Omar built a great custom shoe shelf for me! I had no idea what I was doing and contacted various…read morecarpenters with a vague description of what I wanted for our entrance area, and Omar was a fantastic partner through it all. We went back and forth a lot (due to my infinite questions and indecision), but he was patient and responsive with updating renderings and timelines. Prices were fair, and I'm glad I have a contact for future projects now!

Super high quality, professional work. We had all of our 20 year old kitchen drawer glides replaced…read morewith high quality Blum soft-close glides. We couldn't be happier with the result or working with Kitchen Solutions. Highly recommend!

We can't recommend Keith enough! In fact, we're hoping he's available for another project! We gave…read morehim an idea of what we were looking for: a mid century-like wall hung cabinet and shelf. He executed it to perfection! We couldn't be happier with the work that he did.The cabinet has built in shelves and allows us to place whatever sliding doors we wanted. It fits in exactly between our integrated fridge and wall. He also installed everything for us. Keith is a professional, and a really nice guy to work with!

After 20 years of service, our family birdhouse (which is a replica of our actual house) weathered…read moreand deteriorated such that we had to replace it. But who do I get to build a large-scale, well-crafted, custom-built, weather-resistant birdhouse!? I found Keith Aderholdt Wood Working and based on his fabulous reviews, gave him a call. What a great guy! He came over to look at the old birdhouse and agreed to take on the project. He kept me updated during the design and construction process and delivered a beautiful result that very closely resembles our home. Keith is a very nice, engaged and professional craftsman who delivers wonderful results. I give him my highest recommendation!

Just could never get them to respond after repeatedly answering their questions about my project…read more Clear they weren't interested. I asked them if I should move on and still wouldn't receive a "yes, we're too busy" or "your job isn't big enough". It's a shame because I was willing to pay a premium and add additional projects to make this worthwhile. But we never got to that point due to their lack of response.

James was very generous with his time, explaining to me the many aspects of the project I'm…read morecontemplating. He came out to my condo and walked me through all it will entail. This consultation was priceless, to me. It gave me a lot to consider.

This is my very first Yelp review, and I truly felt this business deserved an excellent one. All…read morethe positive reviews you see are absolutely accurate. Professionalism: The team at Your Carpenter Friend was professional, meticulous, and clean, and they did an excellent job repairing dry rot around our home. They were so good that we've already recommended them to a couple of friends, and I hope they get the opportunity to work with them as well. Licensed: Yes Pricing: Pricing was reasonable and on par with other vendors we considered. Recommendation: Yes--100% recommend them. We plan to hire them again next year for additional work in the spring/summer, and I'll be happy to update this review then. Skill: They are truly skilled carpenters (Brendan, Zach, and Sam), which feels rare these days. While I don't do woodworking myself, I can certainly recognize and appreciate quality craftsmanship. In several areas, Zach and Sam came up with creative solutions to ensure water would not sit on the wood. They also discovered additional dry rot during the project and always consulted with us and obtained approval before proceeding. They worked non-stop--even in the cold! Work: I initially contacted Brendan for a mix of handyman work along with exterior dry rot repairs. He was honest and upfront about what could realistically be done during the dry season, so we decided to focus solely on the dry rot repairs. As it turned out, Brendan is a former termite inspector--perfect for anyone needing dry rot repair. They worked at our home for 3 days. There was one small area that wasn't painted on one side; once we brought it to his attention, Brendan came back the very next day to fix it. Their goal is clearly to make the customer happy, within reason. BTW -- he also does decks. Thank you, Brendan & Team!

Your Carpenter Friend repaired an area of dry rot on a 2nd-story roof overhang at my house in…read moreNovember. My experience with Brendan and his crew was consistently positive. Brendan came out to assess the project and provided a fair and detailed estimate within two days. He answered my questions clearly and honestly, and didn't try to upsell me on other potential work that I didn't ask for. Once I accepted his estimate, he scheduled the job in a very timely manner. He and his guys completed the job on schedule and on budget, which sadly seems like a rarity these days. I greatly appreciate Brendan's communication style and professionalism, as well as the high quality of the work he performed. I am planning another home exterior project next spring and would not hesitate to use this company for the carpentry work.

We had a great experience with Ilya and his team at Status Wood. We had a very large built in…read morebookshelf made. I was nervous taking on a large project as a new homeowner. Ilya made me comfortable with the process and was quick and responsive to all my questions. He gave me pricing options to stay within my budget. The project was complete within a few weeks. The finished product is beautiful.

Let me start by saying that StatusWood does very nice work and Ilya is a very nice guy. But the…read morepricing here is ridiculous, and the communication and timelines are pretty bad. We never knew where the status of our project was (Status: the irony). We had to constantly check in and drive the process. Even got our "finished" product for our thousands spent and it wasn't even finished.

Hi - John is amazing! We have had 2 pieces of furniture custom made by him - and 5 years later…read morethey are standing up to the test of time for usage -- and overall coolness. He's a great guy to work with - promise he will make you laugh as well as providing amazing furniture. And the furniture is really amazing.

John is an artist and a delight to work with. We were fortunate to have previously benefited from…read morehis work on one of the staircases on our building and when it came time to do our own entrance/porch, we knew where to turn. Even though he's clearly better suited to be making amazing works of art, he took on our seemingly straightforward porch rebuild. Fortunately, his GC skills are as top-notch as his wood sculpting; there were more than a few complications on our project and he was communicative and solved each problem with aplomb. We also wanted a gate for our stairs and he delivered a beautifully crafted piece (see pic). Hope we get the chance to work with John again!

John built a bench seat with storage into our bay window and we're very happy with the end result…read more When he first arrived to discuss the project, he patiently looked at my sketches and ideas and offered very practical suggestions. During the build, he was conscientious of our space, and occasionally stopped to offer his thoughts or get our opinions on how to proceed. He finished early and cleaned everything up nicely. John is resourceful, polite, and friendly. We'll happily call him for future projects.

John is an outstanding problem solver and does top quality work! I hired John for two projects. The…read morefirst repairing 6 original double-hung windows (some dating back to 1928), where the sash cords needed to be replaced and reattached to the lead counterweights so the windows would open and close easily. The second renovating some exterior wood trim of our Tudor-style home. For this second project, we discussed several approaches for completing the renovation, talking through the pros and cons of each. I was impressed with John's knowledge and his pragmatic approach. Highly recommended! I'm sure I will hire him again.

I reached out to Erik after an internet search to build a couple cabinet doors for my home and…read morebefore I knew it he had given me competitive bigs on rebuilding my kitchen and 160' redwood fence in my back yard. He and his crew arrived Friday, demo'd my old fence, and quickly got cracking on building me a new one. They went to multiple vendors to get me the best price on lumber. They were fast, courteous, and did a great job overcoming all sorts of hurdles including working around water mains and giant tree roots. Erik is a very knowledgable guy and takes a lot of pride in his work. If something didn't go exactly as he planned, he was quick to solve the problem and keep at it until it met his satisfaction. He rolled with all of my requests and was very patient in addressing my questions. Although specializing in cabinetry, it sounds as though Erik and his crew do just about everything from foundation work to painting and general construction. I highly recommend giving them a call. I'm looking forward to having Erik back for a bunch of work around the property.

Erik is an amazing carpenter and contractor it's too bad he moved to Northern California so I can't…read morehave him do some more work to my house. Truly a gifted individual and delivers high quality and impeccable detail and design. Can't recommend him enough!