Jay Preston Construction LLC
Building, remodeling, and renovating for more than 32 years.
I focus on quality, craftsmanship, clear communication, and attention to every detail.
My goal is simple: to exceed your expectations.
I am a carpenter. I did not choose this profession—it chose me.
This is who I am and who I have become. Through my work, I have left a small part of myself in this world,
and I have always wanted it to be my best.
I am blessed to be an artist with a hammer and a life-sized canvas.
There is a deep sense of pride in looking back and knowing that I built something that will outlive me for generations.
The spec house featured here was probably my greatest work. As both the owner and builder, every decision was mine.
I could close my eyes and see the vision in remarkable detail, then open them and begin to build.
I often told people that I built that house one sunset at a time.
There was no blueprint on paper.
Whenever I needed to know what came next, I would close my eyes.
Every board, every beam, and every detail was part of a dream taking shape.
In the end, it became my greatest creation—so far.
The only thing I have ever worked harder at than being a carpenter was being both Mom and Dad as a single father.
My daughter has always been the greatest part of me. I watched her graduate from high school,
earn her degree, and build a life of her own in Tennessee.
I missed my daughter more than I could put into words. After 32 years in business, I made the decision
to relocate to Tennessee and begin a new chapter.
Starting over has not been easy.
Moving meant stepping away from the business I spent a lifetime building and facing the challenges
that come with a new market, new relationships, and a new beginning.
But builders understand something important: every great project starts with an empty lot.
If it is God's will, and if Tennessee gives me the opportunity, I will build again—one sunrise and one sunset at a time.
What I offer is thoughtful design, detailed estimates, decades of experience, and a
commitment to craftsmanship that has defined my career.
In 32 years of business, I have never had a callback.
I still believe what my father taught me all those years ago:
Your work is a reflection of who you are.
This is mine.
"I'm just trying to leave something behind."









One sunset at a time



