Uncle Johnny, as he is known to my 6 & 4 years olds, is the rare artisan whose phone number one keeps for life. He's highly skilled, very friendly and simply a very nice person. When I first met Johnny he came to my home as a sub to hang some french doors. As I watched him work I know I had to get his number for subsequent projects. His attention to details and knowledge of fine woodworking is second to none. I know I drive people like him crazy with my OCD and demands for perfection but with Johnny I know I can relax. For each job we review the plans and details and he listens to my requests and requirements. He's great to bounce ideas off and he really works to accommodate me. Johnny works quickly and efficiently and he cleans up as if he were never there. In opinion, clean up after a job is more than a courtesy - it's part of the contract, exhibits respect and underscores his attention to detail. I also appreciate the fact that he thanks me for the opportunity each and every time he works on my home. I'd categorize Johnny as high-end with a very reasonable fee schedule. My only complaint is that he is too busy and I have to sometimes wait for him :) I'd be happy to talk to anyone about my experiences with Johnny. Feel free to ask him to put you touch with me. Thanks, Jindi read more

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After asking Johnny to do some work and repairs around our 1924 home, we were really happy with his work so we asked him to be the contractor for our kitchen & bath remodel. It was a full overhaul - trust me. I have to say first that Johnny and the guys he chooses to work with (especially Tomo the plumber, Dave the tile guy, and John the electrician) are all personable, fun to be around, and get things done. We were traveling abroad during the demo (walls taken down, stripped to studs, moving of plumbing, etc.) and Johnny kept us informed via email. With any old home, there were some unforeseen issues that he quickly and swiftly resolved. We really trusted his opinion and he was always upfront about costs. We added and made last minute changes along the way and Johnny kept the project rolling. He crafted the most beautiful teak vanity for the bathroom. Stunningly beautiful - the picture doesn't do it justice and everyone is always so blown away at the custom piece. Not to mention he made a gorgeous bar and recreated the old crown molding, windows, and baseboards around the house to keep the charm. We went modern with the materials and Johnny's work and recommendations created a seamless feel so that it doesn't seem out of place with the rest of the house. If you need something made out of wood, Johnny is the guy to do it. Most of all, we really enjoyed working with Johnny and the guys. We looked forward to coming home and seeing what work had progressed and chatting with them. They're all really good people. We already have another project in mind (isn't there always a house project looming?) and we will definitely ask Johnny to oversee it. read more

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Johnny really is an amazing craftsman and contractor...and he's a great person too! He's been helping us slowly renovate our 1920's craftsman piecemeal over the past year. The most recent job was the demolition and renovation of the bathroom. He and his team did a masterful job. I think the pictures speak for themselves! We've tremendously enjoy working with Johnny and having him around, we look forward to working with him in the future too. read more

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We recently added a walk in closet off of our master bedroom and Johnny helped us design and then built the closet organization system. This was amazing because it was completely customized to our needs but not at the high cost of your typical closet companies. I had a vision for what I wanted and Johnny was able to translate that into a beautiful built-in closet system that works. In addition, we work from home and were always around during construction, so it was a bonus that he was fun to have around and very respectful of our time and privacy. read more

Johnny's team was fun to work with and their quality of work was excellent! I appreciated their flexibility in adding onto our initial scope of work. From siding to fencing to framing, these guys can do it all. They made new wood seamlessly blend into our 110 year old home. I would highly recommend Johnny and his team for carpentry craftsmanship! read more

Johnny built a large deck with two sets of stairs, hand rails, custom bench seating,and hidden compartments for storage. I wanted to use fiberon for the deck and for economy, trex for the rails. Johnny combined the two materials for a beautiful finished product that kept my costs down. He was aware of the special requirements composits require to bolster the strength. But in the end, this is a deck with many fine details. I have worked with a number of carpenters, Johnny is a finish carpenter and cabinet maker and there is a big difference in the attention to the completed project. In addition, he built a smaller split level deck in the back that looked simple but required more than a little planning because of my existing cement slabs. read more

Johnny is a true craftsman with superb attention to detail and a skilled old world hand. Perhaps more importantly, he is a great guy to hang out with. Johnny and Brendan built a 10x11 studio for me in my backyard starting in August 2013, from the ground up. I gave him a simple plan downloaded from icreatables and they executed it superbly. Not only that, since they were a few days ahead of schedule (yes I said ahead of schedule), I threw in an additional unplanned project and had them cut out and install a new patio door. When that was done, I had them drywall. Although that may not be his favorite thing to do since building and woodworking is his trade, he still did it for me. I couldn't ask for a better builder and after all of this, friend. I will definitely call him for my next home remodeling project. He also referred me to a great electrician and good friend of his (John). I have already recommended him to friends, and highly recommend him to anyone. I would be more than happy to be a reference, just drop me a message and I will show you his work first hand. read more

