I just wrapped up my experience with Gold Seal Cabinetry, and I'm really happy with how everything turned out. I did some price shopping beforehand and, sure, the big-name companies had lower prices--but their designs were super generic. I came to Manny with a very custom idea, and he not only listened but came up with creative solutions the big-box brands wouldn't even entertain. Manny was patient, detail-oriented, and always professional throughout the whole process. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about getting it right. If you're looking for something custom and high-quality without feeling like you're just a number in a system, I'd definitely recommend Gold Seal. Great balance of price and quality. read more

I have used California closets and many well known vendors for rental house work and my personal home -but I have not looked back after using this company. Professional polite neat and detail focused. I'm pretty detail oriented and have not had a single complaint for all the projects I have given them. No job is too small or insignificant Just ask Manny... read more

I recently had cabinets installed in my garage. I must say I have really been enjoying them over the past few months. Just going into the garage space and seeing what a clean look it is and to have all of my things stored away so I don't have to see them is just what I wanted. Thank you, Manny! The quality of these cabinets are just wonderful! The ability to have sliders to pull out and the quiet close of the cabinet doors make things feel much more luxurious in my garage space. You were a pleasure to work with. I'll be back! read more

You have come to the right place! Manny is the MAN! He is informative, professional, has excellent craftsmanship and very polite and friendly. I came across his help page and met with Manny at his office and he took the time to go over all the questions we had and more. He made our custom closet look amazing and went through the process in detail. He is quick too! Thanks Manny, we are so glad we met you! read more

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Working with Manny has been one of the best experiences I have had working with a contractor on home upgrades. He was a referral from a friend and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to do home upgrades. His customer service, professionalism, work ethic, transparency, quality of work and attention to detail are what stands out. I have worked with him twice now 1) to renovate my bedroom closets adding storage & organization and 2) to make over my garage with epoxy flooring and adding storage cabinets. Its amazing how much room I have now, how much it updates the look of my home and I only wish I hadn't waited so long. read more

The gentleman at Gold Seal Cabinetry was amazing. He did a terrific job. Would recommend him to everyone and would only use him for future work. read more

We've known Manny since 2016 before he had his own business. I had California Closets install a closet for us in our master bedroom. I needed to have them come back out to add an item and in conversation with the gentleman that came out that I needed other little things done in our house and he suggested Manny and that was a beginning of a long working relationship and friendship. I had him come to the house, I had a bedroom that I wanted to have storage space where there was none and I showed him a picture of what I wanted and he gave me suggestions which I liked so I had him install wall cabinet I loved it!!! He did this by himself. Manny is a very hardworking person, soft spoken,such a talent and an eye for seeing thing that you wouldn't and very much a perfectionist. In conversations with him he'll give you his input on the project and most of the time his suggestions are right on! Once the project was complete we kept in touch and he was getting his business going we were so happy for him. Now fast forward to 2023 we wanted to remodel our small guest bathroom. He and his crew did a fantastic job. They were clean and didn't leave a mess if they did they cleaned up before leaving. I thanked Manny for the crew he hired because it reflects on him. My bathroom remodel has been completed and I love it! Manny is the best and I will not use anyone else. read more

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Manny is highly skilled in cabinetry and general handyman jobs. Always reliable, precise and great value for money. He is a problem solver and has a great attitude. Your wish is his command. I have no hesitation in recommending Manny for any project! read more

