The man knows his way around a slab of wood. Perhaps he was a beaver or a woodpecker in a past life. We approached Ryan to make a walnut trestle table for our dining room, and it is freaking gorgeous. He was professional, collaborative with regards to design, and was able to stick to a reasonable schedule despite the madness of a global pandemic. I can't wait to watch our daughter slowly destroy it over the next 20 years. All hail the Prince of Planing! The sultan of Sanding! The Justiciar or Joinery! read more

While Rydawell is good at cabinetry (they get 1 star for that), their foray into building out camper vans (i.e. Sprinter) has resulted in an extremely poor experience for me on the mechanical and quality elements. Not only did the build out take forever (7 months), but since picking up my van on my first/second use, I have had roof leaks because they didn't install the "C" gaskets right for the AC unit, I experienced multiple leaks in the pressurized plumbing system (see pictures below) which caused wood damage to the cabinetry due to poor PEX seals, I still have no relief from the misbehaving (and Rydawell recommended) Ecoflow electrical system, I discovered they failed to insulate the sliding door, they actually plumbed the gray water lines into the BOTTOM of the gray water tank using the same penetration point as the drain (this caused water to back up into the shower pan when using the sinks (not to mention it would fail completely in freezing weather) and I discovered that the Rixen heating system was installed against manufacturer recommendations (to name just some of the issues). This has caused me thousands of dollars to get repaired (so far) at another (competent) van builder. While his hourly rate may seem cheaper, it takes him much longer to accomplish work items. As an example, his quote to install a 2nd battery (which he was supposed to have left room for) was twice as long as I was able to get it done elsewhere by professional van builders. read more

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Very helpful, very professional. I had a small job that I needed quoted out and they were very professional in helping me get to the right place. When I have a larger job, they are the ones I will be reaching out to first. Thanks Ryan! read more

I found Ryan through a Google search and am so glad I did. I inquired about him building a platform bed with drawers for my daughter's room and he responded quickly. We iterated a few times on the general concept, then he came to look at the space, finalize measurements, talk about wood types, and then he finalized the price on the spot. We loved the bed so much that we asked him to also built a built-in credenza for our entryway. Again, the process of measuring, designing, and pricing it took just a few iterations, and a few weeks later, we had a beautiful credenza installed! I can't say enough about working with Ryan. He does really high quality work, is a great communicator, and sets and meets timelines. I am already looking around thinking about other projects we could use him for! read more

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We contacted Ryan to build a solid walnut dining table and bench. We'd been looking for awhile, and just couldn't find what we wanted pre-made. Ryan's online portfolio really impressed us, and the other reviews here made it an easy choice. Ryan was a pleasure to work with! He shows great care and pride in what he builds - he even requested to see the space where the table would go to make sure what we had in mind was a good fit for the space. He also invited us to his shop when the table was almost done to help select the finish. The table and bench turned out beautiful! And he gave us great tips on caring for the wood. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a custom build - he does a lot of commercial projects too and it's easy to see why. If we have another project in the future we'll definitely turn immediately to Ryan. read more

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Ryan came recommended from a fellow woodworker in the Seattle area and spent roughly a year and a half working with us to build out our design for a media center. Now I know what you're thinking..."A year and a half? What did they do? Did they build some kinda track that allows a TV to slide out from behind custom bookshelf and slide into a matching media console, or something?" Yep. Actually, that's exactly what we did. The year and a half epic journey involved figuring out how to run the cables to and from the AV receiver, altering the design to accommodate speaker changes, and learning how to mount the TV to the custom panel that Ryan designed. To say Ryan was flexible would be an understatement. He was accommodating, his work top notch, and the final product fantastic. read more

I looked all over the internet and local shops around Seattle for a woodworker to finish a slab of wood I purchased and transform it into a dining table. I decided to go with Ryan and his company to finish my dining table and I couldn't be happier! He was very professional, did great work, was quick and very easy to communicate with. Most places quote you a certain figure, then ad all these 'unforeseen cost' at the end. Ryan kept true to his quote and over delivered a great table in the end! I highly recommend him for any work-working project you have! read more

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We hired Ryan for a custom-built wooden island-table for our kitchen remodel. We needed a custom design to fit our 12ft x 30in butcher's block and Ryan did an amazing job! He built us a beautiful table out of maple, craftsmanship is superb, high quality, very sturdy. Ryan was excellent in communication, delivered on time as promised. We highly recommend him for your woodworking needs! read more

