We were looking to update our kitchen cabinets. Matt was recommended by friends of ours in Yorba Linda. He does custom woodworking. His crew was professional and equally as easy to work with. Kitchen remodels are never easy to live with and they made it painless. Matt's crew did some additional work in our house that was on our "to do" list. Highly recommend! The white is the before and the gray is the after. read more

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I have had a great experience with the esoteric team. I originally got their info from my neighbor. They did great work in My kitchen and living room so I had them return to do my upstairs play area. Here is a before and after of that project read more

Esoteric Woodcraft - New cabinets and work desks. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Matt and his crew were so amazing to work with. They redid our kitchen and our kids bathrooms along with our flooring on the first floor. I cannot recommend them enough. We will be using them again in the next year to do our master bath. You will not be disappointed to use them for any of your remodeling needs. read more

Esoteric Woodcraft - New kitchen - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Shout out to Matt at Esoteric Woodcraft for making a high bar top for our backyard patio. We recently upgraded our backyard/patio with multiple TV's and we came to Matt with a concept of having him build a bar top built on casters for us. We wanted a bar table that was easily movable on wheels for the ability to be in different locations in our patio. We discussed with Matt our design concept and he discussed the need for stability and he came up with a fantastic table design that we absolutely love. It's a 6 foot bar table that fits 6 bar stools and looks great in our patio and is a great entertaining piece for our family and friends. Thank you Matt and your Esoteric Woodcraft building team for such a great patio item for us! read more

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Beautiful work! Everything we wanted! The staff was friendly knowledgeable and kept everything clean! The owner is great at what he does and is extremely knowledgeable and patient! So happy we went with Esoteric we will definitely use them again for our next project!! Highly recommend!! read more

They did our kitchen and two years later we still love it. They were prompt, clean and showed up on time. Matt is great to work with.

We have used Esoteric for four different projects in our home. Matt does excellent work and has great design ideas. He really listened to what we wanted and offered different choices on all the products and helped us pick out the right one for us. He sets up a timetable for each part of the job and he stays on schedule through completion of the project. He has good workers who are friendly and do excellent work. We have never been disappointed with any of the work they have done. He is a very conscientious and professional contractor. We highly recommend Matt and will use him again for our next project. read more

Matt and his team were very professional and did a great job. Our kitchen required almost 3 months to complete and they were with us every step of the way. The everyday workers were polite and clean up every day. They were great people. We were comfortable leaving them by themselves if we had to be out of the house for some reason. Even after the project was done, we needed some touches here and there and Matt's guy s were on it. Can't say enough about the service. Pricing was reasonable as well. Definitely will use them on the next remodel. read more

Just a follow up on my original review of Esoteric Woodcraft. We had a small issue that needed to be addressed and Matt responded to my message the same day. They took care of it in a timely fashion and this just reinforced the fact that we chose the right company to build our wall unit. You owe it to yourself to call Esoteric before you start your next project. Matt and his company definitely have integrity and stand behind their workmanship. read more

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We had our home office recently remodeled by Esoteric. Matt and his team did an outstanding job. The room was gutted, and Matt helped us design an office that is working for both my husband and me....not an easy task! Our new office is efficient and beautiful. We are extremely happy with the fine craftsmanship, and functionality. read more

Best recommendation I can give is that I am a repeat customer. Based on major remodels I saw on line initially, I figured Matt wouldn't be interested in a lesser project. Wrong. Further, he and his team exceeded expectations. Yes, there were some understandable (old house) issues, but they were resolved capably. Matt deploys his team for various roles according to their expertise. Looking at much larger project down the road; glad I don't have to "try to find" a highly competent and professional team to do the work. I can just call Matt. read more

Matt and his crew just finished a beautiful remodel of our guest bathroom. The craftsmen were professional, on-time and conscientious. Any issues that arose were handled quickly and resolved to our satisfaction. The process, from start to finish, was a great experience and the result exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend Esoteric Woodcraft and look forward to working with Matt on another project soon. read more

Esoteric Woodcraft - Guest bathroom remodel. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Fullerton, California

We have contracted with Matt Eso 3 times for major remodeling projects in our home. First the kitchen & guest bathroom, then upstairs hallway bathroom and finally our large master bedroom bathroom. All 3 projects were gutted and built from the bottom up. And all 3 times we were extremely happy with the high quality of cabinetry, counter tops, fixture installation and electrical & plumbing work!! All of Matt's workers are highly competent and very easy to work with. Matt helped us with design and gave us many excellent suggestions to complete our project. Matt gave us a time line and he was right on time. NO delays. Completed on time. (We had heard of some contractors who give a time estimate but then have excuses for delays and the project is stretched over a much longer time period.) We highly recommend Esoteric Woodcraft and we will contract with them again! read more

