What we do

Full-service, one crew

J L Ray Co covers the everyday fixes and the bigger upgrades most homeowners need but don't have time to tackle. One trusted crew, one point of contact, and no runaround between multiple contractors.

The full range

Our handyman and home repair work handles the running list every house accumulates: sticking doors, loose railings, drywall patches, and the odd jobs that never seem to get done. These are the small things that quietly wear on a home — and the ones we're happy to take on when other contractors pass.

On the carpentry and remodeling side, we build and install everything from custom trim and cabinetry to full room makeovers with framing, finishing, and clean detail work. We plan the scope with you up front so the invoice never surprises you.

Our plumbing and fixtures services cover faucet and sink installs, toilet swaps, leak repairs, and upgrades that make daily life easier. When a job crosses into major trenching or repiping, we'll tell you straight that a specialist is the smarter call.

We paint interiors and exteriors with proper surface prep and quality coatings — Sherwin-Williams and Behr — so the finish lasts through San Clemente's coastal weather. Lighting and electrical rounds it out: fixtures, switches, fans, and improvements done safely and to code.

Handyman repairs detail
01 / Handyman

Handyman & Home Repairs

If it's on your to-do list, it's on ours.

One trusted craftsman, no runaround. We handle the small fixes that pile up — the ones a big contractor won't schedule and you never quite get to.

  • Drywall & patch repair
  • Door & lock adjustments
  • TV & shelf mounting
  • Fixture swaps
  • Honey-do punch lists
Carpentry woodwork
02 / Carpentry

Carpentry & Remodeling

Solid craftsmanship that lasts.

Crown molding, built-ins, deck and fence repair, and full kitchen or bath refreshes — planned up front so there are no surprises.

  • Trim & crown molding
  • Built-in shelving & cabinets
  • Kitchen & bath updates
  • Deck & fence repair
  • Custom woodwork
Plumbing fixture install
03 / Plumbing

Plumbing & Fixtures

Keeping a coastal home running.

The common household plumbing repairs — Kohler and Moen fixtures, disposals, and leaks tracked down before they become damage.

  • Faucet & toilet repair
  • Fixture replacement
  • Garbage disposals
  • Leak troubleshooting
  • Water shutoff swaps
Painting prep
04 / Painting

Interior & Exterior Painting

Prep right, and it lasts.

Single rooms, whole interiors, or coastal-tough exteriors that stand up to salt air. Floors and furniture protected like they're ours.

  • Interior repaints
  • Exterior & trim
  • Proper surface prep
  • Cabinet refinishing
  • Drywall & texture
Lighting fixture
05 / Electrical

Lighting & Electrical

Brighter and safer, done to code.

Ceiling fans (Hunter), recessed lighting, dimmers, and outlet swaps. Upfront when a job calls for a licensed electrician.

  • Ceiling fan installs
  • Recessed lighting
  • Outlet & switch swaps
  • Fixture upgrades
  • Under-cabinet lighting

Why homeowners keep calling us back

Family-ownedPersonally accountable on every job — the owner is on site.
One reliable craftsmanFor dozens of home needs, so you skip the contractor shuffle.
Upfront written quotesNo surprise add-ons after the price is agreed.
20+ years localWorking South Orange County homes since 2003.
On time, every timeWe show up in the window — or call ahead before we're late.
Warranty-backedLicensed, insured, and one full year on labor.
Trusted materials & brands
KohlerMoenSherwin-WilliamsBehrKwiksetHunter

Not sure who to call for it?

Odds are it's on our list. Tell us the job and we'll point you the right way — even if it's not us.