Fantastic workmanship & style. Dr Wood is your go-to guy for your remodel ideas. He will work with you to achieve your dream house! read more

I'm used to dealing with eccentric personalities. However, something is not right with this guy. Called him to inquire about framing a recording studio. I was not be able to get a word in as he rambled on and on without listening. He is far from a recording studio building master. Any educated designer can see that he goes against best practices in his builds. But, he's too busy talking to understand what he does not know. Which is expensive and dangerous. In his mind, no one knows what they are talking about except for him. He called me back 6 times after our initial "conversation" if you can call it that. A few gems from our conversations: "ALL the books on studio building are useless" "Architects mean nothing in his world" "STC and frequency response lab tests are meaningless" "No need for permits, drafting or building and safety" All while not knowing some of the basic terminology that any reputable studio builder would have learned a long time ago. Add in a ton of name dropping and insults and you've got the full experience. BEWARE. read more

Honestly this guy is a bad ass. Recording studio builder master and entrepreneur. Yes he is a little rough around the edges, but he knows everything about recording studio building. His craftsmanship is top notch. Use him, just let him explain his technique. He hung two huge recording studio doors, built the jams, sealed them, and killed it!!! He did a job that multiple contractors flaked on for months. I knew WOOD was the best. They call him dr wood for a reason, he's just a master carpenter. After using him we became friends, he's a cool dude. He's old school and knows how to kill it. HES A ROCKSTAR DR. WOOD helped me complete my recording studio, If it wasn't for him I would still be under construction. Thank you WOOD. read more

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The most arrogant person you will come across! Guaranteed! Here's the paraphrase of the conversation.. Me: I'm budgeting so I'm trying to figure out if I should go with wood or iron for.my project This sets him off... "Dr. Wood" : I'm not going to waste my time giving you a price. If you respect good work you will hire me, regardless of price. Me: Click! .... I'm not trolling his business or experience, but damn son, you must have lost your mind thinking you're irreplaceable. read more

Wood did an outstanding job on my front door. Professional and perfect installation. Can't do better than perfect... Thanks read more

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I knew what I wanted and couldn't be happier with the finished product. Dr. Wood made two custom oversized doors, in addition to framing a wing wall and removable pseudo-sky box. Dr. Wood was diligent and thoughtful in his suggestions to the proposed design, including making hardware/finish suggestions which were consistent with the overall feel of my home. He and Edgar (equally great) arrived on time and also completed the job on schedule. I also appreciated the time Dr. Wood took to provide a detailed estimate, including the cost of each piece of lumber/misc materials he would be purchasing. In reading other reviews, yes, Dr. Wood may differ from other contractors. That said, he freely and openly communicates, is receptive to adapting his communication style, and is honest. A contractor possessing all three qualities is difficult to come by! read more

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Im not really sure how to present this because I have never experienced it before. I reached out this guy after finding him on craigslist - I was looking for some estimates etc. He came out to my place and I honestly cant believe what came next.. As soon as I started going into detail he cut me off and started asking about my sexual orientation and race.. I thought it was a misplaced joke but no. After I asked him a few more questions he started ranting about transgenders and mexicans.. Im neither. After he left he started sending a bunch of messages to me which just blew my mind. I truly hope this makes the yelp cut, because I think more people need to be aware of the person they are hiring. If have attached screenshot of the texts. read more

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Okay, I called this guy because I wanted to build a metal / wood frame for my office, so first of all, he was really really rude and as soon as I mentioned I wanted a metal frame he yelled and said "He is doctor wood not doctor metal" then he started talking about the jobs he's done for celebrities, etc... for literally 10 minutes! I hung up and 5 minutes later I received a text message saying "Your Sh**** A*** F***Face foreign accent is always the 1st red flag ...lol he kept calling me all day! He's a total nut job lol not sure how he's still in the business! read more

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Wood did some amazing carpentry work for me that no one else could even figure out how to do! He has sick skills and helps you imagine more than you originally thought possible! If you want the best carpenter in LA... look no further! read more

Dr Wood is a meticulous and conscientious master carpenter. He is direct and open in his communication and when he says he is putting his life and soul into your project, he means it. I highly recommend this man and his high level of skill and old fashioned sense of work ethic. read more

Dr. wood knows his craft very well, we were really pleased with the quality of his work!! He is reliable, methodical, transparent and a very genuine and kind person but at the same time his got a flamboyant personality you can't denied, if you are a person with a big ego chances are you might clash with him if not you'll find a great person to work with we really loved his famous phrase " don't mess with daddy "" Thanks again Dr Wood ! read more