Really enjoyed working with Esoteric Woodcraft. Matt was able to deliver on timelines and workmanship. We had workers on site each day, communication was free flowing and any changes we made to the project were incorporated seamlessly. We would definitely use them again. read more

I usually do not right many reviews however in this case I feel very strongly about what we experienced. I was referred to Matt through my manager at work who had known Matt for a long time. We did not know too much about construction but wanted to do a kitchen remodel and new deck with some room upgrades new paint and new roof. We initially went to Matt for the kitchen and we became very comfortable with him and he became our general contractor on the entire job. Esoteric build their own cabinets and the workmanship has been excellent. Few other points, if you want someone who is ethical as well as honest, Matt is the guy. We were afraid to pick a contractor who we didn't know as this is a large project with a financial commitment . I can say at the end of it that based on our initial estimates we came very close and in fact matt was very flexible on a number of things. Any issue he was responsive and would come out to the site immediately. The job is now complete and we could not be happier. We also really wanted an island and the initial plans we felt we couldn't fit it in. After the demolition matt called us and said we can totally fit an island into the area. We were thrilled. In addition, the folks that he had working for him and his contacts are trust worthy and ethical as well as hardworking as what we have come to know of Matt I would recommend him to any one looking not only to do a kitchen remodel but as a general contractor as well that you will find friendly and trustworthy A number of contractors get exhausted by the number of revisions that are made and revised estimates. Due to our lack of understanding of construction, we went back to revisions multiple times. Matt was terrrific through this process and extremely patient. read more

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I would go 10 outta 10 stars if I could! Absolutely one of the best investments I have ever made - because of the appearance and increased functionality, I only wish I had gotten this done sooner! In all honesty I am not at all sure I would be so thrilled with my cabinetry if I ended up going with anyone other than Esoteric Woodcraft! A truly satisfying translation and if you you're in the market, use these guys! I genuinely recommend this company. read more

Poor quality work, not responsive to calls. Didn't finish on time despite numerous promises to do so. Don't spend your money with them.

We decided to hire Esoteric after I fell in love with my friend's new kitchen and first floor remodel that was just finished by Esoteric. It wasn't in the budget for us to do a full kitchen remodel so I met with the owner, Matt, and asked him what we could do to update our kitchen on a smaller budget. We ended up refacing and changing the color from outdated honey oak to a soft custom white with a glaze and grey for the island. They used a conversion varnish finish, which is rock hard and smooth (unlike paint) I selected my new cabinets doors off of Pinterest and Matt matched the style exactly and custom made them for us! We also got new crown moulding, new soft close hinges, 2 new trash can pull outs, new wine rack, new hardware, new built in microwave (they had to cut the cabinet to make room), new corner cabinet unit, that had to be custom cut. Also, they removed the old pull-out cutting board, patched and painted it, so its no longer is an eye sore. I feel like I have a new kitchen! read more

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Mathew and his crew made a beautiful wall unit for our den and we could not be happier. Very professional and easy to work with . We plan on having them make a new cabinet desk very soon. Check them out for yourselves. read more

WOW, what a great job Matt did on the banquet he built for my dining room! His craftsmanship is excellent and his staff that came to my home to complete the installation were both professional and tidy, working to minimize the mess and cleaning up before they left. I highly recommend Esoteric Woodcraft and wish I had used them sooner. Two thumbs up! read more

Matt and his team did a great job! The new cabinet doors and panels update the look of my kitchen. Wish I had done it years ago! The guys were timely and neat. read more

We just completed a kitchen redo. my wife is very PICKY, I had little to do with the entire operation but have to say Matt did an excellent job. He was referred by another teacher and everything they did was excellent . The sub contractors showed up on time and cleaned up before they left. My wife was very critical about the execution and when things were not to her liking Matt made sure that changes were made that would make her happy. I have had a couple positive experiences with contractors in the past but I would rate Esoteric at the top. read more

