Very professional did a great job repairing the drawers of my 60 years old kitchen cabinet. So…read moreglad to have found a true carpenter.

James did an awesome job AGAIN installing wood panels along with a TV (with arm recessed in the…read morewall). Can't recommend him enough. I noticed there was a strange review about him talking about a "thick accent" and I can assure you he doesn't have an accent at all - LOL- (not that it matters), but I wanted to +1 to the fact the reviewer was definitely talking about some other business and guy.

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!

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.

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.

We reached out to Mickey to get a wide range of small jobs done around the house that he spent an…read moreentire day addressing. He was sharp, fast, knowledgeable. It probably would've taken us weeks if not months researching and learning how to address! Then we asked him back two more times. We are yet to find anything he cannot do. Highly recommend him.

Mickey responded promptly to my call and request to get help fixing an issue with my washer and…read moredryer. The machines needed to be fixed so that they were positioned closer to the wall and not jutting into my hallway. After sharing photos and videos of the space, Mickey knew immediately how to find a solution. He showed up the next day with a periscope vent, and with all of the tools necessary to complete the repair. He worked quickly and effectively and I am so pleased with the outcome! I will be using his handyperson services again!

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're so happy with the new deck build and fence replacement work that Andy did for us. Andy…read moredesigned and built a beautiful cedar deck with bench seats and wide safe stairs over an old uneven stone patio. So well crafted. Andy also replaced large sections of old cedar fence that had fallen down due to rotted posts. Our new fence is sturdy and great looking, with two new fence gates that work perfectly. Andy and his crew are easy and fun too work with. The whole project came in right on the estimated cost. Highly recommended!

Andy, Luke, and Matt just finished two projects for us. The first, was a set of utility stairs…read moreleading to our basement. The second was a resurfacing and shoring up of our old deck. The deck wasn't in our budget/schedule for a little while but after we saw how well the new stairs turned out, we got excited and moved it forward. Both jobs are very well done and we are thrilled with the outcome. It makes a huge difference having a stable surface to walk across and their builds are extremely solid! They worked conscientiously, quickly, cleanly, and creatively. Even through we were smaller jobs, Andy communicated very clearly and I knew exactly when to expect him and his guys. Absolutely looking forward to working with them again.

Our upstairs bathroom and downstairs laundry room recently needed to be remodeled due water damage…read more Jose & crew did an AMAZING job making the bathroom look fantastic & very fancy. The new tile in the bathroom is exceptionally well done and now I won't even have grout in the future! The shower and tile for the floor was also done and looks exceptional. Jose is incredibly responsive and helpful at every step of the way explaining to us what his crew was going to do next, and checking in with us. 5/5 stars will absolutely be working with Cruz Construction & Renovation again to remodel my entire downstairs den!

We started off talking about a kitchen remodel and ended with updating the whole first level. Jose…read morewas patient and accommodating. We added a little from the original job, like putting in the french doors. Jose is highly skilled and knowledgeable, helping us make decisions when we were having trouble. Attention to detail is a key component to what he does. Jose is a man of his word and easy to communicate with. If he says he will do it, it will get done. His crew is kind and respectful and I would like to thank them also. We are grateful to have met Jose. He was recommended by a neighbor. He took very good care of us. We will call him again most definitely. I have added some before and after photos, I hope it does some justice because it's a job well done and we are very pleased. Thank you Jose!

When I moved into our 1938 Ballard home a few years back, the inspector, after giving a full…read morereasonable report of the house said, "Oh and the garage, well... I think you know". Indeed the detached garage was more of a shanty spider nest with a gravity defying lean that was barely safe enough for my lawn mower. "Someday", I said. "Someday we will rebuild..." Over the years I consulted with a few contractors including a few of the larger firms with strict lower limits on the size of projects they are interested in. Never felt right. I've never been involved in a construction project, I have no idea what I'm in for and I knew it. This was just too much. Meeting with Barry gave me new hope. He was full of creativity. Lots of options with varying budget options. He even had ideas on how to save the original structure. I nodded along politely and then said, "Let's tear it all down." Nine months later I'm writing this review in my new garage/office. Gentle natural light is filtering down from the skylights in my vaulted ceiling onto gorgeous polished concrete floors. My A/C has clicked on to celebrate the rare 80+ degree day. Later this evening I might open the tri-fold patio doors and enjoy the cool breeze reflecting on the journey that was both harder than I imagined and yet more successful than I hoped. Barry was a great partner in all this. He runs a very tight ship and has an excellent crew. He works really closely with our designer Joanne to get our plans and permits together. The demolition crew put on a hell of a show and even let my wife run the excavator. They were super flexible and didn't flinch when they needed to pull up some giant tree roots and fill in sinkholes. The framers put the structure up so fast I just blinked and it was done. Jesus the drywall guy is a straight wizard. Patrick the carpenter has an eye for detail, always ready to discuss which of us has the better obscure sci-fi reference t-shirt, and built the most beautiful fence I've ever seen. Barry is himself a great communicator and problem solver. I also found it very reassuring that he lives only a 1/4 mile away where he (and sometimes his young sons, and once even his mom) could be onsite in minutes. We had plenty of challenges where any thoughts I may have had over "Well... what do I really need a contractor for?" were easily banished. A million decisions, inconsistent inspectors, cranky neighbors, a global-fucking pandemic, we made it through. I'm probably completely spoiled now and I wouldn't have any other way.

Does not answer his E-mails or his phone. All he needs to do…read moreif he does not want to or can't do the job is say so. That would be the nice thing to do. Diane

I contacted David to come in and patch a large section of drywall in our basement. We got a bit…read morelucky and he was able to make it out next day. He works fast, but more importantly, took the time to do everything right. We'll definitely be reaching out again if we need more help with projects around the house. Highly recommended!

On time; reasonable pricing; honest; well organized; easy to schedule; he has completed a number of…read moredifferent projects for me.

This is a review of the positive bid experience I had with Sam and Cherry Design + Build. Sam…read moreresponded very quickly to my initial inquiry, and initial communication involved super detailed, emailed questions with a clear desire to understand the scope of the work. Sam was prompt, friendly, and had obviously thought about the project even after our email exchange. His bid was submitted quickly and, honestly, it was the most elegant thing I had ever seen from a contractor. The line items were clearly delineated and detailed to an impressive degree. We did not get to work with Sam, through no fault of his own, and would not hesitate to reach out with future projects. Overall a 5 star interaction.

Sam and team were great to work with, from design to execution…read more We did a full basement buildout (starting from a dirt crawl space), with complex permitting, dig out, and construction, all while dealing with pre-existing concrete footings/foundation. The end result is beautiful, nicely complementing the rest of our home. Throughout the process, communication was easy and Sam helped us evaluate all the decisions that came up along the way. Would highly recommend working with Cherry Design + Build.