I tried to hire this person for a small carpentry job, after speaking to him briefly on the phone about the nature of the job, he started screaming about his pay and his money and I got freaked and hung up - LOOSE CANON!! He texted me then!! Texts full of obscenities, menacing texts, - disturbing on every level. I never answered any of his texts. If you are a woman, do NOT let this person near you. read more

Wow just called this guy to get a quote on some work that he needed done Right away he's like no I don't finish work I do everything from scratch I'm not sure what this guy is on Also told me that I can go look for a wetback painter Told him Okay and told him to take care and then he told me he is bulletproof not sure what he meant by that but okay Wouldn't recommend to speak to any potential client like that read more

This dude is the real deal. A true "Rock Star" contractor and craftsman. Don't be thrown by his strong personality and eccentric exterior; Dr. Wood is truly the most caring and hard working man I've ever seen on a job. I had a monstrous door in my recording studio that I had put together that weighed a couple hundred pounds, and I went through multiple handymen to try to get it to hang properly. Dr wood was the only one who could get it to work. He brilliantly reworked the door and the frame to make them both structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. It was a miracle. I recommend wood to anyone looking to get a tough (or even nearly impossible) job done RIGHT the first time!!! read more

Love Dr. Wood!! Hired him to hang 6 interior doors, and he did an awesome job! Good dude. Plan to use him again when I get my new front door ordered. Thanks Wood! read more

I'll keep this one short and to the point: All I can say is: I am completely happy with the work that Dr Wood did for me. The project was building a home studio with emphasis on sound proofing. There were lots of tricky details which he absolutely nailed. His passion for efficiency and perfection (that list could go on much longer!) is what sets him apart from the rest. Thank you Wood! read more

zero stars- This person named DR. Wood sounded buzzed to begin with. asked me a couple of legit questions then went super weird on me. short version of the story he starts telling me hes working on "some rockstar in Malibu's place" then says, i "need to call him after hours because he's knee deep in lumber" I said excuse me. I cannot call after hours this is a business i am gone at 4pm. He said, "call me on your personal time. I want to help you. CAll around six." I said no thank you sir. But i appreciate the help and he said well eat my ass. Reallll dirty and creepy. I dont care what his carpentry is like that was his initial phone conversation. WOA. can i post this anonymously, i feel creeped out.? read more

My Name is Carolyn, I grew up in Tarzana, Ca.and have know Dr.wood since I was 15 years old ! I am in my 40s now . He has been a TRUE friend and somewhat of a mentor for most of my life. He has never let me down in any way and has actually enhanced my existence ! I have know him to be extremely responsible, reliable and most of all committed to excellence and STAUNCHLY integral. I ended up getting married to a millionaire in my late 20s and having 3 children. My children luuuuuv , respect & adore Dr.Wood ! He is truly one of the only adult men that I trust around my 11 year daughter, my 13 year son and my adult son of whom Dr.Wood has been an example of a "Real Man" to. He has performed phenomenal work on all of our customs homes over a 20 year period to flawless perfection in every phase of every project I have hired him for..and have know him to do for others. I have not experienced hearing about him having any "bad press"! I have referred him to all my friends and associates that have needed work done and always will ! As well as to my parents who love him. Once you hire Dr.Wood, you become spoiled and no other carpenter or crew would be a consideration. Dr.Wood is a very tough no-nonsense realist and bottom liner. I and not going to say that he is not a little rough around the edges. Because he is a true survivor and a miracle . His kind of an "in your face" type on the outside but truly humble on the inside and gives ALL the credit for his gifts to a "HIGHER SPIRITUAL SORCE" ! I AM GOING TO CLOSE BY SAYING THAT "YOU CAN'T PLEASE ALL OF THE PEOPLE, ALL OF THE TIME"! ALSO THAT THERE IS TWO SIDES TO EVREY STORY. I also believe that in many circumstances that it is not the tradesman that is the problem. Especially when we has a evidentiary STELLAR reputation. IN MANY CIRCUMSTANCES IT COULD VERY WELL BE THE HOME OWNER OR BUSINESS OWNER THAT IS THE PROBLEM. The customer is always right! (EXCEPT WHEN THEY ARE WRONG !) I know for a fact that Dr.Wood bends over backwards to handsomely accommodate the needs of others, especially in a construction scenario. He is a great Man and "The Real Deal" old school tradesman !!!. read more

Below ZERO stars for this guy! This guy is a liar and a joke! I found this guy thru craigslist and after taking a look at his "work" online I decided to give him a quick call for an estimate. After talking to him for about 45 min on the phone just for a price quote, I only understood the following. 1. He is currently at some celebrity's house doing work. 2. He is the "best of the best" 3. He doesn't let you finish a sentence. 4. You're going to need to step up to his level and his rules if you want any work done by him. 5. If you can't produce a high budget than "he will just hang up the phone on you". No joke after I realized that I'm on the phone with some egotistic jerk! I just told him to go jerk himself off. This guy is a joke lol "Dr. Wood" read more