A kitchen make-over was no more in my retirement plan than a vacation in Greenland. Then the 1960's kitchen drain pipes burst and that vacation to Greenland would have to be postponed. In addition to breaking some floor tile and cutting open sections of drywall, the work exposed the extent of under-sink water damage and bad electrical wiring. We now saw that 1970's kitchen in a new light. Cabinet color too dark, laminate lifting on mismatch countertops, useless dishwasher and rarely used oven making poor substitutes for proper kitchen storage space. We pulled out the dishwasher, put it out on the curb, and went on a shopping spree. No plans. We contracted for beautiful stone countertops, over sink and peninsula. Purchased an elegant kitchen sink complete with fixtures, quiet waste disposal with air switch, and a cook-top (no useless oven). Then reality set in. I'm no cabinet maker and IKEA, bless their hearts, just wouldn't cut. I'm years short of a general contractor's license to boot. Manny and Gold Seal Cabinetry were one of several that appeared to fit our needs. In making the selection I visited his shop. It was small but clean, well organized, and humming. Manny was not there. He and his crew were at a jobsite. Busy. Good sign. He returned my call and we set up an appointment and that's when the stress of it all went away and the exchange of wish list for ideas, recommendations, and coordination with countertop, tile and electrical came together. Gold Seal custom built a pair of deep double-drawer pull-out cabinets to fill the voids left by the dishwasher and slide-in stove, prepped and lacquer painted the cabinets, with the doors and drawers removed to the shop. New hardware was assembled on all. Gold Seal's work didn't stop at the cabinets. They patched drywall, prepped, and painted the kitchen walls, even extending the paint work to the end of one wall in the dining area so that there would be no break in color. Manny provided a tile man who replaced tiles from the plumbing job and removal of the slide-in stove, and who did excellent work on the backsplash behind the sink, and matching section for the peninsula. WOW! Manny gave new life to our old but still solid cabinets and helped transform our kitchen. He was key in making coordination between, counter-top, electrical, and tile seamless, always positive and lots of energy. That's going above and beyond cabinetmaker. We see the beauty and get that positive vibe each and every time we step into our newly transformed kitchen. Thank you Manny and Gold Seal Cabinetry. read more

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You move into an old house - the 1st level was built in the 40s, the second built in the 80s & rebuilt after fires, & 3rd level was built relatively recently. Now assume that all of the owners had no idea how to create a cohesive design - much less do things like, you know, ground outlets & stuff. Who needs a GFCI in the kitchen. Or a pantry. I digress. Let's continue the "hypothetical" & assume you have some immediate plans... get a workshop functioning as an office, finish bathroom cabinets that were left 3/4 complete, & build some cabinets around the laundry room. You're moving from a tract home with double pantries, and the "new/old" house doesn't have basic storage. (Major first world problems, I know). The third owner had the presence of mind to at least install some basic closets which are ... functional I guess. You go on your favorite review sites, look up companies that do cabinetry, & send inquiries. One of them writes back in about.. 20 seconds... Interesting. At midnight. Even more awesome for another night owl. You get several gentlemen out... I believe all were the owners of the businesses. They all seem relatively competent. But..you start to ask some slightly harder questions... Where would you put a pantry? How would you use this 14" coat closet to improve the kitchen? Can you match the existing bathroom cabinets in the exact color, counter & style the previous owner used, but refuses to provide info about? And what the heck would you do with a slab that's about 36"x36"x24" in your new office space that's holding up the first 2 floors (so you can't exactly remove it lol), while adding usable function to the design? All had an answer, but most said "I can do that" & suggested I look at photos to see what I like. *I know what I like, but if I knew how to solve the problem I wouldn't need them to begin with!* In walks Manny, the owner & designer of Gold Seal Cabinetry. He pauses before he answers, & his answers are based on logic, reason & knowledge. His calm demeanor, in spite of your "rapid-fire-craziness working-from-home-in-a-construction-zone" mode somehow leaves you less anxious than before he walked into the room, even with projects looming. Curious. You mention the closet & the lack of space & request he add rods, which he's happy to do- but recommends a gut job based on your description of what items are incoming. You decide to do the office & laundry room, & 2 weeks before the move, decide the closet overhaul would be a good idea too. You ID the drop dead date for installation of 2 awesome new closets, which are delivered with precision & exactly on time. (The very next day as scheduled, garments were making their way up). Then - the rest of the work. Matching cabinets, handled expertly, even when issues (inherent to the project, not through any fault of the team) arose. Done & beautiful. The tiny coat closet becomes a small pantry, & downstairs closets become the 2nd, 3rd and 4th storage units. Done, with recommendations ("you can't put deep shelves at the top or you can't reach up there"- duh) included. Now comes the office - simple right? For fun, imagine the office is a combination of a parallelogram & trapezoid mess, up against a crawlspace. Add mildew remediation to lighting with office equipment running, and last minute design changes by the OCD client (whoops, forgot about that printer) plus. And of course, fantastic suggestions by Manny that I couldn't help but incorporate. Rather than suggesting an easier plan B, Manny took the cluster as a challenge & never suggested a shortcut. He is exactly as brilliant as I had initially felt he would be - that's what you get when you work with this company & his team. Not to mention high quality work with a high quality person. Manny has tremendous carpentry capability (I am convinced he's an electrician & magician too), and created a ceiling in a very low 6'-ish height space that looks incredible, expertly stained to match your new flooring. You're impatient by nature, & Manny reminds you of the outcome & best possible design for just a couple of added days work. "It's a process" you hear. You realize you're starting to repeat that to your own employees when they get impatient! Gr! The install takes days with the new (much improved design) because of *attention to detail*! Yes, in 2019, attention to detail. One that even works well with an OCD client. I've never seen someone with such work ethic, integrity (trusted him from the moment I met him), humility, kindness and sense of responsibility in someone I've worked with. The bonus? Competence. When we finish 2 added pieces (wine cabinet & media center under a fireplace), I'll be genuinely bummed not to have further work projects until I think of something else to do at 3am. Manny has been a God-send. Remarkable company with a competent, conscientious owner running it. I'll post pics of projects as they finish. Don't waste your time with anyone else. read more

