This is our 4th project with Steve. We were sold on him with our first project. It was a 15' entertainment center that turned out better than we had ever hoped for. We were so pleased with the entertainment center that we had him build a 9' buffet with 4 floating shelves. Again, we couldn't be happier. The third project was on a smaller scale. It was a shiplap wall with a 10' shelf. Although a smaller project he tackled it in the same way he does every job - with precision to detail on every aspect. Our last project was a 10' wall with lower cabinets as well as 2' upper cabinets on the left and right leaving area in the middle to accommodate a large tv. Steve is a true craftsman that is proficient in his skills and gives 100% to each job. We highly recommend Steve. read more

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This was our SECOND project with Steve and we are even happier this time, if that's possible! This project - different house - was an even more challenging bookcase than the first one, and Steve did an exemplary job. With this guy, his attention to detail and quality of workmanship are top notch. He had to figure out how to how to make the six tall shelf sections (12-1/2' high sloping down to 8') follow an unevenly sloping ceiling while dealing with a wall surface (13-1/2' long) that was not necessarily flat or square. But he did it, and from the pictures you can see that he did it with beauty and style! If you have an easy or difficult job, Steve will make sure it's done well and done right. We would never call anyone else. read more

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Thank you, Steve, for another successful collaboration with our custom built bookshelves! This is our second project with Steve, and we couldn't be more grateful to have found him and his exceptional craftsmanship. What truly sets Steve apart is the meticulous attention to detail he brings to every aspect of the project. He dedicates as much time as needed to ensure the final product meets -- and often exceeds -- our expectations. Steve offers thoughtful suggestions and creative design ideas that elevate the overall outcome. His work is truly one of a kind. If you're looking for high-quality finishes, expert design, and a reliable professional, Steve is your person! read more

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Decided to use a true woodworker to install a custom designed and built 25' cabinet and shelf wall unit. Could not be happier with how Steve met with us to gather information about our project and then how he designed and hand built our project. Steve is very knowledgeable, informative, patient and extremely detailed. As all the other Yelp reviews indicate, his workmanship and customer service approach is extraordinary. Very happy with Steve's Wood Working and recommend Steve for all your woodworking projects. read more

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Second review I have written for Steve. The first review was back in 2018, and you should still be able to find it here. This review (Dec. 2023) is for a complete laundry room cabinet build, Office built-in, and Vertical Shiplap accent wall. I can not express how professional and honest Steve is. He is one of the only professionals in the industry who does not work on multiple projects simultaneously. He shows up on time every day and he will always stick to the projected deadline. The quality of his work is just as exceptional as the last project he did for me. If you are looking for quality work then Steve is your guy, trust me, you can always find cheaper but the final product speaks for itself. read more

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Steve is a genuine craftsman. He hard-working, enormously skilled, and impeccably honest. He'll do what he says, do it on time, and do it with excellence. As you can see from the pictures, his work speaks for itself, and he stands by it. read more

I found Steve on Yelp and was impressed with the reviews he received. Steve was very informative and responsive through this entire project. He was prompt and always left everything neat and clean. Most importantly- Steve is a masterful craftsman. He pays close attention to detail, and was dedicated to making this project perfect for us. And in that he succeeded. Wow- I can't say enough about how much we love our entertainment center. Thank you Steve! read more

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Was looking for a custom cabinet carpenter with a style I liked, and with a style I can adjust to our home. We didn't fit the traditional/classic style Steve normally does. We asked him to lean more mid century modern/modern and reduce the decorative styling he normally does. This is what he came up with. We also asked him to accommodate the electronics we wanted to put in the cabinets and or shelves. I want to thank Steve for the work he put in. He was in constant communications and helped every step of the way. Since this involved electrical and painters, Steve already had a network or people he worked with to help the job go smoothly. I had a good experience with David (electrical) and Ivan (painter) for both those crafts. They cleaned up each day and they were good at their craft. I definitely recommend Steve for any custom cabinet work you are looking for. read more