This guy is extremely rude. I tried to call him and have a normal conversation about a carpentry job and he started to raise his voice and talk about his experience and giving me a lecture of why people call him Doctor! After asking him a simple question about the timeframe he got angry because I stopped him and started to yell and curse! Very unprofessional and hard to communicate with, I would never recommend this guy to anyone. Stay away... read more

I've known Dr Wood for about three years. He is a very good and loyal friend to me and he hired me to work with him when I was enduring some tough situations. I thank him greatly that he helped me out during tough times. One thing I got to know about wood once he hired me to work for him, I realize that he is very talented in this trade. We worked up in Malibu at some very nice homes and built high quality sheds, chairs decks doors, you name it this guy can do it. He also taught me how to become a very good Carpenter myself and he knows all the secrets to being the best Carpenter you can be. Don't let this guy's language full you. He truly is a sincere person and has a good heart. Dr. Wood has been doing this trade for over 30 years and he knows it better than your average Joe. So that being said you should just let the man do his work and not give him advice on how to do it. He's been doing it long enough to know exactly how to get it done correctly and you will be impressed with what he does in the end. read more

Dr. Wood took the time to thoroughly analyze our bedroom closet remodel and walk us through the process. He was very respectful and communicative. There was no messing around once the project was underway and he and his talented crew finished on time with a beautiful end result. Dr. Wood has a big personality and walks the talk. Don't be offended by the sometimes use of his salty language and his outsized ego. Dr wood is larger than life and his work is immaculate! He's the real deal." I have had Dr. Wood work on many projects on my house over the past seven years. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a highly skilled carpenter and contractor. He is worth every penny you spend on his excellent work. He knows how to do his job. --John Vincent, TV Photo Journalist read more

I had a studio project turned into a nightmare. This mans knowledge of building studios is beyond our atmosphere. He rescued my project and nobody would take the job. He's worth every dime I paid for his assistance. I now have a fully operational professional custom studio. Any carpenter job I have will go to DR WOOD for as long as he's in buisness. There's knowledgeable people in the carpentry buisness then you have Dr Wood ( PHD in Woodology) a true professional who delivers. Money should not be an option when choosing this buisness he's a perfectionist who's brutally honest and worth more than what he charges. He turned water into wine for my buisness. read more

Worst person I've ever talked to. Has the biggest ego. Very expensive. And send me a really nasty message, which was the last time I'll ever talk to him. Stay away! read more

I called Dr. Wood and let him know that I was having issues with a property in Hollywood with front and rear doors sticking. The rear, I can't lock properly and have to push against the door that I sometimes don't use that deadbolt. The front door was worse, It was urgent, as I was leaving on vacation. The previous gentleman who hung the doors did a mediocre job but charged more than what he should have for the quality of work -It was sloppy to be honest. Dr. Wood came out and was punctual. I was very impressed. He covered up the old lock jambs (hole where the dead bolt goes through to lock the door) that was cut too high by the previous guy and moved it down about 1" and perfectly aligned the lock jamb with the locks. He then cut out perfect holes with the proper tools and made very clean and precise cuts. Exactly what I needed. My doors lock smooth and are no longer an issue. What he doesn't do is finish work and paint but we discussed that ahead of time. He also took the time to clean and left no mess or trace of recent work. He is passionate at what he does and maybe that can be misconstrued as arrogance but I needed someone confident who can problem solve and fix the problem the same day. As far as payment, well we agreed on an hourly rate, there was no up-selling, hidden costs or product charges. So there was no mysterious charge at the very end like some others. Bottom line, My doors were not functioning and he fixed them and are now superb, I would use him again and will only use him for this type of work. read more

Gate has completely fallen apart, I would never use his services again. Absolutely horrible.