I was recommended to Esoteric Woodcraft by a friend who is also a contractor. He said, "Matt builds the most beautiful cabinets in the business." After saving for my kitchen remodel for nearly 10 years, that's exactly what I wanted. Matt not only handled my cabinets, but he also covered the general contracting, a service I highly recommend. While I subcontracted a few elements, I was quite happy with the crew that Matt provided for counters, tile, plumbing, and electrical. Matt's crew and subcontractors are professional, courteous, prompt, and detail-oriented. They listened to my wishes and worked with them to design a kitchen that I love more every day. And, yes, Matt's cabinets honestly are the most beautiful in the industry. He even let me design my perfect shade of aqua wash for the finish, so my kitchen is unique and a true reflection of my tastes, rather than a copy of whatever is popular at the moment. His commitment to detail even extended beyond the end of the job and the last payment, which is a true measure of professionalism. The timeline he offered at the start of the contract was accurate within three days. This is key, because a commitment such as a full kitchen tear-down is daunting, and nobody wants to also fear that the contractor will vanish midway through. That is not a worry with Esoteric. While other contractors may promise a cut-rate price, you'll likely pay for it later in poor craftsmanship, or other unhappy surprises. Matt's prices are consistent with the industry, and very fair, considering the level of craftsmanship in the cabinets. I've received heaps of compliments from friends, including one that said, "Allison, your house looks like it belongs in Better Homes and Gardens." Oh yes, totally worth it. Make the call. read more

Matt is my go to cabinet guy. He's built some cabinets for me around my house and it's always top notch quality. He goes out of his way to make sure you get what you want and that your happy. Would and have recommended him to friends and family. read more

We renovated my kitchen, bathrooms and added some corner shelving. The work was done in a timely fashion and the workmanship and attention to detail was exceptional. My kitchen and bathrooms are beautiful and just what I requested. I have recommend Matt to a number of my friends and neighbors and they all have been extremely satified with his work.. Paul - Anaheim Hills read more

Problem: I wanted to recreate what was lost to a black water flood. Matt has his own way of doing things and wanted to give me what he wanted rather than what I wanted. Phone call of over 1.5 hours and then the shop drawings did not reflect the changes. He wanted me to OK them anyway. Another 1.5 hour phone call required to correct what had not been noted on the shop drawings and missed in his documents. I had requested that doors be the same size; (instead of a lot of different sizes), door opening had been reversed; an area around a built in refrigerator was never right and is still not right. He wanted to make the cabinets higher than a garden window and have a step down into the window. For his convenience. Not the look I wanted. Took lots of work to get it my way. I gave them samples of the stain and the formula. When the cabinets arrived they were not even close to what had been approved. Seems Home Depot did not carry the brand of stain and they just did something else. Cabinets were rejected. I spent an entire day calling and another day driving all over Southern CA to get the correct stain in the amount he required. Never bothered to reimburse me or credit me for the over $400.00 worth of time, mileage and materials. Said they could refinish my stairs. What a mess. With one day notice I was informed I would need to be locked upstairs (we have pets) so they could do a "professional' Job. So we did it. Hubby (at 65 years old) climbed a ladder to bring me food and I was a prisoner for 5 days. What a horrible job. Stain was too thick, cloudy, began flaking off in a matter of days. Matt took responsibility and said would fix it. I got material from a refinish expert, did my homework and spoke with both satin and sealer manufactures and was told how to do the job. I had already paid $3900 for the refinish job. Matt refused to follow manufactures recommendations and walked off the job. Matt at Esoteric wrote in an e-mail: "The suggested 'game plan' is one that is completely geared to your advantage even though it can be reduced and refined, in terms of extensive expenditure of time and money and is yet another example of the blatant disregard for the well being and interest of me, my people and Esoteric Woodcraft. " This was NOT my game plan it was what was required by the manufactures o f the materials to do a professional job and allow proper drying times in between coats. I was left with raw wood sanded stairs. They had no concern for my situation or what they did to me. Problems: * Sink was to have lip - it does not * Cabinets were OK but needed several corrections - by others - (read pay someone else) o NO stops on 2 cabinet doors I had to purchase different ( upgraded) hinges and add stops. o When installed one door was installed opening wrong direction. Yes, they corrected it but left the old screw holes. Had to have filled, sanded and stained. * Cabinet doors were too close and hit one another when trying to close - had to be adjusted * Granite installer did not caulk several areas - had to request he return * Lots of wood fill in oak miter joints - Not acceptable by industry standards - paint grade yes oak NO * One trim piece never nailed to wall at lower portion * Drawers do not stay closed when pushed in. I had same design in past with NO problems. If you have no idea what you want you can use him. If you want quality and know what you want...find someone else to do the job. read more

I am a fan! These remodel projects should go as smoothly and accurately as mine did but that is not always the case. That is why I'm writing this review because my experience with our bathroom remodel went so flawlessly and with minimal to no delays. Matt Eso was great about writing down all details entailed in the project and conveying them to his construction team. On that subject: Marino, Sergio, Nestor, etc. are professionals that do not need hand-holding and are concerned about everything being done correctly and to our satisfaction. They are all as concerned as the customer about getting things right. Your fears about these types of projects will vanish. This is what we intuitively expect and it is possible to achieve. Great contractor. read more

