Updated: Apr 24, 2026
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2904 19TH AVE SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
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James Nelson Construction Roofer
James Nelson Construction, 2904-19 Th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (Owned by: Nelson James) holds a Residential Contractors license and 2 other licenses according to the Minnesota license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 77,973 Minnesota licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring James Nelson Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
James Nelson Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (507) 259-4153
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Address: 2904 19TH AVE SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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James Nelson Construction Rochester
Quality
99
85th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James Nelson Construction has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 77,973 contractors in Minnesota.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James Nelson Construction has worked on at least
6.0 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.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Building Permits by James Nelson Construction
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Replace current 8'x16 deck with new 8'x16 deck with new material (replace posts joists and decking). repair water damage on nw corner of the house
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
R25-0422RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace current 8'x16 deck with new 8'x16 deck with new material (replace posts joists and decking). repair water damage on nw corner of the house
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
TEMP25-0465BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2023-01-06
Fire and smoke damage on second floor. complete restoration upstairs including sheetrock windows and insulation. all electric and plumbing will be replaced
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
TEMP23-0011BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Complete fire restoration upstairs including sheetrock windows and insulation; replacing all electric and plumbing
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
R23-0010RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$535
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rebuild 22'x22 existing three season porch with flat rubber roof. turn into four season porch. replace rubber roof with gabled roof trusses. frame three walls (2x6 16 inch oc)
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
R23-1643RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$293
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit (rb cb mfb) & window/door replacement
2023-11-08
Rebuild 22'x22 existing three season porch with flat rubber roof. turn into four season porch. replace rubber roof with gabled roof trusses. frame three walls (2x6 16 inch oc)
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
TEMP23-2092BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Replacing flat rubber roof with pitched hand framed roof
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
R25-0203RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing flat rubber roof with pitched hand framed roof
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
TEMP25-0223BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
22'x6 deck with stairs attached to poured concrete tuck under garage cap. four post holes for support
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
TEMP24-1222BP
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
22'x6 deck with stairs attached to poured concrete tuck under garage cap. four post holes for support
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
R24-0990RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$151
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to an existing garage. garage was built on a property line unity agreement on file at county recorder office to combine lots
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
R19-0593RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$213
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition 10 x 40; 2 covered porch additions: remodel existing single family dwelling including new windows siding plumbing electrical and hvac. plan locator number: 2017-033
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
R17-0028RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,436
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Footing and foundation only for: 10 x 40 two-story addition; remodel existing: new windows siding plumbing electrical and hvac
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
R17-0029RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$101
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alterations windows - replace (2) windows w egress casement; one (1) bedroom & one (1) office/bedroom on the ml south side 24 x 54 (rental property)
Valuation:
$475
Permit #:
R14-0182RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$62
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Finish interior of house sheetrock insulation vapor barrier trim - main level upper level & new roof system
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
R15-0247RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$269
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove hand framed roof system of existing 24 x 24 garage replace with manufactured trusses 2 ft on center 1/2 sheathin asphalt shinges
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
R14-0521RB
Status:
issued
Fee:
$141
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alterations - finish basement install 2-egress windows finish ml rebuild front overhang
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
R15-0200RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$383
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 14 x 14 deck w 4 x 3 landing & staircase on back of house
Valuation:
$3,800
Permit #:
R15-1109RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$161
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new 30 x 38 detached garage on floating slab
Valuation:
$14,200
Permit #:
R15-1443RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Basement finish 2 bedrooms and family room existing bathroom and existing fireplace
Valuation:
$6,900
Permit #:
R14-0699RB
Status:
final
Fee:
$205
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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James Nelson Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | QB125511 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Contractors |
| Business Type | Individual Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | BC638805 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Contractors |
| Business Type | Individual Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 20638805 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Minnesota |
| Type | Residential Building Contr |
| Business Type | Individual Proprietorship |
- According to the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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99
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that James Nelson Construction has worked on 28 permitted projects.
James Nelson Construction Employees
JN
James D. Nelson
NJ
Nelson James
Owner