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All of Steve's 5 star reviews are well deserved. I found him on Yelp and I'm glad I did! He did an amazing job on my entertainment center and was personable and professional during the entire project. Have a look at the photos on Yelp and judge for yourself. read more

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My husband and I live in Costa Mesa, and were looking to have an entertainment center built-in. I came upon Steve's Yelp page. Steve came over and explained what he would suggest for our built ins and provided a very fair estimate. We moved forward with Steve because we felt that he was honest and his vision matched the aesthetic we were going for Steve is a true craftsman, and knows his stuff. The quality of his work is superior to other wood workers we interviewed to create our entertainment built ins. Steve is punctual, respectful and walks you through the process of creating built-ins. While he constructed the built-ins he sent us progress pictures of the work, which I loved. When installing he keeps the space clean and really takes time to explain the process to you. It was such a pleasure meeting his daughter Sarah that installs with him. All in all I cannot say enough great things about Steve. We are beyond happy with our entertainment built-ins! read more

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I had a pretty challenging project and Steve went above and beyond my expectations. He was really great to work with, is a great communicator, and is trustworthy. He really listened to my input and with his knowledge and expertise made my beautiful entertainment center truly custom. I will include before and after pictures but just to give a little background info... I did not like the current wall and cabinets in the house I had just bought. The space for the TV was very small and all the way to the side. I have a see-through fireplace and I had a fireplace contractor convert it to a single sided fireplace and closed off this side and remove the old cabinets. This left me with a very awkward wall and a window on the right that really constrained the possible cabinet designs. I spent hours coming up with ideas even before I called Steve. After a very detailed and productive consult, we had a plan in place. Steve was pretty busy at the time so after the initial consultation, it took a couple months before he could even start on my project. The wait was worth it though. Once he started it took about 3 weeks to make the cabinets and a few days to install them. I would recommend Steve to anyone. Feel free to message me with any questions about working with Steve. read more

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I found Steve through his excellent ratings on Yelp, and asked him to build a custom wall unit with bench seats for our upstairs loft area, and two bookshelves for the alcoves under the stairs. From start to finish, Steve and his daughter Sarah was friendly, professional, and so detailed with their work! The unit turned out exactly as we wanted, and as the other reviewers mentioned, he was always so good about communication regarding the stages of his work. He only takes one job at a time, so you can be sure to get his full attention. During install, he was so good about letting us know when he's there, and also when he locks up and leaves. He leaves the work area SO clean, you wouldn't believe he's been sanding and cutting wood! Steve is incredibly hard working and pays attention to every detail, my husband and I are pretty easy going so we left him to it, and he was able to design and build something beautiful, functional and perfect for our space. He recommended a painter, Ivan Balvenada, to us and Ivan was also very detailed in his process, and the painted units turned out beautifully. The whole process from building, install and painting is not fast- however you get what you pay for, and it's worth the wait and patience. I highly recommend Steve for any woodworking you may want to do! He is an all around great guy and a master of his craft. I'll let the photos speak for itself! read more

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Ivan Balvaneda and his wife completed the painting and staining of Steve's built-in last week. We were very pleased with the high attention to detail and quality of the paint job. We would highly recommend them in addition to Steve. Attached is a photo of the final work. read more

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Steve was fantastic! Highly recommend! Came over to our house and figured out the bookcase design to perfectly fit our needs. He was even willing to keep within our tight budget. Then he sent progress photos as he created the bookcases to make sure we were in the loop. Installation was very clean (no sawdust all over my living room) and Steve was more than willing to answer any of my questions. He also took the time to perfectly fit the baseboards to our old crooked floors and hearth. I CAN'T BE HAPPIER WITH THEM! Thank you so much Steve! read more