Dr.Wood was amazing! He did a custom three bed build in the back of our Tour Bus that has been an absolute lifesaver for musicians on the road. He recently completed a shelf build out of our trailer that is going to allow us even more functionality! Wood is honest with his abilities and the job he can do. He comes out and consults with the customer to make sure the project is done the best way possible. He is no nonsense when it comes to his work and his work speaks for itself. If you need the job done right, call Dr. Wood! read more

Dr. Wood to the rescue! I'd pretty much given up all hope of getting my large glass display case crated and prepared to ship cross country. Every crating company was booked and no independent carpenter would take on the job (they didn't know how). Under a strict deadline -- and threat of rain -- Dr. Wood swooped in and saved the day. And the result was nothing short of stunning -- clearly the work of a master craftsman. I even gave him wrong measurements, but he refused to be defeated by my miscalculation. Yes, Dr. Wood is rough around the edges. But underneath that gruff exterior is a man with a good heart who strives to do his very best in every scenario. The bottom line is, if you want the job done -- and by someone who truly takes pride in their work, no matter the scope of the project (rare these days) -- Dr. Wood is your man! read more

DR wood really blessed my studio.I saw this guy build me a custom Dj Desk for my studio from scratch.Truly amazed at the finished product and the timing of how efficient he did it.Hands down the best carpenter ive come across.He took a child hood dream of mine and turn it into a reality. I would definitely recommend him to any musician who need studio work or custom desk or racks done.I saw where he built a studio for Miguel and didn't think he would take my offer and forever great he did.Thanks Wood cant wait to get you to build another one. read more

Seriously don't know where to begin. I was working on a custom project not big enough for the major companies but not small enough for others. I have spent the last 2 weeks looking for someone to modify a Ikea table top, emailing & calling everyone I could, but no one would touch it, or call back, or had attitude. Finally I came across Dr.Wood. First I called to see if he would do the modification, I explained to him what I wanted done and he explained it back to me in professional terms EXACTLY what I wanted. I made him aware it was Ikea material, and he gave me a very honest and straight forward breakdown. I sent him photos of the piece to be modified and he promptly called me back and told me he could do what I needed done. I transported my table top to him and he immediately got to work. He explained everything to me as he went along and was very detailed and meticulous. After 2 weeks of stress and frustration, Dr. Wood completed what I needed that same day. He took his time, and out of all the "Carpenters", "Woodworkers", I had spoken with he was the first one who took the time to understand what I needed and not make me feel like a female who was out of place. He did an AMAZING job on the material that was not designed to do what I wanted and it looks great. I'm very happy I found him, and that he took the time to do my small project even with the difficult material. My experience with him was A++ and I would used his service again. read more

Dr. Wood is real artisan ~ a true high-end carpenter. I had only a general requirement and set of needs, but lucky for me, Dr. Wood did the rest. He came over and spent real time understanding the job, my family's taste and our lifestyle. Then he designed an amazing, one-of-kind patio seat that looks amazing and will withstand the test of time. I recently remodeled my entire house and Dr. Wood's patio seat is my favorite thing. He lived up to everything he said throughout process. He gave a meticulous quote that was down to the penny. The timeline and schedule was followed to a T. He's a got a real personality. He's a craftsman and what you see is exactly what you get. read more

I found chris on craigslist. My first mistake was I should had googled his number to see what people had posted about him. I needed my Kitchen remolded and let him do it. that was my 2nd mistake. he is lazy and got tired of his excuses. did a crap job and he told to eat his a$$. he is creap and stay away. read more

Yup, I agree....this guy is a totally rude, offensive person and no matter how good his carpentry is he should not talk to people the way he does. You never know who is on the other end of your conversation, not that it matters. As for the review before mine, anyone with any sense at all can tell it is totally fake. He would not even come by to give an estimate, wanted pics to show the job and then gave me an inflated ridiculous estimate without even seeing the potential work, and when I said my budget would not accomodate his price he started cursing me out and swearing at me. I would advise all to stay away from this egotistical maniac read more

The guy did an outstanding job when I had him install my front door. He kept things clean and organized. Most importantly though, he came up with an ingenious way to install some door casing on the outside without disturbing the brick facia and stucco. Two thumbs up. Thanks again. read more

One of the most punctual up front down to earth carpenters i have ever met. Tells it like it is and is honest and works with super high integrity. My only problem is i wish i would have met him before i started my project. His work is one of kind and very detailed beyond belief. His understanding on how a studio is supposed to be soundproof puts him in a category with very few soundproofing specialist in the business. I hired him to install soundproof doors and jams along with my recording booth glass window. His work was so amazing i decided to let him install crown and baseboards along with building my workstation for all my studio equipment that matches the wood work completed by him. I am blessed to have had him touch my studio an recommend his work over any past carpenters i have worked with. All in all Dr. Wood is the man and i will never hire anyone else to work for me as long as he is in the business. read more