Ryan built a custom wood crate for me, and throughout the entire process, he was really great to work with. He was very collaborative and open to my ideas, and was quick to suggest ways to improve the plan I had sketched out beforehand. Overall, I walked away with a high quality product, and an equally quality experience. I would go back to Ryan with another project, and suggest him to others. read more

Update on our finished custom table-- there aren't enough stars to rate Ryan's professionalism and beautiful work! We were able to get our wood slab dried in a kiln and Ryan went right to work on it as soon as it was finished. For a charge, he even picked the wood up from the kiln which saved our office a lot of time and it was especially appreciated for him to go the extra mile (no pun intended). Once he began working on the project, he was in constant communication-- sending me updates AND pictures the entire way! Considering this was such a custom project with such a unique piece of wood, this definitely put my mind to ease. Once the table was finished, he sent me pictures and when I showed the office, everyone's jaws dropped! It looked beautiful! Continuing on both his thoroughness and professionalism, Ryan asked me to meet him and our table-leg welder to see the piece and go over the next steps. Seeing the table top in person was even better than pictures, and I couldn't take my hands off of it-- it was so smooth! He did an amazing job finishing it so that it maintained its natural-wood appearance, but was safe and protected against the expected wear that it will receive as a conference table. He very meticulously went over the next steps and the expectations of the wooden table, as well as clarified what I thought the final project should look like. I appreciated this very much because we were able to walk through the entire process and I was able to voice my opinion while he contributed his expertise and recommendations. All in all, I cannot recommend Ryan more strongly to anyone looking for custom wood work. I can say with 100% confidence that any wood working needs we have in the future will be directly sent to Ryan. Thank you again Rydawell! read more

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When looking for a workshop that would be capable of building a bed frame for my camper conversion and upcoming road trip, I stumbled upon Ryan by doing a quick Google search of nearby businesses. I was hesitant to approach someone who clearly showed capability working on more high-end projects than the simple bed platform I needed, but reached out anyway. Ryan turned out to be a pleasure to work with. When we first met to discuss the project, Ryan was friendly and asked plenty of questions to fully understand not just what I wanted him to build, but also the exact usage the platform would get. He was professional and got to know me alongside the project, even in the brief amount of time we had to discuss it. He was comfortable making suggestions that I had not considered, and politely telling me when my ideas were not feasible. Ryan took the limited space that I had to work with and made the absolute most out of it, crafting a bed platform that was not only sturdy and functional, but nice to look at. After testing it out, I feel confident that the platform is going to be one of the more pleasant parts of my upcoming travels. On top of that, its quality really pulls the look of my vehicle interior together, making it something I'm eager to show to others. Ryan's flexibility, professionalism, and friendliness make him an ideal candidate for any projects that you need done. He has my full endorsement and--assuming my road trip doesn't bankrupt me--my repeat business if I ever need any quality woodworking done in the future. read more

Ryan helped out on the design and building of an office desk for my electrical company. Ryan was very thorough on asking questions about storage, usage, space constraints, and the overall design. He sent over an estimate with a rough sketch of the design we talked about and I accepted his proposal. It took just over two weeks to complete the project and I couldn't be happier with the result. Ryan delivered and installed the desk himself in my office, something that seems to be rare with woodworkers. He completed all adjustments and offered to return if anything did not work in the future. I appreciate his quick response to my original email and his timely manner to complete the project. I plan on using RYDAWELL WOODWORKS for future projects and will recommend him to my clients. read more

No need to look any further than Rydawell Woodworks in West Seattle for your custom cabinet design and installation. Owner Ryan designed, architected and crafted a beautiful walnut cabinet for our fireplace alcove. Ryan paid impeccable attention to detail in addressing our requirements to house our multi-media entertainment components and display a treasured vase and heirloom crystal punch bowl. Ryan is an experienced professional in a trade requiring a high degree of skill who knows how to architect function and flexibility. The grain of the walnut drawer front complements the flowing grain of the granite fireplace and the 8" drawer provides ample storage for the bundles of charger cords, cameras, and miscellaneous remote controls. The granite counter provides a beautiful place for a laptop or a tray of delicious appetizers and drinks. The lower adjustable walnut shelves provide flexibility for our multi-media components. An alcove highlights the display items on the adjustable upper glass shelves. Ryan and Chad designed and installed a flexible lower cabinet back to provide a flexible system for managing the numerous cables and electrical cords for the multi-media system.Needless to say, I have struggled with cable and extension cord mania too many times in my lifetime. Ryan and Chad are highly skilled professionals, reliable, friendly, and are a pleasure to work with. Give Rydawell Woodworks a try, you will be very pleased with the results. read more