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We knew after our first consultation meeting with Steve, he was the real deal. We showed him pictures we had found online of what we wanted and he told us exactly how he could do it and offered suggestions of variations to consider as we made our final decisions. He was so knowledgeable and thoroughly reviewed everything with us to be sure he delivered what we wanted. He takes great pride in his work and every detail shows. His work is impeccable. It took a while to get his painter in to complete the project, but he too was professional, provided explanation and detailed oriented in his work. We are absolutely happy with our finished project. read more

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I already posted on how amazing Steve's cabinetry work was...but I felt the need to also comment on the quality of the paint that Ivan Balvaneda sprayed onto my furniture/cabinets. I've had a quite a few built-ins done over the years and have always had folks come out and paint. NEVER in my life have a seen such attention to detail and pride of workmanship!! The paint is like glass smooth and I will ALWAYS use Ivan going forward. It was a little bit more expensive than I'm used to but after seeing the multi-step process which eventually ended up in perfection, I totally get it. This is absolutely a case of "you get what you pay for". :) Super happy customer!! read more

We just had Steve build us a built in, and it was yet another example of Steve's first rate quality work. This is now the 3rd project we hired Steve for and he continues to over deliver with his splendid work and attention to detail. Here's a view of the work....pending the painter coming by soon. read more

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Steve us a super professional and did beautiful work on our entertainment center. It is flawless! He was very friendly, professional and transparent with the costs. Although I had sticker shock at first, Steve was helpful in explaining how much prices have risen during Covid. Ivan the painter who works with Steve was equally as professional and a master at furniture painting. I would highly recommend both of them to anyone looking for a beautiful and quality piece of furniture for their forever home. read more

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When looking for someone to help you with interior cabinets. Look no further. If your looking for excellent craftsmanship and the best customer service. This is your guy. Most cabinet builders out there are just churning out fast fabricated garbage, they don't show up, or you get zero customer service. Not Steve. This is custom and quality like no other. He will discuss everything with you over the phone, but be prepared to possibly be wait listed for his work. He has people lined up for his services.... initially that intimidated me, but we met up to discuss the project and we decided to wait for Steve. It was worth the wait. We are 100% satisfied and happy with the results. Steve will discuss, design, build, deliver, and install the project to your house from start to finish. He asks a lot of questions to make sure there is no breakdown in the process. You want that kind of service when it comes to something that will be in your house for years and years to come. Other companies I've used will just have a install crew come in, and they have no clue what's going on. If you have any questions about our project or experience. Feel free to message me direct over yelp. read more

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Steve did a wonderful job at taking our ideas and making them a reality. We had two awkward nook areas in a room because of the back of a fireplace. We asked Steve to match the cabinet face with other cabinets in the house - which he did a spot on job! He also provided many great suggestions for the functionality based on his experience. Very happy with the outcome - just wish we did it sooner! read more

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Steve recently installed a built in bookcase in my living room. I received two other estimates before deciding to go with Steve. And although the other estimates were a bit cheaper, I am so glad I decided on Steve for the job. He is a true professional and craftsman which was clear in our first meeting. He is very detail-oriented and walked me through my options and the process so I knew what to expect. And the bookcase is beautiful and exactly what I wanted. I am a very happy customer. I would definitely recommend Steve for any custom bookcases or entertainment centers. read more

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As soon as I saw pictures of Steve's work here on Yelp, I knew I wanted him to build me a wall unit. I contacted him and he responded very quickly, and when he came over to talk about the project, he was professional, knowledgeable, and put me at ease right away. I knew my project was in good hands! His workmanship is truly incredible. he talked me through his ideas and explained what he was doing and kept me in the loop the whole time. His painter Ivan was wonderful too. the paint finish is impeccable! Ivan and his wife were very friendly and professional. I highly, highly recommend both Steve and Ivan. i am so happy with my wall unit and will definitely do another project with them in the future! read more

