Updated: Mar 14, 2026
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5 Canyon Cove, Candler, NC, 28715
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James L Burks Construction
James L Burks, 5 Canyon Cv, Candler, NC (Employee: James Louwayne Burks) holds a Electrical Contractors license and 2 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (828) 545-1718
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Address: 5 Canyon Cove, Candler, NC 28715
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James L Burks Candler
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James L Burks has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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17 projects
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2025 |
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13 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James L Burks has worked on at least
39.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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13 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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8 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James L Burks mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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7 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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14 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $125,079. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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New front entry porch porch roof and vaulted entry. replace patio on lower level with ground level deck new stairs up to main level deck stairs down to grade. new hog wire deck railings on main level and lower level decks. replace all interior and exterior doors except doors on main level deck. replace all existing single pane windows addition two skylights in living room. insulate ro... see more
Valuation:
$462,631
Permit #:
25-00737
Status:
final
Fee:
$763
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Helene ts/dave thomas demolish and replace a damaged exterior wall. replace damaged structural roof trusses. replace 1 section of damaged hvac ducting. repairing the existing electrical service disconnect panel drywall and finish the interior repaired sections. install new carpet in damaged area. install new hardwood flooring in affected areas replace existing kitchen cabinetry counte... see more
Valuation:
$287,168
Permit #:
25-01894
Status:
issued
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Construct adu in same location and same size as existing garage. remove existing garage structure slab and stem walls. place new foundation in same location. water and sewer to connect to existing home install separate electric meter for adu for lauren brown
Valuation:
$126,518
Permit #:
25-05493
Status:
issued
Fee:
$685
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory dwellin...
Demolish of the existing roof over the covered patio. expanding the covered patio and changing roof to gabled over the existing and new patio. enclosing an existing kitchen exterior landing to create a pantry. demolish the existing stone pathway from the home to the garage and rework with a concrete pathway. install siding on the new and existing gables for michael moriarty
Valuation:
$195,019
Permit #:
25-08097
Status:
issued
Fee:
$841
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Helene ts* repair damage from hurricane helene repair side deck roof and railing replace damaged back deck walkway from back door to side deck repair broken rafter tails on main house rafters themselves above exterior wall are not damaged replace entire roof sheathing. changing from metal roof to asphalt shingles light drywall repairs on interior
Valuation:
$91,151
Permit #:
25-02881
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
*****helene ts*****repair the roof and hvac from tree damage due to hurricane nelene and remodel the damaged space and adding a new gas fireplace for matthew littlefield
Valuation:
$188,753
Permit #:
25-07946
Status:
issued
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
***waiver*** remove wall between kitchen and living room. install lvl beam to carry load. install drywall ceiling over existing ceiling. addition recessed lighting in kitchen and living room. enlarge attic access and install pull down stairs. install 6 range hood vent with roof termination owner to install new range hood for laurin jennings
Valuation:
$28,550
Permit #:
25-03670
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Remodel kitchen all fixtures to remain in same locations. addition new window in kitchen. rebuild existing deck same footprint on side of house extend back portion 4 feet and 7 feet. addition roof over portion of back deck 10x16. remove wood panelling on main level and install sheetrock new flooring on main level
Valuation:
$219,621
Permit #:
8139
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,108
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***waiver*** construction of garage addition with bonus room above. move existing kitchen to current garage location. existing kitchen location becomes bedroom with ensuite bathroom. addition of back deck with roof
Valuation:
$333,770
Permit #:
22-07481
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,056
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Finish portion of basement for bedroom living area kitchenette and bathroom. underslab plumbing for bathroom is in place. zone existing air handler for new space. frame down ceiling in bedroom for mechanical clearances frame soffit around existing duct work. building ground level deck under existing deck and sunroom within the existing footprint. 10x16
Valuation:
$123,639
Permit #:
7981
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,623
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing enclosed porch from back of house pour turndown slab for new addition. addition to consist of dinette area off kitchen bathroom and closet for adjacent bedroom. remodel existing kitchen for elisabeth buell
Valuation:
$192,090
Permit #:
23-04318
Status:
final
Fee:
$607
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Adding windows and an air conditioner (mini-split) to an existing exterior covered porch. not conditioning the space and homeowner is aware it is not conditioned. recd amendment removing air conditioning and changing verbiage to enclose an existing covered deck to create a three season room. homeowner is aware taht no conditioning work is being done and no hvac will be installed
Valuation:
$45,061
Permit #:
25-04747
Status:
final
Fee:
$348
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Enlarge an existing powder room and relocating the door to the powder room. installing windows on the existing screened in porch and installing a mini split to create a three season room. we are not conditioning the porch for gerry teachman; recd amendment to eliminate the porch/hvac work due to helene
Valuation:
$73,807
Permit #:
24-06250
Status:
final
Fee:
$451
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Kitchen & two bathroom remodel w/one new window being installed
Valuation:
$283,861
Permit #:
BLD2025-02404
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
-kitchen and 2 bathroom remodel w/new window being installed
Valuation:
$283,861
Permit #:
BLD2025-02351
Status:
issued
Fee:
$335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Building approx 500 square foot addition onto existing home.- owner's suite addition new gravel driveway to continue existing drive around home
Valuation:
$224,013
Permit #:
BLD2023-00010
Status:
final
Fee:
$510
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Finish of existing basement relocate existing rough in plumbing locations insulate existing walls updated hvac to the basement for personal use for keith jackson
Valuation:
$168,066
Permit #:
24-09496
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Helene/annika brock reframe section of roof crushed by tree. reframe and straighten wall damaged by tree. reinstall electric meter base and mast due to tree damage. replace skylight. new roofing installation
Valuation:
$61,276
Permit #:
24-08939
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Remodel two bathrooms and kitchen expand master bedroom into adjacent bedroom new flooring and rewiring outlets to make them grounded and changing lighting fixtures for main level. finish 800 sq feet in basement to include 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom includes plumbing wiring and hvac for personal use. bedroom in basement replaces bedroom used to expand master bedroom
Valuation:
$121,900
Permit #:
22-05220
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Remodel primary bathroom & kitchen-add island hood-add kitchenette to mother law suite
Valuation:
$245,875
Permit #:
BLD2024-00886
Status:
final
Fee:
$335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
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Verified License
| License # | I.33069 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | I.33069 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
Verify this license's status for James L Burks at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in July, 2020 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in North Carolina.
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106
BuildZoom Score
54
Permits
- Building permit records show that James L Burks has worked on 54 permitted projects.
James L Burks Employees
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James Louwayne Burks
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