I contacted Chris after interviewing several woodworkers for a custom buffet/cabinet (for an…read moreawkward space which needed to meet very specific criteria for storage space), and even starting the process with one of them which ultimately did not work out as I knew he was not fully understanding the project. I was left extremely frustrated as we had already purchased a beautiful piece of soapstone for it, and I finally found Chris. From start to finish he was communicative, worked with me to accomplish the design, discussed budget, provided a professional/digital design of the piece for me to view and approve and answered any questions or concerns I had, regardless of how menial. Chris had it handled through every step of the process and finished on time, on budget, and with a perfect install...no surprises. On top of that he is personable, and a complete pleasure to work with and our piece is stunning, with impeccable workmanship. This was a small project, only allowing to show a fraction of Chris's talents, yet he still worked with us. This is professionalism at its absolute finest, and a dying breed! The husband says I am picky with unrealistic expectations, Chris proved it can be done and I am looking forward to working with him again! Do not even hesitate to use Gold Splinter for your next project!

From the owner: We are a custom, creative woodworking resource for your home or business. We've built countless…read morescads of furniture, fixtures and cabinetry for homes and businesses in WNC and beyond.... and usually have a lot of fun doing it. We specialize in high-quality, well-designed built-in cabinetry and furniture, tailored to your needs and refined tastes.

We hired Forest Millwork to replace our cabinet in our kitchen and add a new island. This is one…read moreof the worst vendors with whom we have worked. During the sales process, they were great and creative, but once the contract was signed, their real face was reviled. They had staff attrition, the person we worked with during the pre-sales left, and they didn't bother to tell us. At that point, we should have terminated the agreement. - They completed a one month project in 4 months - The quality of the work was terrible. They didn't measure many things accurately; some cabinets were damaged when they were delivered, and some cabinets cracked before the project was even completed. - They promised to manage the project, and they did none of that - They ruined our hardwood floor and refused to fix it. - Leslie who ended up leading the project was rude to other vendors and us and not attentive to details at all (she didn't even come to see the completed product) When we started working with their team, we found out that every vendor they contracted with to complete the work had complaints about them. We chose to work with them because of the great review on Google and the pre-sales. Don't believe these positive reviews and stay away from this company.

Forest Millwork is a great design studio and group of designers. I had my kitchen designed,…read moreinstalled and completed here. I also recently ordered my new dry bar area. Love Forest Millwork and my designer Amanda!!

If I could give them a ZERO I would. WORST Cabinet maker/installer in NC! I paid $85,000 in June…read more2025 for custom cabinets. Was told delivery would be 6-8 weeks later. Cabinets were delivered 8 weeks late (16 -20 weeks after ordering. Which delayed the job 3-4 months. The cabinets were built wrong, had missing pieces, were damaged, rude installer, and when 1 package of the missing pieces arrived, the owner told me she wasn't going to have another installer come finish the job. I had to find and pay another installer to buy the raw material, sand it, stain it, cut it, and install it. It took me 11 months to have the job completed and paid an additional $8,000 to have the job completed. WORST Cabinet company EVER! DO NOT DO business with them, unless you want to get ripped off.

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We hired Art the owner of Envizion, to recreate some very unique kitchen cabinets, an entertainment…read morecenter and two bathroom vanities that we found on Pinterest. None of the projects were easy or conventional. Art and his partner Mike understood exactly what we wanted and manifested it to pure perfection. The kitchen cabinets we wanted, involved finding authentic barn wood. I thought I was going to have to go on a wild goose chase to find the material, but Art researched the barn wood and found a place that sourced top quality barn wood. The cabinets came out better than what I could have ever imagined, and the quality is beyond top notch. The entertainment system involved a complicated sliding track to hide the TV when not in use. Everyone that comes and sees it is beyond amazed at how absolutely stunning and functional it is. We also had them build 2 walnut bathroom vanities. The quality of the wood was incredibly important. Art and Mike searched high and low for the perfect wood, and found it. Art and Mike are total perfectionists with an incredible eye for detail. They are laid back, and never get ruffled even when they are faced with difficult engineering problems. Their positivity and calming demeanor make them so relaxing and easy to deal with. Yet, at the same time, they are nothing but professional. We shopped around before choosing them and were amazed how competitively priced they are. I could go on and on about how truly outstanding their work is. Bottom line is, I would recommend them in a heart beat for any custom wood work. The result is truly a work of art (no pun intended).

From the owner: At Envizion Custom Cabinetry, we design and build fully custom cabinets. We are passionate about…read moredelivering an exceptional remodeling experience. When you hire us, you are hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. * From the initial design process to construction completion, we consider ourselves humble guests in your home, and as such respect your personal privacy and space. * We apply the most innovative and cutting edge designs in today's home remodeling market. You can rely on our professional team to make recommendations that fit your taste and style but always give you the final word.

I wish I had seen the earlier Yelp review about the Packard designer delaying a project…read moreunreasonably, because the same thing happened to me. I was hoping to use a local cabinet company. After several visits to my home to measure (one 2 hours long!), sharing my inspiration pics, a zoom call, and repeated promises that a design and quote would be "any day now", and "next week" and "soon", I got ....Nothing! Not a text, not an email, not a call. Nothing. When I finally reached out after 4 weeks of silence, the designer apologized and said that if I wanted to proceed with them, I would be "made a priority". Highly unlikely after they had already wasted 2 full months of my time with their false promises. They were very unprofessional and I am sorry I ever called them.

called for a measure over six weeks ago. waited three weeks went in and nothing had been even…read morestarted. now six weeks and 20 week wait for cabinets! we are going to another place that vacuous business!!

Ray is the most honest and reliable contractor I have ever worked with. His work is excellent and…read morehe give ample options at different price points for a project. He is communicative about timeline to completion. He has worked on my basement, bathroom, porch, and yard. Was amazingly helpful after Helene. I literally won't use anyone but him or people he contracts with for work outside his scope.

We had Ray re insulate our Attic. Rays quote was in line with the other quotes I received, who…read morewere actually Duke Energy Contractors that did insulation exclusively! However Ray was willing to do more than blow insulation in to make sure our home would be warm and efficient! He took out all the old insulation, sealed up all holes and cracks that air would blow through. He installed covers over the light and installed baffles to keep the house regulated and not sweating! The others were only willing to blow on top of the pre existing old insulation! Ray was in and out in a few days! I trusted him enough to leave him a key to the house if he needed anything. I was glad to give the business to a veteran as well as Ray! I will be using Ray and One Shot Contracting for projects in the future! I wouldn't recommend anyone else!