This is a review for Jonathan Jones and Teak Owl for a project to do the following:…read moreCreate 6 custom cabinets Create 2 custom tower cabinets with appliance garages Resurface 30 cabinet doors Create 5 pullout drawers We originally interviewed 4 cabinet makers with good reviews on Thumbtack. Jonathan Jones of Teak Owl told us that he was a 4th generation cabinet maker and assured us that the job wouldn't be completed until we were 100% satisfied with the end result. 6 months later we still have unfinished cabinets and are dissatisfied with Teak Owl. We felt that Jonathan misrepresented the quality of his work and was belligerent when we pointed out mistakes/errors, often emotionally charging conversations and threatening us with "not showing up tomorrow". There were several issues with the quality of work. Items shipped unprotected - arrived damaged Cabinets were shipped with no covering whatsoever, resulting in them being heavily nicked/scratched/blemished upon arrival. Items damaged during installation Cabinets were damaged during installation - several dings, scratches, and blemishes were added while Teak Owl installed the cabinets. When we brought the previous two points regarding damaged cabinets up to Jonathan, he argued that he didn't charge us for "perfect" cabinets - more on this later Mismatched paint for touch up To repair the previously mentioned damage, Jonathan decided to use paint with a glossy finish, despite the fact that the cabinets were painted with a matt finish. His touch ups now look like greasy stains. Crown molding Painted with immediately noticeable poor quality - there were several highly visible blemishes. When we brought this up to Jonathan, he dismissively lectured us that we were "incorrectly" viewing the blemishes with multiple light sources and accused us of going out of our way to find mistakes. This seems like a pretty lame excuse for poor workmanship. The cabinets would nearly always be under two light sources anyways, given the kitchen windows. Gaps in tower cabinet installation One of the tower cabinet's right sides floats from the countertop and has a ¼" gap - it was supposed to rest on the counter. Jonathan claimed that the wall was not plumbed properly and therefore it was impossible for him to make the cabinets flush. It would have been easy to flush had he scribed and/or leveled it. Cabinet door overshaved One of the cabinet doors was shaved down too heavily, resulting in it noticeably not aligning with the other cabinet doors. Original crown molding didn't match The crown molding appeared unfinished because it was noticeably narrower than the decorative side panels. Jonathan claimed that he finishes all crown moldings this way, but agreed to redo it. Cabinet crown didn't align correctly As he redid the crown, we noticed that the crown joints at the corners did not align with the doors - this looked unprofessional and of DIY quality. Jonathan claimed it was not a mistake, and that the crown should align with the cabinet box and not the doors. We asked Jonathan to redo this as well, and offered pay for the additional work. Inconsistent cabinet drawer fronts - looks like repurposed material The majority of base cabinet drawer fronts Jonathan installed have two 1 and inch hinge holes in the back. These holes are visible in the garbage pullout door and one of the drawers when you open. In all the bigger drawers except one, he installed the drawer fronts with hinge holes at the bottom so the holes are not visible. But in one drawer, he installed the holes at the top, so when you open the drawer, you see 2 big holes at the top. When we addressed it, he said "We typically drill holes in them." They look ugly and look like repurposed old doors. It does not make sense to drill hinge holes on the drawer fronts. He agreed to plug the holes on the garbage pull out door, but told us that we should not care so much about the back of the drawer front. If he installed the one drawer front with holes at the bottom like all the other drawers he did, there would be no issues at all, but he installed this one drawer front upside down for some reason. He was not happy to flip the one drawer front and reluctantly did it. We noticed after he flipped the drawer front, the drawer did not open well and we knew something was not right. When we asked him about the drawer not opening very smoothly he didn't even bother to check it but said, "It's because of your drawer." It would have taken Jonathan less than a minute to realize that the left side of the drawer was off the rail, wheels resting on top of the rail. He had mistakenly installed the drawer front while the drawer was off rail resulting in the drawer front not centered and crooked by 1/2". To make the matter worse, the drawer front is cracked in the back, and we believe Jonathan was trying to hide the crack by installing the drawer front upside down.

I highly recommend Teak Owl / Jonathan if you're looking for high quality finishes with exceptional…read morecustomer service. The cabinets throughout my condo (kitchen and two bathrooms) were showing wear and making the space feel dated. Jonathan was attentive and collaborative during the design process. Without having the budget for an entirely new kitchen, they were able to leverage the existing cabinets and reface the dated wood/pulls. It now appears to be entirely new and completely modern. Even when faced with issues of my doing (ordering a refrigerator that was too large & a broken tile) they were able to pivot with the design to make it work. The finished product looks amazing and compared to a complete remodel, they saved me thousands!! I could not be happier with the entire experience and finished product.

Great work! They did a wonderful job, garage looks amazing! No hassle, quick responseread more

This is the third time I have used Perkins and they never fail to deliver as promised. 2021 garage…read morefloor, 2023 garage floor, 2025 exterior patio floor. This time it was for covering a 40 year old saltillo tile patio floor outside. Tiles were right up against brand new Trex decking so it was not the easiest job but they didn't damage the Trex and took care to protect everything during the 3 day process. Could not be happier with how this turned out.