Dr. Wood is a talent. Plain and simple. Dr. Wood worked on my airstream on a very difficult curved cabinet that two previous carpenters didn't even bother to show up for. For those who get passed the phone call, his language, and his fit for reality TV personality you will get a product that was made with passion, integrity and years of meticulous talent. He showed up on time and cleaned up when he was gone. He treated my dog with absolute love and I never heard a complaint. Dr. Wood isn't the fastest, isn't the quietest but he gets the job done better than I ever expected and that is all I care about. Wood embraced my challenge and stretched his two 8 hour day into 2 x 12 hour days. Of course there was no extra charge. I am a very patient man and I can see how Wood can offend some people, he comes with a past and many stories to follow. I work in the music industry and maybe am one of those celebrities he chats about. lol admittedly a stretch to say the least. I will no doubt hire him again. Get past the language and give this guy a chance. read more

Dr Wood built some custom linen cabinets in my Sherman Oaks condo last year. They are beautiful! Could not have asked for a better carpenter...he is meticulous and super detail oriented with his work/finished product. Yes, he has a unique personality, is very proud of his work and will tell you so. I found that to be a good thing because he takes extreme responsibility for his finished product and it really shows. If you want the best job possible, call him! read more

I have known Dr. Wood for about 7 years and he was actually renting my spare room for a brief period of time, upon first meeting him. I know him as a person and a master craftsman of his trade, which he has been at for no less than 35 years, and has an entire arsenal of tools to get any job done ----he knows what he's doing. For those of you reading these Yelp reviews make sure you dial into this obvious fact: All the negative reviews are from people he has never met(other than perhaps on the phone), and people he did not do any work for. All the 5 star reviews are from people that he has done work for or skilled colleagues in the Carpentry trade. Yes, as others have said, he definitely has a unique personality(sometimes not for the faint of heart), and he is very confident about the trade he has a distinct passion and skill set for. He insists on getting an idea, including some photos of the job before he commits to it ---- he is able to decide if he can do the job, according to his own high standards of craftsmanship from the prospects description. Once he starts he is in one mode: "GO" --- he hydrates himself frequently, but barely stops for lunch. He has personally installed 3 different air conditioning wall units in my house on 3 separate occasions, all of them requiring a bit of wood framing and a support structure, the last one being a week ago and the jobs are all very clean and functional, with no gaps of any kind. If you want a guy with a very calm, cool and collect personality who might know a bit about a saw and a hammer, and might do an adequate job, keep looking. If you want your job to look like it's supposed to, and can look past a very strong & confident persona, then Dr. Wood is the man for you. read more

Just to add some balance to some of the negative reviews here, here's my take on Dr. Wood. I'm a fairly obsessive person and to say I'm detail-oriented is an understatement. When it came to building an office/recording studio behind my garage, I knew straight away I was going to use Dr. Wood. He knew construction, he knew studios and, most importantly, he was the ONLY carpenter/contractor whose previous work had left me totally satisfied (the fencing/trellis work he had done for me some years before was still beautiful and rock-solid). Yes, he's unorthodox. Yes, he has a full-on personality. Some might mistake his confidence for arrogance (to quote the Doc himself, 'Once I understand what you want and I start this, you're really nothing to do with it anymore.'). But don't let his Rock 'n' Roll stories, salty language and hilarious slang put you off - they belie the mind of a serious craftsman. He's honest, on-time and under-budget. Most of all - THE WORK IS IMMACULATE. I mean SUPERB. Which is all I really care about. I know I could have hired a team of guys from the Home Depot parking lot and it might have been 20% cheaper but I wouldn't have been happy with the end-result. If you're only happy with smooth, accurate, clean lines, beautiful curves and meticulous clean-up, Dr. Wood is your man. To quote the Doc again, my office/studio 'looks like a machine spit it out.' I'm thrilled with it. I should also mention that the sub-trade people he uses are all diamonds in the rough; the sorts of guys you only find after spending years in a business. I've noticed there seems to be a small clique of old-school master-craftsmen out here in California and they all tend to work with each other. Dr. Wood was my introduction to, and my guide through, this secret world. If you're an obsessive like me, I would highly recommend that you let the Doc do the same for you. read more

Wood "doctors" the wood like no one's business. He is a veteran of shaping and making the grain abide his ultimate goal. He makes the wood behave under his hands with the skill to twist, bend, straighten, cut, glue, nail, sand, and manipulate it into submission, from cabinets to doors, windows, and framing, anything and everything having to do with lumber. His work ethic is kick-ass and unmatched. He takes on every project with determination and pride. He isn't happy until the work he completes is to his satisfaction. Some of the most honored surgeons are amazing with their gifts, but not all of them have accommodating bedside manners. Wood happens to be among the latter. We can't all be perfect in all areas of our lives, but we must always strive for perfection and be happy with excellence. Wood can and will kick ass for you to get the job done, but it must be on his terms. If you can handle the heat, he will bend it for you. read more