Updated: Jun 09, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1410 LAFAYETTE ST, Richmond, VA, 23230
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John J Chandler Construction
Serving Richmond, Virginia, John J Chandler brings over a decade of construction experience to a range of residential improvement projects. Working throughout the Richmond area, John J Chandler specializes in general contracting services for homeowners seeking remodels, renovations, or repairs. With 11 years in operation, the company has completed numerous projects that reflect familiarity with the construction needs of Richmond’s established neighborhoods and housing stock. Project types have included interior and exterior upgrades tailored to local properties. John J Chandler works directly with clients on residential jobs, from initial planning to project completion, delivering a consistent approach informed by years of hands-on field experience. The business focuses on serving local homeowners looking for reliable construction and renovation solutions in Richmond and surrounding communities.
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Address: 1410 LAFAYETTE ST, Richmond, VA 23230
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John J Chandler Richmond
Quality
103
90th percentile
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John J Chandler has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John J Chandler has worked on at least
18.0 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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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that John J Chandler mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $282,850. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Work in street & alley - sidewalk closure(arterial collector or citycenter)
2025-09-06
Block sidewalk to construct stairs walkway and patio bldc=135918-2024 date: 03/10/2025 - 03/31/2025 this permit consists of multiple pages. please review all pages carefully to ensure full compliance with the conditions outlined. please print all pages of the permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WISP-145822-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct home addition to include a remodeled kitchen rear hallway/mudroom and deck
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
20250227-050
Status:
issued
Fee:
$457
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Requesting a wisp to barricade for a dumpster placement and contractor parking to execute work under building permit bldr- 149804-2025. bldr-149804-2025 07/14/2025 - 05/15/2026 ***this permit consists of multiple pages. please review all pages carefully to ensure full compliance with the conditions outlined. please print all pages of the permit.***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WISP-150608-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Third party plan review. construct a new detached single family dwelling
Valuation:
$282,850
Permit #:
BLDR-106403-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
$310
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family detached home - construct a side and rear second floor addition. the scope includes a new master suite new garage new mud room new laundry room new pantry renovated kitchen and enlarged study. the permit was revised 12/14/21 increasing the width of the side addition and the depth of the new garage. the master bedroom and laundry room were relocated and an office was adde... see more
Valuation:
$164,781
Permit #:
BLDR-091133-2021
Status:
expired
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3rd party review: remodel apartment per attached plans. revisions received 3/21/2023. remove and reframe rear stairs per attached plans
Valuation:
$111,812
Permit #:
BLDC-111386-2022
Status:
expired
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a single family dwelling with attached garage
Valuation:
$710,000
Permit #:
20240625-089
Status:
issued
Fee:
$997
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Ereview-20eb1641-remove existing deck and replace in same location and footprint a new deck partially covered (porch) with new structural components. renovate existing master bathroom by replacing the sink and toilet and replace tub with shower. all plumbing and lighting roughed in locations to remain in existing locations. 2015 irc
Valuation:
$28,800
Permit #:
20210112-022
Status:
complete
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Close lane to set up rubber tire crane. need 5 hours to complete work. richmond police will direct traffic. 10/17/2024-10/17/2024 ***road closure is permitted between 9 am and 4 pm for a maximum of 5 hours.***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WISP-140131-2024
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition
Valuation:
$513,600
Permit #:
BLD-2023-125261
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 story single family detached dwelling. revisions approved 3/27/24. change stone veneer to brick veneer. revision recevied - 05/28/2024 changing from fink trusses to room trusses over the garage. please reference the attached truss binder. no other changes were made. revisions approved 6.11.24 revision approved 11/25/2024 - back porch beam placement and size revised. please refer... see more
Valuation:
$321,216
Permit #:
BLDR-123916-2023
Status:
final
Fee:
$502
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Place dumpster in parking lane in front of 5014 park ave for renovation clean up. dumpster must be placed on pallets and/or cribbing; not directly on pavement. permit request 21 weeks 12/1/2020 - 4/27/2021
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WISP-076227-2020
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Place dumpster in parking lane in front of 4615 augusta ave for construction of detached s/f house. no pedestrian traffic impact. reflective cones to be placed on each end of dumpster. permit request 26 weeks *** permit renewed 5/5/2020 - 6/23/2020 ***
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WISP-061800-2019
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration
Valuation:
$1,400,937
Permit #:
BLD-2023-125267
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
394se
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GASR-147839-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building letters spelling chandler construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SIGN-154397-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
2025-12-10
Remodel existing structure per attached plans - revision - first floor hallway header change - revised 9/12/25-approved 9.22.25 revision 10/24/2025: remove partition walls on second floor at front bedroom/suite 2 closet. move partition wall that separates front bedroom/suite 2 from closet
Valuation:
$2,745
Permit #:
BLDR-149804-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
$568
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Stony point green: construction of new single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RSMP-106368-2022
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Barricade parking lane for dumpster placement and work related parking. 08/01/2024-11/01/2024 bldc#: 135918-2024
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WISP-136418-2024
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovate porch and addition patio per attached plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDC-135918-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 2705156238 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Commercial Building (Cbc), Residential Building (Rbc) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2701029839 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Building (Bld), Electrical (Ele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 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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Inactive License
| License # | 2705028651 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Commercial Improvement (Cic), Home Improvement (Hic) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 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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103
BuildZoom Score
41
Permits
- Building permit records show that John J Chandler has worked on 41 permitted projects.