Matt and his crew did a excellent job on our custom closet. They finished in good time and were neat and clean real pros. I would recommend them. read more

Worry free contractor!! Everything promised was delivered and more! I would highly recommend ESOTERIC WOODCRAFT. read more

After my review Matt contacted by text to let me know he was surprised about how I felt and wanted to "make it right". Brea Electric came right out and fixed a few little issues and did a great job. Matt also sent a tile guy to look at the shoddy tile job. This guy basically said the whole tile job would need to be redone and he would need to talk to Matt. The original tiler put the glass tile directly on wall, resulting in uneven and cloudy tiles. I never heard anything further from Matt. At no time did Matt come to my house to look or talk to me about tile. I would not recommend him as a general contractor, he won't take responsibility for the sub-contractors he hired. read more

Never even made it to the estimate! There were communication problems from the start (long story), they failed to show up at the agreed upon date/time to view the project, and when the missed appointment was brought to their attention it was several days before I heard a word. Even then I was left a message asking me to call them with information on the scope of work (which had previously been provided) - no apology offered for the missed appointment, no explanation ... There are too many contractors out there to even think about entering into a contract with a business that has this little respect and consideration for its potential customers! read more

I rarely post on Yelp unless I am moved to one extreme or the other I try to be equal opportunity. Today I am posting to rave about a new wall unit/Cabinets that went in my home office. I knew what I wanted and I reached out to Esoteric woodcraft in short order I had a design plan and executed a contract. Most of my contractor experiences are poor because they never live up to the contract and they generally would rather argue then correct poor workmanship so I generally am on edge to explain how they are not doing things to code etc. Esoteric came in with the highest quality product I wasn't even expecting the no slam hinges etc. team of installers are very mindful of their environment, I have wood floors I am always worried about, drop a nail and step on it and I have a permanent gift on my hands, they come in and install and are out of your way. I would only recommend Esoteric woodcraft for woodwork of the highest quality beyond expectations. read more

Our 30-year old kitchen just got a great update with Esoteric! Our custom kitchen cabinets needed some tender loving care (fresh paint, new boxes, new hinges, new hardware, etc.). We had our initial meeting with Matt last November and were immediately impressed with his thoroughness in the pre-planning process. He also recommended a great interior designer (Carolyn Beard with Finishing Touches) who helped guide us through our color options and "look." Other work included installation of new backsplash tile, installation of quartzite on our counter and island, removal of an old vent hood attached to our cabinets and installation of a new flue-type, and installation of a new sink. We were told the project would take three weeks and it did within one day! The workers showed up when they were scheduled to do so, were friendly and courteous, and cleaned up the work areas as best as possible. Gabino did a super job fabricating the quartzite! Matt was always responsive to any of our concerns and frequently stopped by to check the work was being done correctly. We will definitely use Matt on our next projects--bathroom updates. Virginia and Jim A. Fullerton read more

I would highly recommend Esoteric Woodcraft to anyone. They have built several cabinets in our home over the years. The most recent project was a beautiful vanity in our master bathroom. It's absolutely gorgeous and excellent quality. Our expectations were exceeded. Not only is their work top-notch, Matt Eso and his crew were wonderful to work with. They were extremely professional. We obtained several bids for this project. Esoteric Woodcraft's quote was the most economic and well-worth the investment. read more

My wife and I had just completed a whole house remodel top to bottom. We decided to turn a coat closet into a wine closet. A friend of ours told us about Matt and we contacted him to come over . Matt helped us with a design we had in mind with a few suggestions. Their crew came out to install it very professional and neat. We couldn't be more pleased with the result it looks awesome. We have some other projects in the future and will use Esoteric and Matt again. Thanks so much for the outstanding job. read more

My husband & I have just endured a very difficult home remodel (forced by a slab leak), but the highlight of our experience was working with Esoteric Woodcraft. Matt and his staff were professional, accommodating, on time & paid attention to the details. After putting up with contractors who did not show when promised, lagged behind in scheduling, made mistakes because of carelessness, and who did not clean up before leaving the job, Matt's team was a pleasure to work with. Our kitchen was restored, and we are very pleased with the outcome. We highly recommend Esoteric Woodcraft. read more

I'm a kitchen and bath designer in Orange County and have used Esoteric Woodcraft for many projects. They are a joy! They follow my designs, treat my clients with respect, and finish up in a professional manner. I nevert hesitate to recommend Esoteric Woodcraft. read more