The customer service for this company is tremendous. Ryean got right back to me regarding a quote…read moreand came to the house to see the project. I told him I needed it quickly and he made it happen. The installer was great and left no mess. Great service and great cabinets. I highly recommend! I originally said he came on a Sunday but it was not. He is off on Sundays. Regardless of my error it was a great job!

Working with Ryean was an absolute delight from start to finish! He clearly explained exactly what…read moreI was getting: stunning heavy garage closets crafted from inch-thick solid wood. These closets feature gorgeous dark gray color and they even installed the cabinet pulls I purchased with ease. I've received countless compliments on these stunning garage cabinets. So impressed, I had them install one inside my house by the laundry room too! The customer service was outstanding, and everything was completed as promised. They exceeded my expectations, and I can't recommend their business highly enough!

Billy and his crew were a pleasure to work with. I requested a quote for assembly of a shed, and…read morefrom my first interaction with Billy, I felt confident that I had found the right guy for the job. He was knowledgeable, professional and very fair in his pricing. They arrived right on time and got straight to work. The job was completed and done professionally in just half a day. They also left the jobsite neat and tidy with all trash cleaned up and disposed of. I highly recommend A+ for your assembly needs. Great work from start to finish! Signed, Happy customer

I couldn't be more impressed with the assembly service for my Costco (Yardistry) gazebo. Billy,…read morePatrick, and the team went above and beyond in every possible way. They worked through multiple days of 95+ degree heat without slowing down, staying professional, focused, and committed to delivering a flawless result. Their expert-level knowledge of this specific gazebo was clear from the start. They knew every detail, every step, and every challenge that could come up. Because of their skill and efficiency, the installation turned out absolutely perfect. The craftsmanship and care they put into the work saved me an enormous amount of time, effort, and frustration. I'm beyond grateful for the team's dedication and hard work. If you're looking for a service that combines expertise, professionalism, and exceptional quality, this is the one to trust. Highly recommended!

Prior to having SDGE crews to install brand-new thermal insulation in my 110-year-old house's…read moreattic, I needed to find a real good quality handyman first in order to help take whole debris out of the attic. After reading Peter's positive review from Yelp and his Internet link, I was very impressed with his exemplary work ethics and positive attitudes. Plus, along with his great knowledge of construction backgrounds, Peter was very friendly, helpful, and professional in terms of handyman service. For instance, Peter kindly offered to take all of these attic debris into recycling/garbage sites on his own with no complaints or gripes at all. Wow, what a nice, generous gesture of him; it actually saved my time and energy, for sure! Then, after the SDGE crews installed the insulation in the attic, the crews told my Mom that they thought Peter did a great job clearing things out of the attic. Obviously, Peter is exactly the type of the true handyman with dignity, integrity, and class that I was looking for, so I definitely want to continue to use him, if needed. Thanks a lot, Peter! ;)

On time, great price compared to other bids, professional work and cleaned up. Nice!…read more Peter with the help of Roger removed a double exterior door and installed a wrought iron double door. This was no easy task because the new double door was about 900 lbs. The job was completed in about 4 hours, very happy.

I recently had my bathroom remodeled, converting an old bathtub into a beautiful new shower, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results! The team was fast, clean, and extremely easy to work with from start to finish. They handled everything--including the hot mop and full waterproofing--thoroughly and professionally. They originally estimated the project would take two weeks, but they actually finished ahead of schedule, completing everything in less than that. The quality of the workmanship truly exceeded my expectations. We have another bathroom that needs remodeling, and based on this experience, I will definitely be returning to them again. Highly recommend!

"My bathroom remodel was amazing! The quality of the work was excellent, and the team paid close…read moreattention to every detail. Thank you all so much!"

We had a great experience with Matthew installing our IKEA PAX system. He was professional,…read moreconsiderate, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. I was especially impressed by his attention to detail, including using a laser level to ensure everything was precisely aligned. His experience installing hundreds of PAX units really showed. When our original layout wouldn't fit our space, he offered suggestions and made adjustments that turned out even better than what we had originally planned. His expertise was invaluable. Matthew was also incredibly organized and tidy. He left no mess behind--even the packaging and trash were neatly gathered for easy disposal. I highly recommend him and wouldn't hesitate to contact him again for future projects!

I've been remiss in not completing this review for Matthew. I had him design and install two…read moreclosets in my new ADU several months ago. He does amazing work. Respectful, talented, conscientious and just a really great guy. During that project I found out Matthew also installs TVs. So then I had him in all 3 TVs in the ADU and one in the main house. Again, I couldn't be happier. Take a look at the one in the picture-it's one of my most favorite items-TV mounted on ceiling and remotes to position the TV-it's awesome! I need to contact him to have him handle some other projects I have here such as patio covers....I'm sure those will be handled in the same professional manner.

Quality of work was exceptional !!! I would recommend Helton Home Repair to anyone who is need of…read morehome repairs . Paying attention to the small details and customer service is one of the many benefits you get from this awesome company . You can't go wrong great family business.

Great Service and Great Communication. We had to remodel a fixer upper we had just purchased and…read moreneeded a custom kitchen installed. He was great with ideas and was always trying to save us money. He can help you build the kitchen of your wife's dream. I would call him back in a heart beat.