Dispite the rushed review that I wrote for Manny a few days ago, I decided to provide another one since I just found out that Manny wasn't ignoring my project, but he had a family problem and that was why I couldn't reach him for a few weeks. Anyways, I've been working with Manny for many years and he is a very talented man. He knows what he is doing, and whatever he has done, you would never have to call someone to come and re-fix it. I regreted for trying to hire someone else (because they don't have a tight schedule) then eventually had to go back to Manny. His work makes me feel confident to invite friends over, and they often like his work a lot In short, Manny is a hardworking, honest and the most talented man you could find in the area. I would highly recommended him to my friends. read more

Manny and his team are experts and true professionals! They built for us an incredibly beautiful full wall bookcase (custom fitted to the space) based on our design and specifications. I'm still shocked that we went from initial discussions to build and installation all in a little more than two weeks. Manny is professional, attentive, and his price seemed quite right for us. Their finish work and attention to detail is much appreciated. They also took great care to protect our wood floor and work space while they installed. I will not hesitate to hire Gold Seal Cabinetry again for future projects. Thank you, Manny and team! read more

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Manny and his team completely remodeled our garage and we could not be more happy with it. First, we had some extra construction needs (taking out a window, adding structure and insulation etc). Manny subcontracted a trustworthy and professional team to get this part done. Next, Manny came out and gave us a quote and came up with a beautiful design that perfectly fits all of the needs that we had for storage in the garage. We did epoxy floor, soft close drawers, floor to ceiling cabinets, and a customizable sliding system on one wall for hanging tools etc. Manny was great with communication and his team always arrived on time to get the work done. We did get quotes from other companies. Gold Seal is comparable in price but they are able to do more than the other companies. Overall, the process was made very simple for us and we are absolutely in love with how the garage came out. We would HIGHLY recommend using Gold Seal Cabinetry for any garage or cabinet needs. read more

Manny and his entire team are fast, professional, and affordable. They do the BEST work I've ever seen when it comes to customizing what you need. Absolutely love our custom receptionist desk. Makes us stand out and our clients absolutely LOVE IT!!! If you are serious about amazing customer service and quality custom work then Manny and his team are your guys. I highly recommend them. Tell them Carl sent you. read more

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Manny and his crew were great! He had an initial visit to take measurements, sent us a drawing, we went to his office so we could pick materials and got to see his shop where they make everything. We changed some of the design and he worked with us every step of the way. He is very busy, but worked with our equally busy schedule. He matched our mantle to a picture that my husband had and stained it to match our floor. I'm not sure on pricing because I only got a quote from him, but it was well worth the cost. (He even did the electrical for the lighting!) He is also trustworthy and an all around good guy. Very nice and honest, too. read more

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Contacted Manny to get an estimate for our garage closet. He showed up to my house 15 mins early and very professional. I told him that I wanted closets in our garage and he showed me the computer design on what my garage will look like and the time frame to finish the product and the price. Amazing job in building our custom garage closet. The material and quality are A+++. Glad Manny was able to help us to build and install our garage cabinets. Thanks again and we are looking forward in helping us with our project. read more