A few weeks ago we had Ryan refinish our 1980's cabinets and we love the results. The work was done quickly and the results were exceptional. He met the deadlines he set and we couldn't be happier. read more

Ryan is a true craftsman! He was very responsive to any questions I had while he had my van, and kept a detailed log of what specific things he worked on and time spent on specific aspects of the build. I'm grateful that he was willing to work with me as my van was to tall to fit in his shop (I rented a parking space outside his shop so he could work on it outside) and his willingness to work on my partial build out. The wood work is above and beyond, I couldn't recommend working with Ryan more! It was a true pleasure. read more

Ryan did a great job for us. He was very communicative, laid out a plan and was very receptive to our ideas. High-quality work. Highly recommended and a really good guy. read more

Ryan built two built-in bookshelves for us and they are just perfect! I got quotes from two places that specialize in bookshelves, but they would only do 12-in shelves and were asking quite a bit more money. Ryan looked at the natural inset of the walls where we wanted the shelves and custom built them to be 16-inches deep--and they are beautiful. He is also a great person to work with and I look forward to asking him to help us with projects in the future. read more

Ryan designed and built us a media cabinet and bookshelf for a Craftsman house, and we had a wonderful experience working with him. He took care to match the style of the rest of the house and make sure the proportions worked both visually and to accommodate the various things we were going to store. He did meticulous work and was patient in answering my questions and in tweaking the design, and was very realistic about the time frame to complete the work. read more

I have been using Ryan's incredible woodworking and design skills for the last year. My first project with him was a bookshelf with built-in bar area. He worked with me on specs, design, functionality and even did a site visit to ensure that the location within my apartment would work with his design. I was able to specify what kind of wood (up-cycled), stain, finish and hardware. He also sent me a digital representation of what it would look like, which helped reassure me that we were on the same page. The final product is simple, rustic and amazing. It's the central focus of my living room and is very functional. For my second project, Ryan took an old table I bought and rebuilt a base for it, based on my design "wants." Once again we discussed the design, finish and specs. He provided me with a digital rendering and we were off! A plus to this project was that he was able to take the old legs, which had a lot of character and use them for a bench. Final product: Amazing! He is reasonably priced and provides great products. What makes him stand out is his innovation and attention to details. I love that what I dream up in my head can be made a reality by Ryan. He truly stands out and apart from the other people in the industry. read more

I've worked with a lot of woodworkers over the years, and Ryan from Rydawell is easily the most pleasant, seamless and professional experience I've had by leaps and bounds. The level of craftsmanship is unreal. The communication was never strained. Last minute changes to our design were made on the fly. Our deadline was met with time to spare. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

We got a tree house built by this company in our big garden for our kids . Just one word- Wonderful! The work they did was the best I've ever seen in any company- it was done in a very short time, and the house is quite strong and sturdy. My kids are loving it so much. They further painted it with such beautiful colors matching my kids' needs. It actually made me nostalgic, making my childhood to come out. The team was very responsive and worked with coordination and cooperation. Keep it up folks! read more

If you are looking for a carpenter or woodworking craftsman look no further than Rydawell Woodworks. Working in design build architecture my standards are high and requests are specific. Working on a TI project with some very design centric installations and interviewing various sub-contractors for the work we landed on using Rydawell and couldn't be more pleased. Some of the projects were very complicated and required several sizable re-designs which collaborating with Rydawell lent to better results that initially conceived. Not only did they do exceptional work that was fairly priced, and delivered on time, Ryan and Chad were pleasures to work with. After the more complicated projects were complete there were still other odds & end that we required work done on that were out of scope. From baseboards, to finished platforms, light framing, and hanging doors they became our go-to carpenter and at every turn did great work with a smile. We will not only continue to use them for almost anything we need for future projects, we will recommend them to anyone who asks for the best carpenter in town. read more

After having a bad experience with another furniture repair business we gave Ryan a try. He did a great job repairing our bed and piano stool. read more