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Steve does an amazing job and is a very skilled and detailed woodworker. He is very detailed in his work and takes a TON of pride in what he does. Steve is one of the most pleasant people I have worked with in a long time. He is VERY good with communication and wants to make sure every detail of the job is completed. I was so thrilled at how my entertainment center turned out. It just changed my entire room. Thank you Steve! read more

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If you need cabinets, you must have Steve build them. He is reliable, kind, meticulous and will communicate well regarding the status of your project. His work is perfection. We were updated regularly with photos of our cabinets in progress and when we should expect installation. He also had electricians and painters scheduled for us and they were also the nicest guys to work with. We are so pleased with this whole experience. And we absolutely love our cabinets that will finally get us all organized! read more

We were looking to install a built in cabinet wall in our living room. I found Steve on Yelp and he was very responsive. Steve provides you front clear communication and his work product is phenomenal. You get what you pay for. I highly recommend Steve to anyone that is looking to make an investment in their home with custom cabinetry. He also referred us to a painter that did a fantastic job. Highly highly recommend!!! read more

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Steve does amazing work. He designed a cabinet and bookcase for my family room. Truly custom built. He has gray skills. He went above and beyond to make sure that my new TV, mount and sound bar would fit. He communicated updates and timelines so I never wondered what was going on. His painter Ivan finished the cabinets with a lacquer finish. It's truly beautiful! read more

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My home is over 46 years old and in desperate need of updates to the kitchen and laundry room cabinets and drawers. Based on positive Yelp reviews, I contacted Steve's Wood Working for a quote. I was pleasantly surprised that he responded quickly to my inquiry, stating his availability for a quote and timeline on when he could start. He arrived on time and provided various options to consider based on our budget. Unlike most contractors, he doesn't push for the most expensive option and encourages the homeowner to decide what option works best for them. He also stated when he came for a quote on his overall approach which is working one job at a time and transparent communication. Much to my surprise, Steve is unlike any other contractor who I have ever encountered. He does what he says and more. 1. He arrives on time and clearly communicates his start time to make sure the customer is available. 2. He documents detail plans on work to be performed including all relevant measurements. A rough drawing of the work performed is made available for future reference. This rough drawing will be helpful if planning to paint after work completion. 3. He cleans as he goes with no evidence of dust or debris after the end of his work day. 4. He is a perfectionist who will not install if not completely satisfied. 5. He takes pride in his work and has a positive attitude. I highly recommend Steve's Wood Working as you won't be disappointed. read more

UPDATE 6/2018....Okay this is the update to my first post. I said I would post pictures of what Steve created for me on just a vision I had in my head from day one. I posted the before picture and when I met Steve that first day, I explained to him exactly what I envisioned and WOW it looks just like the image I had in my head. I can't say enough about his quality of workmanship. I can't wait for him to come back to my house and finish another project that I have lined up for him. I know he is several months out but trust ME.....WAIT!!! You will not regret it. read more

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Steve built a beautiful large bookcase for our new home. His work is high quality. He was professional, punctual and communicative throughout the process. Working was Steve was a great process. read more

Honest dude. I called to get a quote on doing a bathroom/laundry room cabinet project and I received a text back from Steve within a couple minutes. Sadly, he doesn't do bathroom cabinets but he was nice enough to respond and also provided me with a recommendation. I appreciated him not only responding but also telling me that this wasn't his specialty rather than blowing me off or just doing a less than perfect job. I am sure he does great work within his specialty. read more

We ultimately decided to delay our project; but Steve Perry is terrific. He spent an inordinate amount of time reviewing our project. He had great suggestions, factoring in ceiling height/electric outlets/location of studs/the narrow hallway where he would need to half the bookcase to make the bend. I have done a few home remodels and Steve was one of the most detailed and professional woodworkers. read more