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Johnny is first and foremost a craftsman. Frank, affordable, funny and trustworthy. He is a furniture maker by design and also a self-proclaimed "chippy." He was the prefect combination of traditional skill but modern materials and tools for our ambitious, but novice and thrifty kitchen remodel (which stretched out into the other rooms in the house as the contrast of what he had made look so nice made the other rooms shabby by comparison). Johnny oversaw his own carpentry as well as tile, appliance installation and elements of electrical and plumbing as he served as part GC and helpful guide to our project. He customized existing cupboards, demoed a wall, cased doors and windows and modified existing components of thresholds and hinges to make things work. He saw an old mirror lying around and he build the perfect frame for it and it now hangs proudly in the house. He proposed a functional bar, but gave us a gorgeous centerpiece of finished cherrywood with custom corbels. As he saw areas of potential improvement he provided the best option, the cheeper option and the consequences of both as well as doing nothing at all. Our job was in good hands and the result is beautiful, under budget and when faced with delays, was always communicated clearly and managed to. Click on my profile for photos of Johnny's work. read more

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Johnny has done some serious work on my condo. He did a great job, was timely and professional. I have recommended him to many friends and clients who all sing his praises now. He completely redid an old craftsman my friend had in North Park and upped the value considerably. read more

Amazing! Prompt service and great attention to detail. A true professional who knows his stuff. Recommended.

Unbelievably amazing! Johnny is 1st class all the way. I hired him to build a huge front counter for my office and he did a perfect job. He showed up every day and made my vision into a reality. I have to thank Yelp for the referral and the other users that rated him because he was fantastic. Our front desk, the counter top, and the tables all came out spectacular. If you want to hire someone who is dependable, friendly, and takes his craft seriously then you need not look any further. My hat goes off to you Johnny! You lived up to your reputation plus some. Thanks for being such a great "Chippie" (Irish for carpenter)! Here is to your success!!! read more

I was so impressed. I had Johnny replace the windows in my 1921 home, he did a fabulous job, kept the site clean and was so organized and efficient. I plan on hiring him again! Thanks Johnny! read more

Johnny is a true craftsman. He's extremely easy to work with and his pricing is very fair. He fabricated a large 13' butcher butcher block counter for our store and it came out wonderful. Thanks Jonny! read more

Johnny is just great. He made a very cool built-in kitchen bench for us, we love it. He even remembered to come back by weeks later to install a small piece of hardware that had not been available at the time the bench went in. I had totally forgotten, but he was all over it. I have several more projects in mind, and can't wait to work with him again! read more

Johnny put closet organizers in or office closer and master. Such an amazing job and stayed within our budget unlike all the big closet places in SD. He helped us to vision what we actually wanted and then executed it perfectly! He is completely trustworthy and got the work done FAST! The wood he uses is super sturdy and perfect for our closets!! He suggested painting it, but the wood is a nice color so we didnt even paint and still love it! read more

Johnny just completed renovation of a bathroom in my 1926 home. He and his co-workers, Tom Lennon and Steve Callahan did a fantastic job. I had water damage behind the old tile and Johnny et al demolished existing shower stall and replaced studs, replumbed and rewired and installed new tile, retextured the walls and completed the job in a timely and professional manner. Johnny also custom built a cabinet and is a talented carpenter. Steve and Tom were also great. They are all very honest and personable. I highly recommend Johnny and will certainly call him in the future if I need further construction/renovation services. read more

Johnny has been one of the best additions to our new home. He is truly talented, honest, and reliable. His talent has shown though with each project he has completed. His reliability has been proven every time with his impeccable professionalism and punctuality. And, his honesty has been undeniable right down to passing on discounts for supplies and materials he received to us. Johnny has been our go to guy for every project over the past year and we have been consistently pleased with the quality of his work. We have referred Johnny to friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and local businesses who are all equally as impressed with his skill set. Johnny's resume just from our home alone, includes the following: redesign and build custom closets for our master and guest bedrooms, install all (11) new windows and construct craftsman style window sills for each, replace all the door moldings, hinges and base boards throughout, install hardwood flooring throughout, cut out back wall and install French doors, install a new back door, resize and install a new front door and hardware, constructed new columns at front of house, built an addition to the back of the house for a new laundry room and is constructing a handrail and fence around our porch and yard. He is also rectifying my mistake by making handmade frames and mirrors with the huge surplus of reclaimed wood I recently purchased. Johnny has taken extreme care to complete over a dozen projects for us flawlessly and in record time. In addition Johnny also has recommended a plumber and electrician we have been equally impressed with and has thus created a great team to complete all of our projects. I have no doubt in his ability. He is extremely competent and I highly recommend Johnny without reservation. read more