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Pros: The installers are very clean and professional. I have not one scratch or dent. You wouldn't even know that they were in my house. You get a visual of the product and know exactly how it will look once installed. Cons: the Bait and Hook sales practice. This company doesn't offer a discount. You get the "discount" by buying a more expensive (and likely higher margin) finish so it's not really any type of cost savings. Which is why there is no discount documented. Then when you try to cancel, you will hear the lie that it is too late. Yet the contract clearly states options for cancellation. No matter how unique these storage builders will try to sell themselves, the reality is they all have the exact same fiberboard swatches and add-ons. For one piece, go with Gold Seal Cabinetry. For multiple pieces, there are enough equally highly ranked companies offering 10-15% discounts instead of a bait and hook 30% "discount". read more

I had an excellent experience with Smart Closets and highly recommend them to anyone looking to remodel and in need of custom work. Manny is a true professional, he is timely, efficient, responsible and extremely organized and talented. His eye for design is a gift and his work ethic made my kitchen remodel a stress free, positive experience! read more

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We went to install our over the range microwave and realized there was no bottom to the cabinet to secure the microwave. Manny quickly came out to give us a quote on finishing the cabinet. The next day, he came to install the piece. He was quick, kind, and exact! We will definitely have more projects for them in the future. read more

Why, why, why did I not contact them sooner to build out my master closets?? Manny did an exceptional job designing closets that are 100 times more functional than what I had before. The finish is beautiful, he listened to my needs, and it all just works so well. Do get them to install lighting with your closets as well. You won't be disappointed. And Manny and his installer were very tidy and worked late to get it done in a day. I'm so pleased! read more

Manny and his team did remodel all of our closets and build the garage storage. The process was professional and fast. I am currently working with Manny to redone our kitchen cabinet. I will recommend Manny to all of my friends. read more

I'm over the moon with the custom vanity corner Manny built for me!! I've dealt with other cabinet companies in the past and hands down Manny is the best. I initially met him to go over my ideas to add extra storage to a tiny unused corner in my bedroom. He then stopped by a second time to show me the digital preview of how the vanity would look (a step the other guys didn't even even bother to do) Finally the day of the install, Manny was here for most of the day making sure the finished product looked perfect. This is what set him apart from the rest, his attention to detail. I love getting ready in the mornings now since I have my vanity corner. This was my anniversary present from my husband and I am sooo grateful for it. Thanks again Manny! read more

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AMAZING EXPERIENCE. My husband and I were looking to build out an empty basement-like playroom and we met with several companies. When we met Manny, we were sold. Manny was able to help us develop a design for our downstairs playroom and to execute to perfection. He was efficient and delivered within 2 weeks of our first meeting. We love the result -- he completely transformed the room. Manny and his crew were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They are professionals and perfect to handle any sort of closet-making/cabinet-building task. read more

Manny and his team are professional, responsive, detail oriented and very talented--and their prices are very reasonable. They transformed our basement into a beautiful room with closets, bookcases and a shoe nook/bench. I recommend them highly. read more

I admit I never really understood the brilliance of custom closets until I moved into a house with terrible ones. Every day of 2.5 years presented little stresses and messes while chairs and corners of rooms filled up with clothes and linens on a regular basis. We finally decided to look into custom closets (for a bedroom, an office, and the garage) and every day of the last month since our closets were installed has been a little more joyful. Really -- the closets bring me JOY. Manny did not provide the cheapest of our quotes, but he was the best person for the job. He presented ideas that others didn't, and really seemed to take our closets as well as our usage of them into thoughtful consideration. From our initial in-person consultation to an in-person meeting to revise plans to final install, we had a seamless experience with Manny and his team. He is friendly, professional, and will do his best to meet your budget without compromising on quality. Highly recommend! read more

Manny with Smart Closets did an amazing transformation of my closet. His design was really smart. The quality of the materials he used, and his attention to details, combined with his personable personality, really sets him a part from other companies. You get a very personal experience with Smart Closets. I will definitely be using Manny to design any closets I may need in the future. read more

I cannot be happier choosing Gold Seal Cabinetry to install my entertainment center! I have contacted 3-4 companies for estimate, all of them had a very specific minimum budget for projects didn't seem to really work with what I wanted. Manny, the owner came over for estimate the date I contacted him. Designing and estimating was very quick, educating me with many options, accommodating my small requests. It took 2 weeks from the day of order to installation. Workers are very polite, professional, they do whatever it takes to keep the work area clean. Very respectful and pleasant people to work with unlike many of the similar industry people unfortunately. The finished product was way better than I had anticipated and I cannot be happier with working with them. Can't wait to do more project with them! I recommend this business to any of my friends and family. You will not be disappointed! read more

