and stay until the job is done right. No subcontractors who disappear. No strangers in your home.
Jesse
Founder & CEO
Lisa
Project Planner
Irma
Recruiting Specialist
Jeff
Project Supervisor
Tom
Project Supervisor
Mark
Painting Supervisor
Wendell
Painting Supervisor
John
Lead Carpenter
Bill
Lead Carpenter
Brenden
Lead Carpenter
Michael
Lead Carpenter
Damian
Carpenter
Nick
Carpenter
Jay
Apprentice Carpenter
Jesse C.
Apprentice Carpenter
Colin
Apprentice Carpenter
Jack
Painter
Recognition
Awards earned, not purchased.
Every award we’ve received is based on verified homeowner reviews and community recognition — not paid placements or industry nominations. These honors belong to our clients as much as they belong to us.
Best of Houzz
10 consecutive years.
Top 3% nationally.
The Best of Houzz award cannot be bought or applied for. It is earned through verified client reviews and project popularity. Less than 3% of professionals on Houzz receive this recognition — WORKS By JD has received it every year since 2015.
2025
Best of the Best 2025
BONS Awards
2024
Houzz Community Award
Best of Houzz
HIC
#178604 — Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has independently verified our credentials, insurance, and track record. You can verify this license yourself — trust should never require blind faith.
What This Means for You
Room to Dream Foundation
WORKS By JD is a proud partner of the Room to Dream Foundation — a nonprofit that creates beautiful, personalized bedroom spaces for children facing serious illness. We believe craftsmanship should serve people who need it most, not just those who can afford the most.
Rooted in the North Shore
We’re not a company that builds here — we’re a company that lives here. Jesse and his team are members of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber, Beverly Chamber, and North Shore Chamber of Commerce. We invest in the communities where our clients raise their families, because this is our community too.
Ready to Begin
Now you know who we are. Let's talk about you.
Tell us about your home and what you’re hoping to change. The first conversation is free, low pressure, and usually where the best projects begin.
Or call us at 978-810-9663