ABOUT WORKS BY JD
Craftsmanship you can trust. Communication you can count on.
WORKS By JD is a contractor-led design-build remodeling company based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Since 2001, we have helped North Shore homeowners improve their homes with careful planning and high-quality work.
WHY WORKS BY JD?
See the WORKS difference
We don't just talk about quality. We build it.
In-House Cabinet Shop
Every piece is custom-cut and assembled by dedicated craftsmen.
Precision Fitting
Seamless installation ensuring zero gaps and smooth drawer slides.
1-Year Warranty
Backed by our industry-leading guarantee on all custom millwork.
A Message from Jesse
Jesse DeBenedictis
CEO & FOUNDER, WORKS BY JD
- 🏆 Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
- 🏆 Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM)
- 🛡️ Independently Verified State HIC License
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.
OUR STORY
25 years of building the North Shore.
Founded in Beverly
Jesse DeBenedictis founds WORKS By JD in Beverly, MA with a focus on residential remodeling done right — no shortcuts, no excuses.
Design-Build Model
WORKS formally adopts the design-build model, bringing architecture, design, and construction under one roof for a seamless client experience.
First Best of Houzz
Receives the first of ten consecutive Best of Houzz awards — a recognition earned entirely through verified homeowner reviews. Less than 3% of professionals on Houzz receive this honor.
Best of the North Shore
Named Best of the North Shore two years running and receives the Editors’ Choice award for Luxury Home Renovation — Best of the Best 2025.
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.
Meticulous Craftsmanship
We are passionate about the details others skip. Every joint, tile cut, and cabinet alignment is executed to a standard you can see and feel.
Unwavering Accountability
We stand behind our work with an industry-leading 1-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
Through our client portal, consistent communication, and fixed-price proposals, you are fully informed at every stage. No surprises. No runarounds. You always know exactly where your project stands.
Enduring Partnerships
Our clients, trade partners, and team members are treated with genuine respect. We’re building long-term relationships — not just projects. Many of our clients have worked with us across multiple homes and decades.
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
Owner | Sales & Business Development
Lisa
Operations Manager
Steve
Project Manager
Tom
Assistant Project Manager
Brenden
Assistant Project Manager
Michael
Estimator
Bill
Lead Carpenter
Jesse Ciavone
Carpenter
Benjamin
Carpenter
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 can’t be bought or applied for, it’s earned through verified reviews & project popularity. Less than 3% of Houzz professionals receive it, WORKS By JD has earned it every year since 2015.
2025
Editor’s Choice — Luxury Home Renovation
Best of the Best 2025
2024 – 2025
Best of the North Shore
BONS Awards
2024
Best of Houzz — Design
Houzz Community Award
2022–2024
Best of Houzz — Service
3 Consecutive Years
2015–2025
Best of Houzz — Service & Design
10 Consecutive Years
Ongoing
Room to Dream Foundation
Community Giveback Partner
Ongoing
PRO New England — Member in Good Standing
Industry Association
Licensed & Insured
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
State-verified credentials you can check independently
Full liability insurance protecting your home
Legal protections that unlicensed contractors can’t provide
Workers’ compensation coverage for every person on site
All permits pulled legally — no corner cutting
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.