Found this business on yelp thanks to fellow Yelpers. Just had the pleasure of speaking to Steve over the phone about a project of an "under staircase shoe cabinet". He gave many useful information of what needed to be done prior to him building, and gave multiple stores for references to check out too. Steve was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and super friendly! So glad I gave him a call! BUT he's so busy and booked out for a couple months! It's ok, it'll give me time to arrange for other stuff I need to do prior. Just so thankful he gave me the time and useful information. Can't wait to get this started! read more

Steve is by far the best experience we have had for any construction project by far. Steve installed media cabinets with doors and they are just absolutely beautiful. His craftsmanship by far exceeded our expectations. The really nice thing about Steve is he sends you pictures of the project as he is building it and really keeps you informed throughout the entire process. If you want things done right and have any doubts about quality I would 100 percent recommend Steve for job he is extremely knowledgeable and helps with any questions or ideas you may have. One more thing to add is Steve is extremely clean throughout the entire process. Just outstanding!!! read more

Steve is the ultimate professional. His work is beautiful, clean and super elegant. He is trustworthy and meets the highest standards of his craft. And he is licensed! Highly recommend. read more

We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have stumbled across a Nextdoor post about Steve Perry and his business. Steve is everything all of his Nextdoor and Yelp reviews state and more. He's a true craftsman, that takes great pride in his work and is a perfectionist. He's a great commincator who truly listens to what his customers vision is, along with providing some guidance based on his many years of experience. We hired Steve to build a fireplace mantle, a fireplace surround and a bookshelf with a cabinet. The end products are beautiful. As stated in the other Yelp reviews, Steve only works on one project at a time, he's punctual, and a perfectionist with his work and his work area. We kept teasing Steve that our house seemed cleaner after he left each day, than it did when he arrived. We definitely would not hesitate to use Steve again or refer him. read more

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Steve is just wonderful to work with! He built a beautiful breakfast nook in our kitchen and we couldn't be happier. His work is excellent quality,he is very detail oriented, and a pleasure to be around. read more

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We are SO happy with our new 16 ft built-in media center! Steve's work is top notch and the craftsmanship is incredible. While it took some time, it was DEFINITELY worth the wait. We would highly recommend that you hire Steve for your next project. Thank you, Steve!!! read more

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We had a wet bar in our home which I wished to have removed and replaced with a bookcase. I met Steve Perry in my neighborhood, where he happened to be doing work of the exact type I wanted done. He explained finish carpentry to me and referred me to his website (www.finishcarpentrybysteve.com), and made time that afternoon to come to my home to assess the job and give me an estimate, which was very reasonable. He explained everything that would be involved in completing the job, and informed me that his way of conducting business is to commit to one job at a time - he does not start a job and put it on hold while he goes off to complete jobs already in progress. I spoke with several neighbors in whose homes Steve had completed different types of projects; all were extremely happy with his work. Steve coordinated our project every step of the way, answered every question I had, and made suggestions I needed. He kept in contact with me throughout the job, and showed up when he said he would. He built the bookcase in his own workshop and installed it quickly and cleanly in my home. It was so beautiful, I was tempted to leave it unpainted. Steve is not only a master craftsman performing high quality work; he is a professional with integrity and a strong work ethic. If you are considering any type of wood finishing work for your home, it would be worth your while to check out Steve's website, which includes some of the pictures shown here on Yelp, and to contact him for a consultation. read more

I love the build in media center Steve made for my upstairs living room. The end product is absolute perfection! It adds so much to the transitional look that I am looking to achieve. Steve is a down to earth person with great work ethic and a bit OCD (which I like for this project). He is detail oriented and completely involved with the process from planning discreet electrical outlets to painting the finished products. He has so much good advice for novice like my husband and I. I would definitely use Steve again for future projects. I give him my highest recommendation! read more

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I highly recommend hiring Steve for wood projects. He modified an existing TV cabinet and exceeded our expectations with a terrific end product. He showed up on time and clearly explained our options. He is very through and does meticulous work and also cleans up . A true perfectionist with good communication skills. No surprises. We would hire him again . read more