I renovated and sold a house in West Los Angeles a year ago. I hired Manny to remove unpermitted closets and install organizers in the closets I kept. He and his crew did a great job, I'll use him in the future and I highly recommend him. read more

Manny and Claudia are the best! They're both very professional, skilled, and knowledgeable. I especially love the high quality belt and tie racks, mirror, and ironing board accessories they use to really finish off their design. I would highly recommend Smart Closets.. read more

This was such a good experience. I have a beautiful office and the service was wonderful. They showed up on time, stayed on target and cleaned up after. It was a first class job. The owner was always in top of the job and was incredibly professional. I recommend them without reservation. read more

We highly recommend Smart Closets for any home improvement project! We had my office and two kid's rooms done and they came out exactly the way we wanted and true to the detailed designs that were presented to us prior to the project. We were very impressed by the attention to detail and quality of the designs. We had a shelving system that covered an entire wall in each of our kid's rooms and now they have plenty of room for all their toys and books! My office was a custom made project that now has plenty of room for all my prized possessions. They worked fast but did not sacrifice quality. They were clean and professional throughout! Manny the senior installer/designer truly has a gift for artistic design and creativity. He makes suggestions that will enhance your project and presents all your options without putting pressure on you and takes what you want and need and produces it. It was a pleasure to work with him throughout the project. Communication was excellent and the overall experience was second to none. We will continue to use Smart Closets for all our home improvement needs. read more

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Manny for the past three years. The first project he did for us was fixing up my son's new baby room before he was born. What struck me about Manny was his professionalism and attention to detail. We had the room painted blue with dark blue and white stripes running horizontally across it. I remember Manny staying late, just to get the paint right. He had no problems staying late just to get everything perfect. From then on, I knew he was going to be my go to man for my home remodeling needs. I had had some work done by California Closets in the past, but I also knew Manny did great custom closets and kitchen work. So just recently, I had him come in and do my kitchen and build in a buffet cabinet for me. We came up with a design, and Manny came in to help us choose our finish, go over final plans and had his granite guy talk about the counter tops. We went out of town during the week they came in to work as I had complete trust in Manny and his work. He updated us with pictures while we were gone. When we came back, we were astounding by the design and work they put in. Even Manny said our kitchen was his favorite project so far! There were a lot of little details that he added to perfect the place and no detail was missed. The project still takes our breathe away every morning we look at it. Our neighbors are definitely impressed. I would not hesistate to refer any one to Manny for their custom closet and kitchen needs. I hope to work with him again! Thank you, Manny. read more

These guys are the best. Manny and Claudia helped make my garage cabinets. They did an excellent job and were very professional. Manny is really skilled at what he does. If you need cabinets in LA or OC call these guys, they are awesome. read more

My walk-in-closed was just completed today by Manny and I'm extremely happy with Manny's exceptional workmanship! He delivered exactly what I wanted in a very timely manner. My first experience with Smart Closets Inc was pleasant and stress free from start to finish. I will certainly use your services in the future and highly recommend Smart Closets Inc. Thanks to Claudia and Manny for a great experience! read more

From design to completion, Smart Closets exceeded our expectations during our remodel and cabinet installations. Manny Morales, the owner and senior designer/installer, is a perfectionist. His precise attention to detail combined with his experience and ability to do all phases of remodeling is a rare find. He is trustworthy, dependable, professional and his work ethic is off the charts. The job is done once and done right! We can highly recommend Manny and Smart Closets. Their work is exceptional. read more

I wanted to add a more efficient storage for my daughter's small bedroom. I first contacted a contractor and one of the "Closet" companies. Contractor was outrageous in price, and he didn't even come out to see anything. He just quoted by email. The closet co. salesperson spent TWO HOURS here and then tried to talk me into things like gaps between ceiling and storage unit because it will make the "room look bigger." Ridiculous. Out of pure desperation I searched online and found Smart Closets. I was a little hesitant, but Manny was so responsive and nice that I decided to take a chance. He took my general idea for a wall unit with armoire, drawers, and window seat, and made it a reality. He made great suggestions. My daughter and I just love it. He completed the whole thing by himself in a day and left the place spotless. I highly recommend Manny and I wish him best of luck with his business. read more