Lars was extremely responsive, patient, and knowledgeable for us first time house buyers. We had…read morehim replace all our door frames, jams, doors and do the baseboard in the entire upper floor of our house. He was able to schedule us quickly and got the job done in a very timely manner as well. We had only a few minor issues that he came and discussed with us in person, which I thought was very professional. We felt his resolution was incredibly generous. I would absolutely recommend and highly suggest his craftsmanship to anyone!

Lars built our fireplace built ins. He was very adaptable to our schedule, since we were working…read morewith the fireplace installers and electrician, took my very vague instructions and did exactly what I was looking for, and was a much more digestible cost than the other carpenters I spoke to. He installed and we painted, since he let us know it would cost a lot more to have him do it. I really appreciated his candor. He also was able to adapt a piece of plywood to cover the large holes left by our electrician, so we could still mount our tv above the fireplace.

While Rydawell is good at cabinetry (they get 1 star for that), their foray into building out…read morecamper 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.

The man knows his way around a slab of wood. Perhaps he was a beaver or a woodpecker in a past…read morelife. 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!

I recently hired Sound Painting Solutions to paint a few rooms and the results were more dramatic…read morethan I anticipated. They gave me some ideas for the finish, protected the floors and furniture, and the trim lines really turned out well

Wasn't sure about the whole "canvas drops" thing until I saw them way better than the usual plastic…read morethat ends up sliding into a pile. The guy spent a good while on that cabinet door, sanding it by hand even though it was just a small warp. Caught a glimpse of the paint can, some Sherwin-Williams stuff, and yeah, the room looks brighter without that cheap flat finish from before. He even left the leftover paint, which is nice cause I always forget to note the color code.

Jeff was very responsive, which I appreciate. He quoted for a "forever" fix to an outdoor garden…read morestair that would have involved pouring a concrete pad. I opted not to invest that much and went with another contractor for refurbishment of the existing stair.

Jeff and his crew are fantastic. He did a kitchen remodel for me almost twenty years ago that was…read moreso great, I hired him again for a bigger remodel including an addition years later. I'll never move out of this house! About to have his company do a medium-sized hardscape project in my backyard in June. Totally recommend.

I needed an inspection for insurance purposes and a small repair. They were prompt in response and…read moreprovided a thorough inspection to evaluate if there was structural damage, taking photos and a video for evidence. The repair itself was simple and fast.

I have had the WORST luck with vendors over the recent years, but these guys are a breath of fresh…read moreair! Their estimates are thorough, and they even sent pictures of the actual receipts showing what was purchased. There was additional rot damage and they were very clear about the change order so there were no surprises. The quality of work was EXCELLENT, and everyone was friendly. Ilya is great at communicating in a timely manner. I would absolutely use them again!!

My wife and I recently decided we wanted to install two new doors on our house. Both doors…read morepresented a bit of a challenge: one we wanted to be larger than the existing opening and the second was an external door leading into our basement. Knowing this was going to be a good size job, we got a few quotes before starting the work. Daniel was one of the quotes. While he was not the cheapest, I was impressed with his knowledge and the thoroughness of the estimate. He also gave us a sheet of references and after calling some we picked him for the job. Right away I knew we made the correct choice. He did an excellent job guiding us through the process of picking out the doors and letting us know the type of hardware. When it was time for the work to start he was very communicative as to what he was going to do and when. He also sent me a few photos of the work in progress during the day so I could see what was going on. It was a nice touch. When the job was complete it came in on budget and was well done.

I can't say enough good things about working with Daniel and his team. My husband and I are new…read morehomeowners; our inspection revealed a very small rot problem that we planned to fix as our first project. Well, very small turned out to be not-so-small and we needed a contractor to help. Many of the contractors I contacted never returned my calls or emails. Of those who did, only Daniel asked lots of questions, came out to meet us and see the house, and stayed in contact without aggressively selling to us at every turn. Daniel was a pleasure to work with in every respect. He communicated frequently, was straightforward with us about options and cost and delivered a quick, professional result. He was friendly and respectful even though our little job and house are much smaller than his normal work. We're so thankful that we found a good contractor on our first try and will definitely work with Westbrook Restorations again! (Note: Westbrook Restorations isn't going to be your cheapest option, and it may likely be the most expensive, but it's absolutely worth it).

I could not be happier with John and Evans Renovation! We hired John to build us custom built-in…read morebookcases in our living room. He was wonderful throughout the entire process. We had excellent communication via email and phone, he was on-time, careful throughout installation, and cleaned up better than I ever could! John's also just a nice, friendly guy to have around your house - he's very considerate and even asked me when my son napped so he could get the noisier work out of the way before nap time! He also bought my son a book so he could put something on the new shelves when they were done. Could he be any nicer? And our bookshelves are perfect!!! I would recommend John 1000%.

I was so impressed with Evans Renovation, I felt I needed to write a review, even though I live in…read moreNew Hampshire. I was at my sister's in Seattle while John Evans worked on her home project. John was building her a TV stand and some built-ins. The table was so unique, with wood grains going in different directions on the drawers, and finishing it in several stain colors. It was a work of art. The built-ins are fabulous, and the craftsmanship is old school. John kept asking us questions, to make sure he was interpreting my sister's needs accurately. John Evans was professional, on time, and a clean worker!

We have used Phinney Ridge Painting twice now for large projects- first a full house painting…read moreproject in a 100 year old house- top to bottom ceilings, walls, trim and stairs in early 2024, and second project a massive repaint and hole patching project after an exceptionally large electrical rewiring project in late 2025. At least 20+ holes were patched and are now absolutely invisible in our color-drenched home. Overall, communication is excellent- everyone on the team gets cc'ed on emails, project managers visit the site regularly, and the onsite leads are extremely professional and detail-oriented. Arnoldo was our first project painting lead, his skill is unparalleled- watching him paint or come up with a painting solution for a tricky area is astounding. Adrian M was our most recent painting lead, and he is focused, efficient and clearly works very hard (the guy runs fast but is very professional in everything he does) and has a level of skill that is unmatched. Everyone is polite, respectful of our home and friendly. Phinney Ridge is tidy and clean, they take feedback well when things aren't quite perfect, and they are timely and efficient, and they solve problems. The cost and quality are commensurate, their experience is well evidenced and they always have solutions for tricky old house problems, plus a great warranty. I would happily hire again, and we plan to when the time comes to paint the exterior of our house in another year or two.

So far so good with Phinney Ridge Painting, I will circle back once the job is completed. Thus far…read morethey have been very easy to work with, have been upfront with information and not pushy. We are looking forward to see the quality of the work when they paint the house in July.